The Paris MOU on Port State Control is the official document in which the 27 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 29th amendment (effective from 1 July 2007) of the main body of the Paris MOU and the several annexes to the MOU can be downloaded in an Adobe Acrobat PDF-format. (401 Kb, 63 pages)
The full French Text, including the 29th 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. (449 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.
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