Liberia issued Marine Advisory 03/2026 to reinforce the mandatory compliance requirements that govern Engine Room fire prevention, fire protection readiness, and safe machinery-space operations on Liberian-flagged vessels.
Recent Engine Room fire incidents indicate that non-compliance with established regulations, Marine Notices, and safety requirements remains a significant causal factor.
This Advisory summarizes:
- Required compliance elements
- Common areas of non-compliance
- Lessons learned through anonymized examples
- Mandatory actions to ensure conformity with Liberian and IMO standards
This Advisory does not address investigation procedures, evidence collection, or reporting steps beyond basic regulatory obligations.