The Liberia Maritime Authority's Marine Notice INS-003 outlines safety requirements for vessels not covered by SOLAS or Load Line Conventions.
The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice INS-003 (Rev. 11/24) outlining the national safety requirements for vessels that do not fall under international conventions such as SOLAS or the Load Line Convention. It establishes procedures for issuing the National Cargo Ship Safety Certificate and incorporates updates related to certification, surveys, radio equipment, and Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs).
The purpose of the notice is to provide clear safety standards for vessels excluded from international conventions and standardize certification procedures. It applies to cargo ships under 500 gross tons, non-mechanically propelled vessels, pleasure yachts not engaged in trade, fishing vessels, and vessels under 24 meters or 150 gross tons operating domestically. It excludes vessels governed by the Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) or Special Purpose Ship codes.
To qualify for the National Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, vessels must meet specific criteria, such as being between 12 and 24 meters in length or less than 500 gross tons but above 20 net tons. Fishing vessels not engaged in Liberian coastal trade are also eligible. Other vessels may request certification through an approved Recognized Organization (RO). Certificates are valid for five years, subject to annual verification surveys conducted by an RO or
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