NL 385/26 | G-B International – “Implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.560 (108) – Amendments to Section A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code (Personal Safety and Social Responsibility – PSSR)”
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate Dear All, This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties the mandatory implementation of IMO Resolution MSC.560(108), adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) on 23 May 2024, which introduces amendments to Part A of the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code concerning Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR). Background The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 108th session, adopted Resolution MSC.560(108) introducing amendments to Chapter VI of Part A of the STCW Code relating to emergency, occupational safety, security, medical…
NL 384/26 | MCI - International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate Dear All, This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the issuance of MCI Circular 340/2026 by the Maritime Cook Islands which provides the Maritime Cook Islands’ policies for implementing the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (“Polar Code” or the “Code”), which entered into force on 1 January 2017. This Circular supersedes MCI Circ. 153/2017. The Applicability section has been revised to incorporate recent amendments to the Polar Code and associated amendments to the International Convention for…
NL 381/26 | LISCR – China MSA “Guidelines on Shipping Companies” Fulfillment of Primary Responsibility for Work Safety (Version 1.0)
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate Dear All, This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about the Marine Advisory: 06/2026 issued by the Liberian Registry. This Advisory is issued to assist Liberian-flag vessels and their operators in strengthening shipboard/terminal coordination and risk controls when any vessel, barge, or service craft is positioned alongside a container vessel during active cargo operations, and to reduce the likelihood of injuries, damages, and Port State Control (PSC) deficiencies. Key Requirements from the China MSA Guidelines • Strengthened Work Safety…
NL 380/26 | FuelEU Maritime Compliance Cycle – Verification Period 2026
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Action Date: Immediate Dear All, This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties that the FuelEU Maritime verification period for the 2025 reporting year has commenced, and to outline the required actions, key deadlines, and compliance procedures for the 2026 compliance cycle. This NL aims to ensure timely compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, including the application of flexibility mechanisms, verification of compliance balances, and issuance of the FuelEU Document of Compliance (DoC). Responsibility for Compliance The Company holding the Document of Compliance (DoC) under the…
NL 376/26 | LISCR - Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Connection with Alleged Crimes
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels Effective Date: Immediate Dear All, This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about this Marine Advisory 05/2026 issued by the Liberian Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to provide reference instrument for principles that can be reflected in the implementation of policies, legislation, and administrative measures on the fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of committing crimes, and that can be tailored to different national systems and circumstances. Requirements The Guidelines are intended to be applied where seafarers may be investigated or…