NL 338/25 | Maritime Cook Islands Circular 321: Implementation of Fit and Proper Person Requirements
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Dates: 1 November 2025
The Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has announced that, effective 1 November 2025, a “Fit and Proper Person” process will be implemented for all applicants seeking Cook Islands maritime documents, in accordance with the Maritime Transport Act 2008.
This process applies to all applicants for CoCs, CoPs, Endorsement of Recognition Certificates, and Seaman’s Discharge Books.
All applications for these documents must include:
Fully completed, signed, and dated Fit and Proper Person process
Police Report
More details and forms are available below:
Fit and Proper Person Guidelines
Fit and Proper Person For
Additional information can be found here.
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Dates: N/A
NL 339/25 | LISCR Marine Notice POL-009 Rev. 09/25 – Implementation of the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
The Liberian Administration has issued updates to Marine Notice POL-009 on the implementation of the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI. Key amendments are summarized below:
- NOx Technical Code: Section 1.29.3 updated to reflect Resolution MEPC.397(83).
- EEDI Survey & Certification: Sections 4.2.1 and 4.3 now reference MEPC.1/Circ.855 (as amended) and the 2022 EEDI Guidelines (Resolution MEPC.403(83)).
- Early Implementation: Section 12.2.24 allows early application of Resolution MEPC.398(83).
- SCR Systems: New Section 12.2.10 inserted, addressing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) requirements.
- Biofuels: Section 14.2 amended to align with new instructions on biofuel use.
- Flashpoint Reporting: Section 14.9.3 revised to include Resolution MSC.520(106) obligations where oil fuel fails minimum flashpoint standards.
- SEEMP Compliance: Annex IV (SEEMP Part II) and Annex V (SEEMP Part III) revised in line with the latest SEEMP Guidelines.
Action for Ship-owners & Operators
Ensure your vessels are updated in line with these regulatory changes, particularly regarding NOx certification, SCR installations, and fuel compliance reporting.
Additional information can be found here
