port state control what is it, and why do we do it? k. crawford / r. lough 23 nov 2012

Port State ControlWhat is it, and why do we do it?

K. Crawford / R. Lough 23 Nov 2012

1970’sAir transport becomes global and cheapForeign crews transported around the worldLiving conditions questioned

Hague MemorandumEuro countries decide to act on poor labour conditions and health and safety standards on foreign ships1978, decide in The Hague to inspect and audit foreign ships in accordance with the rules of the ILO

Amoco Cadiz - 1978

Paris MOU1982 – the Paris MOU is signedMission: To eliminate the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State control

IMO – purpose of PSC“Port State Control (PSC) is the inspection of foreign ships in national ports to verify that the condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of international regulations and that the ship is manned and operated in compliance with these rules.”

IMO ConventionsHave specific Control provisions:• SOLAS Chapter I, Regulation 19• MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 11• MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 10***• STCW Convention, Article X• Load Line, Article 21Etc….

Tokyo MOUSigned December 1993 in TokyoNew Zealand accepted the MOU on 1 April 1994MOU is not a legally binding documentRegional – Asia/Pacific

Tokyo MOUVision - to eliminate substandard shipping in the Asia-Pacific region.Mission - to promote the effective implementation, and the universal and uniform application, of relevant IMO/ILO instruments on ships operating in the region.

Tokyo MOU countries (in black)

Tokyo MOU - benefitsRegional standardisationJoint training and expert missionsAPCIS (Asia Pacific Computerised Information System)

Tokyo MOU relevant instrumentsLoad Lines (and Protocol)SOLAS (and Protocol)MARPOL (and Protocol)STCW (as amended)ColRegsTonnage (ITC, 1969)ILO Convention 147***Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS)***

Selection for inspection• APCIS – ship targeting systemOR:• Ships reported by another Authority• Complaint from Master or crew member• “Ships which have been reported by pilots or port authorities as having deficiencies which may prejudice their safe navigation”

The rubber hits the roadPort State Control in reality

Tasman Pathfinder

Tasman PathfinderIntoxicated MasterNotified by pilot prior to ship’s departureVessel prevented from departing (not detained under PSC)Company DPA contactedReplacement Master flown to Tauranga

AAL Brisbane

AAL BrisbanePilot advised MNZ of anomalies with the navigation equipmentMNZ PSCO on board for inspectionTransas reviewed at pilot’s officeConfirmed issue with navigation systemVessel detained under PSCO

AAL Brisbane

New Laurel

New LaurelTauranga Pilot advised MNZ of engine failure on approach to A BuoyPSC inspection conducted, problem already identified by company – no detention

(Reason – Oiler shut a fuel valve and starved the generators of oil)

Pilot laddersGeneral issue with pilot boarding arrangementsRefer to new pilot cardNeed the pilots to inform MNZ so we can do something about itNew regulations from 1 July 2012 – IMO Res A.1045(27), SOLAS Ch V/23

Pilot Boarding Card

PSC statistics in NZ 2011Individual ships inspected – 406Initial and follow-up inspections – 729(479 initial – 250 follow-up)Inspections with deficiencies – 242Deficiencies – 829Detentions -12No. ships visited - 868

Concentrated Inspection Campaign2012 – Fire Safety Systems2013 – Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery2014 – Rest hours (tbc)

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PSC – more informationMNZ – www.maritimenz.govt.nzTokyo MOU – www.tokyo-mou.orgParis MOU – www.parismou.org

K. Crawford / R. Lough

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