New Publications
SOLAS Circular 2025-004 New SOLAS requirements for Lifting Appliances
This Circular provides guidance on the implementation of SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13, adopted by Resolution MSC.532(107), introducing statutory requirements for the testing, examination, certification, and maintenance of lifting...
Directive 001-2026 Merchant Shipping (Testing of Lifting Appliances) Repeal Directive 2025
This Directive may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Testing of Lifting Appliances) Repeal Directive 2025 and shall come into force on 1 January 2026
Information Notice 2025-002 Expansion of ADOMS Global Presence – Enhancing Regional Support and Service Efficiency
This Information Notice informs all stakeholders that the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) has expanded its global presence with regional offices in key maritime hubs to enhance customer support, service delivery, and...
Media
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,...
