PSC Inspection Guide for Gas Carriers - Zero Detention Playbook
Walk off your next PSC inspection with zero deficiencies. The interactive Port State Control preparation manual for deck officers, built on real Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU inspection practice - know what inspectors check, what gets vessels detained, and how to fix it before they find it.
Why PSC detentions happen - and what they cost
You're on the bridge, the PSC officers come aboard. Every fire damper, every lifeboat hook, every IMO symbol gets looked at. One expired battery or seized damper can turn a routine call into a detention.
What's inside: 6 modules, 33 sections, 143 critical items
Real inspection photos, critical-item flags, and what the records must show - built from actual PSC experience, not textbook theory.
How it works: from payment to certificate
Pay & get instant access
Checkout takes 60 seconds. You get the web app link and the PDF immediately - no shipping, no waiting for the next port call.
Walk through 6 modules
Inspect your vessel section by section with the interactive checklists. Flag what's critical, record what you fixed, print your pre-arrival report.
Pass the final test
30 questions. Score 80%+ (24/30) and unlock your certificate of completion - proof of preparation you can show your captain or in an interview.
About the author - Dmitry Gapich, Chief Officer
Written by the officer who stands where you stand.
Dmitry is a serving Chief Officer who has personally faced PSC inspections on gas carriers across Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, USCG and AMSA regimes. Every checklist item in this manual comes from a question an inspector actually asked - and the fixes that actually worked.
Who this PSC guide is for
✅ This is for you if you're…
- ✓A deck officer or cadet preparing for your first PSC inspection
- ✓Joining a new vessel and want to know where the problems hide
- ✓A chief officer responsible for readiness and records
- ✓Preparing for a vetting or a flag-state inspection on a gas carrier
✕ This is NOT for you if you…
- ✕Work purely in engineering roles (no deck-side modules)
- ✕Expect content in another language (currently English only)
Reviews from deck officers
"Really great concept for a PSC guide! The checklist approach is super helpful and easy to follow. I especially appreciate the clear structure - it makes inspections feel much more manageable. Adding offline access (so it can be used anywhere, even without internet) would be perfect. Overall, very promising - keep up the good work!"
"The 'critical items' flags are worth the price alone. Most checklists treat everything as equal - this one tells you what actually gets vessels detained."
"Passed the final test and printed the certificate before joining. My friend asked where I got it :)"
PSC guide vs free PDFs and YouTube
| Free YouTube videos | Old PDF checklists | "I'll learn on board" | PSC Guide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organised by real inspection scope | ✕ | Partial | ✕ | ✓ |
| Critical items flagged by frequency of detention | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Real inspection photos, not stock | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Interactive checklists & progress tracking | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Final test & certificate | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Written by a serving C/O with 40+ inspections | ✕ | ✕ | Maybe | ✓ |
| Cost | Free (hours of searching) | Free (but outdated) | Your career record | $29 |
FAQ - Port State Control inspection preparation
Immediately after payment you get access to the interactive web app. Works on your phone, tablet and laptop.
Yes. The manual follows current Paris MoU, Tokyo MoU, USCG and AMSA inspection practice and SOLAS requirements. Updates to the guide are included for free.
The core modules (fire fighting, life saving, hull and deck) apply to all merchant vessels. Module 6 covers gas-carrier-specifics for officers on LNG/LPG carriers.
It's a certificate of completion for your own preparation record - useful evidence of proactive training when joining a vessel or in an interview.
Yes - contact us about fleet licences and we will set up a bulk rate for your office.
Yes - Module 1 (Fire Doors) is free to try in the app. The full manual unlocks the remaining 32 sections, the final test and the certificate.
Get the PSC Inspection Guide - $29
Be the officer who walks off the gangway with zero deficiencies. Get the PSC Guide, work through the modules, pass the test, keep the certificate.
Get the PSC Guide - $29