23 be independent and not have any commercial
interest in their ports and the ships they inspect or companies providing
services in their ports. For example, the PSCOs should not be employed
from time to time by companies which operate ships in their ports
or the PSCOs should not have an interest in the repair companies in
their ports;
24 be free to make decisions based on the findings
of their inspections and not on any commercial considerations of the
port;
25 always follow the rules of their administrations
regarding the acceptance of gifts and favours e.g., meals on board;
26 firmly refuse any attempts of bribery and report
any blatant cases to the maritime Authority;
27 not misuse their authority for benefit, financial
or otherwise; and