1. PURPOSE & SCOPE   Please find attached, for your information, the Press Release from the Secretariat of the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MoU) regarding the publication of the annual report on Port State Control for the year 2025, which was posted on 30 June 2026 on the Paris MoU website (www.parismou.org) and can be accessed at the following link: https://parismou.org/2026/07/2025-paris-mou-annual-report-port-state-control-progress-and-performance-highlights-paris The above annual report includes the list of Flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs) performance for 2025. According to the ROs Performance List of the Paris MoU Secretariat, PHRS is included for the current year at the top…

  1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Maritime Circular – MC 156 26 by the Saint Kitts and Nevis (SKAN) International Ship Registry. Following the successful launch of our initial MLC inspection initiative, the Technical Department is formalizing an extended Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC). This phase moves beyond surface-level documentation to a rigorous assessment of operational compliance. This campaign is mandatory for all vessels undergoing Flag State Inspection (FSI) effective as of July 6th, 2026.   2.  APPLICABILITY This Maritime Circular is applicable to all shipowners, managers, operators, crew agencies crew members,…

  1. SCOPE   This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Marine Notice ADM-008 Rev. 06/26 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Notice is to provide guidance on regulations XI-1/3 and XI-1/3-1 of SOLAS, 1978, as amended, that requires all passenger ships of 100 gross tonnage and upwards and all cargo ships of 300 gross tonnage and upwards to be provided with an identification number, and every Company and registered owner of ships to which SOLAS Chapter I applies, to be provided with an identification number which conforms to the Integrated IMO…

  1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the Top detainable deficiencies identified by the Liberian Registry for July 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, thermometers etc. – 13103 Fire fighting equipment and appliances – 7110 Fire-dampers – 7115 ISM – 15150 Ventilators,…

  1. MERCHANT MARINE NOTICE 18/2021 - SEGUMAR OFFICES CONTACT POINTS (24/7 GLOBAL COVERAGE) Panama Maritime Authority has published Merchant Marine Notice MMN-18/2021. This Merchant Marine Notice replaces MMN-03/2021 – SEGUMAR Hong Kong Office. The purpose of this Marine Notice is to communicate to all interested parties about our 24/7 service coverage through PMA’s technical offices worldwide.     For the full text please follow the link below. MMN-18/2021   2. MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR 193 - OPTIONAL AND VOLUNTARY SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC BOOKS OR ELECTRONIC RECORD BOOKS ON BOARD PANAMANIAN FLAGGED VESSELS. This Merchant Marine Circular has the purpose of…