Riyadh MoU’s 21 PSC Committee meeting was held in Doha, State of Qatar from 19 – 21 February 2024 under the chairmanship of Capt. Yousef Mohamed Alhosan – Vice President of Policies & Legislations at the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI).

The meeting was attended by all member authorities: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. Paris MoU Secretary and Med MoU Deputy Secretary General had attended as observers.

Main Outcome of the 21 PSC Committee Meeting:

· Update Riyadh MOU Manual
· Upgrade the Riyadh Ship Information System (Riyadh SIS)
· Agreed in principle to Overarching Database with IMO
· Agreed in new agreement data exchange with IMO
· Update Riyadh MoU Administrative and Financial System
· Approved the proposed 2024 training program.
· Re-Electing the chairman for a second term
· Electing the first vice chair for Riyadh MoU