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 MCI Circular 340/2026 by the Maritime Cook Islands which provides the Maritime Cook Islands’ policies for implementing the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (“Polar Code” or the “Code”), which entered into force on 1 January 2017.   This Circular supersedes MCI Circ. 153/2017.   The Applicability section has been revised to incorporate recent amendments to the Polar Code and associated amendments to the International Convention for…

  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 Marine Advisory: 06/2026 issued by the Liberian Registry.   This Advisory is issued to assist Liberian-flag vessels and their operators in strengthening shipboard/terminal coordination and risk controls when any vessel, barge, or service craft is positioned alongside a container vessel during active cargo operations, and to reduce the likelihood of injuries, damages, and Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies.   Key Requirements from the China MSA Guidelines   •     Strengthened Work Safety…

  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 that the FuelEU Maritime verification period for the 2025 reporting year has commenced, and to outline the required actions, key deadlines, and compliance procedures for the 2026 compliance cycle. This NL aims to ensure timely compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, including the application of flexibility mechanisms, verification of compliance balances, and issuance of the FuelEU Document of Compliance (DoC).   Responsibility for Compliance The Company holding the Document of Compliance (DoC) under 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 this Marine Advisory 05/2026 issued by the Liberian Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to provide reference instrument for principles that can be reflected in the implementation of policies, legislation, and administrative measures on the fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of committing crimes, and that can be tailored to different national systems and circumstances.   Requirements The Guidelines are intended to be applied where seafarers may be investigated or…