LISCR

What LISCR does

LISCR LLC is a privately held Delaware limited liability company headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, operating as the exclusive administrative agent of the Government of Liberia for the nation's Ship and Corporate Registry under Title 21, Section 11 of the Liberian Maritime Law. Founded in 1948, the company administers vessel registration, maritime certification, seafarer credentialing, vessel audits and inspections, and non-resident corporate entity formation on behalf of the Liberian government.

The company's core technology consists of a suite of web-based platforms including WayPoint (vessel regulatory management), eCorp (corporate registry with 24/7 self-service), SeaSystem (seafarer credential applications), and a Moodle-based Seafarer Examination Platform, supported by a network of 27+ regional offices and 550+ professional auditors and inspectors. LISCR holds the #1 global position by gross tonnage with 297+ million GT and 17% world fleet market share across 5,900+ registered vessels, supported by IMO Council Category A membership and Paris/Tokyo MoU whitelisting.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams: vessel registration fees (recurring), maritime certification (recurring), vessel audits and inspections (professional services), corporate registry filings (recurring), and seafarer credentialing (recurring). GTM is sales-led via regional offices and self-serve digital portals, serving shipowners and operators, seafarers, non-resident corporate entities, and classification societies across all major maritime regions. CEO is Alfonso Castillero.

Name

LISCR

Legal name

LISCR LLC

Website

https://liscr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LISCR is the exclusive administrative agent for the Liberian Ship and Corporate Registry, providing vessel registration, maritime certification, seafarer credentialing, and corporate entity formation services to shipowners, operators, and seafarers worldwide under a government mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Registry Services

NAICS

Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Offices of Notaries (54112)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory & Sanctions Compliance Screening for Maritime Operations (Trade Controls, AML) (TLAHANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Trade Document Generation & Management (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, COO, Certificates) (TLAEAOAF)

Keywords

• Maritime registry services
• Vessel flag registration
• Corporate registry services
• Seafarer certification
• Maritime compliance audits

Headquarters

HQ city

Dulles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vessel Registration Services: Fees for vessel registration under the Liberian flag, including newbuilding registration, flag transfers, and re-registration
2. Maritime Certification Services: Issuance of certificates including Minimum Safe Manning, Bunker/CLC/WRC certificates, Continuous Synopsis Records, radio station licenses
3. Vessel Audit and Inspection: Harmonized ISM/ISPS audits, MLC inspections, and related compliance verification services
4. Corporate Registry Services: Incorporation and registration of Liberian non-resident entities including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and private foundations. Revenue from filing fees and annual registrations
5. Seafarer Certification: Credential issuance and examination services for seafarers serving on Liberian-flagged vessels

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LISCR administers the Liberian Ship and Corporate Registry on behalf of the Government of Liberia, offering vessel registration (newbuilding, flag transfer, re-registration, bareboat charter), maritime certification (Minimum Safe Manning, CSR, radio licenses, bunker certificates), ISM/ISPS audits and MLC inspections, seafarer credentialing and examination, and formation/registration of non-resident Liberian corporate entities. All services are delivered through proprietary web-based portals (WayPoint, eCorp, SeaSystem, Seafarer Examination) and a global network of regional offices.

Product overview

LISCR operates as the exclusive administrator of the Liberian Ship and Corporate Registry, offering a comprehensive platform of interconnected services. The core offering includes the WayPoint Portal for vessel management and regulatory interactions, eCorp for corporate registry operations, and the SeaSystem/Seafarer Examination platform for seafarer credentials. Supporting services encompass vessel registration, maritime certifications, audit/inspection services, and corporate entity formation. The Green Ship Recycling Program represents an environmentally-focused initiative. All services are delivered through a network of 27+ worldwide offices with 550+ professional auditors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WayPoint: Web-based client portal for vessel owners and operators to interact with the Liberian Registry for regulatory matters
• eCorp
• SeaSystem
• WP Cloud

Products and services

• WayPoint Portal

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA): The BMA administers the Bahamas Ship Registry, another major open flag with comparable size and customer overlap. Both serve the same pool of shipowners deciding between flag administrations and compete on fees, whitelisting status, and digital service quality.
• Singapore Registry of Ships (Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore): Singapore's registry is one of the top five globally by tonnage and competes directly with Liberia for high-quality Asian-owned tonnage. Comparable quality positioning, Paris/Tokyo MoU whitelisting, and digital services make Singapore a relevant peer in the Asia trade lane.
• Iri Registries (Marshall Islands Maritime & Corporate Registries): Iri Registries administers the Marshall Islands Ship Registry and corporate registry - a direct competitor to LISCR's Liberian registry with a similar open-flag operating model, digitized client portals, and corporate entity formation services. Marshall Islands overtook Liberia in vessel count, making it the most direct strategic peer.
• Bermuda Maritime Authority: The Bermuda Maritime Authority provides flag state services for Bermuda-registered vessels, competing with LISCR for high-quality commercial tonnage particularly in offshore and tanker markets. Comparable regulatory mandate and customer base.
• Isle of Man Ship Registry: The Isle of Man operates a respected quality-focused ship registry serving similar commercial tonnage segments. While smaller, it competes with Liberia for premium and tanker owners seeking high-quality flag administration.
• Malta Maritime Authority (Transport Malta): Malta operates a major European-flag registry competing with Liberia across commercial vessel categories. Both pursue similar tonnage segments and offer comparable certification and corporate registry services, making Malta a consistent competitor in owner flag decisions.
• Panama Maritime Authority: Panama operates the largest open ship registry globally and competes head-to-head with Liberia for tonnage. While Panama manages its registry in-house rather than through an external agent like LISCR, it competes for the same shipowner attention and market share.

Others

• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS): ABS is a US-based classification society serving as a Recognized Organization for Liberian-flagged vessels and providing classification, certification, and digital twin services. While LISCR administers Liberia and ABS classifies vessels under Liberian authority, both operate in maritime regulatory compliance and increasingly in digital vessel services.
• DNV (classification society): DNV is a leading classification society that handles delegated statutory certification on behalf of flag administrations including Liberia. While not a direct registry competitor, DNV's growing role in digital verification, certification, and decarbonization tools increasingly overlaps with registry service offerings.
• Lloyd's Register (classification society): Lloyd's Register is one of the world's oldest classification societies and acts as a Recognized Organization performing surveys on behalf of Liberia. Adjacent peer because LR is part of the broader maritime regulatory and certification ecosystem in which LISCR operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/liscr_llc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LiberianRegistry
• Facebookfacebook.com/liberianshipregistry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liscr

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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