Glossary

PSCSA (Port State Control Specialized Agency) is an organization that is responsible for conducting inspections of foreign-flagged ships that are visiting ports in their jurisdiction to ensure that the ships are safe and compliant with international regulations.

PSCSAs are typically appointed or recognized by a national government or an international organization, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO). They are usually responsible for enforcing regulations related to the safety, health, and environmental protection of ships, as well as other issues such as crew welfare and security.

Here are a few examples of PSCSAs:

1. Paris MoU: The Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) is an organization that consists of 26 European maritime administrations that are responsible for conducting inspections of foreign-flagged ships visiting their ports. The Paris MoU aims to ensure that ships that are calling at ports in its member countries are safe, environmentally sound, and compliant with international regulations.

2. Tokyo MoU: The Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Tokyo MoU) is an organization that consists of 21 Asian and Pacific maritime administrations that are responsible for conducting inspections of foreign-flagged ships visiting their ports. The Tokyo MoU aims to ensure that ships that are calling at ports in its member countries are safe, environmentally sound, and compliant with international regulations.

3. Caribbean MoU: The Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Caribbean MoU) is an organization that consists of 26 Caribbean and Latin American maritime administrations that are responsible for conducting inspections of foreign-flagged ships visiting their ports. The Caribbean MoU aims to ensure that ships that are calling at ports in its member countries are safe, environmentally sound, and compliant with international regulations.