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First released in the late 1990s and significantly revised in 2017 (Rev.1), Model Course 3.09 was developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to provide a standardized framework for using Engine Room Simulators (ERS).

The ultimate purpose is to promote harmonization and consistency in PSC activities around the world. If every port state uses the same inspection procedures and standards, it ensures a level playing field for ship owners and, most importantly, creates a robust and reliable safety system, preventing substandard ships from slipping through the cracks.

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Guidelines for delivering the training effectively.

Under Article 21, inspectors learn to verify a ship’s load line certificates, inspect draft marks, check the integrity of hatch covers, and evaluate watertight closures. 5. Tonnage 69 & ILO/MLC 2006 First released in the late 1990s and significantly

The primary objective of IMO Model Course 3.09 is to provide technical officials with the knowledge required to execute Port State Control (PSC) effectively. It bridges the gap between complex international maritime law and practical, on-board inspection procedures.

Port State Control: Model Course 3.09 | PDF | Syllabus - Scribd Individuals delegated to perform inspections on behalf of

View citation * MLA format. Port State Control: Model course 3.09. 2026 Edition, International Maritime Organization, 2026. https: IMO e-Publications

Consider this real-world scenario: A fuel oil purifier trips at 2 AM while the ship is transiting the English Channel. A traditionally trained engineer may spend 20 minutes looking for a manual. A graduate of the tier of IMO 3.09 will have already run that scenario in a simulator ten times, diagnosing the water ingress or timing fault in under three minutes.