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Miscellaneous Circular 2024-001 (Rev 1) Carriage of more than one Load Line Certificate

AB Registry Team — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:18:30 +0000

This Circular provides guidance for Antigua and Barbuda flag ships on how to practically handle more than one Load Line Certificate and clarifies the acceptance of punching or cut-in methods for permanent markings under Regulation 8 of the ICLL.

Miscellaneous Circular 2025-002 Pleasure Yachts engaged in trade (Dual-Mode Registration)

AB Registry Team — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:51:10 +0000

This Circular provides information on the requirements and procedures for Pleasure Yachts Engaged in Trade (PYET) under the Antigua & Barbuda flag. It provides a pathway for eligible yachts to be dual registered for both private and commercial operation, while maintaining the safety, technical, and manning standards expected for commercial yachts. This framework is designed to protect Antigua & Barbuda’s international standing, align with IMO conventions, and avoid compliance disputes at Port State Control

Miscellaneous Circular 2021-004 (Rev 4) Evidence of Financial Liability Cover under various Conventions

AB Registry Team — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:35:16 +0000

This Circular provides information to all those involved with the necessary information and ADOMS’ position, with respect to its implementation of the following:

Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007
International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001
International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC)1992
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Financial Security Requirements

Miscellaneous Circular 2025-001 Requirement to comply with United Nations and G7 countries sanctions program by Antigua & Barbuda Ships

AB Registry Team — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:13:04 +0000

This Circular provides information on the requirement of Antigua and Barbuda ships to comply with the sanctions program of the United Nations, and G7 Countries. Vessels
violating sanctions are liable for deletion from the register.

Miscellaneous Circular 2014-004 (Rev 4) Port State Control Inspection Reporting and Flag State follow up

AB Registry Team — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:24:07 +0000

This Circular provides all ADOMS’ clients and relevant Stakeholders with information on the requirement for reporting defects following a port state control inspection.

Miscellaneous Circular 2024-002 OFAC Guidance and Best Practices advisory on the Implementation of the Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin

AB Registry Team — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:08:24 +0000

This Circular provides information on the implementation and best practices for compliance with the United States and G7 Price Cap Policy for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products of Russian Federation Origin

Miscellaneous Circular 2013-004 (Rev 4) ADOMS Emergency Contact Arrangements and Out of Office Hours Service

AB Registry Team — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:24:05 +0000

This Circular provides information in respect of contacting ADOMS after regular office hours in cases of emergency.

Miscellaneous Circular 2023-002 (Rev 1) Australian Ports-Measures to mitigate port State control actions and detentions

AB Registry Team — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:10:21 +0000

This Circular provides information for shipping companies, operators, and Masters on mitigating the effects of port State control (PSC) actions and detentions in Australian ports.

Miscellaneous Circular 2023-001 Electronic Record Books and Logbook Systems

AB Registry Team — Sat, 06 May 2023 02:47:12 +0000

This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of the use of electronic logbooks and electronic record books (ERBs), in lieu of hard-copy books.

It consolidates and supersedes Information Notice 2018-007 and MARPOL Circular 2020-004.

Miscellaneous Circular 2018-005 (Rev 7) U.S. Coast Guard – Port State Control Regime Pre-Arrival Checklist for Vessels calling to the United States of America

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:21:17 +0000

This Circular provides information in respect of the U.S. Coast Guard Foreign Vessel Inspection and Compliance Policy and to implement relevant procedures and measures to be more prepared.

The aim is to increase the performance of all clients, stakeholders, their vessels, and this administration, to prevent undue delays and detention