Asia-Pacific Computerized Information System (APCIS)
For the purpose of the Memorandum, the Asia-Pacific Computerized Information System (APCIS) is established for the purpose of exchanging information on port State inspections, in order to:
- make available to Authorities information on inspections of ships in other regional ports to assist them in their selection of foreign flag ships to be inspected and their exercise of port State control on selected ships; and
- provide effective information exchange facilities regarding port State control in the region.
The central site of the APCIS is located in Moscow, under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation.