NL 270/22 | Paris MoU - Guidance on repatriation of seafarers due to the situation in Ukraine
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers/ Operators, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
Following the developments in Ukraine, the Paris MoU Advisory Board (MAB) considered that there is a need to apply flexibility under these circumstances considering difficulties to be encountered in repatriation of seafarers. In its decision MAB has taken due account to the views expressed by the Marine Transport Workers Trade Union of Ukraine (MTWTU – ITF affiliate).
Check here for the MTWTU’s official statement on crew change of Ukrainian seafarers.
The guidance on repatriation of seafarers due to the situation in Ukraine by Paris MoU can be found here.
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March 16th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Comoros flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
- Further to the current situation in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, the Comoros Maritime Administration is calling for setting of Ship Security Level III to all Comorian vessels, operating in the EEZ of Ukraine and/or Russia within the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov;
- The Comoros Maritime Administration advises vessels to avoid any operations in the EEZ of Ukraine and/or Russia within the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov;
- Vessels which are currently at the aforementioned areas, are advised to depart as soon as safely possible;
- Vessels must ensure the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and the Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) are always transmitting, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and monitor VHF Channel 16 continuously;
- Masters on board vessels are strongly encouraged to check that all fire-fighting equipment is available for immediate use;
- In the unfortunate scenario of an invasion by military vessels, should comply fully with instructions;
- Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) is not to be embarked while operating in the subjected areas;
- In case of an incident, vessels have to inform Comoros Maritime Administration immediately and activate the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
The Circular 34 can be found here, in full detail.
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March 15th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of CI flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to inform all interested parties that the Cook Islands Administration requires all Cook Islands vessels navigating or operating in the EEZ of the Russian Federation and the Ukrainian Republic in the Black Sea and Azov Sea, to set their ISPS Ship Security Level to Level III:
- For the navigation in the Black Sea, commercial vessels are required to pay maximum attention and continue to check the Navtex updates. It is recommended that Masters obtain the relevant NAVAREA III warnings relating to mined areas and to contact the local port authorities and ships agents for additional information.
- Commercial vessels should not attempt to enter the Azov Sea; vessels currently in the Azov Sea should exit immediately.
Ships intending to call at a port/port facility in the areas specified above must ensure that security measures equivalent to Ship Security Level III are implemented as per the Ship Security Plan.
If cargo operations at Russian ports in the Black Sea are to be performed, a Declaration of Security (DOS) should first be carried out with the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO).
Ships currently located at Ukrainian ports must follow the instructions from Ukrainian Authorities. Security measures equivalent to Security Level III must be implemented while held at port. Crew should not attempt to disembark the ship unless instructed to do so by the Ukrainian authorities.
The Circular 262/2022 can be found here, in full detail.
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March 14th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
NL 267/22 | SLMARAD - Raise of Security Level at EEZ of Ukraine and Russia within Black Sea (MC-46)
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Sierra Leone flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: 28 Feb. 2022
The purpose of subject newsletter is to advise all interested parties to avoid any operations in the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) of Ukraine and/or Russia within the Black Sea.
Ship Security level for all vessels operating within the EEZ of Ukraine and/or Russia within the Black Sea is set to Security Level 3. Vessels which are currently at Ukrainian ports are advised to depart as soon as safely possible.
All Ukrainian ports have been closed by the Ukrainian military forces. In addition, Kerch strait has been closed by the Russian military forces and access to Azov Sea is currently prohibited.
All Sierra Leonean vessels trading on the EEZ of Ukraine and/or Russia within the Black Sea shall comply with the below requirements:
a. Threat risk assessment to be conducted prior entering the EEZ. Master and CSO shall review and take appropriate measures as per the Ship Security Plan.
b. Closely monitor for deviations and failures of navigation and communication data due to disturbances.
c. Always report their position through AIS and LRIT. In case of a failure of AIS and/or LRIT equipment the Administration shall be informed immediately.
d. VHF channel 16 must be monitored on a continuous basis.
e. Ensure that the fire-fighting equipment are in order and ready for use.
f. Access onboard is strict, controlled and limited to a single point.
In case of an incident, vessel must inform the Administration immediately and activate the Ship Security Alert System (SSAS).
The Maritime Circular n.46 can be found here.
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March 11th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
NL 266/22 | PISR – Ship Security Advisory - MEMO 151.1 - Level 3 Security Alert - Ukraine, Black Sea, Sea of Azov
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Palauan flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to inform all interested parties that the Ship Administration of the Republic of Palau is requiring a setting of SHIP SECURITY LEVEL III for all Palau-registered vessels operating in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Ukraine or Russia within the Black Sea.
As per February 22, 2022, ship movements, restrictions and cargo operations are suspended at Mariupol and Berdyansk. Seafarers are also not permitted to leave their ships. Yeisk, Rostov, Taganrog, and relevant Ukrainian ports may not be accessible. As access is denied by Russian military forces, commercial vessels should not attempt to enter the Sea of Azov.
Company Security Officers (CSOs) and Ship Security Officers (SSOs) should obtain security level information prior to entering ports through the appropriate Port Authorities. Ships should comply with the Port Facility security level if it is higher than the security level set onboard.
In the event of any incident or suspicious activity, Palau flagged vessels should notify the Palau International Ship Registry Administrator, the NATO Shipping Center (NSC) and activate the Ship Security Alert System.
The MEMO 151.1 can be found here, in full detail.
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March 9th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
RESEND / NL 265/22 | PMA – Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov
Refers to: Owners / Managers / Operators of Panamanian flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to inform all interested parties that the Panama Maritime Administration strongly encourages all Panama flagged vessels to avoid transiting on the Ukrainian and Russian waters in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Furthermore, all the required measures while transiting on the above mentioned areas are mentioned in MMN – 03/2022.
March 8th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
Holiday Notice
We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed on Monday the 7th of March due to public holiday.
We will resume our normal operations on Tuesday the 8th of March.
For any urgent matter that might occur, you can always contact our office through the usual telephone numbers and e-mails, as our correspondence is regularly being monitored from our emergency staff.
March 3rd, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
NL 264/22 | PMA – Flag State Control Inspections
Refers to: Owners / Managers / Operators of Panamanian flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to inform all interested parties about the Flag State Control Inspections of all Panamanian vessels. Panamanian vessels, operating within the Paris MOU, which are over twenty (20) years of age, will be subject to Flag State Control Inspections every six months.
The Letter No. 100-01-0132-DGMM-NSM can be found here, for your reference.
March 3rd, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
On the 13th of January 2022 a bilateral agreement was signed between the maritime authority of Liberia Flag and Phoenix Register of Shipping, for the provision of surveys and issuance of appropriate statutory certificates according to the applicable maritime conventions.
The Organization having, from now on, the capacity to class and certify seagoing ships under Liberia flag, opens a new page on its history. The qualitative development of the Organization, the focus on the proper implementation of legislation, the high ranking and steady performance in Paris MoU assessment regime along with its new digital platform ArchimedesInfo were some of the keystones to this new and significant distinguish.
The Liberian Registry – LISCR established in 1948, is the 2nd biggest registry in the world with high quality standards and at the same time it is the 1st in number of tankers, being among the most preferable of Greek shipowners. The management and the key staff of the Organization highly appreciate the trust given by the Liberia Administration and they promise to honor it providing quality inspection services paying utmost respect to the human life at sea and the protection of the environment.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact us at mail@phrs.gr / technical@phrs.gr .
February 7th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office
Notice
We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed tomorrow 26/01/22, as per the announcement from the Greek General Secretariat for Civil Protection regarding emergency measures due to extreme weather conditions that are currently going on in Athens.
For urgent matters, our telephone numbers operate normally and our e-mails are regularly monitored.
January 25th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office