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