The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice INT-003 with updates on the maritime transport agreement between Liberia and China.
The Liberia Maritime Authority issued Marine Notice INT-003 providing updated information regarding the maritime transport agreement between the Government of the Republic of Liberia and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.
Originally signed on September 5, 2018, the agreement has been renewed for a five-year period, from December 11, 2024, to December 11, 2029. The agreement is intended to strengthen friendly relations between the two countries and promote cooperation in the maritime sector, based on mutual benefit, equality, freedom of navigation, and the principle of non-discrimination.
The notice outlines key provisions for shipowners, operators, masters, and officers of Liberian-flagged vessels. A significant change is the application of identical tonnage dues for Liberian-flagged vessels entering Chinese ports, meaning they will be charged the same rate as Chinese-flagged vessels. The same reciprocity applies to Chinese-flagged vessels entering Liberian ports, which will also be subject to the same dues as Liberian vessels.
In addition to this, Chinese authorities will facilitate the arrival and handling of Liberian ships by simplifying port procedures, reducing delays, and ensuring that waste reception services for ships are available. The goal is to improve efficiency in the shipping process and avoid unnecessary hold-ups.
The agreement also establishes
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