Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate   This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the Top 20 detainable deficiencies identified by the Liberian Registry for March 2026, based on recent Port State Control (PSC) statistics, and to enhance awareness on common root causes, preventive measures, and survey focus areas.   The most frequently identified detainable deficiencies (with codes) include: Auxiliary engine –13102 Propulsion main engine–13101 Maintenance of the ship and equipment – 15109 Gauges, thermometers etc. –13103 Lifeboats –11101 Nautical publications –10116 Fire-dampers –7115 Firefighting…

  Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate   Dear All,   This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the issuance of Marine Advisory 07/26 by the Liberian Registry. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to reinforce mandatory safety requirements and operational controls related to electrical hazards aboard Liberian-flagged vessels, with particular emphasis on the use, handling, relocation, and isolation of portable electrical equipment.   Recent very serious marine casualties involving fatal electrocution demonstrate that routine shipboard activities can present significant electrical risks when energized equipment is handled without adequate…

  Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate   Dear All,   This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the issuance of MCI Circular 341/2026 by the Cook Islands Ship Registry. Summary Maritime Cook Islands would like to disseminate the key findings and lessons learned, as a result of the investigation on the EAGLE S accident and in light of the Final Investigation Report “M/T EAGLE S – Loss of anchor and damages to underwater cables, 25th December 2024 – Baltic Sea off Helsinki (Finland)” issued on 27 February 2026. Maritime…

  Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate    1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the issuance of Marine Advisory 08/2026 by the Liberian Registry. This Marine Advisory provides guidance to shipowners, operators, recognized organizations, masters and crew for the safe operation of the ship, equipment, systems and machinery when operating/navigating in cold weather and low temperatures, following detention of a ship due to frozen pipes and damaged solenoid valve of the fixed local application fire-extinguishing system.    2. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK   SOLAS Chapter I, Regulation…

              Supersedes Marine Advisory: 19/2022.         1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the issuance of Marine Advisory: 19/2022/Rev.1 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. This Marine Advisory provides information about the hazards associated with in-transit fumigation of cargo using Phosphides.     2. BACKGROUND Fumigation is the process of releasing toxic gases (pesticides) into a cargo hold or compartment for the purpose of eliminating or avoiding infestation by insects or other pests that may cause the cargo to deteriorate. Fumigation may take place either prior…