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Recent Developments in Regional Memorandums of Understanding on Port State Control

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Authors: Bang, Ho-Sam 1 ; Jang, Duck-Jong 2 ; 

Source: Ocean Development and International Law, Volume 43, Number 2, 1 April 2012, pp. 170-187(18)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00908320.2012.672293

Port states have a major role to play in combating substandard ships. Port states have grouped together under various regional memorandums of understanding on port state control to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of each state's port enforcement. Nine regional MOUs have been established that cover nearly all the regions of the world. This article examines the regional MOUs with a focus on their operational strengths and weaknesses.

Keywords: memorandums of understanding; port state control; port state enforcement; substandard ships

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: 1: Chonnam National University, Yeosu, Korea 2: Department of Maritime Police Science,Chonnan National University, Yeosu, Korea

Publication date: 01 April 2012

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