1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Marine Advisory: 16/2026 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to draw the attention of shipowners, operators, Masters and crew to the importance of timely reporting of alleged inadequacies of port reception facilities (PRF) encountered during port operations.   2. BACKGROUND As outlined in POL-006, Masters and/or shipowners/operators encountering difficulties in discharging MARPOL wastes/residues, including plastic to port reception facilities are required to report such cases to the Administration and, if possible, to the Authorities of the port State concerned.…

  1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Merchant Marine Notice-13/2026 by the Panama Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Notice is to notify all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the most frequent detainable deficiencies identified during Port State Control (PSC) inspections on Panamanian-flagged vessels within Italy jurisdictional waters (Paris MoU) during 2025, with the objective of mitigating detention risk, enhancing vessel safety, and maintaining the high-performance standing of the Panama Ship Registry.   2. APPLICABILITY All Panamanian-flagged vessels, regardless of size or type, calling at or operating within Italian…

  1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Marine Advisory: 18/2023-Rev.1 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to provide information regarding the interim guidance on the use of biofuels for fuel oil consumption data and operational carbon intensity calculations which was approved by the Committee at MEPC 80. The 2022 Guidelines on operational carbon intensity indicators and the calculation methods (resolution MEPC.352(78) CII guidelines, G1) provide the possibility for the CO2 Emission Conversion Factor (Cf) to be obtained from the fuel oil supplier, supported by documentary, in…

  1. SCOPE This newsletter informs ship-owners, managers, Masters, surveyors, and other maritime stakeholders about the upcoming 2026 Paris MoU–Tokyo MoU Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Cargo Securing, scheduled from 1 September to 30 November 2026, with the purpose is to provide early awareness and practical preparation guidance before the official CIC questionnaire is published. It aims to help companies and vessels identify potential deficiencies, verify compliance, improve crew readiness, and reduce the risk of PSC findings or detention during the campaign.   2.  PURPOSE OF THE JOINT CIC The 2026 joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) by the Paris MoU and…

  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 June 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 –…