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Paris MoU has issued a press release regarding the fourth detention on the Paris MoU region within the last 36 months.

Seven ships detained for MLC-related deficiencies On 20 August 2013 the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) entered into force and became a relevant instrument for the Paris MoU, thus making the MLC requirements officially subject to Port State Control. Paris MoU announced the results of the first month since MLC entered into force.During the first month 7 ships were detained for MLC-related deficiencies. This means that 10% of the total number of detentions (68) in the Paris MoU area in this period was MLC, 2006 related.The detentions were imposed by 4 different port States: Canada (2 ships), Denmark, the Russian Federation and Spain (3 ships).The detained ships were flying the flag of Cyprus (2 ships), Liberia, the Netherlands, Panama (2 ships) and Tanzania.Note: The article has been edited according to the latestParis MoU press release on 14 October. In the initial press release eight detentions were reported, but the correct number is 7, which leads to a 10% of total detentions in the same period.Other interesting Paris MoU figures during the month of MLC:A total of 4,260 deficiencies have been recorded;494 deficiencies out of the 4,260 recorded (11.5%) were related toany of the ILO Conventions listed as relevant instrument;Of these ...

New Paris MoU deficiency code list

DNV supports shipowners through the initial enforcement phase DNV is supporting shipowners and operators through the initial enforcement phase of the Maritime Labour Convention with a range of services and advise that the major port state control bodies will go beyond International Labour Organisation Resolution XVII recommendations to initially just concentrate on passenger ships and bulk carriers."Paris MoU enforcement will be applied to all ship types, and those considered high risk will be the target of inspections," says Georg Smefjell, DNV Head of Section."This includes oil, chemical and gas tankers as well as ships from 'black listed' flags and those with a history of deficiencies."Smefjell expects most other port state controls to take a similar stance, and he reminds shipowners that the 'no more favourable treatment' clause of the convention will mean that vessels will be inspected irrespective of flag. Documentation such as the Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance must meet complex requirements, he says. There are also specific requirements for vessels with keel laid after 20 August 2013 which need to be included in newbuilding contracts.Working and living conditions must be inspected and approved before a ship is certified, and this includes medical certification, qualifications of seafarers, employment agreements, ...

MLC will come into force on August 20th, 2013 In May 2013 the Port State Control Committee has adopted amendments to theMemorandum to include the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) as relevantinstrument of the Paris MoU. Thus making the MLC requirements officially subjectto port State control, including the possibility for more detailed inspections,expanded inspections and the possibility of detention in serious cases of noncompliance or where hazardous conditions exist.The MLC applies to all ships engaged in commercial activities. Internationalcertification is required for all ships of 500GT and over, making internationalvoyages. The requirements of the MLC have to be implemented on board at theentry into force date.The ILO has adopted a Resolution requesting port States to allow ships to continueto operate without a Maritime Labour Certificate (and Declaration of MaritimeLabour Compliance) during a period of one year after 20 August 2013. ILO invitedthe member States to take a pragmatic approach in this respect during the firstyear.New guidelines for Port State Control Officers have been agreed to implement thepractical issues of the new Convention in the inspection regime.Only members of the Paris MoU who have ratified the MLC on or before 20 August2012 are entitled to conduct PSC inspections from 20 August ...

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Paris MoU 2012 Annual Report on PSC Considered to be the worldwide index for flag performance, the Paris MoU "White,Grey and Black Lists" indicate further improvements towards quality shipping.Last year Faroe Islands, Iran, Latvia and Vanuatu were congratulated for theirefforts to move up to the White List. This year Thailand and the United States ofAmerica moved from the "Grey List" to the "White List". A very successfulachievement and an example for other flags that, through determined actions andpolitical courage, changes can be made.Syrian Arab Republic and Ukraine movedfrom the "Black List" to the "Grey List".There are now 45 flags on the "White List", 2 more compared with last year. Franceis now leading the list, followed by Germany and Hong Kong.Several flags havemade a significant move upwards on the "White List" in the top 10: France, HongKong (China), Greece, Norway and Bahamas. Other flags have made a significantmove downwards in the "White List" and are no longer in the top 10: UnitedKingdom, Netherlands and Singapore.Recognized Organizations are delegated by flag States and carry out most of the statutory surveys on behalf of flags. For this very reason it is important to monitortheir performance. The best performing RO over the period 2010-2012 ...

Paris MoU releases its Annual Report for 2012

These lists will take effect from 1 July 2013 At its 46th meeting last month, the Paris MoU Committee approved the 2012 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flags and Recognized Organizations. These lists will take effect from 1 July 2013.The "White, Grey and Black (WGB) List" presents the full spectrum, from quality flags to flags with a poor performance that are considered high or very high risk. It is based on the total number of inspections and detentions over a 3-year rolling period for flags with at least 30 inspections in the period. On the "White, Grey and Black list" for 2012 a total number of 78 flags are listed: 45 on the "White list", 19 on the "Grey list", and 14 on the "Black list". The "White List" represents quality flags with a consistently low detention record.Compared with last year, the number of flags on the "White List" has increased by 2 flags to a total number of 45 flags. New on the "White List" are the United States and Thailand, which were still on the "Grey List" last year.France has been placed highest on the list in terms of performance. The next in line of ...