Bulletins | Antigua & Barbuda Ship & Yacht Registry

Maritime Security Advisory – 01/2026: Escalated Security Risks in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman

AB Registry Team — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:45:01 +0000

This advisory provides an update on the escalating security risks within the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman. It highlights recent developments affecting maritime security in the region and outlines potential threats to vessels operating or transiting through these waters. The document is intended to inform shipowners, operators, masters, and relevant maritime stakeholders of the current security environment and to encourage the implementation of heightened vigilance and appropriate risk mitigation measures while navigating in the affected areas.

Information Notice 2018-003 (Rev 6) EU MRV / IMO DCS Regulation

AB Registry Team — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:12:57 +0000

This Information Notice provides updated guidance on compliance with the European Union’s Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (EU MRV) scheme and the International Maritime Organization’s Data Collection System (IMO DCS). It reflects recent amendments, particularly those linked to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the extension of MRV requirements to smaller cargo and offshore vessels

Information Notice 2021-002 Fatigue Management

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:24:56 +0000

This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of fatigue management onboard Antigua and Barbuda flagged ships. It consolidates and supersedes Information Notices 2014-002 and 2014-004

Information Notice 2021-001 (Rev 1) DNV GL changes name to DNV

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:24:11 +0000

This Information Notice advises on the implications of the rebranding for Antigua and Barbuda flagged ships classed with DNV GL or where either DNV GL has issued ISM, ISPS, ILO, or other statutory certificates in accordance with International Conventions to which Antigua and Barbuda is a party.

Information Notice 2020-003 The 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:22:55 +0000

This Information Notice provides guidance on the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) invitation for the nomination of candidates for the 2021 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea

Information Notice 2020-002 (Rev 1) Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Guidance

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:22:38 +0000

This Information Notice provides guidance to all owners and operators of Antigua and Barbuda ships on the Novel Coronavirus, based on recommendations developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the precautions to be taken to minimize risks to seafarers, passengers and others on board ships from the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). It has been revised and updated to include new guidance provided by way of IMO Circular Letter NO. 4204/Add.4 dated 5 March 2020

Information Notice 2020-001 (Rev 1) IMO Sulphur Cap 2020

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:20:43 +0000

This Information Notice draws attention of all persons involved in operating vessels to the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas.

Information Notice 2019-004 (Rev 1) India Bans Plastic on Ships

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:20:00 +0000

This Information Notice draws attention of all persons involved in operating vessels to the DGS Order No. 05 of 2019 prohibiting the use of single-use plastics on Indian flagged ships and foreign-flagged ships that call to any port or place in India and during their passage through India’s territorial waters

Information Notice 2019-002 (Rev 1) Lifeboat Release and Recovery / Retrieval Systems & Bunker Delivery Notices and Forms

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:19:42 +0000

This Information Notice informs and reminds ADOMS clients and stakeholders of the regulatory requirements regarding Lifeboat Release and Recovery / Retrieval Systems (LRRS) and Bunker Delivery Notices and Forms (BDN).

Information Notice 2018-006 (Rev 1) Control and Management of Ship Biofouling

admin — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:17:37 +0000

This Information Notice draws attention to the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (AFS Convention) which addresses the anti-fouling systems on ships, with its focus on the prevention of adverse impacts from the use of anti-fouling systems and the biocides they may contain, rather than the transfer of invasive aquatic species provides.