Riyadh MoU announced the launch of a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) based on Pilot Transfer Arrangement which will be held from three months, from September 1st until November 30th 2016. The purpose of this CIC is to ensure that ships comply with the requirements of Pilot Transfer Arrangement such as the condition of the ladder and ropes as well as to ensure that the ship master and crew are familiar with this arrangement.
Six (6) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE) of the Riyadh MoU in the Gulf Region are planning this PSC Concentrated Inspection Campaign.
In order to assist ships staff for this CIC, a check list to help Masters, Designated Persons Ashore and crew has been prepared to prevent the vessels from being delayed or detained by Port State Control Officer(s). The ships must comply with all applicable International Conventions at all times.
Pilot Transfer Arrangement
During the same period, more CIC will be conducted by other MoUs, further details may be found by reading the following articles:
Source: Riyadh MoU
