Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control
E867976
intergovernmental cooperation framework
memorandum of understanding
regional port State control agreement
The Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control is a regional agreement among Mediterranean maritime authorities to coordinate inspections and enforcement on foreign ships to improve safety, security, and environmental protection in their ports.
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
intergovernmental cooperation framework
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memorandum of understanding ⓘ regional port State control agreement ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
avoid duplication of inspections
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ensure an effective level of compliance with international maritime regulations ⓘ target high‑risk ships for inspection ⓘ |
| appliesTo | foreign ships calling at Mediterranean ports of member States ⓘ |
| basedOn |
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) NERFINISHED ⓘ International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) NERFINISHED ⓘ International Labour Organization maritime labour instruments NERFINISHED ⓘ international maritime conventions ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
International Maritime Organization
NERFINISHED
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other regional port State control memoranda of understanding ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
living and working conditions of seafarers on board ships
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pollution prevention ⓘ ship safety ⓘ |
| governedBy | committee of representatives of member maritime administrations ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
common inspection standards for member authorities
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coordination of enforcement actions against substandard ships ⓘ data sharing on inspection results ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
to coordinate port State control inspections in the Mediterranean region
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to enhance maritime security ⓘ to harmonize port State control procedures among members ⓘ to improve maritime safety ⓘ to protect the marine environment ⓘ to reduce substandard shipping in the Mediterranean Sea ⓘ |
| hasScope |
Mediterranean Sea region
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
ports of participating Mediterranean States ⓘ |
| implements | port State control provisions of IMO conventions in the Mediterranean region ⓘ |
| involves | Mediterranean coastal States as members or participants ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalNature | non‑binding cooperative agreement among maritime authorities ⓘ |
| regulates | port State control procedures for member maritime authorities ⓘ |
| sector | maritime transport ⓘ |
| shortName |
Mediterranean MoU
NERFINISHED
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Mediterranean MoU on Port State Control NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesInstrument |
information exchange system on ship inspections
ⓘ
regional inspection regime for port State control ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Port State