THE LIBERIAN REGISTRY DISCOVER THE ESTABLISHED IN WORLD’S LEADING SHIP REGISTRY 1948

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The Liberian Registry is the world’s largest quality registry, quality registry, largest is the world’s The Liberian Registry service. and innovative efficiency, safety excellence, for renowned world’s the flagging to dedication its for respect international earned has LIBERIA of top the at recognized is Registry Liberian The vessels. secure most and safest and Organization Maritime International the including “white-list” industry every as as well Guard authorities such as the U.S. Coast Control State the major Port MOU regimes. and Tokyo the Paris The Liberian Registry is administered by the Liberian International Ship and PROVIDING FIRST-CLASS SERVICE FIRST-CLASS PROVIDING Corporate Registry (LISCR, LLC), a private U.S. owned and company. LISCR globally is internationally operated recognized for its professionalism and - com efficiency. to in increase order workflow procedures redundant mitment to reduce business the understand who professionals industry by managed is Registry The of shipping and corporate structures. Its proficient administration is one of the world. in the registries corporate efficient ship and and tax effective most by grown has The Registry Registry has experienced exponential in growth Liberian fleet sizeton- andregistered the years, recent In history. long its throughout nage nearest its by claimed rate growth the twice tons, gross million 80 approximately competitor over the same period, establishing beyond dispute that Liberia is far celebrated Registry the 2010, In registry. ship quality growing fastest the away and 100 of figure historic the passed it when history registry ship in milestone major a million gross tons. Liberia is proud to be the flag of choice world-wide. 4,000 vessels approximately for FOR MORE THAN 65 YEARS FOR

execution; it represents it represents execution; of the wise choice many alternatives.” the result of high the result sincere intention, intelligent effort, and skillful direction accident; it is always it is always accident; —William A. Foster “Quality is never an “Quality is never 2 LIBERIAN REGISTRY LIBERIAN REGISTRY 3

111,369 sq km Monrovia Republic of Liberia the North Atlantic Ocean, bordering Africa, Western Leone and Sierra d’Ivoire Cote between 3.9 million coffee palm oil, cocoa, ore, Rubber, timber, iron the Mande, to languages belonging 30 African English, over groups Kwa or Mel linguistic PRIVATIZED GOVERNMENT SERVICE – GOVERNMENT PRIVATIZED COMBINATION AND POWERFUL A CAPABLE The Liberian Registry was established in 1948 with the support of former U.S. Secretary of State Edward Stettinius who was also an forming the United instrumental Nations. In 1959, Liberia figure became a founding in member of the International Maritime and Organization has diligently worked to maritimepromote protection. security and environmental safety, Since its inception, the Liberian Registry has been operated States. from In the fact, United the U.S. structure and principles governing the Administration - these to stat Pursuant embedded Liberian into law. of the Liberian are Registry utes, the Registry must be principally operated from the U.S. and managed by the for benefit of the ofinternational maritime people Liberia.professionals The U.S. strong – Liberia the alliance provides Registry with the ability to participate institutions. industry with key arena in the international LIBERIA AT-A-GLANCE 1820s early the in established country African West a is free,” the of “land Liberia, by African-Americans from the United States. On - repub oldest July Africa’s is Liberia 26, proclaimed. was Liberia of 1847, Republic independent the free and lic and has a legacy of survival despite its moving history of challenges. Liberia political has and reestablished economic stability under the dynamic leadership Johnson-Sirleaf. Ellen President, female first of Africa’s Name: Full Location: Area: Capital: Population: Main Exports: Languages: 4 LIBERIAN REGISTRY global shippingindustry ever-changing environment ofthe shipmanagers inthedemanding and partner for quality shipowners and Liberian Registry aunique value-added information technologies make the Significant investments inadvanced A Future ofInnovation A History ofProfessionalism, WHY LIBERIA? . n n n n n n n n n n n ADVANTAGES OFTHELIBERIANFLAG Cost EFFICIENT Industry leader inproviding INNOVATIVE technology Worldwide self-supportingoffices ensure service Staff ofmaritimeEXPERTS , notbureaucrats Committed to theHIGHESTSTANDARDS ofsafety, jurisdiction, top-ranking inFlagState Performance Table INDEPENDENT Shipowner’s Council RESPECTED maritimeadministration CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT andINVESTMENTin people andresources QUALITY reputation: WHITE-LISTED inevery Port State Control GLOBAL NETWORK ofinspectors andauditors 24 HOURS,7DAYS aweek environmental protection andcrew welfare 65-Year history ofPROFESSIONALISM and EXPERIENCE

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COMMITTED TO PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTS: BUSINESS YOUR PROTECTING COMMITTED TO = INCREASED PROFITABILITY AND INNOVATION EFFICIENCY The maritime professionals at the Liberian Registry understand the high cost, Reg- The shipping. international of environment demanding and risks significant istry continuously works on developing and implementing strategies that help business. of its clients’ the efficiency and profitability increase The Liberian Registry has built a global infrastructure of support and provides 24-hour service to our shipowners and managers anytime and anywhere in the maritime major the in located offices regional full-service its to addition In world. centers of the world, the Liberian Registry has trained a worldwide network of - require overlapping the Harmonizing auditors. qualified and inspectors nautical ments of these international codes, the Registry provides convenient, efficient services. certification and cost-effective Contributing to Liberia’s success is the employment of industry experts, not bureaucratic regulators. The workforce of the The Liberian workforce Registry includes regulators. former bureaucratic maritime other and attorneys, maritime managers, ship officers, Guard Coast U.S. professionals who are amongst the world’s best trained and most experienced shipping major include Registry Liberian the of clients result, a As experts. maritime the world. of all corners from companies 6 LIBERIAN REGISTRY LIBERIAN REGISTRY 7

. Certificates Electronic liscr.com @ liscr.com @ liscr.com liscr.com @ @ liscr.com @ The Registry investigates all marine casualties With principle. as the goal a of preventing reoccurrence and matter sharing of learned, lessons the impartial and objective investigation by - pro frequently yet important, most the of one is investigators fessional of a quality maritime administration. functions overlooked OVERSIGHT TECHNICAL technical international international rules and to regulations clear technical facilitate information for use in new vessel construction by major ship- yards around the world and to ensure continued compliance vessels. of all Liberian-flagged operation and the safe SERVICES CERTIFICATION vesselcertificates Liberia is signatory to the major international maritime - con ventions and works with all IACS compliance and of enforcement the members international regulations. to ensure full The Registry has implemented consistent interpretations of MARINE INVESTIGATIONS investigations The Seafarers Electronic Application System (SEA-System) is - regis which by application web user-friendly and convenient a for applications submit can owners ship and agents filing tered of free Internet the on host secured a over documents seafarer charge. The award-winning, Registry’s web-based SEA-System results in significant savings in shippingcosts, decreases the the time documents, - turn-around accu for improves seafarer racy of documents, and a provides tracking system to monitor submissions. application seafarer of the status (IMO) MARITIME ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION imo Liberia is the only Flag State to offer Vessel certificates will issuedbe with the Liberian Adminis- tration’s Tracking Identification Number (TID) enable to port officials andstate other partiestoverify the authenticity of the relevant certificate or document using the online “Document Verification” application available on Registry’sthe website: www.liscr.com. & DOCUMENTATION CERTIFICATION SEAFARER’S seafarers Liberia has active governmental representatives at the IMO who are permanently located in London to provide full-time Flag State voice to the issues concerning safety, security and environmental protection on the IMO staff agenda. from the worldwide Registry’s offices participate to Professional aug- subcommittees groups, working in delegation official the ment meetings. and committee

24 hours a day – 7 days a – 7 days 24 hours a day liscr.com @ liscr.com @ liscr.com liscr.com @ liscr.com @ @ LIBERIAN REGISTRY MARITIME SERVICES LIBERIAN REGISTRY Commercial Commercial ships and their crew are targets of crimes such attacks. terrorist as well as taking, hostage and piracy robbery, as Liberia’s maritime experts follow, monitor and analyze secu- rity situations, alerts and incidents worldwide. The Registry’s security experts liaise with naval forces in fighting piracy, as well as develop requirements, approve Ship Security Plans, security levels. and communicate security auditors, oversee / AUDIT COORDINATION INSPECTION VESSEL audit week, and provide are rapid requirements manning Liberia’s cargo. or ship response crew, affecting to emergency situations based are manning levels individual basis. Safe on an evaluated on international recognition, safe operation and competence. crew. the vessel’s for no citizenship requirements are There MARITIME SECURITY security Vessel Vessel safety is a top priority. The Registry’s maritime experts are accessible to clients worldwide, Liberia has trained professionally its own worldwide network and verification ship out carry to inspectors labour maritime of ascertification mandated by 2006. the- The MLC, Registry pro services, recruitment and operators for training in-house vides workshops and gap analysis to assist shipowners and - opera tors; this process will expedite verification of the company’s compliance. for measures Registering Registering a vessel with Liberia is a user-friendly process that is designed to meet the international standards safety and in regards to documentation, while not delaying on available is vessel a operations. registering for required documentation The the Liberian Registry’s website The (www.liscr.com). annual tonnage tax and fees can be calculated with calculator. online tonnage the Registry’s MARINE SAFETY safety ESSEL REGISTRATION VESSEL registration Liberia is the only Flag State that provides a trained, worldwide worldwide trained, a provides that State Flag only the is Liberia network of lead auditors. The Registry offers shipowners the unique option “Harmonized of which Audit Liberia’s Program” MLC, and ISPS ISM, Inspection, State Flag Annual the includes 2006 requirements. Liberia’s Harmonized Audit is conducted engaging for need the eliminate to day, one in auditor, one only by auditors. different three 2006) MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC, mlc 8 LIBERIAN REGISTRY quality registry andproviding first-class customer service, 24-hours a day. a operating toRegistry’s committedare personnelThe auditors. and inspectors The Registry is also supported by a worldwide network of more than 400 nautical maritime centers oftheworld. D.C.) and maintains full-service regional offices strategically located in the major Washington, (outside Virginia Vienna, in headquartered is Registry Liberian The NAUTICAL INSPECTORS ANDAUDITORS LIBERIAN REGISTRYFULLSERVICEOFFICES& • J Panama City LiberianRegistry Inspectors &Auditors Liberian Registry RegionalOffices J

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LIBERIAN REGISTRY WORLD-WIDE OFFICES

HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA, USA Tel: +1 703 790 3434 [email protected] After Hours Emergency Contact Tel: +1 703 963 6216 [email protected]

REGIONAL OFFICES NEW YORK, USA Tel: +1 212 697 3434 [email protected]

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Tel: +9714 3452541 [email protected]

HAMBURG, GERMANY Tel: +49 40 35 00 4660 [email protected]

HONG KONG Tel: +852 2810 1068 [email protected]

LONDON, UK Tel: +44 20 7702 4752 [email protected]

MONROVIA, LIBERIA Tel: +231 77 000 400 [email protected]

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA Tel: +50767809332 [email protected]

PIRAEUS, GREECE Tel: +30 210 4529670-2 [email protected]

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA Tel: +82 10 2910 9130 [email protected]

SHANGHAI Tel: +86 21 5258 8082 [email protected]

SINGAPORE Tel: +65 6323 1048 [email protected]

TOKYO, JAPAN Tel: +81 3 5419 7001 [email protected]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND Tel: +41 44 250 8650 [email protected]