Petty Officers 2nd Class Billy Lemos and Sarah Jacobs, marine science technicians at Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Portland, inspect fire fighting and life saving manuals in the crew lounge of the vessel Morning Catherine during a Port State Control exam at the Port of Portland, Ore., May 1, 2017.
All aspects of a ship are reviewed during Port State Control exams, including living, berthing, eating and hospital areas to make sure there are no health or safety vulnerabilities.