LISCR | The Liberian Registry

As we welcome 2025, we look forward to continuing to serve our clients and partners with excellence. Here’s to another year of success, growth, and innovation together. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year from all of us at LISCR!

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to recognize a few of our colleagues who have been with LISCR since the very beginning. From the first day you walked through our doors to the invaluable role you play today; your commitment and hard work have been the foundation of our success. Thank you for 25 years of loyalty, teamwork, and excellence.

Happy Holidays from the Liberian Registry! We hope this season brings you health, happiness and time spent with friends and family.

Our CEO, Alfonso Castillero is featured in the latest edition of International Chamber of Shipping Leadership Insights! As the world’s largest ship registry, we continue to lead with cutting-edge technologies, sustainability initiatives, and unrivaled service to our clients. Thank you to ICS for the opportunity! 👉 Read the article below or visit: https://bit.ly/4iMUQ7i #LiberianRegistry #ShippingInnovation #MaritimeLeadership #TheBestOpenRegistry

The Liberian Registry and Korean Registry have granted Approval in Principle (AiP) after HD Hyundai applied its cutting-edge autonomous navigation developed by Avikus and remote-control technologies created in-house by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to an 8,000-TEU container ship, conducting a series of integrated demonstrations. An official from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering stated, “This Approval in Principle establishes a key foundation for the commercialization of autonomous navigation and remote-control technologies. Moving forward, we aim to lead the international standardization of autonomous navigation systems, paving the way for the future of the maritime industry.” We would like to congratulate HD Hyundai and Avikus with the Approval in Principle and thanks KR for the great collaboration and for issuing our supplementary AIP. To read the full release, visit: https://bit.ly/4ilsW21

In partnership with the Korean Register, we are proud to grant an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the basic design of its wing sail-equipped LNG carrier. The wing sail, an eco-friendly auxiliary propulsion system, generates thrust through lift created by the pressure difference between the upper and lower sections of its wing structure, resembling the form of a sail. Thomas Klenum, Executive Vice President of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), added, “The maritime industry is a hard-to-abate sector that needs innovation and new technologies to reduce GHG emissions. Although ships have been using the wind to sail the oceans for over 5000 years, it is new and innovative to use wing sails on ocean-going cargo ships, especially LNG carriers. Therefore, the Liberian Registry is very proud to award Samsung Heavy Industries with an Approval In Principle for their Wing Sail System installed on their eco-friendly LNG carrier design that supplements the AIP issued by KR.” To read more, visit: https://bit.ly/4g0NMSa

A very warm welcome to the Liberian Flag. SEATRADE ECUADOR is a 1,800 TEU reefer containership newbuild, and will join the SEATRADE PERU and SEATRADE CHILE at the Registry. We would like to thank Seatrade for your support and trust in LISCR Hamburg, Leer, and our entire global team.

“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