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 –…

  1. PURPOSE & SCOPE This Newsletter aims to inform all interested parties about the publication of Ship Security Advisory: 218.1 by the Palau Ship Registry. This Ship Security Advisory (SSA), effective immediately, should be circulated to all vessels flagged under the Republic of Palau, which operate in or intend to transit the Gulf of Oman (GoO), Strait of Hormuz (SoH), Red Sea, Babel-Mandeb (BeM), Gulf of Aden (GoA), Middle East Gulf (MEG), or Northern Arabian Sea.   2. OVERVIEW Risks of attacks against commercial shipping remain high in the below areas: Gulf of Oman; Strait of Hormuz (SoH); North…

  1. PURPOSE & SCOPE   The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has issued a complete revision of Merchant Marine Circular MMC-269, streamlining and restructuring the guidelines for the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) certification process. PhRS as a Recognized Organization by Panama flag, we provide the key changes introduced by the new revision (June 2026). To ensure your fleet remains fully compliant and avoids costly disruptions or Port State Control (PSC) detentions, we have compiled a concrete comparison of the major structural and requirement changes below.   Key Regulatory Changes: Previous vs. Latest MMC-269 Regulatory Area Previous Requirements (Older MMC-269)…

Phoenix Register of Shipping S.A. (PHRS) is pleased to inform its clients, associates and international survey network that PHRS has been granted case-by-case authorization by the Vanuatu International Shipping Registry (VISR). Under this arrangement, PHRS may provide statutory certification and related services for Vanuatu-flagged vessels, subject to the prior authorization of the Vanuatu Administration on a case-by-case basis. This development further supports PHRS’ continuous efforts to expand its cooperation with reputable Flag Administrations and to provide efficient, reliable and internationally aligned services to ship-owners, managers and operators worldwide. The case-by-case authorization arrangement enables PHRS to support clients interested in the…

1. SUMMARY OF KEY OUTCOMES The 111st session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee — MSC 111 — was held at IMO Headquarters in London from 13 to 22 May 2026. The Committee considered and adopted a number of important matters related to maritime safety, new technologies, alternative fuels, autonomous ships, life-saving appliances, ship stability and future regulatory developments. This Newsletter provides a brief summary of the main outcomes considered relevant.   2. MARITIME AUTONOMOUS SURFACE SHIPS — MASS CODE MSC 111 adopted the non-mandatory International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships — MASS Code, expected to become effective from…