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.

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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

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