Press Release – The Liberian Registry has become the very first ship registry to sign onto the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change. The Liberian Registry joins over…
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HHI, Hyundai Glovis, Liberian Registry and KR Develop Worlds First Large Size Commercial Hydrogen Carrier
Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, Hyundai Glovis, the Liberian Registry, the Korean Register and their partners have successfully developed the world’s first Large Size and commercially viable liquified hydrogen carrier. On October 22nd, HHI Group’s Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE)...
Korea Shipbuilding gets AIP for liquefied hydrogen carrier design
South Korean shipbuilder Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and its shipyard Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) have received approval in principle (AIP) for the design of a commercial…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/korea-shipbuilding-gets-aip-for-liquefied-hydrogen-carrier-design/
World’s First Remote Statutory and Class Survey Performed on Bulk Carrier
- RINA performs world-first statutory and class surveys through remote live streaming.
- The survey was carried remotely on the bulk carrier Cielo di Gaspesie.
- LISCR who attended the survey remotely authorized RINA to certify the Cielo di Gaspesie.
- The survey included an inspection of the hull and machinery.
- The ship is subject to the enhanced programme of inspections set by the international ESP Code.
- Close-up surveys of ballast tanks and cargo holds were carried out through drones.
RINA performs...
https://mfame.guru/worlds-first-remote-statutory-and-class-survey-performed-on-bulk-carrier/
Industry Opts Remote Surveys To Face New COVID-19 Outbreak Challenges
- LISCR opts for RINA’s remote surveys on the rise amid COVID-19 outbreak.
- Decision of LISCR to be shortly be followed by other Flag Administrations.
- Remote surveys ensure operational continuity, protecting personnel from exposure to the virus, while also increasing efficiency.
The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) opts to use RINA’s remote technology for inspections of Liberian flagged vessels amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Safety4Sea.
Other flag administrations to...https://mfame.guru/industry-opts-remote-surveys-to-face-new-covid-19-outbreak-challenges/
Liberian Registry Switches To Digital Vessel Registration System
The Liberian Registry has introduced a new digital-based vessel registration system for 2020, allowing digital files to replace paper documents to speed up the registration and re-registration of ships, reads a press release by the organization.
The new process reduces the number of requirements, and allows for technology and digital files to replace tedious administrative work, creating a more simplified process overall.
ERP processThe new ERP is a prime example of Liberia’s commitment to...
http://mfame.guru/liberian-registry-switches-to-digital-vessel-registration-system/
NAMEPA, Liberian Registry and ProSea Win 2019 Lloyd’s List Americas Awards for Collaborative Marine Environment Training Program
l to r: Rightship’s Captain Anuj Chopra, Carleen Lyden Walker, GMS’ Evan Sproviervo, LISCR’s Stephen Bomgardner, WGMA’s Niels Aalund, and Gareth Burton of ABS
NAMEPA, Liberian Registry and ProSea Win 2019 Lloyd’s List Americas Awards for Collaborative Marine Environment Training Program
Collaborating on a Marine Environment Awareness computer-based training for shoreside staff and seafarers netted the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), in partnership with Liberian...
Kierstin Lachtman the new head of Liberian Shipowners’ Council
Kierstin Del Valle Lachtman recently became the new Secretary General of the Liberian Shipowners Council (LSC), the Liberian Registry announced.
Having worked as a representative and advocate for shipowners, most recently as Manager of Maritime Policy for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Washington DC, Ms. Lachtman knows the Liberian Administration well, LISCR noted.
Like LSC, CLIA is a shipowners’ association that represents its members to regulatory and rulemaking bodies.
Many of...
https://safety4sea.com/kierstin-lachtman-the-new-head-of-liberian-shipowners-council/
Improper lifeboats stowage could lead to damage
The Liberian Registry informed of a recent case of improper stowage of lifeboats onboard, which could have resulted in serious damage or personal injury, had it gone unnoticed. LISCR communicated the case as this could happen to anyone.
The crew of a vessel inbound to Australia conducted an in-water test of its lifeboat and rescue boat and, when returning the boats to their cradles, stowed them incorrectly.
Although they had installed a fall preventer device so that they could safely perform work...
https://safety4sea.com/improper-lifeboats-stowage-could-lead-to-damage/
Liberia becomes second largest ship registry
Liberia is now the second largest ship registry in the world, according to Clarksons in its Clarksons World Fleet Monitor January 2019. This report confirmed that, in gross tonnage terms, Liberia has surpassed the Marshall Islands, which is now in third place.
Commenting on this, Alfonso Castillero, CCO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), said that the Liberian fleet was the fastest growing major open flag in both the shipping and offshore sectors in 2018, and...
https://safety4sea.com/liberia-becomes-second-largest-ship-registry/