1. SCOPE
This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Maritime Circular – MC 156 26 by the Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKAN) International Ship Registry. Following the successful launch of our initial MLC inspection initiative, the Technical Department is formalizing an extended Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). This phase moves beyond surface-level documentation to a rigorous assessment of operational compliance.
This campaign is mandatory for all vessels undergoing Flag State Inspection (FSI) effective as of July 6th, 2026.
2. APPLICABILITY
This Maritime Circular is applicable to all shipowners, managers, operators, crew agencies crew members, masters, recognized organization and Flag State Inspectors (FSI), interacting with our fleet, It governs vessels registered under the St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry that are subject to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 compliance mandates.
3. LEGAL REFERENCES AND FRAMEWORK
This Circular shall be read in conjunction with:
- Code for Recognized Organizations, IMO Resolution MSC.349(92)
- IMO Instruments of Implementation Code, IMO Resolution A.1070(28)
- ISM Code
- ISPS Code
- MLC Code
- The St. Kitts and Nevis Merchant Shipping Act
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For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or St. Kitts and Nevis Registry at FSI@skanregistry.com & Technical@SkanRegistry.com.