New Publications
STCW Circular 2025 -003 Amendments to STCW Regulation VI, Basic Training, and Familiarization
This Circular provides information on the amendments to table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, on “Mandatory minimum requirements for safety familiarization, basic training and instruction for all seafarers”. A new competence has been added to the table: “Contribute to the...
Miscellaneous Circular 2024-001 (Rev 1) Carriage of more than one Load Line Certificate
This Circular provides guidance for Antigua and Barbuda flag ships on how to practically handle more than one Load Line Certificate and clarifies the acceptance of punching or cut-in methods for permanent markings under Regulation 8 of the ICLL.
Miscellaneous Circular 2025-002 Pleasure Yachts engaged in trade (Dual-Mode Registration)
This Circular provides information on the requirements and procedures for Pleasure Yachts Engaged in Trade (PYET) under the Antigua & Barbuda flag. It provides a pathway for eligible yachts to be dual registered for both private and commercial operation, while...
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Indian Ocean MOU CIC for 2023 will be on Fire Safety Systems
The member Authorities of the Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on port State control will launch a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on “Fire Safety”. Inspection campaign will commence from 1 September, 2023 and will continue till 30 November...
Caribbean MOU CIC for 2023 will be on Fire Safety Systems and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems
Launch of Concentrated Inspection Campaign on FSS and Pilot Ladder Transfer Systems beginning 1 September 2023 by Caribbean MOU on Port State Control
The 28th Caribbean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (CMOU) Annual Committee Meeting Hosted in Antigua
The 28th Meeting of the Caribbean Port State Control Committee (CPSCC) was held over the period 29 to 30 June 2023 at the St. James Club and Villas, Mamora Bay. The meeting was hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping...
