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MARPOL Circular 2018-002 (Rev 1) Amendment to MARPOL Annex V: New regulations for Garbage Management Documentation (Garbage Record Book)
This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of the new regulations on garbage record books and record keeping. It supersedes Circular 2014-001
MARPOL Circular 2012-008 (Rev 1) MARPOL Annex VI Records
This Circular provides all those involved with the necessary information and guidance on the MARPOL Annex VI Records and the position of ADOMS, with respect to its implementation.
MARPOL Circular 2012-003 (Rev 2) SEEMP and IEEC requirements
This Circular provides all those involved with the necessary information and guidance on the Ship’s Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP): International Energy Efficiency Certificate on the position of ADOMS, with respect to its implementation
ILO Circular 2020-007 (Rev 1) AB Seafarer Basic wages: Differences between ILO and IBF calculations
This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of AB seafarer basic wages and the differences between the ILO and the IBF.
ILO Circular 2018-003 (Rev 1) Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Seafarer’s Employment Agreements (SEA)
This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of seafarers’ employment agreements, particularly with regard to electronic signatures, entitlement to repatriation, notice of termination and...
ILO Circular 2016-001 (Rev 2) Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Guidance
This Circular provides guidance in respect of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006
This is the primary law of Antigua and Barbuda relating to the registry of ships and the maintenance of safety standards. This act implements international rules and regulations and provides generally for the regulation of ships flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda.
Statement of Antigua and Barbuda by H.E. Mr. Dwight C.R. Gardiner OBE, GOM, Ambassador at the 31st IMO Assembly, November 25, 2019.
Madame President, Secretary General, Honorable Ministers, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, A Pleasant Good Morning! On behalf of the State of Antigua and Barbuda, it is with great pleasure that I address the 31st session of the...
Directive 001-2019 Recycling of Ships
This Directive may be cited as the Recycling of Ships Directive 2019 and shall come into force on the 3rd September 2019
Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2006
This amendment makes minor changes to the Primary Act, and updates some of the penalties applied under the act.
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2007
This amends the Merchant Shipping Act, 2006, so as to permit the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping to establish offices outside of Antigua and Barbuda, to allow registration for ships under construction, to establish registration...
Incident Report Form
If a vessel is involved in an accident that results in injury to a person who requires medical treatment beyond first aid, but not admittance to hospital, or that causes minor property damage, the owner or operator shall complete this accident report form and submit...
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2014
This amends the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006, in line with developments at the International level. The main areas covered are; The removal of the restrictions on the registration of passenger ships and high speed craft so that these vessels types...
The Small Craft (Control) Regulations 2017
These regulations apply to small craft licensed in Antigua and Barbuda , or operating within Antigua and Barbuda waters, irrespective of whether the small craft is also licensed or registered under any other law in Antigua and Barbuda.
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.
The Shipping (Small Commercial Vessels) Regulations 2008
These regulations apply the Caribbean Small Commercial Vessels Code to vessels operating in Antigua and Barbuda and less than 24 metres in length and to Antigua and Barbuda registered commercial vessels of less than 24 metres operating on international voyages in the...
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
Code of Safety for Small Pleasure Craft – SCC Code 2017
This is the 2017 version of the Small Craft Control Code that applies to all pleasure craft operating in Antigua and Barbuda waters of less than 24 metres in length, whether non self-propelled, power driven,maneuvered by oars, or poles, or under sail. It also...
The Small Craft Act, 2015
This Act applies to small pleasure craft operating in Antigua and Barbuda waters and the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services (ADOMS) is responsible for Registration, Licensing and Regulation.It includes private/pleasure operations on inland waters and...
Directive 001-2017 MLC Financial Security Directive
This Directive may be cited as the MLC (2006) 2014 Amendments, Financial Security Directive 2017 and shall come into force on 18th January 2017.
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2017
This amendment expands the scope for the provisional registration of ships.
Antigua and Barbuda Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Report 2015 Introduction
The report takes into consideration the guidance contained in MLC B5.1.4/10 and meets the requirements of the MLC Standard A5.1.4/13. The statistics contained in this report are concerned only with vessels to which the MLC applies. This report covers the calendar year...
Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships – CCSS Code 2018
This is the 2018 version of the Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships that applies to cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage including oil tankers and tankers, irrespective of length, engaged on international voyages trading in the Caribbean Trading Area. The...
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2018
This amendment provides for the implementation of a Tonnage Tax on vessels registered in Antigua and Barbuda.
Directive 001-2015 Removal of Wrecks Directive
This Directive is to apply the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, which was adopted on the 18th May, 2007 and will enter into force on the 14th April, 2015 to Antigua and Barbuda.
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2020
This amends the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006 Regulations and directives to give effect in Antigua and Barbuda to maritime conventions, Qualification to own Antigua and Barbuda ships and insertion of new sections.
Directive 001-2014 Port State Control Reporting
This directive sets out actions and reporting requirements in the event of a Port State Control Inspection being conducted on a vessel which raises deficiencies.
Application for Minimum Safe Manning Document
This form should be completed by any owner or manager on applying for a Minimum Safe Manning Document as required by Regulation 14 of Chapter V of SOLAS
Application for Seafarers Documents Checklist
MARPOL Circular 2018-002 (Rev 1) Amendment to MARPOL Annex V: New regulations for Garbage Management Documentation (Garbage Record Book)
This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of the new regulations on garbage record books and record keeping. It supersedes Circular 2014-001
MARPOL Circular 2012-008 (Rev 1) MARPOL Annex VI Records
This Circular provides all those involved with the necessary information and guidance on the MARPOL Annex VI Records and the position of ADOMS, with respect to its implementation.
MARPOL Circular 2012-003 (Rev 2) SEEMP and IEEC requirements
This Circular provides all those involved with the necessary information and guidance on the Ship’s Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP): International Energy Efficiency Certificate on the position of ADOMS, with respect to its implementation
ILO Circular 2020-007 (Rev 1) AB Seafarer Basic wages: Differences between ILO and IBF calculations
This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of AB seafarer basic wages and the differences between the ILO and the IBF.
ILO Circular 2018-003 (Rev 1) Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Seafarer’s Employment Agreements (SEA)
This Circular provides information on the interpretation, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of seafarers’ employment agreements, particularly with regard to electronic signatures, entitlement to repatriation, notice of termination and...
ILO Circular 2016-001 (Rev 2) Maritime Labour Convention 2006 Guidance
This Circular provides guidance in respect of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006.
Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006
This is the primary law of Antigua and Barbuda relating to the registry of ships and the maintenance of safety standards. This act implements international rules and regulations and provides generally for the regulation of ships flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda.
Statement of Antigua and Barbuda by H.E. Mr. Dwight C.R. Gardiner OBE, GOM, Ambassador at the 31st IMO Assembly, November 25, 2019.
Madame President, Secretary General, Honorable Ministers, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, A Pleasant Good Morning! On behalf of the State of Antigua and Barbuda, it is with great pleasure that I address the 31st session of the...
Directive 001-2019 Recycling of Ships
This Directive may be cited as the Recycling of Ships Directive 2019 and shall come into force on the 3rd September 2019
Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2006
This amendment makes minor changes to the Primary Act, and updates some of the penalties applied under the act.
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2007
This amends the Merchant Shipping Act, 2006, so as to permit the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping to establish offices outside of Antigua and Barbuda, to allow registration for ships under construction, to establish registration...
Incident Report Form
If a vessel is involved in an accident that results in injury to a person who requires medical treatment beyond first aid, but not admittance to hospital, or that causes minor property damage, the owner or operator shall complete this accident report form and submit...
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2014
This amends the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006, in line with developments at the International level. The main areas covered are; The removal of the restrictions on the registration of passenger ships and high speed craft so that these vessels types...
The Small Craft (Control) Regulations 2017
These regulations apply to small craft licensed in Antigua and Barbuda , or operating within Antigua and Barbuda waters, irrespective of whether the small craft is also licensed or registered under any other law in Antigua and Barbuda.
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.
The Shipping (Small Commercial Vessels) Regulations 2008
These regulations apply the Caribbean Small Commercial Vessels Code to vessels operating in Antigua and Barbuda and less than 24 metres in length and to Antigua and Barbuda registered commercial vessels of less than 24 metres operating on international voyages in the...
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
Code of Safety for Small Pleasure Craft – SCC Code 2017
This is the 2017 version of the Small Craft Control Code that applies to all pleasure craft operating in Antigua and Barbuda waters of less than 24 metres in length, whether non self-propelled, power driven,maneuvered by oars, or poles, or under sail. It also...
The Small Craft Act, 2015
This Act applies to small pleasure craft operating in Antigua and Barbuda waters and the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services (ADOMS) is responsible for Registration, Licensing and Regulation.It includes private/pleasure operations on inland waters and...
Directive 001-2017 MLC Financial Security Directive
This Directive may be cited as the MLC (2006) 2014 Amendments, Financial Security Directive 2017 and shall come into force on 18th January 2017.
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2017
This amendment expands the scope for the provisional registration of ships.
Antigua and Barbuda Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Report 2015 Introduction
The report takes into consideration the guidance contained in MLC B5.1.4/10 and meets the requirements of the MLC Standard A5.1.4/13. The statistics contained in this report are concerned only with vessels to which the MLC applies. This report covers the calendar year...
Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships – CCSS Code 2018
This is the 2018 version of the Code of Safety for Caribbean Cargo Ships that applies to cargo ships of less than 500 gross tonnage including oil tankers and tankers, irrespective of length, engaged on international voyages trading in the Caribbean Trading Area. The...
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2018
This amendment provides for the implementation of a Tonnage Tax on vessels registered in Antigua and Barbuda.
Directive 001-2015 Removal of Wrecks Directive
This Directive is to apply the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007, which was adopted on the 18th May, 2007 and will enter into force on the 14th April, 2015 to Antigua and Barbuda.
The Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2020
This amends the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant Shipping Act, 2006 Regulations and directives to give effect in Antigua and Barbuda to maritime conventions, Qualification to own Antigua and Barbuda ships and insertion of new sections.
Directive 001-2014 Port State Control Reporting
This directive sets out actions and reporting requirements in the event of a Port State Control Inspection being conducted on a vessel which raises deficiencies.
Application for Minimum Safe Manning Document
This form should be completed by any owner or manager on applying for a Minimum Safe Manning Document as required by Regulation 14 of Chapter V of SOLAS