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What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer The organization The Paris MOU consists of 22 participating maritime Administrations and covers the waters of the European coastal States and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. Our mission The Paris MOU aims at eliminating the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State control. What we do Annually over 18.000 inspections take place on board foreign ships in the Paris MOU ports, ensuring that these ships meet international safety, security and environmental standards, and that crew members have adequate living and working conditions. The 2004 Annual report is now available! With the decision to introduce a new inspection regime, the Paris MOU will be changing course to a system of risk based profiling of ships to be inspected. Measures implemented in July of 2003 are showing results and have made it increasingly difficult for rust buckets to operate in the region. For the 4th year in a row the detention rates have dropped indicating that the strategy of the Paris MOU on Port State Control is paying off. More>> Canada has hosted the Second Joint Ministerial Conference of the Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on Port State Control (PSC). More information can be found here. Free counter Site Updates 17.10.2005 The September 2005 list of detention is now available... More >> News 26.07.2005 CIC on GMDSS The 22 Maritime Authorities (EU Members together with Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation) of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (PSC) will carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) with the purpose to ensure that the ship s radio station complies with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This will also include verification that radio operators are able to demonstrate that the station is in a satisfactory working condition and used for its intended purpose. The CIC will commence on 1st September 2005 and will last 3 months, concluding on 30th November 2005. More >> 25.07.2005 With the decision to introduce a new inspection regime, the Paris MOU will be changing course to a system of risk based profiling of ships to be inspected. Measures implemented in July of 2003 are showing results and have made it increasingly difficult for rust buckets to operate in the region. For the 4 th year in a row the detention rates have dropped indicating that the strategy of the Paris MOU on Port State Control is paying off. More >> <> What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Ministerial declaration ( English) Ministerial decleration (French) ParisMOU-Detention lists What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer The monthly lists of detentions of the last 2 years can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format or Microsoft Excel format. September 2005 including guidance and indices (251Kb / 48 pages). September 2005 in Microsoft Excel format (no guidance, no indices). August 2005 including guidance and indices (160 Kb / 29 pages). August 2005 in Microsoft Excel format (no guidance, no indices). July 2005 including guidance and indices (244 Kb / 46 pages). 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January 2003 in Microsoft Excel format (no guidance, no indices). ParisMOU-Disclaimer Disclaimer Paris MOU on Port State Control DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PRIVACY NOTICE LINK POLICY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This web site and the information it contains is provided as a public service by the Paris MOU on Port State Control. This system is monitored to ensure proper operation, to verify the functioning of applicable security features, and for other like purposes. Anyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring. Unauthorized attempts to modify any information stored on this system, to defeat or circumvent security features, or to utilize this system for other than its intended purposes are prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution. 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However, we collect and store certain information automatically. Here is how we handle information about your visit to our website. What We Collect and Store Automatically If you do nothing during your visit but browse through the website, read pages, or download information, we will gather and store certain information about your visit automatically. This information does not identify you personally. We automatically collect and store only the following information about your visit: The Internet domain (for example, "xcompany.com" if you use a private Internet access account, or "yourschool.edu" if you connect from a university's domain) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web) from which you access our website;> The type of browser and operating system used to access our site; The date and time you access our site; The pages you visit; and If you linked to our website from another website, the address of that website. We use the information we collect to count the number and type of visitors to the different pages on our site, and to help us make our site more useful to visitors like you If You Send Us E-mail You may choose to provide us with personal information, as in e-mail with a comment or question. We use the information to improve our service to you or to respond to your request. Sometimes we forward your e-mail to other Port State Control authorities who may be better able to help you. Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, we do not share our e-mail with any other outside organizations. Links to Other Sites Our website contains links to our partners, especially other Port State Control authorities, regional agreements on port state control and international organizations. In a few cases we link to private organizations. When you link to another site, you are no longer on our site and are subject to the privacy policy of the new site. Updated 17 July 2002 What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Annual report 2004 Class performance list 2004 Black-Grey-White list 2004 Annual reports Annual report 2003 Annual report 2002 Annual report 2001 Annual report 2000 Annual report 1999 Annual report 1998 Annual report 1997 Blue Books Blue book 2003 Blue book 2002 Blue book 2001 Blue book 2000 ParisMOU-News What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer News 26.07.2005 - CONCENTRATED INSPECTION CAMPAIGN ON RADIO DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEMS CIC on GMDSS The 22 Maritime Authorities (EU Members together with Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation) of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (PSC) will carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) with the purpose to ensure that the ship s radio station complies with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This will also include verification that radio operators are able to demonstrate that the station is in a satisfactory working condition and used for its intended purpose. The CIC will commence on 1st September 2005 and will last 3 months, concluding on 30th November 2005. More >> 25.07.2005 - CHANGING COURSE With the decision to introduce a new inspection regime, the Paris MOU will be changing course to a system of risk based profiling of ships to be inspected. Measures implemented in July of 2003 are showing results and have made it increasingly difficult for rust buckets to operate in the region. For the 4 th year in a row the detention rates have dropped indicating that the strategy of the Paris MOU on Port State Control is paying off. More >> 19.05.2005 - PARIS MOU ANNOUNCED NEW BLACK-GREY-WHITE LIST. PARIS MOU ANNOUNCED NEW BLACK-GREY-WHITE LIST. At its 38 th meeting last week, the Paris MOU Committee considered the 2004 inspection results and adopted the new Black-Grey-White list. More >> <> ParisMOU-What's New What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Site Updates recent site updates are listed here... News recent news items are listed here... ParisMOU-Site Updates What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Site Updates 17.10.2005 The September 2005 list of detention is now available... More >> 02.08.2005 A new rustbucket, the Hasan A is now available More >> ParisMOU-Rustbucket What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Sandri Sambor Rigina Eldore II Hasan A Nardos Dauria Arch Sea Moro 4 Binar 4 Sammarina Laila Queen Ramaz Isparta Shiva Nunki Viidu See Rose Estela M Trans 1 rust bucket is a metaphor for describing an object to be in sub-standard/poor condition. A ship does not necessarily have to be suffering from severe corrosion or rust to qualify as a rust bucket . ParisMOU-Organisation What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer About Us Annual Reports Memorandum of Understanding ParisMOU-About Us Disclaimer What exactly is it and how can it affect a ship, its crew, the owner and others possibly involved ? It is clearly understood that the responsibility for ensuring that ships comply with the provisions of the relevant instruments rests upon the owners, masters and the flag States. Unfortunately, certain flag States, for various reasons, fail to fulfil their commitments contained in agreed international legal instruments and subsequently some ships are sailing the world s seas in an unsafe condition, threatening the lives of all those on board as well as the marine environment. The Paris MOU on Port State control is a system of harmonized inspection procedures designed to target sub-standards ships with the main objective being their eventual elimination. The information contained in the following pages is aimed to provide you with a brief outline of port State control procedures under the Paris MOU. For particular procedures in force you are referred to the full text of the Paris MOU on Port State Control . History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Annual report 2004 Class performance list 2004 Black-Grey-White list 2004 Annual reports Annual report 2003 Annual report 2002 Annual report 2001 Annual report 2000 Annual report 1999 Annual report 1998 Annual report 1997 Blue Books Blue book 2003 Blue book 2002 Blue book 2001 Blue book 2000 ParisMOU-Memorandum of understanding What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) The Paris MOU on Port State Control is the official document in which the 20 participating Maritime Authorities agree to implement a harmonized system of Port State Control. The MOU consists of a the main body in which the Authorities agree on their commitments and the relevant international conventions the inspection procedures and the investigation of operational procedures the exchange of information the structure of the organization and amendment procedures The documents below are in a "PDF-format" and can be downloaded by following the link below. After downloading and installation, documents can be viewed and printed by using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Software for this reader may be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Internet Site . The full English Text , including the 27th amendment of the main body of the Paris MOU and the several annexes to the MOU can be downloaded in an Adobe Acrobat PDF-format. (510 Kb, 62 pages) The full French Text , including the 27th amendment of the main body of the Paris MOU and the several annexes to the MOU can be downloaded in an Adobe Acrobat PDF-format. (400 Kb, 65 pages) including: Annex 1: Port State Control Procedures - a detailed guideline for carrying out Port State Control inspections. Annex 2: Procedures for Investigation under MARPOL 73/78 - a detailed guideline for carrying out an investigation into an alleged violation of the discharge requirements under the Annexes I and II to MARPOL 73/78. Annex 3 Access refusal measures concerning certain ships. Annex 4: Information system on inspections - brief outline on the use of the SIRENAC database, which is used for storing information on PSC inspections carried out in the region. Annex 5 Publication of information related to detentions and inspections. Annex 6: Qualitative criteria for adherence to the Paris MOU - a list of criteria which have to be met by Maritime Authorities applying for full membership of the Paris MOU. Annex 7: Minimum criteria for Port State Control Officers. ParisMOU-Contact What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Contact Secretariat Addresses PSC ParisMOU-Contact secretariat What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer In principle all available public information has been provided in this Paris MOU website. In the event you may require any further information concerning port State control in the Paris MOU region you are requested to contact the Secretariat of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, at the following address: Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Transport and Water Management Inspectorate Secretariat of the Paris Memorandum on Port State Control P.O. Box 20904 2500 EX The Hague The Netherlands Telephone: +31 70 351 1508 Telefax: +31 70 351 1599 For information, questions and/or remarks please use this form: Enter your message here: Enter your email address here: ParisMOU-Addresses PSC What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Belgium: Bestuur van de Maritieme Zaken en van de Scheepvaart Aarlenstraat 104 B-1040 Brussels Belgium telefax: +32 2 230 1969 telephone: +32 2 233 1280 Belgium: Scheepvaartcontrole Loodsgebouw, Tavernierkaai 3 B-2000 Antwerp Belgium e-mail: sc.antwerpen@mobilit.fgov.be Canada: Transport Canada Marine Safety Tower C, Place de Ville, 11th floor, 330 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1A 0N8 Canada telephone: +1 613 991 3131 telefax: +1 613 993 8196 e-mail: dayrh@tc.gc.ca Croatia: Ministry of Maratime Affairs, Transport and Communication Transport Safety Inspectorate, Maritime Safety Division Prisavlje 14 10000 Zagreb Croatia telefax: +385 16 19 67 45 telephone: +385 16 16 91 38 Denmark: Danish Maritime Authority 38C Vermundsgade DK-2100 Copenhagen Denmark website: www.sofartsstyrelsen.dk telefax: +45 39 17 44 01 telephone: +45 39 17 44 00 Finland: Finnish Maritime Administration PO Box 171 FIN-00181 Helsinki Finland telefax: +358 20 448 4500 telephone: +358 20 448 5200 France: Minist re de l' quipement, des Transports et du Logement Dir. d. Aff. Maritimes et des Gens de Mer 3 Place de Fontenoy 75007 Paris 07 SP France telefax: +33 1 4449 8640 telephone: +33 1 4449 8641 Germany: See-Berufsgenossenschaft Reimerstwiete 2 20457 Hamburg Germany e-mail: sbg-psc@t-online.de telephone: +49 40 3613 7202 telefax: +49 40 3613 7204 Greece: Hellenic Mercantile Marine Ministry Safety of Navigation Directorate 150 Gr. Lambraki Av. Piraeus 185 18 Greece telephone: +30 104 19 1352 telefax: +30 104 12 8150 Iceland: Icelandic Maritime Administration Vesturvor 2 PO Box 120 IS-202 Kopavogur Iceland telefax: +354 560 0060 telephone: +354 560 0000 Ireland: Marine Survey Office Maritime Safety Directorate Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Leeson Lane Dublin 2 Ireland telephone:+ 353 1 6783400 (switchboard) telefax: + 353 1 6783409 e-mail: mso@dcmnr.gov.ie website: www.dcmnr.gov.ie Italy: Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti Comando. Generale del Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto Via dell' Arte 16 00144 Roma EUR Italy e-mail: sicnavi@libero.it Netherlands: Directorate General for Freight Transport Transport Safety PO Box 20904 2500 EX The Hague The Netherlands website: www.minvenw.nl/dgg/dgg/ Netherlands: Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate PO Box 8634 3009 AP Rotterdam The Netherlands telefax: +31 10 202 3424 telephone: +31 10 266 8500 website: http://www.ivw.nl Norway: Norwegian Maritime Directorate PO Box 8123 Dep. N-0032 Oslo Norway telephone: +47 22 454 500 website: www.sjofartsdir.no e-mail: postmottak@sjofartsdir.dep.no Poland: Gdynia Harbour Master Office Polska Str. 2 81 - 330 Gdynia Poland telefax: +48 58 620 0591 telephone: +48 58 621 6636 Poland: Ministry in charge of Maritime affairs on Port State MOU Chalubinskiego 4/6 00 928 Warszawa Poland website: www.umgdy.gov.pl Portugal: Direc ao-Geral de Marinha Pra a do Com rcio 1188 Lisboa Codex Portugal telefax: +351 21 342 4137 telephone: +351 21 347 0636 telephone: +351 21 342 0206 Portugal: Instituto Mar timo-Portu rio Edificio Vasco da Gama Rua General Gomes Ara jo 1399-005 Lisboa Portugal website: www.imarpor.pt telefax: +351 21 391 4600 telephone: +351 21 391 45 00 e-mail: imp.psc@imarpor.pt Russian Federation: Federal Maritime Administration 1, Rozhdestvenka St., Building 1 109012 Moscow Russian Federation telephone: +7 095 926 1205 telefax: +7 095 926 9128 Russian Federation: Regional Information & Technical Centre (RITC) 80, Babushkina Str., "Marine Computer Systems" 193174 Saint-Petersburg Russian Federation e-mail: ritc@mcs.ru telephone: + 7 812 568 3943 telefax: +7 812 568 3993 Slovenia: Ministry of Transport and Communications, Maritime inpsection Division Lungusova 4 1535 Ljubljana Slovenia telephone: +386 1478 8500 telefax: +386 1478 8230 website: www.gov.si/mpz Spain: Direccion General de la Marina Mercante Inspeccion General de Buques y Construccion Naval Calle Ruiz de Alarcon 1 28071 Madrid Spain telephone: +34 91 597 9247 telefax: +34 91 597 9235 website: www.mform.es Sweden: Swedish Maritime Administration Maritime Safety Inspectorate International Secretariat SE-601-78 Norrk ping Sweden e-mail: inspektion@sjofartsverket.se telefax: +46 11 23 99 34 telephone: +46 11 191 000 United Kingdom: Maritime and Coastguard Agency Spring Place 105 Commercial road Southampton SO15 1EG United Kingdom telephone: +44 2380 329 343 e-mail: pat_dolby@mcga.gov.uk telefax: +44 23 80329 104 EUROPEAN COMMISSION European Commission: European Commission Direction General of Transport and Energy G1 - Maritime Transport Policy & Maritime Safety Unit Rue de Mot 28 B-1040 Brussels Belgium telefax: +32 2 296 9066 telephone: +32 2 299 11 11 website: www.europa.eu.int IMO/ILO IMO: International Maritime Organization Maritime Safety Division 4 Albert Embankment London SE1 7SR United Kingdom telefax: +44 207 587 3210 website: www.imo.org website: www.imo2.org ILO: ILO Maritime Industries Branch 4 Route des Morillons CH-1211 Geneva 22 Switzerland e-mail: marit@ilo.org telefax: +41 22 798 8685 telefax: +41 22 799 7050 telephone: +41 22 799 7008 telephone: +41 22 799 6111 SECRETARIAT PARIS MOU Secretariat Paris MOU: Secretariat Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control PO Box 20904 2500 EX The Hague The Netherlands telefax: +31 70 351 1599 e-mail: please use the contact form telephone: +31 70 351 1508 OTHER MOU's Acuerdo del Vi a del Mar: Prefectura Naval Argentina PB Of.025/026 1106 Buenos Aires Argentina e-mail: ciala@prefecturanaval.gov.ar telefax: +54 11 4 318 7547 telephone: +54 11 4 318 7433 Black Sea MOU huseyin Yuce Secretary Meclis-i Mebusa Caddesi no. 18 Salipazari Beyoglu 34433 Istanbul Turkey telephone: +90 212 2491728 telefax: +90 212 2925299 email: bsmousecretariat@superonline.com Secretariat Tokyo MOU: Tokyo MOU Secretariat Tomoecho Annex Building 6F 3-8-26 Toranomon Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0001 Japan telephone: +81 3 3433 0621 telefax: +81 3 3433 0624 e-mail: tmou.okada@nifty.ne.jp Secretariat Caribbean MOU: The Maritime Authority of Jamaica 7th Floor, Dyoll building 40 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 Kingston Jamaica, West Indies telephone: + 876 926 2946 telefax: + 876 754 7255 ParisMOU-Interesting web sites maritime industry What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Other regional Port State Control agreements Tokyo MOU Asia Pacific Region Carribean Memorandum of understanding Vi a del Mar Agreement Latin American Region Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding Mediterranian Memorandum of Understanding Black Sea MOU Maritime administrations related to Paris MOU Canada - Transport Canada France - French Maritime Administration Hong Kong, China - Hong Kong Marine Department United Kingdom - Maritime and Coastguard Agency USA - United States Coast Guard Maritime organisations International Labour Organization International Maritime Organization Other Maritime related sites Intertanko Videotel International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) & International Shipping Federation (ISF) ParisMOU-Members What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Member Login The members section of the ParisMOU website is password protected and only available to members of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding. Account Password Go to training... What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer This is the login page for the training pages of the ParisMOU website and is available only for (former) participants and lecturers of the ParisMOU training programmes Member Login The members section of the ParisMOU website is password protected and only available to members of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding. Account Password What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer The organization The Paris MOU consists of 22 participating maritime Administrations and covers the waters of the European coastal States and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. Our mission The Paris MOU aims at eliminating the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State control. What we do Annually over 18.000 inspections take place on board foreign ships in the Paris MOU ports, ensuring that these ships meet international safety, security and environmental standards, and that crew members have adequate living and working conditions. The 2004 Annual report is now available! With the decision to introduce a new inspection regime, the Paris MOU will be changing course to a system of risk based profiling of ships to be inspected. Measures implemented in July of 2003 are showing results and have made it increasingly difficult for rust buckets to operate in the region. For the 4th year in a row the detention rates have dropped indicating that the strategy of the Paris MOU on Port State Control is paying off. More>> Canada has hosted the Second Joint Ministerial Conference of the Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on Port State Control (PSC). More information can be found here. Free counter Site Updates 17.10.2005 The September 2005 list of detention is now available... More >> News 26.07.2005 CIC on GMDSS The 22 Maritime Authorities (EU Members together with Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation) of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (PSC) will carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) with the purpose to ensure that the ship s radio station complies with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This will also include verification that radio operators are able to demonstrate that the station is in a satisfactory working condition and used for its intended purpose. The CIC will commence on 1st September 2005 and will last 3 months, concluding on 30th November 2005. More >> 25.07.2005 With the decision to introduce a new inspection regime, the Paris MOU will be changing course to a system of risk based profiling of ships to be inspected. Measures implemented in July of 2003 are showing results and have made it increasingly difficult for rust buckets to operate in the region. For the 4 th year in a row the detention rates have dropped indicating that the strategy of the Paris MOU on Port State Control is paying off. More >> <> ParisMOU-Banned ships What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer In accordance with section 3.10.5 of the Paris MOU, a ship without ISM certificates on board must be detained. However, if no other deficiencies warranting detention are found, the detention may be lifted to avoid port congestion. Ships leaving port under these circumstances are banned until valid ISM certificates have been issued. In accordance with section 3.10.5 of the Paris MOU, ships are banned after multiple detentions: these ships will be refused access to any port in the region of the Memorandum. In accordance with section 3.12 of the Paris MOU, sh ips which jump detention or fail to call at an indicated repair yard are banned: these ships will be refused access to any port in the region of the Memorandum. At this moment, the following ships are banned: Name of ship* IMO number Banning date Banning State Banning reason El Loud II 7350533 16-11-2005 France Jumped detention Mai-S 7501807 07-11-2005 Belgium Multiple detentions Heidi II 7614147 28-10-2005 Slovenia Multiple detentions Pummy Star 6903333 27-10-2005 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Trinity 7614965 18-10-2005 Italy Multiple detentions Nova 5121079 14-10-2005 Canada Failed to call at indicated repair yard Seba M 7511199 13-10-2005 Belgium Multiple detentions Eurocarrier 7366128 26-07-2005 Italy Multiple detentions Vorios Ipiros Hellas 7433634 07-07-2005 Netherlands Multiple detentions Amir Ahmad 7366013 13-07-2005 Ireland Failed to call at indicated repair yard Anna 6609858 27-06-2005 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Ilia 6915611 27-06-2005 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard Derya 2 7433323 30-05-2005 Greece Multiple detentions Catalyst 7122560 24-03-2005 Canada Failed to call at indicated repair yard Mediterranean Star 7320370 03-02-2005 Slovenia Multiple detentions Salina II 5364279 01-01-2005 Spain Jumped detention Mers El Hadjadj 6729696 28-12-2004 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard long Guan 7625720 24-12-2004 Italy Multiple detentions Gnocchi 5166134 14-12-2004 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Hoggar 7046821 29-11-2004 France Multiple detentions Hermes 7420326 17-12-2004 United Kingdom Multiple detentions Orion 1 7303229 26-10-2004 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard Derin Deniz 6905446 26-08-2004 Italy Multiple detentions Honduras ex Medusa 7530389 16-08-2004 Portugal Failed to call at indicated repair yard Elpis 7610098 21-04-2004 Italy Multiple detentions Agios Nikolaos 5330278 16-04-2004 Greece Failed to call at indicated repair yard Sandra 7336642 05-04-2004 France Multiple Detentions Marwa B 7501833 25-02-2004 Italy Multiple Detentions Kinso 7222279 05-01-2004 Greece Failed to call at indicated repair yard Amada 8008840 31-10-2003 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard Alexandros S ex Vigsnes 7700544 4-11-2003 United Kingdom Failed to call at indicated repair yard Al Tawfik 7396616 30-10-2003 Greece Failed to call at indicated repair yard Maple 7427142 29-08-2003 France Multiple detentions Manyas 7533094 23-05-2003 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard Salih C 7314589 27-03-2003 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Pace 7616482 24-01-2003 Portugal Failed to call at indicated repair yard Amir H 7106176 07-01-2003 Greece Failed to call at indicated repair yard Barhoma 7214806 05-12-2002 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Agios Dimitrios 7 7409097 22-11-2002 Greece Failed to call at indicated repair yard The Guardian 7228041 13-11-2002 United Kingdom No valid ISM certificate Haj Ibrahim 7701275 28-10-2002 Spain Jumped detention Oras 7526534 21-08-2002 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Ira ex Vika 7027241 9-9-2002 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Smooth Challenger 7716000 5-8-2002 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Sandra 7627613 20-06-2002 Italy No valid ISM certificate Mercury ex Zanita 5360572 21-01-2002 United Kingdom Failed to call at indicated repair yard Tom T 7310844 11-05-2001 France unknown Maria ex Nordvik 7315624 17-05-2001 Belgium Failed to call at indicated repair yard Liao Chang Leng II 8843939 12-03-2001 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard Suloy 7041106 24-02-2000 Spain Jumped detention Helje 6912059 17-02-2000 Spain Jumped detention Stroyno ex Blestyashchiy 7943122 22-11-1999 Sweden Jumped detention Delmar Eagle 6722038 11-11-1999 United Kingdom No valid ISM certificate Ogan Bey ex Funda C 7106932 01-11-1999 Italy Failed to call at indicated repair yard Dima 3 6708874 31-10-1998 Croatia Jumped detention Castor ex Dynacontainer I 7035432 14-07-1998 Spain Failed to call at indicated repair yard Ducado ex Hua Lung Reefer 6803313 15-03-1998 Spain jumped detention Rina One ex Leader 7329077 28-11-1996 United Kingdom Failed to call at indicated repair yard * Please note that the particulars of the ships on this list are only updated on request of the banning authority. The main identifier of a banned ships is the IMO number. ParisMOU-Current detentions detained ships vessels What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer ParisMOU-Detention lists What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer The monthly lists of detentions of the last 2 years can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format or Microsoft Excel format. September 2005 including guidance and indices (251Kb / 48 pages). September 2005 in Microsoft Excel format (no guidance, no indices). August 2005 including guidance and indices (160 Kb / 29 pages). August 2005 in Microsoft Excel format (no guidance, no indices). July 2005 including guidance and indices (244 Kb / 46 pages). 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ParisMOU-Inspection database What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Basic Search Here can be searched on Ship's name, IMO number, Flag State and/or Ship type Advanced Search More search options are available here ParisMOU-Basic search What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer ParisMOU-Advanced search What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer ParisMOU-Appeal procedure What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Appeal Procedures When deficiencies are found which render the ship unfit to proceed or that poses an unreasonable risk to the environment, the ship will be detained. The PSCO will issue a notice of detention to the master. The PSCO will inform the master that the ship s owner/operator has the right of appeal. Appeal notice details can be found on the reverse side of the notice of the detention form and are various in the Paris member States. Review Procedures In case an owner or operator declines to use the official appeal procedure but still wishes to complain about a detention decision, such a complaint should be sent to the flag State or the classification society (if authorised to act for the flag State). The flag State or classification society may then ask the port State to reconsider its decision to detain the ship. If the flag State or the classification society disagrees with the outcome of the investigation as mentioned above, a request for review may be sent to the Paris MOU Secretariat. ParisMOU-Appeal procedures What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer ParisMOU-Review procedures What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer ParisMOU-Rustbucket What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Sandri Sambor Rigina Eldore II Hasan A Nardos Dauria Arch Sea Moro 4 Binar 4 Sammarina Laila Queen Ramaz Isparta Shiva Nunki Viidu See Rose Estela M Trans 1 rust bucket is a metaphor for describing an object to be in sub-standard/poor condition. A ship does not necessarily have to be suffering from severe corrosion or rust to qualify as a rust bucket . ParisMOU-Target factor What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer Target Factor Calculator By answering the questions the target factor for a certain vessel can be determined. The outcome of this calculation does not indicate anything about the quality of a ship. The Target Factor is in use within the Paris MOU on PSC as a tool for selecting ships eligible for an inspection only pdf the calculation of the Target Factor is divided in two parts: Generic factor - based on elements of the ships profile History factor - based on the ships inspection history in the Paris MOU. The generic factor is updated when the particulars of the ship change or the status of its existing flag or class change. The history factor is updated at the end of each day. Targeted Flag On annual ParisMOU black list Medium risk Medium to high risk high risk Very high risk Points: EU recognised classification society Click for a list of recognised classification societies Yes No Points: Targeted ship type Is the vessel a : Bulk Carrier more than 12 years old, a Gas Carrier more than 10 years old, a Chemical Tanker more than 10 years old, an Oil Tanker >3000gt and > 15 years old or a Passengership/Ro-Ro ferry? Yes No Points: Ships more than 12 years old graduated for non-targeted ship types (ref. above) and passenger ships Age: >25 years 21-24 years 13- 20 years Points Flag state has ratified all conventions (ref. relevant instruments in Paris Memorandum text, ratification information can be found on www.imo.org & www.ilo.org ) Yes No Points: Class deficiency ratio above average as identified in MOU annual statistics 0% or less 0% - 2% 2% - 4% 4% or more Points Not Entered a region port for the last 12 months Yes No Not inspected in last 6 months Yes No Detained during past 12 months No Once Twice Three Times Points Number of deficiencies per inspection during the last 12 months Click to calculate the total points for this category Points Outstanding deficiencies from last inspection The value for the outstanding deficiencies is applied only in respect of the latest inspection - for each listed action taken"rectify deficiency at next port"or "master instructed to rectify deficiency before departure" and for every two listed action taken "rectify deficiency within 14 days"and/or "other (specify in clear text) add 1 point - In case "all deficiencies rectified" is noted on the report deduct 2 points Points Target Factor THE PARIS MOU DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED top What's New Organisation Contact Links Members High Level Forum Home Banned Ships Current Detentions Detention Lists Inspection Database Appeal Procedure Rustbuckets Target Factor Disclaimer The organization The Paris MOU consists of 22 participating maritime Administrations and covers the waters of the European coastal States and the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. Our mission The Paris MOU aims at eliminating the operation of sub-standard ships through a harmonized system of port State control. What we do Annually over 18.000 inspections take place on board foreign ships in the Paris MOU ports, ensuring that these ships meet international safety, security and environmental standards, and that crew members have adequate living and working conditions. The 2004 Annual report is now available! With the decision to introduce a new inspection regime, the Paris MOU will be changing course to a system of risk based profiling of ships to be inspected. Measures implemented in July of 2003 are showing results and have made it increasingly difficult for rust buckets to operate in the region. For the 4th year in a row the detention rates have dropped indicating that the strategy of the Paris MOU on Port State Control is paying off. More>> Canada has hosted the Second Joint Ministerial Conference of the Paris and Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) on Port State Control (PSC). More information can be found here. Free counter Site Updates 17.10.2005 The September 2005 list of detention is now available... More >> News 19.05.2005 PARIS MOU ANNOUNCED NEW BLACK-GREY-WHITE LIST. At its 38 th meeting last week, the Paris MOU Committee considered the 2004 inspection results and adopted the new Black-Grey-White list. More >> 18.05.2005 CHANGE OF HELM AT THE PARIS MOU Following last year s crucial decision to scrap its 25% inspection regime, the Paris MOU Committee agreed last week to adopt a new risk-based inspection regime. The regime will aim at full coverage of risky ships visiting the region while top quality operators will be rewarded with less frequent attention. More >> <> ParisMOU-History Disclaimer A short history of the Paris MOU The Paris MOU, is an administrative agreement between the maritime authorities of seventeen European countries and Canada. In 1978 the Hague Memorandum between a number of maritime authorities in Western Europe was developed. It dealt mainly with enforcement of shipboard living and working conditions, as required by ILO Convention no. 147. However, just as the Memorandum was about to come into effect, in March 1978, a massive oil spill occurred off the coast of Brittany (France), as a result of the grounding of the supertanker Amoco Cadiz . This incident caused a strong political and public outcry in Europe for far more stringent regulations with regard to the safety of shipping. This pressure resulted in a more comprehensive memorandum which covered: safety of life at sea prevention of pollution by ships, and living and working conditions on board ships. Subsequently, a new, effective instrument known as the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was adopted in January 1982 and was, initially, signed by fourteen European countries. It entered into operation on 1 July 1982. Since that date, the Paris Memorandum has been amended several times to accommodate new safety and marine environment requirements stemming from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as well as other important developments such as the various EU Directives which address marine safety. Contents History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Scope Disclaimer The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region covers the European coastal States and the coastal States of the North Atlantic basin from North America to Europe. The current Member States of the Paris MOU region are, in alphabetical order, Belgium | Canada | Croatia | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | France | Germany | Greece | Iceland | Ireland | Italy | Latvia | Netherlands | Norway | Poland | Portugal | Russian Federation | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | United Kingdom History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Principles Disclaimer The basic principles The prime responsibility for compliance with the requirements laid down in the international maritime conventions lies with the shipowner/operator; responsibility for ensuring such compliance remains with the flag State. The member-countries have agreed to inspect 25% of the estimated number of individual foreign merchant ships which enter their ports. IMO and ILO conventions provide the basis for inspections under the Paris MOU. In general ships will not be inspected within six months of a previous inspection in a MOU port, unless there are clear grounds for inspection, and the vessel is not of a type described in section 8 of this brochure. All possible efforts are made to avoid unduly detaining or delaying a ship. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Instruments Disclaimer Relevant instruments The international maritime conventions mentioned in the previous section, referred to as the relevant instruments, are as follows: International Convention on Load Lines 1966, as amended, and its 1988 Protocol, (LOADLINES 66/88); International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, its Protocol of 1978, as amended, and the Protocol of 1988, (SOLAS 74/78/88); International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978, as amended (MARPOL 73/78); International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers 1978, as amended (STCW 78); Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, as amended (COLREG 72); International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships 1969 (TONNAGE 1969); Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1976 (ILO Convention No. 147). ILO Convention no. 147 Inspections on board ships under the Merchant Shipping (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1976 (ILO Convention No. 147) relate to: Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138); Minimum Age (Sea) Convention (Revised),1936 (No. 58); Minimum Age (Sea) Convention, 1920 (No. 7); Medical Examination (Seafarers) Convention, 1946 (No. 73); Prevention of Accidents (Seafarers) Convention, 1970 (No. 134) (Articles 4 and 7); Accommodation of Crews Convention (Revised), 1949 (No. 92); Food and Catering (Ships Crews) Convention, 1946 (No. 68) (Article 5); Officers Competency Certificates Convention, 1936 (No. 53) (Articles 3 and 4). All complaints regarding conditions on board will be investigated thoroughly and action will be taken as deemed necessary by the PSCO. If necessary, the ship will be detained until appropriate corrective action is taken. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Non-parties Disclaimer No more favourable treatment principle In applying a relevant instrument (convention) for the purposes of port State control, the principle of no more favourable treatment is applied to ships which fly the flag of a State which is not a Party to that convention. In such a case ships shall be subject to a detailed inspection and the PSCO will follow the same guidelines as those provided for ships to which the relevant instruments are applicable. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Targeting Disclaimer Selction of ships for inspection Every day a number of ships will be selected for a port State control inspection throughout the region. To facilitate such selection, the central computer database, known as SIRENAC is consulted by PSCOs for data on ships particulars and for the reports of previous inspections carried out within the Paris MOU region. If a ship has been inspected within the Paris MOU region during the previous six months and, on that occasion, was found to comply, the ship will in principle be exempted from further inspection, unless there are clear grounds to warrant further investigation. In selecting ships for inspection the Paris MOU Authorities will give priority to Ships visiting a port of a State, the Authority of which is a signatory to the Memorandum, for the first time or after an absence of 12 months or more. In the absence of appropriate data for this purpose, the Authorities will rely upon the available data in the information system and inspect those ships which have not been registered in that information system following its entry into force on 1 January 1993; Ships flying the flag of a State appearing in the three-year rolling average table of above-average detentions and delays published in the annual report of the Memorandum; Ships which have been permitted to leave the port of a State, the Authority of which is a signatory to the Memorandum, on the condition that the deficiencies noted must be rectified within a specified period, upon expiry of such period; Ships which have been reported by pilots or port authorities as having deficiencies which may prejudice their safe navigation; Ships whose statutory certificates on the ship s construction and equipment, issued in accordance with the relevant instruments and the classification certificates, have been issued by an organization which is not recognized by the Authority; Ships carrying dangerous or polluting goods, which have failed to report all relevant information concerning the ship s particulars, the ship s movements and concerning the dangerous or polluting goods being carried to the competent authority of the port and coastal State; Ships which are in a category for which expanded inspection has been decided. Ships which have been suspended from their class for safety reasons in the course of the preceding six months. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Database Disclaimer Information exchange Whether or not deficiencies are found, all details from each inspection report are entered in an advanced central computer database. This database can be accessed by all ports in the Paris MOU region to consult inspection files, to insert new inspection reports or to use the electronic mail facility. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-PSCO Disclaimer Who boards a ship to carry out port State control? Port State control is carried out by a Port State Control Officer (PSCO). The PSCO is a properly qualified person, authorized to carry out port State control inspections in accordance with the Paris MOU, by the maritime authority of the port State and acts under its responsibility. All PSCOs carry an identity card, issued by their maritime authorities. Twice a year training seminars for PSCOs are organized to ensure effective and harmonized inspection procedures which are followed throughout the Paris MOU region. These seminars keep PSCOs informed of new technical developments and amendments to the Paris MOU. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Structure Disclaimer Outline of the structure of the Paris MOU The executive body of the Paris MOU is the Port State Control Committee. It is composed of the representatives of the nineteen participating maritime authorities and the European Commission. The Port State Control Committee meets once year, or at shorter intervals if necessary. Representatives of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) participate as observers in the meetings of the Port State Control Committee, as well as representatives of several cooperating maritime authorities and other regional agreements on port State control. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration and is assisted by technical bodies established within the organization. History In 1982 the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control was signed by 14 European countries. Since then, the Paris MOU has expanded to 20 maritime Administrations. Scope The geographical scope of the Paris MOU region does not only consist of European coastline, but also covers the North Atlantic by including the east coast of Canada. Principles The operation of the MOU is based on several principles. Some principles are of an administrative nature, while others are directed at the operational aspects of port State control. Instruments Only internationally accepted conventions shall be enforced during port State control inspections. These conventions are the so-called relevant instruments . Non-Parties Flag States which are not a Party to conventions shall receive no more favourable treatment Targeting Ships are selected for inspection according to the Paris MOU targeting system. Database The results of each inspection are recorded in the central database, which is located in Saint Malo, France. PSCO Port State control is carried out by properly qualified Port State Control Officers (PSCO s), acting under the responsibility of the maritime authority. Structure The Port State Control Committee is the executive body of the Paris MOU. The Committee deals with matters of policy, finance and administration. Inspection A port State control visit on board will normally start with verification of certificates and documents. Manning Documentation of crew members has to comply with international and flag State standards. Detention When serious deficiencies are found, the ship shall be detained. The captain is instructed to rectify the deficiencies before departure. Secretariat The day-to-day administration of the Paris MOU is carried out by the Secretariat. The Secretariat prepares the necessary meetings and serves as the focal point for information. More detailed inspection When deficiencies are found or the ship is reportedly not complying with the regulations, a more detailed inspection is carried out. ParisMOU-Inspection Disclaimer Port State control inspection procedures A port State control visit on board a ship will normally start with, as a minimum and to the extent applicable, examination of the following documents International Tonnage Certificate (1969); Passenger Ship Safety Certificate; Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate; Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate; Cargo Ship Radio Telegraphy Certificate; Cargo Ship Radio Telephony Certificate; Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate; Exemption Certificate; Cargo Ship Safety Certificate; Document of Compliance (SOLAS 74, Regulation II-2/54) Dangerous goods special list or manifest, or detailed stowage plan; International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk, or the Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk, whichever is appropriate; International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage o