IMO: Revised Port State Control (PSC) Procedures - into effect on 01 January 2026.The Guidelines for Port State Control Officers (PSCO) on Security Aspects as a new appendix 20 to the PSC procedures. The guidelines focus solely on the PSCO's role and exclude elements specific to Duly Authorised Officers (DAO). They incorporate relevant parts of the Interim Guidance on Control and Compliance Measures to Enhance Maritime Security (MSC.159(78)), clarifying procedures when security deficiencies are found.
An updated appendix 21 - List of instruments relevant to port State control procedures. This includes relevant new requirements such as 2024 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) (MEPC.395(82)) and Voluntary early implementation of the amendments to paragraphs 4.2.2 and 8.4.1 to 8.4.3 of the IGF code (MSC.551(108)). #PSC #ProceduresRevised