NL 364/26 | Flag Administrations: Security Guidelines - Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Mar 05, 2026

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

Mar 05, 2026

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

Mar 12, 2026

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

Mar 13, 2026

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 373/26 | LISCR - National Safety Requirements for Miscellaneous and Non-SOLAS Vessels

Mar 18, 2026

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 Notice INS-003 Rev. 03/26 issued by Liberian Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to clarify the National safety requirements of the Republic of Liberia for vessels which are not covered by the international conventions and standardizes the procedures for the issuance of a "National Cargo Ship Safety Certificate" to certain categories of vessels:   Applicability Vessels not expressly covered by the Safety of Life at Sea Convention 1974, as amended,…