Abstract:
This paper will discuss about the enforcement of flag state control in Malaysia
and it challenges. In the introduction chapter, it will explain about the difference
between port state control and flag state control. Then, the duties, role, and the
implementation of flag state control enforcement is reviewed. The enforcement of flag
state control in Malaysia, the challenges faced by the Malaysia flag state authority in
the enforcement of FSC and the main ships specifications that mostly failed the FSC
inspection are highlighted. The significant of this research is to assist Flag State
Control authorities to save their time by selecting ships to be monitored and what to
be inspected in the future by FSC regime based on the guideline to that make
inspections process would become more efficiently. Additionally this paper also can
help the marine community understand about Malaysia Flag State Control
enforcement. When inspecting vessels, FSCO should pay attention on those major
deficiency items discovered over the past years' data such as ISM related deficiencies,
fire safety measures and Safety of navigation, etc. Finally, the empirical data also
apparently point out some indications for Malaysia's FSCO to conduct FSC inspection
on those ships with the following attributes: (1) Offshore service vessel, (2) ships
between 2000-3000 GT, and (3) ships have operated between 11-15 years. Finally,
this paper also will be providing some recommendation to Marine department
authorities to encounter the challenges faced by the Malaysia Flag State Control
officer.
