New Publications
Miscellaneous Circular 2013-004 (Rev 4) ADOMS Emergency Contact Arrangements and Out of Office Hours Service
This Circular provides information in respect of contacting ADOMS after regular office hours in cases of emergency.
Information Notice 2016-003 (Rev 9) Ballast Water Management
This Information Notice provides guidance in respect of the intentions, planning, expectations, and requirements of the Administration in respect of the Implementation of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments...
Miscellaneous Circular 2023-002 (Rev 1) Australian Ports-Measures to mitigate port State control actions and detentions
This Circular provides information for shipping companies, operators, and Masters on mitigating the effects of port State control (PSC) actions and detentions in Australian ports.
Media
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Shipmanagement Company DOC withdrawn following Safety and Crew Welfare Concerns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...
Becoming A Seafarer Changed my Life
Being a marine engineer or a seafarer isn’t a career that I can say I always knew I wanted to do. Actually, I wasn’t very aware of this field until my first year at Antigua State College. During my early years of high school I actually wanted to be a chef. I quickly...
