Compliance Monitoring and Reporting in Liberia: Liberian Maritime Administration Issues Revised Measures

The Liberian Maritime Administration has issued a new Marine Notice, PSC-001, Rev. 03/23, aimed at enhancing compliance monitoring and reporting to minimize the risk of Port State Control (PSC) detentions for Liberian-flagged vessels.

Revised Measures Take Effect March 31st, 2023

Effective March 31st, 2023, all Liberian-flagged vessels will be required to adhere to revised measures designed to improve the reporting process. These measures include:

Reporting Requirements

• Masters, owners, operators, and relevant parties must submit PSC reports to the Administration’s Fleet Performance Department within 48 hours of a PSC inspection.
• In cases where a vessel is detained by PSC, an immediate notification with a copy of the inspection report must be sent to the Administration’s Duty Officer and Fleet Performance Department.
• Vessels issued with “Code 17” deficiencies by PSC must submit objective evidence of rectification prior to departure from the port. This can include:
  • Pictures
  • Video documentation
  • Class Reports

Corrective Action Reporting

• Corrective Action Reports must be submitted within 30 days of a PSC inspection.

Integration into Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Verification

These requirements will be integrated into vessels’ SMS and verified during:

• Annual Safety Inspections (ASI)
• ISM audits

Non-compliance may result in a finding issued by the Liberian Maritime Administration.

Important Information for Owners, Operators, and Masters of Liberian-Flagged Vessels

The Liberia Maritime Administration advises all owners, operators, and masters of Liberian-flagged vessels to review and comply with these revised measures. The full text of the Marine Notice can be accessed at [insert URL].