NL 432/26 | Panama Maritime Authority – Safety Recommendations For Vessels Navigating In China’s Coastal Waters During The Fishing Season
1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the issuance of Merchant Marine Notice MMN-15/2026 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This Marine Circular informs all interested parties about the safety recommendations issued by the Maritime Safety Administration of the People’s Republic of China (China MSA) for vessels navigating in China’s coastal waters, particularly in areas with dense fishing vessel activity. The complete text of the recommendations is available in the Annex entitled “Safety Recommendations for Vessels Navigating in China´s Coastal Waters”. For the full text please follow the…
NL 431/26 | Panama Maritime Authority Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006), amendments Regulations 2.5 (repatriation) and 4.2 (ship-owner´s liability).
1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the issuance of Merchant Marine Circular MMC- 336 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This Marine Circular informs all interested parties about the amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006), particularly Regulations 2.5 concerning Repatriation and 4.2 concerning Shipowner’s Liability. The amendments aim to strengthen the financial protection of seafarers in cases of abandonment and in situations involving death or disability resulting from occupational accidents, diseases, or hazards. For the full text please follow the link below. MMC- 336 …
NL 430/26 | Panama Maritime Authority – Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, amended (MLC). Exemption Certificate and Dispensation Letter. Title 3, Regulation 3.1, Standard A3.1 and Part B of the Code, Regarding accommodation and Recreational Facilities
1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the issuance of Merchant Marine Circular MMC- 302 by the Panama Maritime Authority. This Marine Circular informs all interested parties that the Republic of Panama ratified the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC), by Law No. 2 of January 6th of 2009, duly regulated through Executive Decree No. 86 of February, 2013. The MLC establishes on its Article VI “The Regulations and the provisions of Part A of the Code are mandatory. The provisions of Part B of the Code are not…
NL 428/26 | LISCR – Top 20 Detainable Deficiencies – August 2026
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 August 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 – 15150 Fire…
NL 425/26 | LISCR – Approval of Ship Structural Access Manuals (SSAM)
Supersedes: Marine Notice SAF-010, dated 05/26 1. SCOPE & PURPOSE This Newsletter aims to inform all ship-owners, operators and Masters of vessels about the issuance of Marine Notice SAF-010 by the Liberia Maritime Authority. This Marine Notice provides guidance to vessel owners, operators and managers in the development and approval of Ship Structural Access Manuals (SSAM) to meet the requirements of regulation II-1/3-6 of SOLAS, as amended. The following changes have been included: Section 1.2 i) revised to clarify inspection interval for permanent means of access (PMA) to cargo oil tanks, further to the guidance in…