SHORT COURSE IN
Introduction to Port State Inspections
Duration:
6 months
Modules:
1 in total
Assessment:
10 Multiple Choice Questions
Cost:
£295
About the Course
This course has been introduced to provide a comprehensive and detailed insight into the application, requirements and various outcomes of a vessel undergoing a Port State Control Inspection. The online course consists of 1 module that must be completed within 6 months. The module consists of text, charts and pictures to help with your learning.
Following completion of the course content, there are 10 multiple choice questions which must be passed with a score of 70% or above.
On successful completion of the module you will be rewarded with a Certificate in ‘Introduction to Port State Inspections’
Module includes
- An Introduction to Port State Control Inspection
- Regions and Co-operation between Port States
- Port State Control Inspections
- Deficiencies and Detentions
- Appendix 1 – Code of Good Practice for PSC Officers
- Appendix 2 – Model Forms for PSC Officers Inspections
- Appendix 3 – Guidance on Type of Inspections
- Appendix 4 – Eligibility of Yachts to Port Sate Control
- Appendix 5 – List of Vessels Under Detention as of December 2013
- Appendix 6 – Masters Checklist Prior to a PSC Inspection. Courtesy DNV
- Appendix 7 – MSN1832(M)
- Appendix 8 – The Paris MoU New Inspection
- Regime
Meet the Course Director
Ian Biles
Master Mariner, BEng (Hons), MA, CEng, CMarEng, DipMarSur, RYA Yachtmaster (Ocean), Eur Ing, FNI, MRINA, MIMarEST, MRIN, MSNAME, MIIMS, MSCMS, MHCMM, AMS (SAMS), MEWI
Ian started sailing with his father at the age of 12 and went to sea upon finishing school. He sailed worldwide for 13 years on a range of commercial ships spending his leave sailing yachts around the United Kingdom and in the Mediterranean. Throughout this time, Ian studied for various qualifications passing his Royal Yacht Association Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate in 1982 and Class 1 Master Mariner Certificate in 1984.
In 1988, Ian was recruited by Shell International Marine who sponsored him to return to university and study for an Honours degree in Naval Architecture. He went on to take a masters degree in Business Management.
Ian began his own marine surveying and consultancy business in 1992 at which time he became involved with the International Institute of Marine Surveyors and was subsequently elected as President for a three-year term in 1999.
Ian is possibly one of the most qualified marine surveyors in the business.
Flexible
Supportive
While the nature of distance learning is independent study, we recognise the importance of support. Students can contact us at any time during their course for assistance and our team of industry experts are always on hand for advice.
Expertise
We have over 50 industry experts writing, developing and advising on our course material. We truly believe that allowing students to tap into their expertise and knowledge is of the utmost importance to fulfil your dream career.
If you would prefer to complete this as a classroom-based course, please contact us.
FAQs
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