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1. Liberian Maritime Authority has issued Marine Advisory 39/2025 dated regarding concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Machinery and Electrical Failures.

2. The advisory has been issued by the Administration following a significant increase in machinery and electrical failures on vessels operating in regions characterized by dense traffic, complex tidal patterns, and challenging meteorological conditions. These failures have resulted in serious navigational incidents, leading to expanded Port State Control (PSC) inspections and stricter enforcement measures.

3. The Administration requires Operators, Owners, and Masters of vessels to implement the following measures to reduce the risk of machinery and electrical failures that may result in incidents:

A. Preventive Measures for Ship Operators

a. Pre-Departure and Pre-Entry Checks

Ensure comprehensive checks of:

• Main and auxiliary engines

• Steering gear, rudder control, and automation systems

• Power generation and distribution systems

• Emergency generator and backup circuits

• Bilge, ballast, and firefighting systems

b. Critical Operational Controls

• Emphasize strict adherence to procedures during:

• Fuel oil changeover

• Generator load transfers and parallel operations

• High-consumption equipment usage (e.g., bow thrusters)

• Ballast/de-ballasting and blackout recovery drills

c. Maintenance and Training

• Enforce proactive PMS-based maintenance routines

• Conduct frequent emergency drills and familiarization

• Ensure engineers are competent in troubleshooting and PMS usage

B. Mandatory Deficiency Reporting

Any machinery or electrical defect must be reported immediately to:

• Port State Control

• Flag Administration (Liberia)

• Recognized Organization (Class Society)

C. Immediate Actions Recommended

• Reinforce onboard and shore-based safety cultures

• Verify system readiness before port entry

• Promote transparent defect reporting and continuous improvement

• Engage Class and LISCR Fleet Prevention Department for advisory support

4. A questionnaire is attached to the Marine Advisory 39/2025 by the administration to assist with the preparation of the vessel to successfully complete the inspection during the Concentrated Campaign.

5. Ship owners/ operators and masters of Liberian flagged ships are advised to be guided by above and ensure compliance.

Enclosure:

• Marine Advisory 39/2025

This Technical Circular and the material contained in it is provided only for the purpose of supplying current information to the reader and not as an advice to be relied upon by any person. While we have taken utmost care to be as factual as possible, readers/ users are advised to verify the exact text and content of the Regulation from the original source/ issuing Authority.                     

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