Ships need to comply with
internationally agreed standards regarding safety, security, protection of the
environment and working and living conditions.
The flag State of the ship should ensure
compliance and will issue statutory certificates.
Every ship making international voyages
on a commercial basis is subject to Port State Control worldwide.
A port State has the right to inspect
foreign ships coming to its ports.
When ships are not in compliance, the
port State may take actions to ensure rectification of the deficiencies.
This may include the detention of the
ship.
The consequences of a detention can have
a significant (financial) impact on the operation of a ship and reputation damage
for the shipping company.
Schiferli Maritime Consultancy can assist you in a better understanding about
port State control in order to avoid or reduce the consequences of inspections
by introducing proactive measures.