A system of harmonized inspection procedure. | |
Established under a formal agreement between neighboring port states - is called MOU, memorandum of understanding. | |
Designed to target sub standard ships with the objective their eventual elimination from the region covered by MOU. |
There are following MOUs in
operational:
Paris MOU (Europe and North Atlantic region) |
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Acuerdo de Viņa del Mar (Latin American region) |
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Tokyo MOU (Asia-Pacific region) |
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Caribbean MOU (Caribbean region) |
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Mediterranean MOU (Mediterranean region) |
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Indian Ocean MOU (Indian Ocean region) |
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Abuja MOU (West and Central African region) |
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Black Sea MOU (Black Sea region) |
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Riyadh MOU (The Gulf region) |
Updated: 12-Oct-2007