The six member Maritime Authorities (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine) of the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control will start a concentrated inspection campaign on Safety of Navigation(Solas Chapter V) compliance as of 1st September 2008 in paralel with the Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU. The inspection campaign will last 3 months ending on 30 November 2008. The Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs will be acting as campaign coordinator.
Press releases
11 Aug 2008
Pre-press Release CIC on Safety of Navigation
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CIC on ISM Code
In accordance with the decision of the Port State Control Committee, the concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on the ISM Code in the Black Sea region was conducted from September 1 till November 30, 2007 under coordination of the Russian Federation.
Within the campaign the Black Sea MOU Authorities verified vital points of implementation of ISM Code requirements on seagoing ships, that is, effectiveness of SMS reflected in crew routine and emergency procedures, ship technical maintenance.
05 Sep 2006
CIC on MARPOL ANNEX 1
The six member Maritime Authorities (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine) of the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control will carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) focussing on how requirements for preventing marine pollution from ships (MARPOL73/78, Annex 1) have been implemented. Starting on October 01, 2006, the inspection campaign will last 3 months, ending on December 31, 2006. The Campaign Coordinator Authority is the Republic of Turkey Undersecretary for Maritime Affairs.
22 May 2006
CIC on GMDSS
The six member Maritime Authorities (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine) of the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control will carry out a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) with the purpose to ensure that the ship’s radio station complies with Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). This will also include verification that radio operators are able to demonstrate that the station is in a satisfactory working condition and used for its intended purpose. Starting on June 01, 2006, the inspection campaign will last 3 months, ending on August 30, 2006. The Campaign Coordinator Authority is the Republic of Turkey Undersecretary for Maritime Affairs.
17 May 2006
Press Release CIC on Working and Living Conditions
In order to promote compliance with the international standards for the living and working conditions for seafarers, the Black Sea Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control(Black Sea MOU) Committee agreed during its last meeting in Batumi to conduct a concentrated inspection campaign (CIC) on compliance with the W&L conditions. The campaign was held between the 1st September- 30th November 2005. Romania agreed to be the campaign coordinator.