Memorandum

Memorandum

• The Paris Memorandum of Understanding 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 Memorandum of Understanding consists of the main text and 12 annexes, in which the Authorities, inter alia,  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

• 41st Amendment Paris MoU (English) - Effective 1 July 2018
• 41st Amendment Paris MoU (French) - Effective 1 Jul 2018