PARIS MOU ADOPTS NEW PSC INSPECTION REGIME (NIR)- May 2009
3.6.2009 | 10:34
During the Paris MOU 42nd Committee meeting held in Reykjavik, Iceland from 18 - 22 May 2009, the Paris MOU “New Inspection Regime” (NIR), in Port State Control, was adopted.
The NIR, will enter into force from 1 January 2011 and will replace the existing Port State Control system, and will be accompanied by a new information system “THETIS” which will replace the current SIReNaC system.
The NIR is a risk based targeting mechanism, which intents to reward quality shipping with a smaller inspection burden and concentrate on high-risk ships, which will be subject to more in-depth and more frequent inspections.
Also, the NIR is based on the latest developments at the IMO and makes use of company performance and the IMO audit for identifying the risk profile of ships together with the performance of the Flag State and the Recognized Organization.
The past inspection record of the ship as well as the ship’s age and ship type will influence the targeting. Full implementation of the system will rely on collection of port call information.
More information can be obtained by visiting the Paris MOU official web site.
INSB – Head Office
02 June 2009
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