LISCR

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...

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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...

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Liberian Registry: Flags should invest more in technology

As shipping rapidly adopts digitalization with electronic record-keeping and data exchange, flag administrations must increase their ability to provide relevant information to shipowners and managers in a timely and convenient way, the Liberian Registry claims.

Currently, Liberia has established a system to support the exchange of data between the Liberian Registry, recognized organizations (ROs), shipowners and managers.

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The data exchange system aims to...

https://safety4sea.com/liberian-registry-flags-should-invest-more-in-technology/

Liberian Registry appoints new Managing Director

The Liberian Corporate Registry announced the appointment of Anthony Perea as new Managing Director. Mr. Perea has nearly 25 years’ experience in business development and operations in the financial and corporate services sector, with a particular focus on wealth management, as well as trust and corporate and fiduciary services.

Mr. Perea is a former Managing Director at global corporate and fiduciary services provider AMICORP, where he was head of institutional sales for the Americas, Latin...

https://safety4sea.com/liberian-registry-appoints-new-managing-director/

Tips to ensure a positive PSC inspection under Liberian law

Liberia Maritime Authority issued a document to assist Master’s on their responsibilities and duties under Liberian Maritime Law and Regulations and provide guidance to ensure a positive Port State Control inspection.

Maritime Law §296

The duties of the Master include, among others, the following:

  • To assume full responsibility for the safety of the members of the crew and passengers,if any, and to take all necessary and appropriate steps in connection there with;
  • To assume full responsibility for...

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