1. General (9)

• 1.1 Purpose
• 1.2 Application
• 1.3 Introduction
• 1.4 Provision for Port State Control
• 1.5 Ships of Non-Parties
• 1.6 Ships below Convention Size

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2. Port State Inspections (5)

• 2.1 General
• 2.2 Initial Inspections
• 2.3 General Procedural Guidelines for PSCOs
• 2.4 Clear Grounds
• 2.5 More Detailed Inspections

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3. Contravention and Detention (7)

• 3.1 Identification of a Substandard Ship
• 3.2 Submission of Information Concerning Deficiencies
• 3.3 Port State Action in Response to Alleged Substandard Ships
• 3.4 Responsibilities of Port State to take Remedial Action
• 3.5 Guidance for the Detention of Ships
• 3.6 Suspension of Inspection

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4. Reporting Requirements (3)

• 4.1 Port State Reporting
• 4.2 Flag State Reporting
• 4.3 Reporting of Allegations under MARPOL

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5. Review Procedures (1)

• 5.1 Report of Comments

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Appendices (20)

• App. 1 – Code of Good Practice for PSCOs
• App. 2 - PSC Guidelines for Ships' Detention
• App. 3 - PSC Guidelines for MARPOL Annex I
• App. 4 – PSC Guidelines for MARPOL Annex II
• App. 5 - PSC Guidelines for Discharge under MARPOL Annexes I & II
• App. 6 - PSC Guidelines for Detailed Ships' Inspection

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