This is a designed in such a manner to take into consideration the requirements as stated in IMO Assembly Resolution A.1138(31) which ha a very practical approach and is more understanding and interpretation based inspection which will give the officers an idea as to what would be the thought process of the Inspector . Preparation with the Focus of above said resolution will make the preparation for the PSC more effective and likely to get minimum or no deficiencies on board the vessel.

Preparation and presenting the vessel to the Port State control. The knowledge of basic conventions under which the PSC inspection is carried out. What is the nature of deficiency and a risk based approach to grading of a deficiency

The entry standards are one who is a serving officer or a Superintendent of the vessel having knowledge in the maritime operations and /or a mariner to develop skills in understanding the requirements of a Port State Inspection