PSC – Challenges and Preventive Measures

PSC – Challenges and Preventive Measures

23.10.2026
Hybrid
552 €

The ‘PSC – Challenges and Preventive Measures’ training course prepares participants to effectively minimise the risk of ships being detained during Port State Control (PSC) inspections and to ensure compliance with international requirements. Participants will learn practical methods for preparing the ship and crew for PSC inspections, the requirements of the New Inspection Regime (NIR), and the most common causes of detention. The course helps shipowners, DPAs, superintendents and ship’s officers to enhance operational safety and mitigate the risk of costly non-compliance.

Duration1 day, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Methodologyexpert lectures, case studies, analysis of technical and regulatory requirements
LanguageEnglish
Payment methodsonline via INGPay, BLIK, payment card, traditional transfer
  • Shipowners and ship operators
  • DPAs (Designated Persons Ashore)
  • QHSE, HSEQ and compliance managers
  • Fleet managers
  • Technical and marine superintendents
  • Ship captains
  • Senior deck and engineering officers
  • Watch officers and personnel responsible for ship operations
  • Internal auditors of Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • Personnel preparing ships for PSC inspections and external audits
  • Understand the principles underlying Port State Control (PSC) and the New Inspection Regime (NIR)
  • Learn about the most common causes of non-compliance and the detention of ships during PSC inspections
  • Gain practical knowledge on how to prepare the ship and crew for an inspection
  • Gain a better understanding of how PSC results affect a ship’s risk profile and the shipowner’s assessment
  • Develop skills in identifying high-risk areas and implementing preventive measures
  • Familiarise oneself with the requirements relating to operational readiness, emergency drills and compliance with the ISM Code
  • Reduce the risk of detention, operational delays and costs associated with non-compliance
  • Prepare for current challenges relating to decarbonisation, CII/EEXI indicators and the digitisation of ship documentation
  • Benefit from the practical expertise of PRS specialists in inspections, audits and international requirements
  • Receive a certificate confirming participation in the training

Module 1: Port State Control (PSC) and Ship Risk Profile

  • PSC principles and the New Inspection Regime (NIR)
  • Ship Risk Profile (SRP)
  • Company Performance and the impact of inspection results on the fleet

Module 2: First Impressions During a PSC Inspection

  • Preparing the ship for inspection
  • Co-operation with the PSC inspector
  • Key areas assessed upon boarding the ship

Module 3: The ISM Code and the Most Common Causes of Detention

  • Systemic and technical non-conformities
  • The ‘domino effect’ in audits and inspections
  • Preventive measures within the SMS

Module 4: Operational Readiness and Crew Drills

  • Fire and emergency drills
  • Preparing the crew for PSC inspections
  • Verification of competence and operational readiness

Module 5: Future Challenges and Preventive Measures

    • Decarbonisation and CII/EEXI requirements
    • Electronic logbooks and digitalisation
    • Building a culture of constant readiness for PSC inspections

certificate, training materials, case studies

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  • Kurs Audytora Wiodącego systemu zarządzania jakością zgodnie z ISO 13485:2016
  • Wymagania normy ISO 13485:2016 dla Pełnomocników Systemu Zarządzania Jakością i Auditorów
  • Kurs Audytora Wewnętrznego systemu zarządzania jakością zgodnie z ISO 13485:2016 oraz ISO 19011:2018
  • Audyt wewnętrzny systemu zarządzania jakością dla wyrobów medycznych zgodnie z ISO 13485:2016 i ISO 19011:2018

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