Riyadh MoU 22 PSC Committee meeting on port State control was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 24 – 26 February 2025 under the chairmanship of Capt. Yousef Mohamed Alhosan – Vice President of Regulatory at the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI).

The meeting was attended by five of its member authorities: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait. Black Sea MoU Secretary and representative of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)had attended as observers.

Outcome of the 22 PSC Committee Meeting:

· Finalize Riyadh MoU Administrative and Financial System
· Finalize the revamped Riyadh MoU website (Arabic Page)
· Addition of new RO & deficiency codes in Riyadh SIS
· Finalize on data exchange with IHSM & EQUASIS
· Upgrade the Riyadh Ship Information System (Riyadh SIS)
· Consider joining new members to Riyadh MoU
· Agreed to conduct CIC on BWM in 2025
· Approved the proposed 2025 training program
· Updated the contact details of member authorities