safety & envıronmental

1131-Port State Control

This course provides a foundational understanding of Port State Control (PSC) inspections, which serve as the last line of defense in upholding international maritime safety, security, labor, and environmental standards. Participants will explore the background and purpose of PSC, learn how ships are risk-profiled, understand the different inspection types, and become familiar with deficiency codes. Through this, seafarers, officers, and maritime company personnel will gain practical knowledge to better prepare for and respond to PSC inspections. The course culminates in a scenario-based module that allows learners to experience real-world inspection challenges and decision-making.
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Course Content

After completing this training, the learner will be familiar with the following topics:
 Understand the Purpose and Origin of PSC
 Recognize the Role of the PSCO (Port State Control Officer)
 Identify and Explain Ship Risk Profiling Criteria
 Distinguish Between Types of PSC Inspections
 Interpret Common Deficiency Codes
 Apply Knowledge in Simulated Scenarios

References

  • IMO Model Course 3.09, 
  • MSC-MEPC.4/Circ.4, 
  • SOLAS,
  • INTERTANKO Port State Control Annual Report,
  • IMO; Procedures for Port State Control, 2023 (2024 Edition)
  • SIRE 2.0 - 11.1
  • DryBMS

Additional Information

Last Updates
May 2025
Language
English
Turkish
Course Duration
1.5 Hours
Type of Course
CBT
Audio
Digital
Certificate & Validity
Yes / 5 Years
Industry
Maritime
Ship Type
Oil Tanker
Chemical Tanker
Gas Tanker
LNG Tanker
General Cargo
Bulk
Container
Passenger
RORO
Tug
Target Group
Deck – Management
Deck – Operational
Engine – Management
Engine – Operational
Shorebased Personnel
Skill Level
Operational
Flag Approval
No
Assessment
Yes
Process
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Certificate of attendance
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Receive your certificate
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certificate.
Process
The process of course assignment to certification.
Create your account
After you create your account an email will be sent to your address for verification.
Platform link
This email will also include your credentials and the learning management platform link.
You can reach the e-learning course
Once you click the link and enter your credentials you can reach the e-learning course from your dashboard.
Accesible for 365 days
Your course is accessible for 365 days unless you have a score of 70 or more from the assessment. If you fail to score 70 or over within your 3 attempts, you must purchase the course to reenroll again.
Certificate of attendance
Your certificate of attendance will be sent to your email after you have your certificate within 365 days.
Receive your certificate
Your access will end after you receive your certificate.