LISCR | The Liberian Registry

“Thomas Klenum, the Executive Vice President of Innovation and Regulatory Affairs for the Liberian Registry, recently had the privilege of attending the Hellenic Maritime Forum in Athens. During his time there, he actively engaged in a panel discussion titled "Decarbonization Strategies: Challenges and Opportunities" and also took part in an on-stage conversation centered around "Maritime Global Dynamics: Navigating Economic, Political, and Geopolitical Challenges". These thought-provoking discussions shed light on the intricacies of operating in a changing global environment and maneuvering the obstacles that are shaping the future of the maritime industry. Visit: https://bit.ly/3ZkZPmP to learn more about our team's work navigating decarbonization.

The cocktail hour at the Marine Money Ship Finance Forum China in Shanghai was proudly sponsored by the Liberian Registry. Our time with our clients and partners was truly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

We are pleased to announce that The Liberian Registry and Lloyd's Register presented HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for its ammonia cargo operation system and ammonia fuel supply, which can be used in conjunction with LPG. J. S. Kim, Managing Director of LISCR Korea mentioned “HD KSOE is one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups by designing and building high quality and innovative ships, and the development of both ammonia cargo operation and ammonia fuel supply systems confirms HD KSOE’s leading position to accelerate the maritime industry’s pursuit towards net-zero GHG emissions for international shipping. The Liberian Registry is proud to have awarded two Approvals in Principle and one Factual Statement to HD KSOE with great support and collaboration with LR. Congratulations to HD KSOE for this achievement.” To read the full release, visit: https://bit.ly/4ffBtRW

Our colleagues Giorgio De Sciora and Greg Maj had the honor of attending the Splash Maritime and Offshore News (splash247.com) CEO Forum in Monaco! It was an unforgettable event filled with exciting conversations and connections. We were proud to be a sponsor and can't thank our clients and partners enough for making it such a fantastic time for all attendees.

We are thrilled to announce that LISCR’s Sofiana Kontouri, who began her studies this September at the World Maritime University, has been elected President of the Student Council! Sofiana is the proud recipient of the Yoram Cohen Scholarship, an award created in honor of our late founder. Sofiana states, “I am incredibly grateful to LISCR for this opportunity, their support has opened doors to pursue my passion for the maritime industry at WMU. My journey with LISCR over the past decade has shaped me as a leader, giving me the tools and experiences I need to take on this role as President of the Student Council. I look forward to bringing the same dedication and commitment to this position as I have throughout my career, and I am excited to represent my peers as we work toward the future of maritime.” As President of the Student Council, Sofiana will be responsible for representing her peers, resolving student issues, organizing events, and being the voice of the student body at WMU’s Executive Board and Board of Governors meetings. This is a significant achievement, and we are honored to support Sofiana on this journey as she works toward earning her maritime master’s degree.

Congratulations to Konstantinos C. Levitikos on achieving 10 years with the Liberian Registry! Konstantinos has been an invaluable asset to our Piraeus office, sharing his extensive knowledge as a Technical and Maritime Operations Manager. Thank you for all that you do, and cheers to a decade!

Our Korea Office recently organized an exceptional technical seminar, where we were pleased to host our esteemed clients and partners for an engaging discussion. The seminar began with opening remarks by J. S. Kim, the Managing Director of LISCR Korea, followed by Thomas Klenum, Executive Vice President of Innovation and Regulatory Affairs, who provided insight into the latest IMO Regulations, decarbonization efforts, and recent Joint Industry Projects (JiP's). We are grateful to all who attended!

Our annual meeting presented an exceptional occasion to come together with our esteemed Class Societies. We are delighted to have the chance to share our knowledge and insights with such a dedicated group. We would like to thank all those who participated in this year's LISCR | The Liberian Registry's Recognized Classification Societies Meeting.

Welcome to the Liberian Registry, Campbell Shipping - Campbell Bulk - Campbell Cruise & Yachts - Campbell Maritime Investments! During a recent visit to their office, LISCR’s Executive Co-Chairman, Elan Cohen, had the honor of connecting with their CEO, Capt. Rajesh Dhadwal. During their discussions, Capt. Rajesh Dhadwal shared that the entire Campbell team at sea and ashore look forward to working together with LISCR. Capt. Bajpai, Master of CS Jaden and Campbell Superintendent Mr. Sunjeet Bharadwaj and rest of the CS Jaden team, proudly joins in flying the Liberian flag on board their first ship with the Registry. We look forward to continuing our partnership and building a bright future together. Thank you for your trust and hospitality!

Giorgio De Sciora, our Vice President of Regulations and Standards, had the privilege of being a speaker at the Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference 2024. He delivered a presentation highlighting the pivotal role played by flag states in the ever-changing maritime industry. Moreover, he actively participated in discussions centered around the multifaceted challenges encountered in global shipping, such as navigating high-risk areas, and the complexities involved in transiting the Panama and Suez Canals.