This guide compiles the latest advice and requirements from energy departments, Port State authorities and INTERTANKO members, to assist with understanding ship inspections and the vetting process, and to help readers comply with vetting requirements.

It contains:

- A general introduction to Port State Control (PSC) and Regional MoUs

- Detailed information on specific MoUs

- An overview of the detention appeal and review process

- A guide to vetting inspections

- Specific vetting company requirements.

Appendices also provide details of IMO requirements, key INTERTANKO and OCIMF-SIRE documents and sample Report of Inspection forms.