Tag: Liberia

The Republic of Liberia has issued a Marine Operations Note, to inform Liberian Vessel Operators of the Administration’s requirement to submit a pre-arrival deficiency checklist (RLM-258), 96 hours prior to arriving to any ports in the USA.

After a 28-hour long operation, the Liberian Armed Forces last week freed 23 foreigners taken captive by pirates on board a Chinese fishing vessel.

After Bangladesh and Liberia ratified the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (the Hong Kong Convention), it is now expected to enter into force.

Republic of Liberia has issued a Marine Security Advisory, for shipowners, operators, Company Security Officers and masters to inform them that Piracy, armed robbery, Kidnapping for Ransom (KFR) continues to be significant threats to all vessels transiting or operating in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).

Liberia Maritime Authority has issued an advisory to provide guidance on the interim compliance with MARPOL Annex VI EEXI requirements.

According to AMSA, the recent search for the crew of a Chinese ocean-going fishing vessel, the Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028, underscored the crucial role merchant shipping plays in maritime search and rescue. 

The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) is trying to apprehend and prosecute the captain and crewmembers of a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, that allegedly threw 14 stowaways overboard.

As Lloyd's Register informs, the Liberian Maritime Authority has revised its Marine Notice NAV-001, which includes new requirements for ships that use Electronic Nautical Publications (ENPs) and the Nautical Charts and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS).

The Liberia National Coast Guard will receive two specialized boats to improve its maritime security through the ECOWAS SWAIMS project financed by the European Union next year.

Lenn Eugene Nagbe, the Commissioner and CEO Liberia Maritime Authority noted that the Government of Liberia shares the global concerns on maritime security, especially incidents of piracy.