Safety & Technical Inspections
Flag State Inspection (FSI)
Flag state inspection procedures ensure vessels operating under the Sint Maarten flag comply with international safety, seaworthiness, and environmental standards.
Inspection Categories
Initial Pre-Registration Survey
Conduct prior to vessel registration to verify structural condition and SOLAS safety equipment compliance.
Annual Flag State Survey
Mandatory yearly inspection conducted by authorized MSTA flag state surveyors worldwide.
ISM & ISPS Verification Survey
Safety Management System (SMC) and Ship Security (ISSC) periodic audits.
Port State Control (PSC) Rectification
Follow-up inspection following port state detention or major deficiency clearance.
Technical Inspection Scope
SOLAS SafetyLifeboats, liferafts, fire extinguishing systems, emergency generators.
MARPOL EnvironmentOily water separators, sewage treatment plants, garbage log compliance.
STCW CrewingSafe manning certificate, officer CoCs, flag endorsements, watchkeeping logs.
Inspection Outcome Handling
Clean InspectionSafety endorsement issued without condition.
Minor DeficienciesRectification required within 30 days.
Major DeficienciesVessel detention until condition resolved.