Port State Control – CIC 2026 official questionnaire now published
Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU – CIC on cargo securing Through a press release issued on 03 August, the Paris and Tokyo MoUs published their questionnaire for this year’s CIC. The questionnaire contains ten questions to verify compliance with cargo securing requirements. Seven of these questions may be considered grounds for detention, while questions 1, ...
The Port State Control (PSC) questionnaire for the 2026 CIC (Combined Initial and Periodic Inspection) has been released by the Paris and Tokyo Maritime Safety Organization MoUs. The questionnaire consists of ten questions aimed at verifying compliance with cargo securing requirements. Seven questions may lead to detention, while questions 1, 6, and 10a/10b will only result in non-detainable deficiencies. The CIC will be integrated into routine PSC inspections from September to November 2026.
From an ISM (International Safety Management) perspective, cargo securing issues could indicate weaknesses in the safety management system, such as inadequate procedures, training, supervision, or risk assessment. If deficiencies are repeated or systemic, a review of practices, root cause analyses, and corrective actions should be conducted. Serious deficiencies during PSC may result in delays, restrictions, or detention, potentially leading to further ISM-related follow-up.
DNV will host a webinar on this year's CIC on cargo securing, which can be registered for through a provided link. The webinar's recording will be available on the DNV webpage for PSC services. Additionally, DNV's PSC Planner checklist on DNV Veracity will incorporate the questionnaire as of the end of August.
To prepare for the CIC, vessel masters and officers should familiarize themselves with their duties and the content of the additional CIC checklist. The Cargo Securing Manual (CSM) should be updated to reflect current cargo types, lashing arrangements, and equipment. All lashing and securing equipment should be inspected and maintained, with any damaged items replaced.
Crew training on proper cargo securing procedures is recommended, along with ensuring familiarity with the CSM, heavy-weather procedures, and bridge visibility requirements. It is advised to join the webinar on this topic on 25 August and consider using DNV's PSC Planner to prepare for expected PSC inspections.
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