2009-07-22: Concentrated Inspection Campaign

(The Hague/Tokyo) Be prepared for a “Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC)” on SOLAS ch. III by Paris and Tokyo MoU from September until November 2009. It will be carried out in conjunction with regular Port State Control inspections.

The maritime authorities of the member states are focussing on the following issues:

• Condition of lifeboat launching appliances, especially ”ON-load” release mechanisms
• Crew’s familiarity with launching, recovery and maintenance of lifeboats and davits
• Complete documentation about testing, maintenance, inspections

 They will check compliance with SOLAS ch. III on ships calling in ports of member nations.

The used questionnaire will be published on Pars and Tokoy MoUs’ websites on www.tokyo-mou.org and www.parismou.org in the first week of August.

See also press release by Paris and Tokyo MoUs.