Circulars issued by Flag States
Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda/International Shipping Register
SOLAS
| 2013-006(Rev.1) | Ship security and ISPS | 
| 2013-005(Rev.1) | Maintaining the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) File | 
| 2013-03rev.2 | Piracy and Armed Robbery | 
| 2012-013(Rev.1) | Guidelines on Stowaways | 
STCW
| 2021-003(REV.1) | Certificate of Proficiency as Ship Security Offcer | 
| 2013-001(Rev 4) | Security Training for Seafarers | 
| 2012-003(Rev 2) | Transitional provisions relating to the 2010 STCW Amendments | 
Bahamas
Bahamas/The Bahamas Maritime Authority
Marine Notice
| MN 96 ver1.0 | Carriage of Armed Persionnel for Vessel Protection | 
| MN 72 ver1.2 | Carriage of Armed Persionnel for Vessel Protection | 
| MN 71 ver.1.1 | Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships | 
| MN 48 ver1.1 | Contnuous Synopsis Records | 
| MN 47 ver1,2 | ISPS Code | 
| MN 45 ver1.1 | Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons (EPUBs) | 
| MN 26 ver2.0 | Safety Familiarization and Basic Training, Instruction and Certification | 
| MN 20 ver1.0 | TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | 
| MN 19 ver1.0 | STCW 2010 Amendments | 
| MN 13 ver2.2 | Cpountries Recognised by The Bahamas in Accordance with STCW Regulation I/10 | 
| MN 12 ver1.1 | Approval of STCW Training | 
| MN 11 ver1.0 | Layup Requirements | 
| MN 08 ver1.0 | Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements | 
| MN 05 ver1.0 | Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents | 
| MN 04 ver2.3 | Reporting Requirements | 
| MN 02 ver1.5 | Authorized Classification Societies | 
| MN 01 ver1.6 | Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices | 
Technical Alert
| 14-08 | List of Companies and Training Providers approved by The Bahamas Maritime Authority to conduct training and/or instruction | 
| 14-06 | United States Coast Guard Port Security Advisory 2-14 | 
Information Bulletins
Bangladesh
Barbados
Bulletins – Barbados Maritime Ship Registry
Information Bulletin
Bulletin
| B035 rev.2.0 | Priracy and Armed Robbery | 
| B030 rev.1.0 | ISPS Code | 
| B021 rev.2.0 | BMSR Certificates of Endorsements and Seaman's Record Books | 
| B015 rev.1.1 | Contiuous Synopsis Records Rev. 1.1 | 
| B010 rev.2.1 | Barbados Reporting Requirements | 
| 001 rev.2.0 | Bulletin System | 
Belgium
Sheeppvaat/FOD Mobiliteit/Koopvaardij
Belize
Bermuda
Bermuda Ship Registry - Department of Maritime Administration
BERMUDA SHIPPING NOTICE
| 2022-012 | Piracy Counter Measures | 
| 2019-05 | Extended Periods Out Of Service – Lay Up | 
| 2011-015 | OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND ISSUE OF ENDORSEMENTS | 
Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands Shipping Registry
Shipping Notice
Guidance Note
Comoros
Commonwealth of Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry
Marine Safety Circular
| CD-MSC 25-03 Rev01 | International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) | 
| CD-MSC 24-03 Rev01 | Maritime Security Training for Company Security Officers and Ship Security Officers | 
| CD-MSC 20-03 Rev01 | SHIP’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | 
| CD-MSC 11-04 Rev01 | COMBINED PROCEDURES FOR SHIP SECURITY PLANS APPROVAL AND ISPS CODE VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION | 
| CD-MSC 09-04 Rev01 | IMO ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS IMPLEMENTATION | 
| CD-MSC 08-04 Rev02 | ISPS CODE INTERIM CERTIFICATION | 
| CD-MSC 07-01 Rev01 | Reporting Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks | 
| CD-MSC 02-08 Rev01 | TRAINING OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS (CSO) | 
| CD-MSC 01-08 Rev01 | IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME | 
| CD-MSC 01-06 Rev01 | SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM GUIDELINES | 
| CD-MSC 01-05 Rev01 | PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO SHIP SECURITY PLANS | 
Cook Islands
Circular
Curacao
Directorate of Shipping and Maritime Affairs
DSMA INFORMATION BULLETIN
| 11 | Emergency Points of Contact Maritime Authority of Curacao (MAC) | 
| 7 | Ship Security Reporting System | 
Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus / Deputy Ministry of Shipping
Circular
Denmark
DMA RO circular
| DMA No.007 Rev.02 | ISPS and SSAS | 
| Technical Regulation 6 of 2004 | Technical regulation on administration of the Regulation  of the European Parliament and the Council on enhancing ship and port facility  security ※ Annex | 
| Technical Regulation 5 of 2003 | Technical regulation on stowaways on board ships | 
Georgia
Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia
Circular
| Circ. No. 011 / CIRC / FSI 006 | Delegation of Authority | 
| Circ. No. 010 / FSI 006 | Procedures of Marine Incident/Casualty Reporting & Investigation on Vessels Registered under Georgian Flag | 
| Circ. No. 006 / FSI 003 | Ship’s Security System (SSAS) Test Procedures For a Vessel registered under Georgian Flag | 
| Circ. No. 006 / IR 003 | Change of Maritime Transport Agency Contact Details | 
Gibraltar
Gibraltar Maritime Administration
Shipping Guidance Notice
Shipping Information Notice
| 020 | Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certification & Training | 
Greece
Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy
| 2342.7-2/83596/2019 | DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL ( SECURITY MEASURES IN GULF OF OMAN ) | 
Hong Kong
Marine Department Notice
| No.91 | Access to Ships and Port Facilities | 
| No.89 | Port Operation Procedures for the Implementation of the ISPS Code | 
| No.76 | Publication of Maritime Security Levels | 
Shipping Information Notice
Security and Quality Advisory
Security Related Information
India
Directorate General of Shipping : Govt Of India (dgshipping.gov.in)
Merchant Shipping Notice
| No. 13 of 2024 | Procedure & Requirements for Pre-Arrival Nortification of Security (PANS) to Enter the Indian Port Facilities-reg. | 
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPIING ORDER
| No. 15 of 2022 | Non-operational Automatic Identification System(AIS) on ships in Indian | 
Ireland
Marine Notice
Isle of Man
MANX SHIPPING NOTICE
Jordan
Kiribati
Marine Circular
Kuwait
Marine Circular
| KSN/MTD Circ.4 | Conditiions & guidance for (Lay Up) of Kuwaiti Registered Vessel | 
Liberia
Marine Security Advisory
| 01/2025 | |
| 07/2023 | |
| 01/2023Rev.1 | |
| 03/2023 | Gulf of Guineca-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom, and Reporting of Incidents | 
| 09/2022 | |
| 02/2021 | |
| 02/2020 Rev.1 | |
| 03/2019 | Attacks, hijackings, and kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes Seas | 
| 04/2018 | |
| 03/2017 | |
| 04/2012 | Pirates Increase Targeting of Vulnerable Ships | 
| 02/2010 | SHIP SECURITY REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS) | 
| 03/2009 | Requirements for Personnel Identification, Access and Escorts in US Ports | 
| 02/2009 | |
| 04/2007 | ISPS ANNUAL SECURITY EXERCISE | 
Marine Notice
| ADM-008 Rev.06/12 | IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme | 
| REP-004 Rev.06/12 | Reporting Incidents of Armed Attacks, Piracy and Robbery | 
| RLM-118 06/12 | Requirements for Merchant Marine Personnel Certificate | 
| ISM-003 Rev.06/12 | Harmonized International Safety Management (ISM) and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Audits | 
| ISP-004 Rev.07/20 | Stowaways | 
| ISP-002 Rev.09/24 | Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). | 
| iSP-001 Rev.10/21 | International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS code) | 
| SEA-005 Rev.12/08 | Amendments to the STCW, 1978, as amended, regarding the training and certification of ship security officers (SSO) | 
Marine Operation Note
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Maritime Administration
Circular
Malaysia
MALAYSIA SHIPPING NOTICE
| MSN 03/2022 | RSO Instruction 1/2022 | 
| MSN 04/2018 | LIST OF RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATION APPOINTED UNDER SECTION 249x MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE (MSO) 1952 | 
| MSN 03/2009 | ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MALAYSIA MARITIME COMMUNICATION CENTRE (MMCC) | 
| NPM 02/2014 | IMPLEMENTATION SECURITY COURSES UNDER STCW 78 AS AMENDED | 
| NPM 43/2010 | IDENTIFYING SHIP WHEN TRANSMITTING SSA | 
| NPM 42/2010 | SECURITY INCIDENT REPORT | 
| NPM 38/2010 | PRE ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION | 
| NPM 01/2004 | MRCC AS THE DESIGNATED CENTRE FOR SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM | 
| NPM 02/2003 | ISPS CODE – REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPS | 
Malta
Merchant Shipping Notice
Technical Notices
| SLS.10 Rev.3 + Annex 1&2 | INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE | 
| IRO.4 Rev.1 | ATTENDANCE DURING SURVEYS, AUDITS, VERIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS HELD IN MALTA | 
Marshall Islands
Maritime Security Contacts
| MARSEC-210(Aug/2025) | Global Maritime Security Contents | 
Marine Regulations
| MI-118 | REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER CERTIFICATION | 
Marine Safety Advisory
| NO.35-16 | COMPLETING THE CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN UNITED STATES PORTS ※ CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST | 
Marine Notice
| No.1-007-1(Jul/2025) | Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas | 
| No.1-002-1(Mar/2025) | List of Office and Service Locations | 
| NO.2-011-39 (Apr/2019) | Piracy, Armed Robbery, and the Use of Armed Security | 
| NO. 2-011-20 (11/14) | Notice of Intended Entry into Port. | 
| No.2-011-19(Mar/2023) | Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR). | 
| No.2-011-18(Jan/2023) | Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). | 
| No.2-011-16(Jul/2025) | International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code | 
Marine Guideline
Ship Security Advisory
| No.05-25(15 Apr 2025) | CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR VESSELS ARRIVING AT UNITED STATES PORTS FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES | 
| No.07-24(27 Aug 2024) | COMPLIANCE WITH SHIP SECURITY PLAN AND EXCUTION OF SHIP SECURTY OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILIES | 
| No.08-25(21 Jul 2025) | Drug Trafficking from South America | 
Mauritius
Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA)
Marine Notice
Myanmar
Department of Marine Administration
Shipping Circular
Directive
| 10/2014 | Ship Seeurity Alert System (SSAS) | 
Notification
| 8 /2017 | Special measures to enhance Maritime Securit | 
Netherlands
Norway
Regulations
| 22 June 2004 No.972(amd by 7 Nov 2023 1800) | On security, anti-terrorism and anti-piracy measures and the use of force on board ships and mobile offshore drilling units (Security Regulations) | 
Circular
Palau
Palau International Ship Registry
Instruction
| INSTRUCTION | INSTRUCTION AND PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF CSR | 
Marine Notice
Marine Circular
Panama
Circular
(issued by General Director of Seafarers)
| MMN-18/2021(Apr 2025) | SEGUMAR OFFICES CONTACT POINTS (24/7 GLOBAL COVERAGE) | 
| MMN-07/2021 | STANDARD GUIDE OF FACTS ON BOARD A PANAMA FLAG SHIP, IN CASES OF THEFT, SEXUAL ASSAULT, NATURAL DEATH, SUICIDE AND HOMICIDE. | 
| DGMM-028-2014 UCYC | EMERGENCY, SAFETY & SECURITY TRAINING | 
MERCHANT MARINE CIRCULAR
Philippines
OFFIICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
OTS Circular
MARINA Circular
MARINA Advisory
Portugal - Madeira (MAR)
Circular
| No 32 Rev.5 | This document is for information only and is not intended to interpret or replace the legal referenced documents published by official sources | 
Flag Instruction
San marino
San Marino Policy Letter
Singapore
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore/MPA
Shipping CircularsSouth Africa
Marine Notice
St. Kitts & Nevis
ST KITTS & NEVIS INTERNATIONAL SHIP REGISTRY
Maritime Circular
| No. MC/119/22 | REMOTE SURVEY GUIDANCES | 
| No. MC/110/21 | REVIEW OF THE HIGH RISK AREA (HRA) FOR PIRECY IN THE INDIAN OCEAN | 
| No. MC/57/13 | SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING (ALL SEAFARERS) & SECURITY TRAINING (SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES) | 
| No. MC/47/12 | Procedure for reporting on acts of violence against seafarers | 
| No. MC/31/09 | Port Security, Passage Planning and Piracy | 
| No. MC/29/09 | Continuous Synopsis Records | 
| No. MC/15/09(Rev.1) | SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) | 
| No. MC/09/09 | Transfer of Class - Recognised Organisation | 
| No. MC/05/09 | IMO Vessel & Company Numbering & caribship Identity Numbers | 
St.Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Maritime Administration
ISPS
ISM
| ISM 010 | CHANGE OF COMPANY’S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS | 
SOLAS
| SOL 016 Rev.2 (15 Apr 2025) | CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) | 
STCW
Anti-piracy
Tuvalu
Home - Tuvalu Ship Registry (tvship.com)
Maritime Circulars
| MC-8/2013/1 | PROCEDURE FOR LAY UP | 
| MC-7/2013/1 | REMINDER FOR SECURITY RELATED TRAINING FOR SEAFARERS | 
| MC-22/2012/1V4 | IMO UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME FOR SHIP / COMPANY / REGISTERED OWNER | 
| MC-8/2011/1 | CONTACT DETAILS FOR RECIPIENTS OF MARITIME SECURITY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS | 
| MC-5/2011/1 | STCW AMENDMENTS COMING INTO FORCE ON 1 JANUARY 2012 Annex 1 / 2 | 
| MC-10/2010/12/3 | CARRIAGE OF FIREARMS & EMPLOYMENT OF ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL FOR DEFENSE AGAINST PIRACY | 
| MC-4/2010/12/2 | UPDATES TO ISSUES RELATING TO PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA AND OTHER HIGH RISK AREAS | 
| MC-3/2010/12/3(Rev. Oct 2024) | SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM (SSAS) | 
| MC-3/2010/12/2 | SHIP SECURITY LEVEL  | 
| MC-2/2010/12/2 | INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS)  CODE Annex 1 | 
| MC-2/2010/1 | GUIDELINES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS  CHAPTER XI-2 AND ISPS CODE Annex 1 / 2 | 
| MC-4/2007/12/2 | CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) | 
United Kingdom
Maritime and Coast guard Agency
Collection
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
| SI 2019 No. 0308 | The Ship and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 | 
MERCHANT SHIPPING NOTICE
| MSN 1865(M) Amendment 1 | Seafarer Training and Certification Guidance: UK Requirements for Emergency, Occupational Safety, Security, Medical Care and Survival Functions. | 
MARITIME GUIDANCE NOTE
| MGN 426(M) | External Access to Means of Escape | 
Vanuatu
Vanuatu Maritime Services Limited
Fleet Safety Letter
Safety Maritime Bulletins
| VMS MB 110 | Background to the New Security Requirements. | 
