BS MOU Text

Text of the Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Black Sea Region, 14th Amendment (effective from January 1, 2025).

Trial Implementation for Downloadable PSC Data

The Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (BS MoU) starts a trial implementation of a new function allowing Flag States (FSs) to download PSC data for their ships from 1 January 2025.

In recognition of the increasing importance of reliable data for parties in the maritime industry and the growing demand from third parties for data analysis, the Black Sea MoU has decided to develop mechanism to provide PSC data in bulk form. This initiative begins with a trial phase for FSs and will subsequently be expanded to include ROs in due course.

As part of this development, a new interface for data loading is introduced. The interface is user friendly and designed for intuitive use. The loading function is offered in trial mode until the next Committee meeting.

After receiving an account for the web page, FSs and ROs can access and download inspection data for vessels under their management in MS XLS and/or XML formats. This inspection data is available on an individual ship basis for a period of three consecutive years. The data set includes inspection data (place, data, inspection type, detentions, etc.), ship data (name, IMO, ship risk profile before the inspection, ship priority before the inspection, etc.), ISM company data, certificates data (codes, issuing authority, etc.) and deficiency data (date of identification, nature, etc.), but security deficiencies are not included. Some information, such as the inspecting authority, certificate name, etc. are provided in codes, with the code table available for reference.

The Black Sea MoU believes that this new initiative will significantly contribute to enhancing maritime safety, pollution prevention and improving the working and living conditions on board. Furthermore, it aims to foster greater transparency, communication and collaboration within the maritime industry.

To obtain access, interested FSs may request an account by completing in the BS MoU Data Request Application Form provided below and submitting it to secretariat@bsmou.org.


Press Release CIC MLC 2006

The member Authorities of the Memorandum of Understanding on PSC in the Black Sea Region
(BS MoU) will conduct a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Wages and Seafarer
Employment Agreement under MLC, 2006.
The three-month campaign will start on September 1st, 2024 and end on November 30th, 2024 under
the coordination of the Maritime Administration of Bulgaria. The campaign shall be conducted
simultaneously with the Paris and Tokyo Memorandums and other regional PSC regimes.

BS MoU Deficiency Codes

Annual Report for 2023

We are pleased to present the twenty-third issue of the Annual Report on Port State Control in the Black Sea region which is published under the auspices of the Port State Control Committee of the Black Sea MoU.

Port State Control is of particular importance to the BS MoU member Authorities due to the role of shipping in the region’s trade, the sensitivity of the Black Sea basin and its coastline to environmental damage. PSC inspections are conducted to ensure that foreign ships visiting the Black Sea ports are seaworthy, do not pose a pollution risk, provide a healthy and safe environment and comply with relevant international regulations and within the scope of the member Authorities’ national governing laws and regulations.

This PSC Annual Report covers the period between 1st January and 31st December 2023. During the year the armed conflict persisted between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, presenting a serious and immediate threat to the safety and security of crews and vessels operating in the region, and not boding well with the BS MoU’s objectives