NL 364/26 | | Flag Administrations: Security Guidelines - Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
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 the current security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden. This information has been provided by both the Liberian and Cook Islands Flag Administrations. LISCR Operational Guidance Liberian-flagged vessels in the affected area must operate at Security Level 3. Follow all measures in the Ship Security Plan. Use extreme caution and avoid the area if possible. Keep a constant watch on VHF Channel…
NL 365/26 | Palau Ship Registry Administration - Military Operations in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz and Arabian Sea
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 the MC 216.1 Ship Security Advisory released by the Palau Ship Registry Administration regarding the immediate elevation of Ship Security Level due to military operations in the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea. According to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and Marine Notice 228, as amended, Palau Ship Registry Administration hereby directs that all Palau-flagged vessels operating in or intending to transit the…
NL 369/26 | Guinea-Bissau Flag – Heightened Maritime Security Risk – Strait of Hormuz, Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Adjacent Sea Areas
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 the issuance of Marine Notice No. 01/2026 by the Guinea-Bissau International Ships Registry (GB ISR). The Marine Notice provides updated Flag State guidance to GB ISR-registered vessels operating in or near the affected region. It highlights the current maritime security environment and recommends enhanced voyage risk assessments, strengthened security measures consistent with the ISPS Code, and the application of relevant industry Best Management Practices (BMP) for Maritime Security. For the full text please…
NL 372/26 | LISCR - Prevention and Elimination of Harassment and Bullying onboard Ships
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 this Marine Advisory 04/2026 issued by the Liberian Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to remind all ship-owners and operators to develop policies and measures to prevent and address harassment and bullying onboard ships. The Advisory also aims to assist seafarers to: recognize cases of harassment and/or bullying identify incidents through the use of effective grievance procedures become involved in situations where they see others being harassed and bullied and…
NL 371/26 | Panama Maritime Authority - Panama Flag precheck Process (Revised (02/2026) Merchant Marine Notice MMN-11/2024)
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 this Merchant Marine Notice 02/2026 issued by Panama Maritime Authority regarding the precheck process for a vessel to be eligible to enter the Panama Ship Registry. Panama flag has hardened its’ criteria for the acceptance of a vessel to enter the Panama Ship Registry, made during the pre-check process, aiming to improve both operational performance and reduce the risk of detentions. By virtue of 02/2026 revision of MMN-11/2024, the Panama Registry announced that,…