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Rescue At Sea By Antigua And Barbuda Flagged Vessel
On March 11th, 2023, at 22:25 hrs. UTC the Antigua and Barbuda flagged vessel the MV Froland received a distress alert from the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Rome reporting the location of a boat with immigrants on board.
ADOMS’ Director Addresses The 32nd Session Of The International Maritime Organization’s Assembly
https://youtu.be/VqwrUxzwcBE Tuesday December 7th, 2021 – On the morning of December 7th, 2021, Ambassador Dwight C. R. Gardiner, Director/Registrar General of the Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS), the Maritime Administration of Antigua and...
Rescue at Sea
. The Crew of MV Fehn Calypso (Call sign V2GF9) have rescued a total number of 10 persons from severe danger at sea. Their action deserves acknowledgment and as the vessels Flag State we will be issuing a formal letter of appreciation. The Spanish Maritime Safety...
World Maritime Day 2018
The theme for this year is “IMO 70: Our heritage: better shipping for a better future”. It looks both at the past and into the years to come. It provides an opportunity to reflect and showcase how IMO has developed and adapted while staying true to its...
World Maritime Day 2016
Every evening, millions of people all over the world will settle into their armchairs to watch some TV after a hard day at work. Many will have a snack or something to drink. Most people will not think about the important role that shipping has played and will...
Day of the Seafarer 2016
This year, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Day of the Seafarer campaign will celebrate Seafarers under the theme "At Sea For All" to let the world know how and why Seafarers are indispensable to everyone. The theme has a clear link with the...
Dwight C. R. Gardiner Appointed Ambassador to the ACS
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – 21st September, 2015...Ambassador Dwight C. R. Gardiner has received his official instrument accrediting him as Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the Association of Caribbean States (ACS). The newly appointed ACS Ambassador...
Maritime Newsletter : JULY 2015
A maritime policy will take into account the inter-connectedness of industries and human activities centred on the sea. Whether the issue is shipping and ports, energy, fishing or tourism, a decision in one area can affect all the others. A Maritime policy for Antigua...
Day of the Seafarer 2015
The theme for the day of the Seafarer this year is Maritime Education. We want more people to consider a career at sea. To help improve awareness of careers at sea the following messages have been produced by the International Maritime Organization;...
Maritime Newsletter : May 2015
The Blue Economy is a long term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors to drive the economy of Antigua and Barbuda and have great potential for innovation and growth. It is the maritime contribution to achieving the goals of the...
Ambassador Dwight Gardiner Presents His Credentials to the International Seabed Authority
Antigua, St. John’s May 26, 2015… His Excellency, Mr. Dwight Gardiner, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the Secretary General, Mr. Nii Odunton, of the International Seabed...
Maritime Newsletter : April 2015
The Commonwealth Secretariat is providing technical assistance to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to develop a comprehensive ocean governance framework to support the sustainable development and utilization of the country’s marine space and associated resources....
Dwight Gardiner Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary And Plenipotentiary
St. John’s Antigua, October 17th 2014…The Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Dr. Rodney Williams conferred the instrument of appointment to the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary with special responsibility for International...
Video message from IMO Secretary-General
Video message from IMO Secretary-General as he shares his views on this year's theme; IMO Conventions: Effective Implementation. See video here.
Shipmanagement Company DOC withdrawn following Safety and Crew Welfare Concerns
Following an investigation into an accident on board on of its ships the decision was taken by the Marine Administration of Antigua & Barbuda to withdraw the Interim ISM DOC[1] for a small UK based Ship Management Company. This decision was taken primarily because...
