Abstract
<jats:p>By clicking on the “Read” button on this page you will be accessing a version containing both volumes combined. To access the full-text and the e-reader versions of the individual chapters, click on the “Chapters” tab and select the chapter you would like to read. Port State control inspections contribute to ensuring that global maritime standards are being implemented consistently on all ships. This publication provides guidance for port State control officers on the conduct of inspections to support harmonization in the way inspections are carried out worldwide. This edition includes amendments to Guidelines for the detention of ships (appendix 2) and new Guidelines for port State control officers on security aspects (appendix 20).</jats:p>