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Maritime Security Advisory – 01/2026: Escalated Security Risks in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman
This advisory provides an update on the escalating security risks within the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman. It highlights recent developments affecting maritime security in the region and outlines potential threats to vessels operating or...
SLS.14-Circ.499 Equivalent arrangements accepted under regulation I5 Extended servicing intervals for inflatable liferafts
This provides information from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda on equivalent arrangements accepted under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, concerning the approval of extended servicing intervals for inflatable liferafts,...
Directive 002-2026 Merchant Shipping (Ship’s Medical Stores) Directive 2026
This Directive may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Ship’s Medical Stores) Directive 2026 and shall come into force on 1 January 2026
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ADOMS Welcomes Two Exceptional Yachts to the Antigua & Barbuda Registry 🚩
The Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) is proud to announce the addition of two remarkable superyachts to the Antigua & Barbuda Yacht Registry: M/Y LEONA – 80m, Bilgin Yachts ...
A Tribute to Captain José Alain Gillis
A Tribute to Captain José Alain GillisMay 30th, 1941 – June 18th, 2025 It is with heartfelt sorrow that the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) marks the passing of Captain José Alain Gillis. Captain Gillis, who joined ADOMS...
Antigua & Barbuda and the Peoples Republic of China Forge Historic Maritime Transport Agreement, Paving the Way for Unprecedented Opportunities
In a landmark move that strengthens diplomatic ties and opens new horizons for global maritime trade, Antigua & Barbuda and the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) have signed a historic agreement on Maritime Transport. The signing ceremony, held on 24th January 2024,...
