Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control

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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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf intergovernmental cooperation framework
memorandum of understanding
regional port State control agreement
aimsTo avoid duplication of inspections
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
other regional port State control memoranda of understanding
focusesOn living and working conditions of seafarers on board ships
pollution prevention
ship safety
governedBy committee of representatives of member maritime administrations
hasFeature common inspection standards for member authorities
coordination of enforcement actions against substandard ships
data sharing on inspection results
hasPurpose to coordinate port State control inspections in the Mediterranean region
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
Mediterranean MoU on Port State Control NERFINISHED
usesInstrument information exchange system on ship inspections
regional inspection regime for port State control

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Port States cooperatesThrough Mediterranean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control
subject surface form: Port State