Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control
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The Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control is a regional agreement among Asia-Pacific maritime authorities to coordinate inspections and enforcement on foreign ships to improve safety, security, and environmental protection in their ports.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
memorandum of understanding
ⓘ
port State control regime ⓘ regional maritime agreement ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
avoid duplication of inspections
ⓘ
encourage compliance by shipowners and operators ⓘ harmonize port State control standards in the Asia-Pacific region ⓘ |
| appliesTo | foreign ships visiting member ports ⓘ |
| 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 maritime conventions ⓘ relevant International Labour Organization maritime instruments ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
other regional port State control regimes ⓘ |
| coordinates | inspection activities of member maritime authorities ⓘ |
| coversRegion | Asia-Pacific NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| encourages |
ratification of relevant international maritime conventions by member States
ⓘ
uniform implementation of inspection procedures ⓘ |
| enforcementMeasure |
detention of ships
ⓘ
refusal of access to ports ⓘ requirements for corrective actions by shipowners ⓘ |
| hasMemberType |
maritime authorities
ⓘ
port State control authorities ⓘ |
| hasOutcome |
improved safety and environmental performance of ships calling at member ports
ⓘ
reduction of substandard shipping in the Asia-Pacific region ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
eliminate substandard ships from member ports
ⓘ
enhance maritime security ⓘ ensure compliance with international maritime conventions ⓘ improve maritime safety ⓘ protect the marine environment ⓘ |
| hasScope |
living and working conditions of seafarers
ⓘ
maritime security measures ⓘ prevention of marine pollution ⓘ safety of life at sea ⓘ |
| implements | port State control procedures ⓘ |
| inspectionTarget |
ships not complying with international standards
ⓘ
substandard ships ⓘ |
| monitors | performance of member authorities in port State control ⓘ |
| promotes |
exchange of information on inspection results
ⓘ
technical cooperation among member authorities ⓘ training of port State control officers ⓘ |
| regulates | port State control inspections ⓘ |
| shortName | Tokyo MOU NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectOf | port State control in the Asia-Pacific region ⓘ |
| usesInstrument |
common inspection procedures
ⓘ
regional inspection regime ⓘ standardized reporting system ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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subject surface form:
Port State