Flag State Control
Establishment of measures for maritime traffic safety on a seasonal basis, Implementation period
- Safety measures for Spring season (Mar.-May)
- Safety measures for Summer season (Jun.-Aug.)
- Safety measures for Winter season (Dec.-Feb.)
- Establishment and Implementation of Special Maritime Traffic measurers when necessary
- Safety inspection for inbound cargo ships, dangerous cargo ships and old ships
- Safety inspection for dangerous cargo handling site
- Business meeting and training of people in charge to foster safety awareness
Inspection outbound national flag carriers(flag state control)
PurposeWe aim to strengthen the safety management of national flag carriers so as to reduce the rate of embargos in foreign ports and raise national status with respect to maritime safety.
Objects and Cycle
| Classification | Objects | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Ships of priority Control | Vessels belonging to shipping companies which have experienced embargo more than once in three years in a foreign port or embargoed vessels | Randomly |
| PSC vulnerable ships | Bulk carriers entering the US and Australia, ships aged 15 years or longer, and ships working an outer port | Randomly |
| Others | All ocean going vessels, including vessels under a special order from a head office | Randomly |
Inspection method
Carried out according to PSC procedures(IMO Res.A.1052)
Measures- Investigation on whether an inspection for a ship with defects was properly conducted
- Giving orders to correct defects and take administrative actions against a violation of law
- Taking firm action against unfaithful shipping companies that do not correct defects
Achievement
(Unit: a ship)
| Classification | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | Remark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | 2009 | ||||||
| Number of ships in inspection | 91 | 110 | 94 | 100 | 104 | ||
| Measures | Port Embargo | 11 | 6 | 9 | - | 3 | Defect rate 50.9% |
| Correction within deadline | 80 | 83 | 85 | - | 53 | ||