Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels

Action Date: Immediate

 1. SCOPE & PURPOSE

This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the issuance of Marine Advisory 08/2026 by the Liberian Registry. This Marine Advisory provides guidance to shipowners, operators, recognized organizations, masters and crew for the safe operation of the ship, equipment, systems and machinery when operating/navigating in cold weather and low temperatures, following detention of a ship due to frozen pipes and damaged solenoid valve of the fixed local application fire-extinguishing system.

 2. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

1. SOLAS Chapter I, Regulation 11(a)
2. SOLAS Chapter II-2, regulation 14.2
3. SOLAS Chapter III, Regulation 20.2
4. SOLAS Chapter IX and the ISM Code

For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or Liberia’s Regulations and Standards Department at Regsandstandards@liscr.com