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The Shipping (Survey) regulations, 2008

These regulations apply the Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Code to vessels operating in Antigua and Barbuda and to Antigua and Barbuda registered commercial vessels of less than 500 tons operating on international voyages in the Caribbean Trading area.

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Senior Officer’s Handbook

This is the essential guide to Antigua and Barbuda requirements for Senior Officers serving in Antigua and Barbuda ships.  It contains the key information needed to meet the requirements of Regulation I/10.2 of STCW for officers at the management level under II/2,...

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STCW Circ 2002-001 (revised) Control of Seafarer Docs by PSC

This Circular was originally published as 01-001-02 and revised in 2012.  It is republished under this new numbering scheme.  The Circular sets out the requirements for endorsements and other documents required by seafarers in Antigua and Barbuda ships and ensures...

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Information Notice 2014-002: FATIGUE MANAGEMENT

The recently published case regarding the grounding of the m.v. Danio serves as a reminder of the importance of Fatigue Management in ensuring the safe operations of ships.The report highlighted that the Officer on Watch had been working excessive hours in the period...

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