This guide helps owners/operators and Masters produce fair and balanced conditions of use (COU) terms, in order to promote a safety culture in port.

Commercial ports are vital in the maritime environment. Understanding each port's details, including policies, procedures, facilities and restrictions, is crucial for seamless visits. Effective planning starts with the accurate information provided by Guide to Port Entry.

This edition includes amendments to Guidelines for the detention of ships (appendix 2) and Guidelines for port State control under MARPOL Annex VI (appendix 18), and new Guidelines for inspection of anti-fouling systems on ships (appendix 19).

Commercial ports are vital in the maritime environment. Understanding each port's details, including policies, procedures, facilities and restrictions, is crucial for seamless visits. Effective planning starts with the accurate information provided by Guide to Port Entry.