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Q6. A. State the various documents pertaining to a ship that a port state control inspector would ask for during port state control inspection.

B. If your vessel-gets detained by the PSC owing to a deficiency, what would be your action for redressal. (20)

Q9. With reference to Port State Control:

A. State the various MOU’s and the purpose of having a port state control regime. (7)

B. Give at least 3 examples of deficiency which may lead to detention of your vessel. (3)

C. If your vessel gets detained by the PSCO owing to a deficiency, what woul be your action for redressal. (4)

D. What are the various deficiency action code used in PSC. (3)

E. Briefly explain the difference between PSC and FSI. (3)

Q4. Explain how PSC is different from FSC/FSI? Discuss Clear Grounds under SOLAS, MARPOL and the STCW with examples. (20)

Q9.a) With reference to Port State Control, discuss (i) Regional cooperation /agreements.

(ii) Future of port State control an effective tool for ship safety?

b) Define a sub-standard vessel and give examples of detainable items under SOLAS,

MARPOL, STCW and LL Conventions.

Q9. With reference to port State control

a) List the certificates which a Port State Control Officer (PSCO) may like to see during inspection. (10)

b) List the Life Saving Appliances and Fire Fighting Equipments which are likely to be inspected by PSCO. (10)

Q2. Explain the principle of port state control and give in detail the verification the port State Control Officer (PSCO) may carry out with particular reference to the following:

a) Emergency generator (4)

b) Auxiliary steering gear (4)

c) Lifeboat engine (4)

d) Bilge pumps (4)

e) SOPEP (4)