Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Date:  Immediate   Dear All,   The purpose of Newsletter is to ensure crew awareness of vessels registered with the Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKAN) International Ship Registry on Marine Casualty Investigations. This circular serves to reinforce the importance of proper reporting procedures following a marine casualty or incident, in line with the IMO’s Casualty Investigation Code as adopted by Resolution MSC.255(84). The Code outlines internationally recognized standards and recommended practices for conducting marine safety investigations.   All vessels under the Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKAN) flag are required…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Date:  Immediate   Dear All,   This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about this Merchant Marine Notice 02/2026 issued by Panama Maritime Authority regarding the precheck process for a vessel to be eligible to enter the Panama Ship Registry. Panama flag has hardened its’ criteria for the acceptance of a vessel to enter the Panama Ship Registry, made during the pre-check process, aiming to improve both operational performance and reduce the risk of detentions.   By virtue of 02/2026 revision of MMN-11/2024, the Panama Registry announced that,…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Date:  Immediate   Dear All,   This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about this Merchant Marine Notice 04/2026 issued by Panama Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Merchant Marine Notice is to inform all Shipowners, Operators, Legal Representatives, Masters, Recognized Organizations (ROs), and Shipping Agencies of detainable Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies identified by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) on Panamanian-flagged vessels arriving at or operating within United States jurisdictional waters in 2025, with the objective of mitigating detention risk, enhancing vessel safety, and maintaining the…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Date:  Immediate   Dear All,   This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the current security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden. This information has been provided by both Sierra Leone and Belize Flag Administrations.   Sierra Leone Maritime Administrations   Maritime Circular No.58 has been issued by Sierra Leone Maritime Administration regarding the raise of Ship Security Level to level 3 for all vessels trading within the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Date:  Immediate   Dear All,   This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the Marine Notice 05/2026 issued by Panama Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Notice is to inform all Panamanian-flagged vessels operating near Iran, Israel, the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz of the security risk due to the recent increase of tensions within the Middle East, which could have a direct impact on vessels and crew.   More specific: The Panama Maritime Administration strongly recommends all Panamanian-flagged vessels to take…