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,…

  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…

  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…

Phoenix Register of Shipping Announces New Corporate Email Domain and Functional Mailboxes Effective 20 July   Phoenix Register of Shipping (PHRS) is pleased to announce that, effective 20 July, the Organization will implement its new corporate email domain, @phrs.co.com, replacing the previous @phrs.gr addresses. This transition marks an important milestone in PHRS' continued international development. The adoption of the new domain reflects the Organization's global presence and reinforces its identity as an international Classification Society serving the worldwide maritime industry. At the same time, PHRS is introducing a comprehensive network of dedicated functional mailboxes, designed to ensure that every enquiry…

  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.…