The Riyadh Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control (PSC) has announced that they will launch a Concentrated Inspection Campaign from 1 October to 31 December, 2015 with the purposes of ensuring compliance with SOLAS.

The Campaign is aimed to verify that the Master and Officers are familiar with shipboard navigation systems and equipment.

During the period of the Campaign, the vessels will receive the inspections in more detail for compliance with SOLAS.  The Riyadh MoU^[1] has published the attached questionnaire, which will be used by the PSC Officers.

If deficiencies are found, the Port State may instruct the master to undertake corrective action within a specified period.  Serious deficiencies could result in a detention.

Members are encouraged to take the steps necessary to familiarise with the Campaign so that they are not pointed out any serious deficiencies.