This Act amends the Ports of Entry Act in section 205 on inspections in ports of entry. The Minister of Transportation and Communications, or as herein delegated to the Secretary of Transportation and Communications, shall have the authority and responsibility for the conduct of inspections and port State control operations pursuant to this Act and any applicable international conventions to which the Republic is a party. All port State control operations shall be conducted pursuant to this Act, any other applicable laws and regulations of the Republic, and the applicable port State control provisions of any international convention concerning maritime safety, security, or environmental protection to which the Republic is a party.