Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates: N/A   The Liberian Administration has issued updates to Marine Notice POL-009 on the implementation of the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI. Key amendments are summarized below:   •   NOx Technical Code: Section 1.29.3 updated to reflect Resolution MEPC.397(83). •   EEDI Survey & Certification: Sections 4.2.1 and 4.3 now reference MEPC.1/Circ.855 (as amended) and the 2022 EEDI Guidelines (Resolution MEPC.403(83)). •   Early Implementation: Section 12.2.24 allows early application of Resolution MEPC.398(83). •   SCR Systems: New Section 12.2.10 inserted, addressing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) requirements. •   Biofuels: Section 14.2…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates: 08 September 2025   The purpose of this Marine Advisory, issued by the Liberian Registry is to draw your attention to the OSPAR 25/14/01, Annex 10 “Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency and Compliance Area in accordance with BWM.2/Circ.62 and MEPC.387(81)”.   Background In June 2025, the OSPAR Commission approved an "Intra North Sea Ballast Water Contingency Area" for ships to conduct ballast water exchange and treatment. This document was referenced as "OSPAR 25/14/01, Annex 10", wherein the North Sea States Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates:  26 June 2025   This newsletter provides guidance to suppliers, shipyards, and ship-owners regarding the updated requirements for Material Declarations (MDs) confirming the presence or absence of cybutryne in products supplied for ship construction and maintenance. As of 26 June 2025, the threshold level for cybutryne has been revised to 200 mg/kg, and all declarations must follow the updated IMO-mandated format.   Cybutryne (CAS No. 28159-98-0) was added to the list of controlled substances under the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships (AFS…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates:  N/A   As the reporting cycle for 2025 emissions approaches, it is essential for all operators to prepare for the upcoming verification milestones. To support timely compliance and ensure that PHRS can complete verification activities without delay, please review the key actions and deadlines outlined below. This update covers requirements under:   FuelEU Maritime (FuelEU) EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (EU MRV) EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) IMO Data Collection System (DCS) & Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)   Key Submission Deadlines   FuelEU 31 January 2026 –…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates:  N/A   EMSA has released a new set of video tutorials designed specifically to help shipping companies meet the requirements of the FuelEU Maritime regulation and navigate the THETIS-MRV platform with ease. The following three step-by-step videos are now available: Report Voyage and Port Emissions Guidance on correctly reporting voyage data and associated port emissions.   Split Voyages Instructions on how to manage and report voyages that need to be divided within the system.   FuelEU Maritime Report Creation and Submission A comprehensive walkthrough on preparing and submitting…