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PSC AMSA USCG Pre Arrival Preparation Checklist

by Glen Klassen, from the Community

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This maritime checklist helps vessels prepare for Port State Control, AMSA and USCG inspections before arrival. It guides crews through bridge checks (charts, ECDIS, GMDSS, certificates, training, manning, records), steering gear tests, and deck readiness including firefighting systems, lifesaving appliances, pilot ladders and emergency lighting. Engine room items cover emergency pumps and generators, oily water separator, propulsion controls, alarms and spare parts. It reinforces documentation, drills, SOPEP, stability records and equipment servicing so ships meet regulatory standards and reduce deficiencies during inspections.

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LE PSC/AMSA/USCG Preparation Checklist (Rev 6)
Use this LE PSC/AMSA/USCG Preparation Checklist (Rev 6) to verify vessel readiness before arrival for Port State Control. The checklist covers bridge navigation and documentation (charts/ENC, ECDIS, GMDSS, certificates, crew manning and rest hours), steering gear tests, deck safety and firefighting equipment, lifesaving appliances and embarkation arrangements, cargo hold and watertight integrity, and engine room readiness including emergency generator, fire pump, oily water separator, alarms, and blackout tests. It also includes emergency systems drills, AMSA-specific equipment and spares, and recordkeeping requirements aligned with SOLAS and MARPOL.
by Glen Klassen, from the Community
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PSC AMSA USCG Preparation Checklist (Rev 7)
Use this preparation checklist to ensure compliance with Port State Control, AMSA and USCG requirements before arrival. It guides bridge, deck and engine teams through chart and publication checks, GMDSS tests, lifesaving and firefighting systems, steering gear drills, stability records, MARPOL and SOLAS documentation, and emergency power. Validate class and statutory certificates, crew endorsements and rest hours, verify cargo hold integrity, emergency generators and pumps, and keep drills and logbooks current. Designed for masters and officers to detect and correct deficiencies ahead of inspection, streamline port entry and reduce the risk of detentions.
by Glen Klassen, from the Community
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Port State Control Checklist
This Port State Control PSC checklist helps ships prepare for inspections and reduce deficiencies. It guides crews through ISPS security, certificates and records, SOLAS and MARPOL compliance, bridge equipment checks including ECDIS, AIS and VDR, navigation lights, emergency lighting, drills and training, lifesaving appliances, survival craft and launching appliances, engine room safety such as CO2 systems, fire detection, emergency generator, bilge and oil filtering to 15 ppm, mooring gear, cargo holds, pilot and accommodation ladders, Maritime Labour Convention accommodations and hygiene, sewage systems and cyber security. Use it to verify readiness before arrival and to document evidence.
by Jaewon Cho, from the Community
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Port State Control Self-Checklist
Use this PSC Self-Checklist to prepare vessels for Port State Control inspections and minimize deficiencies. It covers ISPS checks, certificates and manuals, SOPEP and ORB records, garbage and ballast management, crew rest hours and MLC items, cargo information, drills and training, bridge equipment and publications, navigational systems, lifesaving appliances, emergency lighting, mooring and deck fittings, pilot and accommodation ladders, steering gear and emergency pumps, and engine room safety and pollution prevention equipment. Follow SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS, STCW and MLC requirements, verify documentation and maintenance records, and record tests to demonstrate compliance.
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