Welcome to DNV Guide on Port State Control
This guide consists of two  parts:

1. The main part consists of a series of pages, each dedicated to one specific item relevant to Port State Control. These pages are organised thematically in the Main Areas-section of this guide. A sub-set  is presented in the Critical Areas-section.

2. DNV has prepared for you a background paper that explains the implications of the various applicable conventions, protocols, codes, resolutions and circulars. This paper – "Background, Objective, Target Group and Targets"  – requires an hour or so of concentrated reading.
   The paper comes in three different formats (please click on the bolded titles to fetch the document): As a set of webpages, as a Microsoft Word 97-file, and as a generic textfile (Rich Text Format).

We strongly suggest
that you start by browsing through the Major Areas- and Critical Areas-sections. These materials will give you an indication as to which topics the Port State Control-inspectors will prioritise. When you feel the need for more comprehensive and thorough understanding of Port State Control, please refer to the "Background"-document.
  

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