- September 13, 2021
- 2021 , Circulars
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Sierra Leone amends its Policy on Detention, Incentives, Fines and penalties
13 September 2021 | C21030
We would like to inform our clients of vessels flying the Sierra Leone Flag on important amendments on the Registry’s Policies.
NOTICE TO
Ship Owners/ Managers/ Operators | Surveyors/Auditors/Verifiers
Following the release of the Sierra Leone revised Circular on the Detention Policy and the Incentives, Fines and Penalties, we would like to inform our clients on the applicable discounts and fines related to vessels either indenting to be registered or currently registered with Sierra Leone flag.
The below actions will be taken by SLMARAD in case a Sierra Leonean Vessel is detained in Paris, Med, and Black Sea MoUs:
Detention Policy Fees & Other Fines
This scheme aims to provide the performance of Sierra Leone flag on Port State Control inspections (SLMARAD MC.9)
The penalties distinguish to the following categories:
Category A: Detention of vessels trading within the Paris MoU
|
Item |
Fee |
Fee applies |
| Any detention |
Special FSI $2,500* |
At the time of FSI |
| 2nd detention within a 3-year period in Paris MoU |
Special FSI $2,500* |
De-registration |
| * Travelling and accommodation charges that may be required, are not included in the Special FSI surcharge, and will be charged to the shipowners additionally | ||
Category B: Detention of vessels trading within areas other than those specified in Category A
|
Item |
Increase |
Increase applies to: |
| 1st detention within 1 year | 10% | Annual Registration/Renewal of Registry |
| 2nd detention within 3 years | 15% | Annual Registration/Renewal of Registry |
| 2nd detention within 1 year | 35% + USD 3,500.00* | Annual Registration/Renewal of Registry |
| * The surcharge of USD 3,500.00 shall be paid within one month after the 2nd detention of a vessel, unless otherwise agreed by the flag. | ||
Other Fines
|
Item |
Fine in USD ($) |
| Issuance of fraudulent certificate issued by SL Flag (individuals and/or ships) |
1,500 |
| False representations |
1,500 |
| Vessels conducting illegal fishing or transhipment |
8,500 |
| Vessels involved in smuggling and human trafficking |
50,000 |
| Violation of sanctions |
50,000 |
| Failure to comply with Flag State requirements and/or instructions |
5,000 |
| Vessels involved in pollution of the marine environment by the discharge of harmful substances or effluents containing such substances in contravention of MARPOL 73/78 Convention |
100,000 |
| Other illegal activities |
At the discretion of the Administration |
Act now
Ship Owners/ Managers/ Operators of Sierra Leone flying vessels should take a note on the revised amendments concerning Detention Policy.
