This disparity in the conduct and results of PSC inspection by various MoUs has a detrimental effect on how PSC inspections are viewed by sections of the maritime industry. The main context is to identify the deficiencies, deal with them and move on. Constructive arguments or requesting a clearer identification and understanding of the contents of deficiencies go a long way to resolving situations. Constructive dialogue will resolve matters. Once the dialogue has broken down, then it is usual for the situation to deteriorate, rather than be resolved.