NL 427/26 | LISCR – Implementation, Inspections and Certification under the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), 2006
Supersedes: Marine Notice MLC-001, dated 08/24 The following changes have been included: Deleted Annexes V and VI and incorporated the forms Corrective Action Plan and Declaration of MLC Representative in paragraphs 4.6(e) and 4.9 respectively. 1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the revision of Marine Notice MLC-001 Rev. 08/26 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. This Marine Notice provides guidance on implementing the requirements of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), 2006, including the inspection and certification of ships. This is the first in a series of Marine Notices…
NL 429/26 | Panama Maritime Authority – Recognized Organizations authorized by the Republic of Panama
This Merchant Marine Circular replaces: MMC-15 / MMC-36 / MMC-131 / MMC-348 / MMC-255 / MMC-341 and MMC-284. 1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the issuance of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-136 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This Marine Circular informs all interested parties about the Recognized Organizations (RO) and Recognized Security Organizations (RSO) authorized to perform Statutory Certification and Services on behalf of the Republic of Panama for ships registered under Panama flag. 2. APPLICABILITY Recognized Organizations shall be in compliance with the RO Code requirements, to…
NL 433/26 | LISCR - Long Range Identification And Tracking Of Ships (LRIT)
Supersedes: Marine Notice ISP-003 dated 07/2025 1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the revision of Marine Notice ISP-003 08/26 by the Liberian Registry. This Marine Notice provides guidance on implementation, maintenance and compliance with the requirements for Liberian flag ships to transmit Long Range Tracking and Identification (LRIT) information. This Notice provides an overview and clarification of the LRIT requirements in relation to: ship terminal LRIT conformance testing; and ship survey and certification. For the full text please follow the link below. ISP-003, Rev.…
NL 435/26 | China MSA – Prevention of Collisions Between Merchant Ships and Fishing Vessels in Chinese Coastal Waters
SCOPE & PURPOSE Collisions between merchant ships and fishing vessels remain one of the most persistent safety risks in the coastal waters of the People’s Republic of China. The high density of fishing traffic, combined with challenging hydrometeorological conditions, continues to produce frequent incidents — often with severe consequences for life, property and the marine environment. In response, the Maritime Safety Administration of the People’s Republic of China (China MSA) has issued and progressively reinforced its guidance for merchant vessels operating in these waters. Phoenix Register of Shipping is circulating the key points of that guidance to assist…
NL 437/26 | LISCR – Pre-Arrival Deficiency Checklist for Vessels arriving to Australia, China, Europe and USA
(This Note supersedes Marine Operations Note 04/2025) SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the issuance of Marine Operations Note: 06/2026 by the Liberian Registry. This Operations Note is to inform Liberian Vessel Operators of the Administration’s requirement to submit to NOA@liscr.com a pre-arrival deficiency checklist (RLM-258) 96 hours prior to arriving to ports in Australia, China, Europe and USA. BACKGROUND The Liberian Administration has noticed that there has been an increased number of detentions in Australia, China, Europe and e USA as vessels are arriving without preparation for…