Nautical Term: Port State Control

Definition of Port State Control

Port State Control refers to the regulatory mechanism that enables state authorities to examine foreign vessels entering their ports to ensure compliance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Conventions and resolutions.

For instance, when a container ship arrives at a European port, the port state control inspectors will conduct a thorough examination of the ship’s documentation, machinery, and other equipment to ensure that they meet the minimum safety and environmental standards as required by the IMO Conventions and resolutions.

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