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 launch of the Cook Islands Vessel Verification Portal, an online search and verification tool designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and access to vessel information.   The portal allows users to verify the registration status of vessels flying the flag of the Cook Islands through a secure, web-based interface.   The information provided through the portal is intended for general reference purposes.   For more information, please contact us at technical@phrs.gr or the Maritime Cook…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels  Effective Date: Various Dear All,    The purpose of this Newsletter is to inform all interested parties about the upcoming regulatory amendments entering into force in 2026 (January-March-July):    Amendments to LSA Code – single fall and hook systems – Adopted by MSC.554 (108) Entry into force: 1 Jan 2026   Lifeboats and rescue boats fitted with single-fall and hook systems present a risk of potential accidental release during recovery operations, similar to those equipped with twin-fall and hook systems. In response, the IMO has adopted amendments to ensure adequate…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates: December 2025   The purpose of this Newsletter is to inform all interested parties about the issuance of Circular 328/2025 by Maritime Cook Islands. In order to simplify the correct application of MLC Regulation 2.3 – Hours of Work and Hours of Rest and to prevent non-conformities raised by external auditors or Port State Control, we strongly recommend the use of the attached MLC Work Rest Tool, which enables effective monitoring of MLC hours of work and rest.   We would like to highlight that in application of…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates:  01 January 2026   Dear All,   The purpose of this Newsletter is to inform all interested parties about Marine Advisory – 40 issued by the Liberian Registry, regarding the mandatory application of amendments to the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part II and reporting of revised fuel oil consumption data commences on 1 January 2026.   Resolution MEPC 385(81) adopted amendments to appendix IX of revised MARPOL Annex VI specified in Attachment 4 of reference (c) providing for collection of fuel oil consumption data with an…

Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Dates:  N/A   The purpose of this NL is to inform all interested parties about Liberia’s Marine Advisory 36/2025 (available here) aiming to alert Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Engine department personnel of very serious marine casualties involving Liberian-flagged vessels, specifically related to improper securing of heavy engine spares and inadequate engine room heavy weather preparedness.   Objectives: Raise Awareness of the hazards and failures that contributed to these incidents. Promote Accountability by emphasizing the responsibility of companies to investigate all casualties, incidents, and near misses thoroughly and implement corrective…