The Paris MoU enforces safety at sea through Port State Control (PSC). PSC involves the inspection of foreign ships in national ports. These inspections verify that the vessel’s condition, equipment, manning, and operation fully comply with international maritime regulations. By targeting sub-standard shipping, our inspection regime ensures a safer, more secure, and environmentally sustainable maritime industry.
The Paris MoU provides a suite of data tools to support safety, security, and environmental standards in shipping. These digital services offer real-time insights into vessel compliance, risk factors, and organizational performance within our region.
This section brings together the latest news and messages from the Paris MoU, including publication of annual performance lists, and notices of ships refused access to the Paris MoU region. It offers a quick way to stay informed about developments in port state control across the region, from organisational announcements to individual cases affecting specific vessels.
The Paris MoU establishes and maintains close and effective cooperation with observers at both administrative and technical levels. Furthermore, data exchange with our maritime partners remains fully integrated and continuously updated.
