NL 422/26 | St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry – Marine Circulars Issued – MC 161/26, MC 160/26, and MC 158/26
1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of 3 Marine Circulars (MC 161/26, MC 160/26, MC 158/26) by the St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry. The purpose of these Marine Circulars is to provide clear regulatory guidance and to support the consistent implementation of applicable Flag State requirements throughout the fleet. Stakeholders are reminded that compliance with Flag Administration instructions, international conventions, and statutory reporting obligations is fundamental to maintaining the safety, security, and operational integrity of St. Kitts & Nevis flagged vessels. 2. MC 161/26 – LRIT REPORTING This Circular…
NL 421/26 | LISCR – Maritime Mobile Satellite Service – Reception of MSI, Coastal Warning Areas
1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Marine Advisory: 15/2026 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to draw the attention to the potential issue of receiving Maritime Safety Information (MSI) within Coastal Warning Areas and highlight methods to ensure that all ships are able to receive MSI and remain compliant with SOLAS requirements. 2. BACKGROUND Recently ships have entered Coastal Warning Areas and have not had equipment correctly configured to be able to receive MSI inside the Coastal Warning Area. Also, crew was unable to…
NL 420/26 | Outcome of IMO III 12 – Revision of ISM Code Implementation Guidelines and Survey Requirements
1. INTRODUCTION The 12th session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 12) was held from 20 to 24 July 2026. The Sub-Committee progressed several matters concerning the consistent implementation and enforcement of IMO instruments, including the implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code, statutory survey and certification requirements, Port State Control activities and marine casualty investigations. 2. REVISION OF THE ISM CODE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES III 12 initiated a comprehensive revision of the IMO guidelines concerning the implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations and companies. The review is intended to improve the clarity,…
419/26 | St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry - Extended Implementation Of Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) On MLC 2006
1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Maritime Circular – MC 156 26 by the St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry. The purpose of this Maritime Circular is to inform about the 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, masters, recognized organization and Flag State…
NL 418/26 | St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry - Mandatory Reporting Of Ship-To-Ship Transfer (STS) Operations
1. SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Maritime Circular – MC 155 26 by the St. Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry. The purpose of this Maritime Circular is establish a mandatory advance reporting requirement for ship to-ship (STS) operations involving the transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers flying the St. Kitts and Nevis flag. This measure is adopted as part of the Administration’s oversight of STS activities and in support of international efforts to prevent unsafe, deceptive, illicit, or sanction-evasive maritime practices associated with the so-called “dark fleet” or “shadow…