Why is PSC essential when you flag state inspections ?

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Port State Control (PSC) is the control through inspection of foreign ships by a Coastal State in its ports. This control is exercised for the purpose of verifying that:
1. The condition of the ship and its equipment comply with the requirements of certain international maritime conventions and
 2. the ship is manned and operated in compliance with applicable international laws. The Flag State has been given the primary responsibility for ensuring that a ship flying their flag should be equipped, operated, maintained and manned in accordance with international maritime conventions.
3. Also the main purpose is to eliminate sub standard ships as a result of ships under Flag of Convinience.