NL 261/21 | PMA – Cyber Security Press Release
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Panamanian flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to encourage all interested parties to report incidents resulting from any cyber event to Panama Maritime Authority.
The information received will allow the Panama Maritime Authority, in close collaboration with Class NK, to analyze the trends and patterns to which vessels are exposed in terms of cyber risk and thus propose measures to safeguard the efficiency of maritime transport.
The Cyber Security Press Release can be found here, in full detail.
Please click herefor the full version of the Merchant Marine Notice MMN-22/2021.
The Voluntary Cyber Incident Notification Plan is available here.
In case of any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
December 31st, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
Holiday Notice
We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed on the below dates due to Christmas Holidays, New Year's Celebrations and Public Holidays:
On Friday, December 24th from 14:00 onwards
On Friday, December 31st from 14:00 onwards &
On Thursday January 6th
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.
December 20th, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
ArchimedesInfo was awarded the Bronze Award in the Digital Transformation category on e-Volution Awards, held at Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel on 13/12/2021.
ArchimedesInfo, designed and created with Synectics, is a tailor made digital management information system (MIS)which handles the majority of the Organization's critical operations and processes, from the submission of the application for surveys & certification, through the surveys until the certificates' issuance. All of the internal processes are secured through the required interconnection of actions that users must take to proceed with a job task, thus ensuring validity of processed information. ArchimedesInfo focuses on securing and validating the established internal processes, within and across PHRS departments’, as well as handling all incoming and outgoing information with the purpose of creating a unified process, from start to finish.
ArchimedesInfo managed to stand out in the Digital Transformation caterogy amongst other companies, such as Eurobank, National Bank of Greece and Würth Hellas for its innovative business transformation strategy thanks to the proper utilization of technology in the field of ship surveys and certification.
Currently, Archimedes Info is undergoing further developments focused on the online application for services and e-certificates as well as and an improved public interface.
Holiday Notice
We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed on Monday the 6th of December due to St. Nicholas celebrations.
We will resume normal operations on Tuesday 7th of December.
For any urgent matter that might occur, you can always contact our office through the usual telephone numbers and/or e-mails, as our correspondence is regularly being monitored from our emergency staff.
December 3rd, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Panamanian flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to inform about the publications and records required on vessels of 500 gross tonnage or above with International Registration in the Panamanian Registry.
The MMC-107 can be found here, in full detail.
For more information regarding Merchant Marine Circulars and Notices, please visit the following websites:
- https://panamashipregistry.com/circulars/
- https://panamashipregistry.com/marine-category/marine-notices/
In case of any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
November 4th, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
Holiday Notice
We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed on
Thursday the 28th of October due to public holiday.
We will resume our normal operations on Friday the 29th of October.
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.
October 25th, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
NL 259/21 | Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: 01 Jun. 2022
Amendments to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual will come into effect on 1 June 2022 by virtue of IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1640.
These amendments are included in the 2022 edition of the Manual.
SOLAS regulation V/21 requires all ships to carry an up-to-date copy of IAMSAR Manual Volume III.
The IAMSAR Manual Mobile Facilities (volume III) is intended to be carried on board rescue units, aircraft and vessels to help with performance of a search, rescue or on-scene coordinator function and with aspects of SAR that pertain to their own emergencies.
Therefore Ship-Owners/Managers/Operators shall arrange for the latest edition of the Manual to be provided onboard by the next survey of the Radio and Passenger Ship Safety Certificates and Ph.R.S. Surveyors shall check onboard to verify the latest edition available.
Further information about the amendments can be found here, in full detail.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information you may need on the above.
September 17th, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
PHOENIX REGISTER OF SHIPPING S.A. ON THE LIST OF THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES OF PARIS MOU
We are pleased to inform you that further to Paris MoU's announcement regarding RO performance ranking, PHRS is classified on the High Performance Rank for the evaluation period of 2018-2020.
PHRS is retaining a position in High Performance Rank, once again, with an excess factor of -0.17 and a total of 591 inspections.
Classification societies with a low ratio of detentions by PSC Authorities, are placed on the list of ROs with high performance. This underlines the quality of their work and at the same time is one of the determinants allowing a vessel to classify as a Low Risk Ship. It is worth mentioning that during the past year, PHRS has established various new survey stations worldwide, thus ensuring quick and effective surveying attendance 24/7, in addition with the newly developed and established Ship Remote Survey Scheme (SRSS) in line with the established practice of other class societies.
Further and ongoing developments in our digital platform 'Archimedes Info' lead the way to a new, digitized era, supporting us to move forward to the future of new normal.
Our presence to the high performance list, comes as a result of the exceptional teamwork, experience and expertise of our technical staff and it is considered as an important achievement for our Organization, as it emphasizes and signifies our commitment to maintaining high quality services, and embodies our motto “Upholding quality, ensuring compliance” …
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Panamanian flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of the subject newsletter is to submit the guidelines for flag state inspections under the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, to all recognized organizations listed within the Merchant Marine Circular 255. MMC 255 sets out the guidelines in order to assist flag state administrations to effectively implement their responsibilities with regards to the ship inspection and certification duties as stated in the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. According to the 2018 resolution of the Special Tripartite Committee established under Article XIII of the MLC, 2006, the guidelines have been updated to reflect 2014, 2016, and 2018 amendments.
Please be advised, that Chapter 3 gives attention to the requirements of the MLC, 2006, that have to be inspected and, if required, certified, on all ships covered by the MLC, 2006. It contains guidance about what a flag State inspector (or a recognized organization (RO) that has been delegated by a flag State) would check in order to verify the compliance and provide some examples of deficiencies.
For inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the accounts: mlc@segumar.com, mlcassist@segumar.com, ro-panama@segumar.com, ro-legalaffairs@segumar.com
The Guidelines 2021 for Flag State Inspections under the MLC 2006 can be found here, in full detail.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information you may need on the above.
June 4th, 2021 - PHRS Head Office
Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of Belizean flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives
Action Date: Immediate
The purpose of subject newsletter is to inform all interested parties about the new requirements to be followed for change of status of a Belize registered vessel from operational to dry-docking repairs or laid-up.
All Belize registered vessels with intention to change status from operational to dry-docking repairs or laid-up, shall notify the IMMABRE’s Technical Department along with the period needed under the new status.
Furthermore, all the above mentioned Belize registered vessels will be provided with a Statement of Authorization.
Failure to notify IMMABRE’s Technical Department, the vessel will be considered as a vessel under normal operation.
Please click here for the full version of the Merchant Marine Notice MMN-21/001.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information you may need on the above.
May 17th, 2021 - PHRS Head Office