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Q1. With reference to port State control inspection;

(A) What are "clear grounds" and "ISM related deficiencies" for a Port State Control Officer to conduct a more detailed inspection of the ship?

(B) List out some deficiencies, which may arise out of the IMO 2020 Sulphur cap and carriage ban of non-complaint fuel, which may lead to detention of the vessel. Also, enumerate the cause of such deficiency and preventive action you, as Chief Engineer, will take to avoid re-occurrence of such detainable deficiencies.