Directive 003-2013 SCV Code

This Directive has effect from 1st June 2013.  It establishes the definition of Safe Haven fr vessels operating under the SCV Code and it establishes the limits that are determined for Protected Waters and Coastal Waters by ADOMS.  Additionally the Directive contains...

Seafarers’ Documents Checklist

This checklist should be filled in and submitted with any application for seafarer’s documents including endorsements and seafarer’s books.

Shipping (Small Commercial Vessels) regulations 2008

These regulations apply the Caribbean Small Commercial Vessels Code to vessels operating in Antigua and Barbuda and less than 24 metres in length and to Antigua and Barbuda  registered commercial vessels of less than 24 metres operating on international voyages in the...

Directive 002-2013 Crew Accommodation

This Directive replaces the previous Directive on this subject.  It applies the requirements of the ILO conventions 92 and 133 to Antigua and Barbuda ships in the same way as the previous Directive, but it adds in a requirement to carry certification to show that the...

Directive 002-2005 Drinking Water Standards (amended)

This Directive was first issued in 2005 and sets out the requirements for annual testing of ship’s drinking water.  It is amended in 2013 to include more clarity on standards, methods of sampling, and an allowance for self-testing provided the testing regime is...

IMO Principles of Safe Manning

This is the current version of the IMO’s Principles of Safe Manning.  It contains guidance on the processes required to assess the minimum safe manning for a ship.