Others Page | Antigua & Barbuda Ship & Yacht Registry https://abregistry.ag Charting Your Course Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:26:33 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.9 https://abregistry.ag/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-abyr_logo_favicon-32x32.png Others Page | Antigua & Barbuda Ship & Yacht Registry https://abregistry.ag 32 32 Miscellaneous Circular 2026-004 Yacht engaged in trade (YET) certification https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2026-004yacht-engaged-in-trade-yet-certification/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:40:54 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36938 This Circular defines the procedure for a pleasure yacht, maintaining compliance with the REG Code, to obtain Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) certification. YET certification enables a pleasure yacht to undertake limited commercial charter activity without converting to full commercial registration.
YET certification comprises:
1. A YET Certificate of Compliance (YET COC); and
2. A commercial Certificate of Registry, issued alongside the pleasure Certificate of Registry with the same period of validity, enabling the yacht to operate in commercial mode for up to 84 days per calendar year.

]]> Miscellaneous Circular 2026 -003 The carriage of additional guests on yachts https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2026-003-the-carriage-of-additional-guests-on-yachts/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:32:10 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36922 This Circular provides information on ADOMS’s regulatory framework, policy, and expectations regarding the scope of an operator’s risk assessment for the carriage of additional guests on yachts.

]]> Miscellaneous Circular 2024-001 (Rev 1) Carriage of more than one Load Line Certificate https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2024-001-rev-1-carriage-of-more-than-one-load-line-certificate/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:18:30 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36753 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) https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2025-002-pleasure-yachts-engaged-in-trade-dual-mode-registration/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:51:10 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36705 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 https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2021-004-rev-4-evidence-of-financial-liability-cover-under-various-conventions/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:35:16 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36694 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 https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2025-001-requirement-to-comply-with-united-nations-and-g7-countries-sanctions-program-by-antigua-barbuda-ships/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:13:04 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36627 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 https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2014-004-rev-4-port-state-control-inspection-reporting-and-flag-state-follow-up/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:24:07 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36602 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 https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2024-004-ofac-guidance-and-best-practices-advisory-on-the-implementation-of-the-price-cap-policy-for-crude-oil-and-petroleum-products-of-russian-federation-origin/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:08:24 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36584 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 https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2013-004-rev-4-adoms-emergency-contact-arrangements-and-out-of-hours-service/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:24:05 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36358

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 https://abregistry.ag/miscellaneous-circular-2023-002-australian-ports-measures-to-mitigate-port-state-control-actions-and-detentions/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:10:21 +0000 https://abregistry.ag/?p=36280 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.

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