1. INTERTANKO Hellenic Mediterranean Panel
Tokyo MoU and China PSC
Tuesday 18 April 2014
Athens

2. Main issues as gathered from members:
Tokyo MoU
Main issues as gathered from members:
Inconsistencies in inspections around region
Greater numbers of deficiencies in some countries
Implementation of MLC
BWM – situation complicated by a second agency in some countries
BUT appeals procedure not being used

3. The main problems appear to be:
China PSC
The main problems appear to be:
Rude and sometimes aggressive PSCOs
Lack of English
Lack of technical knowledge
Not leaving the reports on board the ship prior to sailing
Not being notified of the observations
Not being fully informed of the reason for the detention

4. Port State Control – facilitation payments
Our initiative to assist Maritime Anti Corruption Network (MACN )
Corruption 'hot spots‘, particularly in the Ukraine.
Encouraging report incidents to General Counsel, in strictest confidence
Better idea of scale of problem, tactics used to extract fines
Other hot spots / initiatives used to refuse payments?
Best practice tips for Members ...
Ultimately wider collective action with Intercargo?

5. Tokyo MoU, China PSC, MACN
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