1. Mr. Fredrik Larsson Marine Manager
Lloyds List Port State Control PSC Conference INTERTANKO Owners Perspective
Mr. Fredrik Larsson
Marine Manager

2. INTERTANKO Goals for PSC
Harmonised standards and training of inspectors
Common, Global, Sub/Standard Targeting Systems
Consistency regarding Clear Grounds for Detention
Standard Global Independent Detention Appeals Procedures
Development of Rewards / Incentives for the Good Owners
Effective Close out of Deficiencies

3. We have Enjoyed some Excellent Success to date in achieving our Goals

4. Paris MoU Review Board
Subsequent to INTERTANKO´s meeting with the Paris MoU Advisory Board – during 2001
We raised our concerns regarding the lack of an independent review process in the case where an owner feels his vessel has been detained unjustly
After several trials by the Paris MoU this process came into effect
AND has proved successful in enabling some detention records to be cleaned
A similar review board is now also in use by Tokyo MoU

5. Mediterranean MoU Review Board
Subsequent to our meeting & presentation to The
Mediterranean MoU Board, we are pleased to advise
that the Med´MoU indicated its willingness to
instigate an independent detention review process
(Similar to that practised by the Paris and Tokyo
MoU´s).

6. Operational Issues in relation to PSC INTERTANKO is committed to work with PSC. However we believe that.....
More needs to be done to ensure harmonised standards
Greater sharing of inspection records would be beneficial
It is imperative that the integrity of PSC is maintained
Better targeting would result from additional analysis of PSC records
Important lessons can be learned by analysing PSC performance

7. We believe we need to ensure the Integrity of the System by:
Regular and open dialogue between responsible owners Industry Associations and PSC officials
Development of ”Best Practices” within PSC regimes
Appropriate mechanisms for confidential feedback
Reports to IMO on PSC performance

8. EQUASIS &
INTERTANKO has revised its Questionnaire 88 to take into account new information and regular questions employed by Charterers & Brokers, based partly on legislative changes over the years.
INTERTANKO expects to issue further revised editions in the future to ensure that this questionnaire remains up-to-date and continous to be seen as an industry standard.

9. An important aspect within the revision is a question pertaining to CAS, (Condition Assessment Scheme), which asks if the vessel has a statement of compliance issued under the provisions of the Condition Assessment Scheme as relevant to MARPOL. INTERTANKO believes that this will be of immense value to Port State Control Officers and other industry bodies.

10. Links between EQUASIS & Q88.com to assist PSC
Links between EQUASIS and Q88.com are now in place.
This means that for those owners who have completed and submitted a Questionnaire 88 form, the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) information contained within the questionnaire is now directly available on the website.
In addition, links are in place on the EQUASIS web site that enable access to the fully completed questionnaire 88 form via the Q88.com website.

11. INTERTANKO Standard Inspection Feedback Forms
INTERTANKO Monitors PSC Inspections via its members Inspection feedback form.
This is an essential Feedback System for Continual Improvement of Port State Control Inspections

12. European Commission Third Maritime Safety Package Port State Control Directive
INTERTANKO welcomes many of the proposals, particularly those which are aimed at further supporting ratification and the uniform implementation and enforcement of international agreement.
It contains some very positive proposals, including the principle of rewarding quality ships.
But, we do have some concerns within the proposals:

13. INTERTANKO´s Concerns
We support the targeting scheme used by the Paris MoU, but age should not be used as a criterion. What matters is the condition of the ship, not age.
INTERTANKO has also raised its concerns pertaining to ONE detention in a 12 month period listing the owner on the black list. Without a harmonised independent detention appeals process this could lead to the promulgation of erroneous information.

14. Requiring Pilots to act as PSCO will detract from an open dialogue within the Bridge Management Team, in contradiction to industry trying to promote an open dialogue between the Pilot & The Master. This may acutely compromise the safety of the vessel and Bridge Team integration of the Pilot.

15. PSC Officers are fully trained regarding MoU Requirements, the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. There is no recourse for the owner if a Pilot reports a deficiency incorrectly Will the Pilot service provider cover the costs of delays incurred due to erroneous deficiencies or detentions by the Pilot?

16. Thanks to Lloyds List for inviting me and, thank you all for your attention