IMMARBE – Risk4Sea PSC Intelligence Platform

C24070 | 27 December 2024

Notice to: Ship Owners / Managers/ Operators / Surveyors

The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE) has issued Memo No. TDM006-2024 advising that the Administration is implementing the RISK4SEA PSC Intelligence Platform (https://web.risk4sea.com) to address an increasing detention rate and enhance fleet performance.

This web-based tool predicts the likelihood of Port State Control Inspections (PSCI) and provides alerts to operators before entering specific ports. The platform employs Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance analytics to reduce or eliminate detention risks.

The system will notify operators about the likelihood of a PSC inspection and detention risks as follows:

• LOW RISK = PSCI is NOT expected and PSCI is Challenging.
• ELEVATED RISK = PSCI MAY be expected and PSCI is Challenging.
• HIGH RISK = PSCI SHOULD be expected and PSCI is MOST Challenging.

Self-Inspection Checklist:

If a vessel is flagged for inspection, operators will receive a checklist covering items:

• related to the specific port, based on the most common deficiencies found at that port and,
• from any active concentrated inspection campaign.

These items must be verified on board before arrival at the port.

Required actions for all Operators

IMMARBE’s Technical Department requires the following actions be undertaken to ensure compliance:

• Dissemination: Shipowners and ISM Operators must inform the shipmasters about the Memo.
• Checklist Compliance: All vessels included in the RISK4SEA PSC Intelligence Platform must follow the recommendations and verify all checklist items on board before arrival.
• Evidence of Compliance: A copy of the checklist and a photo report verifying the condition of the listed items are to be submitted to IMMARBE’s Technical Department at inspections@immarbe.com before arrival.
• Any deficiency identified during the self-assessment must be addressed immediately before arriving at the port. Where deficiencies cannot be addressed, operators are to inform the flag and RO for guidance on appropriate actions per MMN-24-003r1 Guidance for Issuance of Short-Term, Extended Certificates by RO.

Disciplinary measures

All Operators and Masters are expected to thoroughly review the Memo and ensure its full implementation on board.

Failure to follow the requirements outlined in the memo or providing false information in self-inspection reports, as identified during inspections by Port State Control Officers (PSCO), may result in disciplinary actions by IMMARBE, including but not limited to:

• Suspension or revocation of the vessel’s certification. Imposition of fines or penalties.
• Restrictions on the vessel’s operations or trading activities.
• Other legal measures as outlined in the Belize Merchant Ships (Registration) Act (latest revision) and Statutory Instrument 56 of 1999 (as amended).

Act now

Ship Owners/ Managers/ Operators should take note of the contents of the Memo and be guided accordingly.