Η διεθνής σύμβαση Ναυτικής Εργασίας και ο έλεγχος της εφαρμογής της
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Abstract
Shipping is an important and essential sector of global trade and safety at sea is of
paramount importance. To ensure that ships comply with international safety standards and
regulations, various regional organizations have been established, such as the Paris
Memorandum of Understanding, from now on MOU and the Tokyo MOU. The Paris MOU
is an agreement between European countries, North Africa and the Russian Federation and
aims to eliminate substandard shipping practices by ensuring that ships meet safety,
security and environmental standards. The Tokyo MOU, on the other hand, is an agreement
between countries in the Asia-Pacific region, focuses on ensuring the safety of life and
property at sea by targeting ships that have a history of non-compliance with international
regulations. Both conduct ship inspections to ensure that they meet international safety and
environmental protection standards. They also maintain a list of substandard ships that have
been detained, and these ships may be subject to additional inspections and movement
restrictions until they meet the required standards. The effectiveness of the Paris MOU and
the Tokyo MOU in improving maritime safety has been demonstrated by the reduction in
the number of substandard ships and the increase in the number of ships meeting the
standards. In addition, the MOUs have improved communication and cooperation between
port states and shipowners, leading to a safer and more sustainable shipping industry. In
conclusion, the Paris MOU and the Tokyo MOU play a critical role in ensuring the safety
and environmental sustainability of shipping in their respective regions.