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 2018-005 (Rev 1) Dual Load Lines Policy / Change of Load Lines / Attendance of Class Surveyor
This Information Notice draws attention to the requirements of the Administration regarding the Change of Load Lines on Vessels under Dual Load Line Certification
Information Notice 2018-003 (Rev 5) EU MRV / IMO DCS Regulation
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect to the European Union’s MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) scheme [EU Reg. 2015/757] and the IMO’s DCS (Data Collection System) scheme [MARPOL Annex VI Reg. 22a & MEPC.293(71)]. It supersedes Information...
Information Notice 2018-002 -Migration of the recognized GMDSS services from Inmarsat-3 to Inmarsat-4 Satellites – Impact on LRIT services
Information on actions to be taken to minimize disruptions in LRIT services as a result of the migration of the recognized GMDSS services from Inmarsat-3 to Inmarsat-4.
Information Notice 2018-001 UN Security Council Resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to draw the following information to the attention of the owners, operators and crew of vessels which operate under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda
Information Notice 2016 -001 (Rev 1) Container Weighing
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of container weighing
Information Notice 2015-004 : Information to all Shipowners and Management Companies with ships fitted with SatPro equipment that is used to transmit LRIT position data
This notice provides information and recommendation to shipowners and management companies with vessels using SatPro equipment to provide LRIT position data in accordance with SOLAS requirements.
Information Notice 2015-003 : Information on the United States (US) Coast Guard updated Port Security Advisory for Libya
This notice draws attention to the United States Coast Guard updated Port Security Advisory for Libya
Information Notice 2015 -005 (Rev 1) Enclosed Space Entry
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of enclosed space entry. Due to the number of incidents involving injury and death to seafarers as a result of entering enclosed spaces, SOLAS Chapter III Regulation 19 amendments came into effect on 1 January 2015.
Information Notice 2014-003 (Rev 1) SOLAS Amendments 1 July 2014
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of the most significant SOLAS amendments applicable for existing ships and which entered into force on 1 July 2014.
Information Notice 2014-001 (Rev 1) Senior Officer’s Handbook
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of the Antigua and Barbuda Handbook of Administrative procedures for Masters and Senior officers. The handbook is the essential guide to Antigua and Barbuda requirements for Senior Officers serving in Antigua and...
