Visiting Vessels
For visiting vessels, the same level of safety equipment applies as for the respective category of craft that is subject to ADOMS licensing.
This includes any tenders operated from mega yachts and cruise ships, but also any visiting small craft (mainly yachts) that require a cruising permit.
Cruising permits are issued with an information notice, requesting compliance of the vessel with the local standards for small craft.
Any operation of foreign vessels in Antigua and Barbuda waters is considered as mutual self-declaration of compliance with all local regulations, including the safety standards for small craft.
Compliance can be checked by ADOMS, or other competent authorities.
Non-compliant vessels may be denied a cruising permit, or when underway may be required to return to port, or leave Antigua and Barbuda waters immediately.
Information for visiting Ships
This provides details of the required information under the Small Craft (Control) Regulations 2017 relevant to visiting ships
Safety Standards for Pleasure Yacht issued with cruising permit
This document provides details of the required information under the Small Craft (Control) Regulations 2017 relevant to vessels issued a cruising permit.
Advisory Notice to Pleasure Yacht Cruising Permit
This is an advisory note issued with the cruising permit. It is required as the Master/Owner/Operators confirmed compliance with the small craft safety standard
