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In addition to primary and secondary legislation, the Merchant Shipping Act allows the Director of ADOMS to, after consultation with the Minister, issue Directives for the implementation of the Act. These are also a form of Antigua and Barbuda shipping regulations that need to be followed. Directives may be issued in relation to any matter for which Regulations may be made.
Directives are available at the links below.
Directive 002-2005 Drinking Water Standards (amended)
This Directive was first issued in 2005 and sets out the requirements for annual testing of ship's drinking water. It is amended in 2013 to include more clarity on standards, methods of sampling, and an allowance for self-testing provided the testing regime is more...
Directive 01-2003 Anti Fouling Systems Directive
This Directive implements the AFS Convention (Anti-Fouling Systems) for Antigua and Barbuda ships.
Directive 001-2012 Accident reporting
This Directive sets out the requirements for reporting of accidents and other incidents occurring in Antigua and Barbuda ships.
Directive 003-2012 Familiarisation Information for Officers
This Directive establishes the Senior Officer's handbook (See other Information) as the source document for senior officers to become familiar with essential administrative requirements for Antigua and Barbuda ships.
Directive 004-2012 Fitness for Duty and Watchkeeping
This Directive makes mandatory the 2010 amendments to STCW on alcohol limits for Antigua and Barbuda ships and sets out the requirements for watchkeeping and lookout arrangements in accordance with STCW.
Directive 03-2003 Port of Registry
This Directive establishes Saint John’s as the port of registry for Antigua and Barbuda ships.
Directive 03-2002 ISM Code
This Directive implements the requirements of the ISM Code as mandatory for Antigua and Barbuda ships.
