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 - Chapter 1 – General - 1.9 Qualification and Training Requirements of PSCOs
1.9 Qualification and Training Requirements of PSCOs
1.9.1 The PSCO should be an experienced officer qualified as flag State surveyor.
1.9.2 The PSCO should be able to communicate in English with the key crew.
1.9.3 Training should be provided for PSCOs to give the necessary knowledge of the provisions of the applicable conventions which are relevant to the conduct of port State control, taking into account the latest IMO Model Courses for port State control.
1.9.4 In specifying the qualifications and training requirements for PSCOs, the Administration should take into account, as appropriate, which of the internationally agreed instruments are relevant for the control by the port State and the variety of types of ships which may enter its ports.
1.9.5 PSCOs carrying out inspections of operational requirements should be qualified as a master or chief engineer and have appropriate seagoing experience, or have qualifications from an institution recognized by the Administration in a maritime related field and have specialized training to ensure adequate competence and skill, or be a qualified officer of the Administration with an equivalent level of experience and training, for performing inspections of the relevant operational requirements.
1.9.6 Periodic seminars for PSCOs should be held in order to update their knowledge with respect to instruments related to port State control.
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