Information Notices, Circulars & Guidelines
Information Notices are issued by ADOMS to draw attention to relevant information as it is published.
Circulars are issued to give additional information and specify ADOMS interpretation on regulations and directives.
Guidelines are practical recommendations by ADOMS to assist operators and authorities in their compliance with regulations.
Information Notice 2023-001 International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Security Level Notification (Conflict in the Middle East – Israel and Hamas)
This Information Notice provides guidance to Antigua and Barbuda ships operating in or transiting through the coastal waters of Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Information Notice 2021-005 (Rev 2) Outcome of MEPC and regulatory requirements
This Information Notice provides information on the outcome of MEPC meetings and new regulatory requirements.
Information Notice 2016-003 (Rev 9) Ballast Water Management
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of the intentions, planning, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of the Implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments...
Information Notice 2021-003 (Rev 2) Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CiCs)
This Information Notice provides some advice on the schedule of upcoming CICs and the subject areas that Port State Control Officers are likely to pursue, both as a direct result of the CIC and looking at related areas. It will be updated as more information is...
Information Notice 2022-003 Revision of fees for inspection services carried out by ADOMS IID
This Information Notice announces the adjustment of fees for safety inspection services carried out by ADOMS IID on or after 1 January 2023
Information Notice 2022-002 Validation of seatime
This Information Notice provides information on how the requirement under the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 to provide a record of employment to facilitate the acquisition of further work or to satisfy the sea-service requirement for upgrading or promotion, is...
Information Notice 2022-001 International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Security Level Notification (Ukraine and Russian Federation)
This Information Notice draws attention to the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Security Level Notification (Ukraine and Russian Federation).
Information Notice 2017- 006 (rev 5) Authorisation of Service Providers for LSA
This Information Notice provides guidance on the authorization of service providers, to work on lifeboats, rigid rescue boats, launching appliances and on-load release gear on board Antigua & Barbuda ships.
Information Notice 2021-002 Fatigue Management
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
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...
