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Advisory : PSC- Concentrate Inspection Campaign.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Paris MOU - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) — MLC, 2006
PSCOs will use an additional checklist to confirm the presence of compulsory documentation and certification, authenticate the inspection records of living quarters, provisions, and food preparation, and confirm the establishment of a ship's safety committee.
Checklist: Download here
2. Asia Pacific, Black Sea, Indian Ocean, and Vina Del Mar MOU - Cargo Securing Arrangements
PSCOs will use an additional checklist focusing on eight areas to evaluate compliance with relevant International Conventions and check crew familiarity with procedures, safe practices, and hazards associated with cargo securing.
3. Caribbean MOU - Crew Familiarity with Enclosed Space Entry
PSCOs will use an additional checklist based on the 2015 joint CIC, focusing on nine elements including crew familiarization with hazards, training, and use of gas concentration detection equipment, and requiring an enclosed space entry and rescue drill.
4. Riyadh MOU - Pilot Transfer Arrangements
PSCOs will use an additional checklist of twelve items to confirm that all equipment connected with pilot transfer operations is in order and personnel are accustomed with the requirements prescribed in the Annex of IMO Resolution A.1045(27).
Ships are only subjected to one CIC inspection during the campaign. However, non-compliance may result in detention or other severe control measures.
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