Port State Control A/W - UK P&I Members Area

PORT STATE CONTROL AND THE USAwith the annual examination, it usually consists of anSOLASexamination of the ship’s certificates, licences and documents,and a general examination conducted by walking through theship. Except aboard passenger ships, a re-examination will notnormally include operational testing or drills, but in the case offoreign passenger ship re-examinations, the re-examination willinclude the witnessing of fire and abandon ship drills to ensurethat the ship’s crew can adequately ensure the safety of thepassengers in an emergency.EXPANDED EXAMINATIONSAn expanded examination is a more detailed examination ortesting conducted when an annual examination, reexamination,or deficiency follow-up establishes “cleargrounds” for believing that the condition of a ship, itsequipment, or crew are not in compliance with applicable USlaws or international conventions. Expanded examinationsfocus on those areas where “clear grounds” have beenestablished and should not include other areas or systemsunless the general impressions or observations of the boardingteam support such examination.DEFICIENCY FOLLOW-UPA deficiency follow-up is an examination to ensure that previouslyidentified deficiencies have been corrected. A follow-upexamination should be limited in scope to an examination ofthe specific items identified as deficiencies during a previousboarding. If more than 30 days have passed since deficiencieswere detected, or evidence of additional deficiencies is observedduring the boarding, a re-examination will be conducted.●●●●●●●●●Failure of proper operation of propulsion and otheressential machinery as well as electrical installationsInsufficient cleanliness of engine room; excess amount ofoil-water mixture in the bilges; insulation of piping includingexhaust pipes in engine room contaminated by oil; andimproper operation of bilge pumping arrangements.Failure of the proper operation of emergency generator,lighting, batteries and switches.Failure of the proper operation of the main and auxiliarysteering gear.Absence, insufficient capacity, or serious deterioration ofpersonal lifesaving appliances, survival craft and launchingarrangements.Absence, noncompliance, or substantial deterioration to theextent that it can not comply with its intended use of firedetection system, fire alarms, fire fighting equipment, fixedfire extinguishing installation, ventilation valves, firedampers and quick-closing devices.Absence, substantial deterioration, or failure of properoperation of the cargo deck area fire protection on tankers.Absence, noncompliance, or serious deterioration of lights,shapes, or sound signals.Absence, or failure of the proper operation, of the radioequipment for distress and safety communication.“CLEAR GROUNDS” FOR ANEXPANDED EXAMINATIONTo assist the boarding team, a list of deficiencies that establish“clear grounds” to expand an examination has been developed.The following deficiencies, grouped under the relevantconventions and/or codes, are considered of such a seriousnature that they may warrant the detention of the shipinvolved. This list is not exhaustive.GENERALAbsent or invalid certificates required under applicableconventions.●●●●Absence, or failure of the proper operation of navigationequipment, taking the relevant provisions of SOLASChapter V/12(0) into account.Absence of navigation charts and/or all other relevantnautical publications necessary for the intended voyage,taking into account that electronic charts may be used as asubstitute for the charts.Absence of non-sparking exhaust ventilation for cargopump rooms (59.3.1).Serious noncompliance with procedures stipulated underthe Certified Safety Management System on ships requiredto comply with SOLAS Chapter IX.34