What inspectors look for, the documents that decide the outcome, and how to close out a detention.
A practical reference for the vessel side of port state control — what triggers a detention, what inspectors look for first, and how to manage the 72 hours before arrival. Covers the major MoUs, the top deficiency categories, MARPOL/SOLAS/MLC/ISM inspection patterns, and the post-inspection process including the rectification window and appeal routes. Built for the master and superintendent who would rather not learn PSC by detention.
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11 chapters
7 appendices
Walk into an inspection prepared and know the questions that get asked.
Run the 72-hour pre-arrival checklist without missing the documents.
Close out a detention with the right corrective action evidence.
Sample chapter 1 of Surviving Port State Control — the opening argument and the table of contents. If the chapter reads like the book you needed, the rest of the book is the rest of your week.
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| What you get | This title Surviving Port State Control | Flagship bundle Bunkering 101 + templates | Complete library All six titles |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF + EPUB | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Page count | 125 | 1,032 | ~1,900 |
| Templates & annexes | — | Included | Included |
| All six titles | — | — | Included |
| Price | $79 | $149 | $399 |
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