Tokyo MOU Port State Control (PSC) Committee Introduces New Performance Recognition Scheme for Shipping Companies

As a member of the Tokyo MOU PSC Committee, Singapore participated in a recent Committee Meeting where a new performance recognition scheme was adopted to reward and recognise high-performing companies. This scheme, developed by an intersessional working group, would see performance lists being published on the Tokyo MOU website, on a trial basis.

Under the scheme, companies would be classified as “High Performance Companies” upon fulfilling certain specific criteria – including completing a minimum of 30 PSC inspections over a 36-month period and achieving a "High" performance category rating. This initiative forms part of broader measures aimed at encouraging vessels to improve on overall compliance when operating within the region.

Singapore, along with other member authorities, supports this programme which demonstrates a collective commitment to promoting safety excellence in maritime operations while maintaining transparency in the industry.

The lists of high-performing and under-performing companies may be accessed at: https://www.tokyo-mou.org/inspections-detentions/performance-lists/. Performance data would be updated quarterly and maintained for reference.