New Publications
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...
Information Notice 2021-003 (Rev 3) Concentrated Inspection Campaigns (CiCs)
This Information Notice provides some advice on the schedule of upcoming CICs and the subject areas that Port State Control Officers are likely to pursue, both as a direct result of the CIC and looking at related areas. It will be updated as more information is...
Media
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...
ADOMS Hosts the 2nd IMO Regional Meeting of Directors/Heads of Maritime Administrations
The 2nd Annual International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Regional Meeting of Directors/Heads of Maritime Administrations (DIHMAR2) of the Caribbean was held over the period 26 to 28 June 2023 at the St. James Club and Villas, Mamora Bay. The meeting was jointly...
H.E. Ambassador Dwight C.R. Gardiner OBE GOM speech on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the World Maritime University
H.E. Ambassador Dwight C.R. Gardiner OBE GOM speech on the Development of a Sustainable Maritime Administration in Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the World Maritime University held in Malmö, Sweden, 20th June 2023. Madame...
