Alfonso Castillero, Liberian Registry COO, said, “We are very pleased to have made the QS21 roster. It is recognition for the many years of work that we, our clients, shipmanagers, and Masters and crew have put into safety training and meeting environmental standards.
“We have a great team of dedicated staff - good people with at-sea experience - who are working closely with vessels on compliance as they come into the US.
“The number of new additions to QS21 in 2019-2020 is fantastic recognition of the work that maritime administrations, owners, and crew have put into safety initiatives. It is also testament to the efforts of the US Coast Guard, who are often overlooked when it comes to handing out praise.
“Inclusion in QUALSHIP 21 is a great achievement for any flag, and the wider industry should celebrate the number of states making the USCG’s grade,” he concluded.