Regional Port State Control Information System
Client
Riyadh Memorandum of Understanding (Riyadh MoU)
Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Solution
RiyadhSIS – Riyadh Sea Information System
Port State Control Information System
Shared System’s Role
Requirements analysis, functional architecture design, and implementation of the PSC information system
Context and challenges
In 2007, the Riyadh MoU, a regional agreement bringing together six Gulf States, launched a strategic initiative to strengthen maritime safety, security, and environmental protection through the effective and harmonized implementation of Port State Control (PSC) mechanisms.
To support this initiative, the Riyadh MoU selected Shared System to design and deploy a regional turnkey information system, hosted at the Information Centre in Muscat, Oman, aimed at supporting vessel inspections and enhancing cooperation among member States.
Project objectivest
The project aimed to :
- assess functional requirements for regional PSC inspection management;
- design a functional architecture adapted to a multi-country environment;
- harmonize inspection processes across member States;
- enable secure data sharing and exchange;
- deliver a scalable, robust, and maintainable system.
Functional analysis and design
Shared System conducted an in-depth requirements analysis focusing on :
Inspection processes
Detailed analysis of PSC workflows, including inspection planning, data collection, inspection reporting, and results management.
Data flows
Identification and structuring of data to be collected and exchanged, including vessel data, crew information, certificates, inspection history, and inspection outcomes.
Data exchange and system integration
Consideration of interoperability with existing systems like (GISIS IMO) to support information sharing across member States.
Users and roles
Definition of user profiles, access rights, and functionalities to ensure efficient and secure inspection management.
Outcomes and benefits
- Deployment of a unified regional PSC system
- Harmonized inspection practices across Gulf States
- Improved regional coordination and data sharing
- Enhanced maritime safety and regulatory compliance
- A robust foundation for future system evolution
Shared System’s added value
Through this project, Shared System demonstrated its expertise in delivering complex, multi-country maritime information systems, combining PSC domain knowledge, functional engineering, and scalable architectures to support regional maritime cooperation and safety.