Maritime Safety
FSC (Flag State Control)
Background
- IMO requests the active enforcement of international treaties and thorough safety management for the country’s own ships through the introduction of MAS system.
- FSC is a measure for the safety management of the ships entitled to fly Korean flag.
Related domestic laws
- Article 69 of the Ship Safety Act (PSC by Foreign Countries)
Main target ships
- Ships announced by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
- Ships which have detention records in foreign ports or especially high targeting factors within the recent three years
Actions to defective ships
- Ships with a major deficiency are subject to departure suspension orders.