PSC Oral Exam Guide Series: Volume 2 - Life-Saving Appliances (English Version)

Are you fully prepared for your next Port State Control (PSC) inspection?

When a PSC inspector steps on board, Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) are always among the first items checked. A single failed lifeboat drill, an expired battery, or a junior officer unable to explain emergency procedures can lead to a costly deficiency or even vessel detention.

Written by Capt. Oleksandr Nikolov, an experienced Master Mariner with years of command experience on bulk carriers under international flags, PSC Oral Exam Guide Series: Volume 2 - LSA is a no-nonsense, highly practical toolkit designed to ensure continuous compliance and flawless inspection performance.

This guide goes beyond dry international regulations. It bridges the gap between SOLAS requirements and real-world shipboard operations, providing you with the exact questions inspectors ask and the standard expected of a professional crew.

What’s Inside:

• The Top 20 LSA Deficiencies: Learn exactly what inspectors flag most often (from incorrectly rigged float-free arrangements to faulty release gears) so you can fix them before arrival.
• 20 Core LSA Questions & Answers: Comprehensive, clear, and recommended answers to common oral examination and interview questions regarding lifeboats, liferafts, EPIRBs, SARTs, pyrotechnics, and more.
• Inspection Focus Points: Discover what the inspector is actually looking at during visual checks and drills.
• Master's Practical Advice: Pro-tips and insights straight from the bridge based on real-world inspection experiences. Learn how to create a strong safety culture that impresses inspectors from minute one.
• Master's PSC Critical Checklists: Scannable, step-by-step checklists for every major piece of life-saving equipment.
• SOLAS & IMO Quick Reference: A handy index mapping each subject directly to relevant SOLAS regulations and IMO resolutions (such as MSC.402(96)).

Who Is This Book For?

• Masters & Chief Mates aiming for a deficiency-free PSC report and looking to train their crew effectively.
• Second & Third Officers (LSA Officers) who want a reliable reference guide to manage shipboard maintenance, PMS records, and certificates perfectly.
• Cadets & Junior Officers preparing for their oral examinations, certificates of competency (CoC), and first contracts.

Stop guessing what the inspector will ask. Equip yourself and your crew with the ultimate LSA readiness guide and keep your vessel sailing safely.