On October 19th, the Liberian Registry hosted the 2023 "Recognized Classification Societies Meeting” in Reston, Virginia. Senior representatives from the Registry, all 13 Recognized Organizations (RO), and the US Coast Guard (USCG) attended. This forum presented an opportunity to discuss some of the unique challenges of world maritime transport. More specifically some of the discussions included Fleet and PSC Performance, upcoming IMO regulations, Joint Industry Projects, RO Oversight, the Hong Kong Convention, Electronic Data Exchange, and guidance on the use of biofuels.
Alfonso Castillero, Chief Executive Officer of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), commented “The RO Code and related agreement requires the Administration and its ROs to cooperate and maintain an effective dialogue by periodic Consultative Meetings.”
“We are honored to have hosted the representatives of all 13 ROs and the USCG who attended this event and to have had the opportunity to advance some of the more pressing challenges in this increasingly dynamic industry.”
About Liberian Registry
The Liberian Registry has a long-established track record of combining the highest standards of safety for vessels and crews with the highest levels of responsive and innovative service to owners. Comprised of over 5,800 vessels aggregating 252 million gross tons, representing more than 16 percent of the world’s ocean-going fleet. Moreover, the Liberian Registry has a well-deserved reputation for supporting international legislation designed to maintain and improve the safety and effectiveness of the shipping industry and the protection of the marine environment.
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