Where is the USCG PSC guidance primarily found?

The U.S. Coast Guard Port State Control (PSC) guidance is primarily found in the Marine Safety Manual (MSM), specifically in Volume II, Chapter D. This section of the MSM outlines the policies and procedures the Coast Guard follows when conducting Port State Control examinations and inspections of foreign vessels in U.S. waters. The information in this chapter serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the PSC process and the relevant regulations that govern vessel safety, environmental protection, and compliance with international standards.

While other options may contain related information, they do not specifically focus on the guidance for Port State Control as explicitly as MSM Volume II Chapter D does. For instance, the USCG Manual Volume I provides general operational guidance but is broader in scope and not tailored specifically to PSC activities. Similarly, the Federal Maritime Regulations and the Code of Federal Regulations encompass a wide range of maritime regulations without zeroing in on the specifics of Port State Control procedures that are detailed in the Marine Safety Manual.