About Tokyo MOU

The Tokyo MOU is an inter-governmental co-operative organization on port State control (PSC) in the Asia-Pacific region.

Our vision

To eliminate substandard shipping in the Asia-Pacific region.

To promote the effective implementation, and the universal and uniform application, of relevant IMO/ILO instruments on ships operating in the region.

Tokyo MOU strives to:

-	develop and maintain effective and efficient PSC system in the region;
-	enhance status and performance of the MOU;
-	promote joint initiatives and co-operation with other regional PSC regimes; and
-	improve transparency, communication and relationship with the industry.