1. SCOPE & PURPOSE   This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the issuance of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-408 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This MMC clarifies the provisions that are to the satisfaction of the Administration stipulated in Regulation 3-13 – “Lifting appliances and anchor handling winches.” As well as to ensure that lifting appliances and anchor handling winches fitted on Panamanian-flagged ships are designed, constructed, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the required standards.   2. BACKGROUND   Casualty and incident reports indicate that mechanical failures of lifting…

  1. Purpose This Newsletter is issued to inform PHRS Surveyors, Auditors, Head Office personnel and interested stakeholders of the main outcomes of the 84th session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee, MEPC 84, held at IMO Headquarters in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. MEPC 84 addressed several important environmental and regulatory matters, including greenhouse gas reduction measures, energy efficiency, ballast water management, air pollution prevention, marine plastic litter, underwater radiated noise, oil pollution prevention and protected sea areas.   2. IMO Net-Zero Framework and GHG Reduction Measures MEPC 84 continued discussions on the IMO Net-Zero…

  1. SCOPE & PURPOSE   This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Marine Advisory: 10/26 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The Administration has identified recurring deficiencies related to Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEAs), wage payments, and financial transparency, which are core requirements under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006, as amended). Recent Port State Control (PSC) inspections have resulted in increased deficiencies and detentions associated with: Invalid or improperly executed SEAs Wage discrepancies and delayed payments Non-transparent payroll practices This CIC aims to verify compliance with MLC Title 2 (Conditions of Employment) and ensure that…

We are delighted to invite you to visit Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS) at Posidonia 2026 — the world's premier international maritime exhibition — taking place in Athens, Greece.The organisers have secured additional parking spaces at Air Point and GuardPark private parking areas, before the airport, from Tuesday, 2/6 to Thursday, 4/6.The parking spaces reserved for Posidonia will be clearly marked and will be serviced by continuous shuttle bus transfers provided by the organisers.Visit the online parking slot booking platforms for Airpoint and Guard Park to pre-book your slot for each day. Plan your Visit: View exhibition siteplan Get directions-…

This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Marine Advisory: 12/26 and Marine Advisory: 13/26 by the Liberia Maritime Authority.   1. SCOPE & PURPOSE: MARINE ADVISORY 12/26 The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to reinforce Safety Management System (SMS) requirements and operational controls related to the prevention of fatalities and serious illness associated with the consumption of alcohol, unknown or unverified liquids, and substances not intended for human consumption aboard Liberian-flagged vessels. Recent incidents demonstrate that consumption of alcohol or unidentified substances, particularly those obtained from uncontrolled sources or involving high concentration ethyl alcohol…