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IMO Res 1138 (31) - 2019
IMO Res 1138 (31) - 2019
1138(31)
PROCEDURES FOR PORT STATE CONTROL, 2019
A.1138(31) Adopted 4 Dec 2019
• Resolution have:
• Chapters 1‐5
• Appendix 1‐19
• Ch.1‐General Provisions
• Ch.2‐Port State Inspections
• Ch.3‐Contravention & Detention
• Ch.4‐Reporting requirements
• Ch.5‐Review procedures
A.1138(31) Appendix 1‐5
Why ? to ensure that the ship will not sail until it does not present a
danger to the ship, persons onboard or a unreasonable threat to the
environment
Chapter 1 ‐ Definitions
• Initial inspection: A visit on board a ship to check the validity of the
relevant certificates and other documents, the overall condition of
the ship, its equipment and its crew .