Advanced screening for vessels

The Liberian Registry is ranked among the safest and most efficient ship registries in the world. The overall objective of the plan is to maintain and strengthen the existing safety record of the Liberian flag, and to further reduce detention rates, especially in Australia, China, the EU and the US.

Scott Bergeron, CEO of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), explained: “Prior to arrival for every vessel, we use an innovative risk analysis tool that we have developed to calculate whether a particular vessel may be a high target for PSC boarding. Subjective risk criteria cover both the ship and the company, drawing on PSC deficiency and detention histories. If we have concerns that a vessel may not be in compliance, we have several proactive support services that will be implemented.”

Liberia’s Advanced Notices of Arrival and Zone Notification schemes build on the compulsory IMO Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system introduced in 2009, under which all flag states are required to ensure their flagged vessels transmit their location.

The schemes are designed to increase awareness and ensure compliance with international requirements governing safety, security and environmental protection.