The International Maritime Organization has issued the Assembly resolution A.1185(33) which pertains to the Procedures for Port State Control, 2023.The resolution focuses on the Procedures for port State control, offering guidelines and protocols for supervising foreign vessels in ports. Port state control officers (PSCOs) carry out inspections, thoroughly examining the ship's certificates, overall condition, and equipment. Their role includes verifying the resolution of any previous deficiencies and conducting more rigorous inspections if there are suspicions of non-compliance. PSCOs exercise professional judgment, determining whether to detain the ship until issues are rectified or permit it to sail with noted deficiencies. Additionally, the resolution outlines procedures for managing substandard ships, reporting requirements for port state authorities, and mechanisms for addressing challenges in applying IMO regulations.#IMO #PSC #Procedures #Res1185