Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Assembly - IMO Resolution A.1052(27) – Procedures for Port State Control, 2011 – (Adopted on 30 November 2011) - Annex – Procedures for Port State Control, 2011 - Appendix 1 – Code of Good Practice for Port State Control Officers Conducting Inspections Within the Framework of the Regional Memoranda of Understanding and Agreement on Port State Control (MSC-MEPC.4/Circ.2) - Fundamental principles of the Code
Fundamental principles of the Code
3 The Code of good practice encompasses three fundamental principles against which all actions of PSCOs are judged: integrity, professionalism and transparency. These are defined as follows:
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.1 integrity is the state of moral soundness, honesty and freedom from corrupting influences or motives;
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.2 professionalism is applying accepted professional standards of conduct and technical knowledge. For PSCOs standards of behaviour are established by the maritime Authority and the general consent of the port State members; and
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.3 transparency implies openness and accountability.
4 The list of the actions and behaviour expected of PSCOs in applying these principles are set out in the annex to this appendix.
5 Adhering to professional standards provides greater credibility to PSCOs and places more significance on their findings.
6 Nothing in the Code shall absolve the PSCOs from complying with the specific requirements of the PSC instruments and applicable national laws.
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