NL 363/26 | LISCR Marine Notice – Engine Room Fire Prevention – Compliance with Safety Regulations, Marine Notices, and Mandatory Engine Room Safety Standards

Feb 26, 2026

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 Liberian Registry’s Marine Notice 03/2026, highlighting the continued importance of engine room fire prevention and safety compliance onboard Liberian-flagged vessels.

 

This Advisory summarizes:

 

  • Required compliance elements
  • Common areas of non-compliance
  • Lessons learned through anonymous examples
  • Mandatory actions to ensure conformity with Liberian and IMO standards

 

Flag Administration requires:

 

  • Review and Amend Safety Procedures
  • Enhance Crew Training
  • Improve Supervisory Oversight
  • Fleet-Wide Awareness
  • Actions to Prevent Recurrence

 

All vessels are advised to review Marine Advisory 03/2026 and implement necessary preventive measures to enhance on board safety and regulatory compliance.

 

For the full text please follow the link below.

 

 

For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or the Investigations Department at investigations@liscr.com.