Port state control regimes pledge to strengthen collaboration

Port state control (PSC) regimes which carry out inspections on ships to monitor and enforce compliance with international regulations have pledged to strengthen their collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and among themselves. At a recent workshop, participants shared experiences, highlighted new projects and approved a wide range of recommendations, which are aimed at further collaboration, harmonisation and information sharing. The recommendations will be forwarded for review by IMO and the regional governing bodies of PSC regimes.