- Europe and the north Atlantic (Paris MoU);
- Asia and the Pacific (Tokyo MoU);
- Latin America (Acuerdo de Viña del Mar);
- Caribbean (Caribbean MoU);
- West and Central Africa (Abuja MoU);
- The Black Sea region (Black Sea MoU);
- The Mediterranean (Mediterranean MoU);
- The Indian Ocean (Indian Ocean MoU);
- The Riyadh MoU.
In what condition PSC can detain a ship?
Under The Following Circumstances The Port State Control Officer Is Authorised To Detain Or Impound The Vessel if He Deems It Necessary.
The Port State Control Officer Is Authorised To Check
- The Sea Farers On Board The Vessel Hold An Appropriate Certificate Or
- A Valid Dispensation Or
- Have Submitted An Application To The Flag State For Endorsment (Upto Three Months Only)
- In Addition The Control Officer Is Also Authorised To Check That The Ship Is Manned According To The Safe Manning Requirements Of That Ship Set Out By The Flag State.
