In the last years Port State Control (PSC) has increased world wide. The demands from the Port State Control Officers (PSCO) have shown a similar development.

The aim of this guide is to make those on board more aware of the importance of preventive maintenance especially for areas that are normally in focus of PSC inspection, to ensure compliance with international requirements on safety and pollution prevention – and thereby having a greater chance to pass PSC inspection satisfactorily.

This guide contains a substantial amount of information. DNV  recommends the use this CD as a reference book. The guide is not meant to be read through in one session.

You may browse through this guide by selecting items in the left-hand menus. Please select any area that you are interested in, or areas you want to know more about.

The text and photographs in this guide will give you useful information that can help you to achieve compliance and thus avoid PSC detentions.

Image "hot spots"
By searching the photographs you will find "hotspots", i.e. hyperlinks that allow you to point-and-click at the image in order to see explanations and hints here ... (Check your screen cursor. When it turns into a hand, you have detected a hotspot!)

Lack of proper maintenance
is the main cause for deficiencies. The guide shows that you need to pay attention to details in all routine maintenance to have the best chance of passing an inspection.

DNV hope you find this guide useful and recommend you to give us any relevant feedback.

Best regards DNV.