PHOENIX REGISTER OF SHIPPING
NL 376/26 |LISCR – Guidelines on Fair Treatment of Seafarers Detained in Connection with Alleged
Crimes
Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Dates: Immediate
Dear All,
This Newsletter aims to inform all concerned parties about this Marine Advisory 05/2026 issued by the Liberian Maritime Authority. The purpose of this Marine Advisory is to provide reference instrument for principles that can be reflected in the implementation of policies, legislation, and administrative measures on the fair treatment of seafarers detained on suspicion of committing crimes, and that can be tailored to different national systems and circumstances.
Requirements
The Guidelines are intended to be applied where seafarers may be investigated or detained in a jurisdiction other than that of the seafarers’ nationality on suspicion of committing or having committed crimes during the course of their employment onboard a ship.
Guidelines for Port or Coastal State
Guidelines for the Flag State
Guidelines for Seafarers
Guidelines for Shipowners
For the full text please follow the link below.
Marine Advisory 05/2026
For any questions or further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at technical@phrs.gr or Liberian Maritime Authority at MLC@liscr.com
