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 Responsibility System
• Enhanced Dual Prevention Mechanisms
• Voyage Safety Risk Assessment System
• “Dual-Verification” for High-Risk Operations
• Strengthened Duty, Watchkeeping, and Monitoring
• Major Safety Risk Control (Collisions, Weather, Dangerous Cargo, Passenger Ships)
• Emergency Preparedness and Drills
• Training, Competence & Crew Management
For the full text please follow the link bellow.
For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or Liberian Registry’s Fleet Performance Department at prevention@liscr.com.
PHRS Head Office – April 01, 2026