We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed on Monday the 15th of August due to Public Holiday.   We will resume normal operations on Tuesday the 16th of August.   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.           August 11th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office

We would like to inform you that our Organization will remain closed on Friday the 28th of October due to Public Holiday.   We will resume normal operations on Monday the 31st 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 26th, 2022 - PHRS Head Office

Refers to: Owners/Managers/Operators, PHRS Surveyors/ Representatives Action Date: Immediate   Introduction   In view of the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the maritime sector, MEPC. 76 adopted comprehensive short-term measures including the so-called Energy Efficiency Index for Existing Ships (EEXI) and the Carbon Intensity Index (CII). The goal is to enhance the energy efficiency of ships through the implementation of these measures. EEXI is expected to be very similar to EEDI as it is based on the 2018 Calculation guideline of the EEDI, with some adaptations for existing vessels. EEXI describes CO2 emissions per cargo ton and…

Refers to: Owners/Managers/Operators, PhRS Surveyors/ Representatives Action Date: Immediate   Over the last years, a great number of environmental and climate performance assessment standards have emerged for ships under the global environmental crisis. Sustainable and ecological development has become an inevitable trend in the shipping and shipbuilding industries, involving classification societies. PhRS, focusing on clean and sustainable classification, safety, environmental protection, and increased social responsibility, has proceeded to eco-friendly adaptations, including paper-free daily operations, digital certificates, and online applications. The highlight of this is the establishment of the Marine Environmental Sustainability (MES) Department, aiming at bringing the ships in compliance…

Refers to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators of CI flagged vessels, PHRS Surveyors / Representatives      Action Date: 1st Jan 2023   On the 1st January 2023 amendments to the Anti-Fouling Systems (AFS) Convention, adopted through Resolution MEPC.331(76) will enter into force. The amendments introduce new requirements that ban the future installation of anti-fouling systems which contain a toxic substance called cybutryne (CAS No. 28159-98-0). Ships shall not apply or re-apply anti-fouling systems containing cybutryne on or after 1st January 2023. Ships bearing an anti-fouling system that contains cybutryne in the external coating layer of their hulls or…