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PSC: General
Port State Control Examiner PQS
Question | Answer |
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Describe the purpose of the USCG Port State Control program. | To minimize/eliminate substandard vessels from entering/operating in U.S. ports and waterways. |
Define a sub-standard vessel. | A vessel whose hull, machinery, equipment, or operational safety is substantially below the standards required by the relevant convention or whose crew is not in conformance with the safe manning document. |
Define the Coast Guard's authority to board foreign vessels and conduct PSC exams. | The U.S. is a signatory of the SOLAS convention and get its authority from Ch.1, Reg.19. |