SOLAS 1974 regulations I/19, IX/6.2, XI-1/4 and XI-2/9, as modified by SOLAS PROT 1988;
article 21 of LL 1966, as modified by LL PROT 1988; articles 5 and 6, regulation 11 of Annex I,
regulation 16.9 of Annex II, regulation 9 of Annex III, regulation 14 of Annex IV, regulation 9 of
Annex V and regulation 10 of Annex VI of MARPOL; article X of STCW 1978; article 12 of
TONNAGE 1969; article 11 of AFS 2001; and article 9 of BWM 2004 provide for control
procedures to be followed by a Party to a relevant convention with regard to foreign ships
visiting their ports. The authorities of port States should make effective use of these provisions
for the purposes of identifying deficiencies, if any, in such ships which may render them
substandard (see section 3.1) and ensuring that remedial measures are taken.
