1. SUMMARY OF KEY OUTCOMES The 111st session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee — MSC 111 — was held at IMO Headquarters in London from 13 to 22 May 2026. The Committee considered and adopted a number of important matters related to maritime safety, new technologies, alternative fuels, autonomous ships, life-saving appliances, ship stability and future regulatory developments. This Newsletter provides a brief summary of the main outcomes considered relevant.   2. MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS — MASS CODE MSC 111 adopted the non-mandatory International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships — MASS Code, expected to become effective from…

   SCOPE & PURPOSE   This Newsletter aims to inform shipowners, operators, Designated Persons Ashore (DPAs), Superintendents, Masters and crew of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) National Compliance Plan 2025-26 about the issuance of Marine Advisory: 09/2026 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. This advisory is issued to assist Liberian-flag vessels and their operators with the preparation of the vessel to meet the AMSA compliance Plan requirements prior to arriving Australian ports. The Advisory: Summarizes AMSA’s compliance strategy and priority risk areas relevant to foreign‑flagged vessels trading to Australia Highlights inspection trends and enforcement focus that may lead to deficiencies or…

  1. PURPOSE   This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the issuance of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-193 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This MMC is informing all interested parties that this Administration has established through Resolution No.106-52-DGMM of September 9, 2024, the regulatory scheme for the approval of the voluntary use of Electronic Record Books on board Panamanian vessels, assuring in this way, that the international standards of maritime safety and pollution prevention contained within the International Conventions ratified by the Republic of Panama are complied with. Additionally, to inform those electronic books or electronic record books to…

          1. SCOPE & PURPOSE   This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the issuance of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-404 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This MMC provide information on the measures implemented to enhance the performance of the Panamanian Merchant Marine Fleet. Considering that more than a year has passed since the implementation of measures to strengthen the performance of the Panamanian Merchant Marine Fleet, this General Directorate deems it appropriate to make adjustments that allow for monitoring in line with international guidelines and conventions, and international maritime jurisdiction, with a view to obtaining…

  Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate    1. SCOPE & PURPOSE    This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the Top 20 detainable deficiencies identified by the Liberian Registry for April 2026, based on recent Port State Control (PSC) statistics, and to enhance awareness on common root causes, preventive measures, and survey focus areas.   The most frequently identified detainable deficiencies (with codes) include: Auxiliary engine – 13102 Propulsion main engine – 13101 Maintenance of the ship and equipment – 15109 Lifeboats – 11101 Gauges,…