IMO Model Course 3.09: Port State Control is a standardized training curriculum designed for government technical officials, such as ship surveyors and senior officers, to perform Port State Control (PSC) inspections.
accurately and report them to both the flag State and the IMO. Understand flag State functions
Verify Compliance: Inspect ships' certificates and ensure compliance with major international conventions like SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) and MARPOL (Prevention of Pollution from Ships).
Unlike multiple-choice tests, the "top" assessment is a live exercise. The instructor injects three simultaneous failures (e.g., cooling water leak, generator overload, and false fire alarm) while the student manages a simulated bunkering operation.
training, first introduced in its current form in 2001. It is designed to transform experienced maritime officers into qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) who act as the final safety net in maritime regulation. Purpose and Scope
Investing in the IMO Model Course 3.09 top standard is not just about collecting a certificate for your COC (Certificate of Competency). It is about muscle memory. It is about the confidence to look a Captain in the eye during a blackout and say, "I know this drill. I ran it on the top simulator."
The syllabus covers a wide range of theoretical and practical topics, including:
Recent updates, such as the 2026 Edition, reflect the latest IMO resolutions and International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments, ensuring PSCOs are trained on current global protocols. Key Technical Modules