
An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Vetting and Port State Control:
Enhancing Maritime Safety and Compliance
Strategies for Ensuring Operational Excellence and Regulatory Adherence
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Date | Venue | Fee | |
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03-07 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
23-27 Feb 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
05-09 Oct 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
Vetting inspections and Port State Control (PSC) are vital for ensuring maritime safety, environmental protection, and adherence to international standards. Proper preparation and execution of these inspections are key to reducing risks, preventing detentions, and maintaining vessel operational readiness.
This Vetting and Port State Control: Enhancing Maritime Safety and Compliance training course is tailored to provide maritime professionals with a comprehensive understanding of vetting and PSC processes. It covers the latest regulations, inspection procedures, and industry best practices. Participants will gain insights into strategies that enhance compliance, boost operational efficiency, and reduce disruptions during inspections.
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and objectives of vetting and PSC inspections
- Identify key regulatory frameworks governing inspections, such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM
- Prepare vessels and crew for successful inspections
- Develop effective communication strategies for inspection scenarios
- Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to address non-compliance
- Utilize tools and technologies for continuous monitoring and compliance management
Designed for
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Shipowners and fleet managers
- Vessel masters and crew members
- Compliance officers and safety managers
- Port operations staff and inspectors
- Marine superintendents and surveyors
Learning Methods
This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.
The Course Outline
- Overview of vetting inspections and PSC objectives
- Importance of vetting and PSC for maritime safety and compliance
- Roles of flag states, port states, and recognized organizations
- Key stakeholders involved in vetting and PSC processes
- Understanding key conventions: SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM, and MLC
- The inspection process: criteria, procedures, and common deficiencies
- Recent updates and trends in PSC inspections
- Analyzing inspection reports and deficiency categorization
- Pre-inspection preparation: vessel readiness checklist
- Training and empowering crew for inspections
- Documentation and record-keeping essentials
- Conducting internal audits to identify and rectify gaps
- Effective communication with inspectors and vetting teams
- Handling inspections: walkthroughs and common queries
- Addressing deficiencies: corrective actions and follow-ups
- Avoiding detentions: risk mitigation strategies
- Implementing continuous monitoring systems for compliance
- Leveraging technology for vetting and PSC readiness (e.g., digital platforms, IoT)
- Case studies: Lessons learned from real-world inspection scenarios
- Developing an action plan for improving vetting and PSC outcomes
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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