The Port State Control Committee has considered and agreed that, noting the global impact of the Covid-19, there is the practical need to apply flexibility under these special circumstances. Within the Black Sea region, national measures will be implemented by member authorities that are, to a large extent affecting the port State control regime. While the Covid-19 remains an issue, the following guidelines should be applied on a case by case basis by member Authorities of the BS MoU.

Notice to PSCOs No.13 Interim Guideline Relating to the Covid-19 Circumstances