We are pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2024, Phoenix Register of Shipping has been successfully accredited by the Greek National Accreditation System (ESYD) as a verification body under the requirements of ΕΝ ISO/IEC 17029:2019 & ΕΝ ISO 14065:2022, for the provision of comprehensive services in compliance with the EU Regulation 2015/757 (EU-MRV) on monitoring, reporting, and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport. Key Highlights: PHRS is now authorized to assess monitoring plans, verify emissions reports, and issue the essential Document of Compliance (DoC) for each vessel. Our global presence in key locations around the world,…

The IMO has consolidated previously issued guidance for good practice relating to Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) into one guidance document, published as Circular MSC.1/Circ.1503 - attached. This Circular gives advice on: SOLAS chart carriage requirements ECDIS software maintenance Operating anomalies identified within ECDIS Differences between raster chart display system (RCDS) mode and ECDIS mode ECDIS training Transitioning from paper charts to ECDIS navigation Guidance on training and assessment in the operational use of ECDIS simulators. It also includes a list of ECDIS apparent operating and display anomalies, and references to IMO performance standards for ECDIS and other…

On the upcoming occasion of Posidonia 2024 we are looking forward you to welcoming you at our booth 2.123 / Hall 2!  Where: Metropolitan Expo Centre When: 3-7 June 2024         PHRS – Head Office.  

Refers to: Ship Owners / Operators, PH.R.S. Representatives Applicability: Vessels equipped with Ballast Water Tanks Operating in United States Waters   The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently published a Marine Safety Information Bulletin announcing updates to their ballast water management program. The bulletin includes: guidance to comply with Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations Part 151, Subparts C and D a definition of the ‘first scheduled dry-docking’ a revision to the terms of the extended compliance date – a vessel’s extended compliance date will now be the ‘next scheduled dry-docking’ after the vessel’s original compliance date. The text…