Circulars issued by Flag States
Antigua and Barbuda
Circular
| 2023-001 | Electronic Record Books and Logbook Systems | 
| 2020-005 (Rev.1) | Maritime Cyber Risk Management | 
| 2020-002 Rev.7 | AMSA - Port State Control Regime: Pre-Arrival Checklist for Vessels Calling to Australian Ports | 
| 2018-005 Rev.7 | U.S. Coast Guard - Port State Control Regime: Pre-Arrival Checklist for Vessels calling to the United States of America | 
| 2014-004 Rev4 | Port State Control Inspection Defect Reporting | 
| 2013-007 | Cold Water Survival Guidance | 
| 2012-006(Rev1) | ECDIS and Carriage of Electronic Publications | 
| 2012-002(Ver3) | Reporting of Acciedents | 
| CAN003-2011 Rev1 | SOLAS Emergency Towing Procedure Manual (ETPM) | 
Directive
| 004-2013 | STCW Tribunal | 
| 004-2012 | Fitness for Duty and Watchkeeping | 
| 003-2012 | Familiarisation Information for Officers at the Management Level | 
| 001-2012 | The Merchant Shipping (Reporting of Accident) | 
Information Notice
| 2015-005 | ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY | 
Bahamas
INFORMATION BULLETIN
| BNR Rev.10.4 | The Bahamas National Requirments | 
| BMA.B118 Rev.03 | Security Training, Instruction and Certification | 
MARINE NOTICE
INFORMATION NOTICE
| IN006 ver1.3 | Emergency Response Officer | 
Bahrain
Directive
| SOLAS/07 | Certificates and documents required by SOLAS Convention | 
| SOLAS/09 | Oxygen analysis & gas detection equipment | 
| No. ISM/1 | International safety management (ISM) Code | 
Bangladesh
Circular
| Circular No.01/2019 | Bangla instruction Manual For Life Rafts | 
Barbados
Bulletin
| 332 | Electronic Record Keeping Systems | 
| 257 | Barbados Requirements: Nautical Publications | 
| 051 (v1.1) | Laid up Vessel Requirements | 
| 029 (v1.3) | International Safety Management (ISM) Code | 
| 018 (v2.0) | Marine Accident Reporting | 
| 016 | Life Saving Appliances Maintenance and Inspections | 
| 012 (v2.0) | Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances | 
| 011 (v3.3) | Minimum Safety Manning Requirements | 
| 010 (v2.1) | Barbados Reporting Requirements | 
| 008 (v2.0) | Permits, Permanent Exemptions and Equivalences | 
| 005 | Port State Control Inspections | 
| 004 (v2.1) | Flag State Inspections | 
Belgium
| BMI Circular 4.1(14 Jun 2023) | Summary of valid circulars BMI | 
| BMI Circular 4.0(14 Dec 2022) | Summary of valid circulars BMI | 
| Circular 2023/001/Rev.1 | Ballast water record-keeping and reporting - Use of Electronic Record Books | 
| Circular 2022/003/Rev.2 | Use of Electronic Record Books for MARPOL related Record Keeping | 
| Circular 2021/002/Rev.3 | Electronic ship certificates by BMI - Navicert | 
| Circular 2016/001 | Electronic and digital nautical publications | 
| Circular 2014/002/Rev.1 | Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse | 
| Circular 2011/001 | Minimum Safe Manning | 
| Circular 2010/003/1.1 | ISM - Flagstate procedures | 
| Circular 2008/002/3.1 | Notification of incidents to the flagstate | 
| Circular 2005/003/Rev.1 | ISM - Flagstate procedures | 
Belize
Merchant Shipping Notice
Merchant Marine Notice
Memo
| TDM-006-2024 | Implementation of RISK4SEA PSC Intelligence Platform | 
| TDM-004-2024 | Tokyo MoU Safety Bulletin Focus on Emergency Power Supply Testing | 
| TDM-001-2024 | Testing Period for the RISK4SEA PSC Intelligence Platform | 
| TD-IMM-GOB001-25 | IMMARBE’s Occasional Survey Program | 
Bermuda
Shipping Notice
Guidance Notice
| 2023/02 | Document Retention Policy | 
Brunei Darussalam
Marine Department of Brunei Darussalam
SHIPPING NOTICE
| 03/2017 | EXTENSION INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS 1978 (MANILA AMENDMENT,2010) | 
Cayman Islands
Shipping Notice
Guidance Note
| 02/2024 | Operation of Ships and Equipment in Cold Climates and Low Temperatures | 
| 01/2020 | LIFEBOAT / RESCUE BOAT DRILLS DECLINED BY PORT AUTHORITIES | 
Shipping Notice
Guidance Note
| 01/2020 | LIFEBOAT / RESCUE BOAT DRILLS DECLINED BY PORT AUTHORITIES | 
Commonwealth of Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry
Cook Islands
Circular
Cyprus
Denmark
Fiji
Georgia
Germany
 ISM-Circulars
               
              Gibraltar
Shipping Information Notice
| SIN 096(a) | Survey and certification – Alternative Means | 
| SIN 092 | Port State Control - Revised & Consolidated Port State Control - Revised & Consolidated | 
Shipping Guidance Notice
Report Form
| Ref AC/12/1048 | "High Risk Ships" dated 1 June 2012 | 
Greece
| Piraeus 29-12-2016 | Minimum Safe Mannina Document(MSMD) | 
| Piraeus 08-19-2014 | General guidelines for the implementation of the new Regulation III/17-1 "Recovery of persons from the water" of the 1974 SOLAS Convention. | 
| Piraeus 09-03-2010 | Procedures in accordance with the ISM Code Reporting on the maritime incidents and accidents | 
| Piraeus 08-03-2010 | Safety management manual format | 
| Piraeus 17-03-2008 | Dealing procedures concerning engineering damaging cases | 
| Piraeus 28-8-2007 | Further application of International Safety Management Code | 
| Piraeus 03-08-2007 | Upgrade scheme for companies and ships with repeated/serious detained cases | 
| Ref.No.412411/10/2014 | “Reporting near miss incidents” | 
| Ref.No.2341.4-2/64564/2020 | Acceptance of Resolution MSC.428(98) on maritime cyber risk management adopted on 16 June 2017 | 
Hong Kong
Declaration Forms
| 28 Dec.2012 | the Company-as of 28 Dec.2012 | 
| 28 Dec.2012 | DPA-as of 28 Dec.2012 | 
| 28 Dec.2012 | CSO-as of 28 Dec.2012 | 
Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)
| 4 Aug. 2015 | Updated Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) on the Website of Marine Department | 
Circular Letter
Merchant Shipping Information Note
E-mail from Hong Kong Marine Department
| July 4, 2016 | Decisions on ISM Section | 
India
| DGS Circular No. 15 of 2022 | Collection of Data from Indian Ship and Foreign Ship Visiting Indian Ports for Ballast Water Convention Experience Building Phase | 
| DGS Circular No. 158 of 2022 | Use of Biofuel and its Blend as fuel on board Indian Flagged Ships | 
Ireland
| 26 of 2023 | Carriage of Nautical Charts and Publications | 
| No.66 of 2012 | INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE (MARPOL ANNEX VI) | 
| No.34 of  2013 | Safety Management Systems – Passenger Ships | 
Isle of Man
Technical Advisory Notice
| TAN 002-25 Mar. 2025 | Electronic Official Log Books – Standards and Approval Process | 
| TAN 011-23 Nov. 2023 | SOLAS Electronic Log Books | 
| TAN 007-20 Dec. 2020 | Maritime Cyber Risk Management | 
| TAN 005-24 Sep. 2024 | Enclosed Space Entry - Gas Detection and CO2 Hazards | 
Manx Shipping Notice
| MSN-050 Rev.5 | IoM Regulations implementing the STCW Convention | 
| MSN-026 Aug. 2018 | Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) | 
| MSN-003 Feb. 2007 | Accident Reporting | 
Jamaica
| Circular No.01-02-2008 | Enhancing the Safety of Jamaican Ships | 
Kiribati
Marine Circular
Kuwait
| KSN/MTD Circ.4 | Conditions & guidance for (Lay Up) of Kuwaiti Registered Vessel | 
| Circular No.8/2019 | Plastic Substaince & Waste | 
Liberia
Marine Advisory
Marine Operation Note
Marine Security Advisory
| 02/2019 | Maritime Cyber Risk Management | 
| 02/2020 (Rev1) | Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems | 
Technical Letter
| 2024-01 | Location of the Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation | 
| 2018-03 | Reporting on deficiencies possibly affecting the implementation of the ISM Code | 
Other Circulars
| INS-004 Rev.4/05 | Operational/Safety Checklist for SOLAS 74/78 Requirements | 
| INS-001 Rev.03/25 | Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships | 
| MAN-004 Rev.07/20 | Manning requirements for Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs) | 
| NAV-001 Rev.02/22 | Safety of Navigation - Nautical Charts, Publications and Notices to Mariners | 
| POL-009 Rev.02/25 | Implementation of the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships | 
| RLM-297A | Declaration of Company | 
| RLM-297B | Declaration of Designated Person Ashore | 
| SAF-003 Rev.09/24 | Procedures for Entering Enclosed Spaces and Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills | 
| SAF-002 | Prohibition of “Hot Work” in Tankers and Combination Carriers | 
Marine Notice
| ISM-003 Rev. 01/23 | Harmonized ISM/ISPS/MLC Audits | 
| ISM-001 Rev. 03/24 | International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) and SOLAS 74 Chapter IX, Management for the Safe Operation of Ships | 
| PSC-002 Rev. 07/23 | Measures to Maintain the Quality of the Liberian Registry Fleet | 
| PSC-001 Rev.10/24 | Measures to Improve Compliance and Minimize Risk of Port State Control Detentions | 
| SAF-004 Rev.11/24 | Lifeboat and Emergency Drills | 
| ADM-007 Rev. 07/23 | List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried Onboard Ships | 
Luxembourge
| Circular CAM 05/2014 | SeaSafe© Program | 
| Circular CAM 04/2025 | Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher | 
Malaysia
| Shipping Notice No.06/2023 | Delegation of the Responsibilities to Recognized Organisations for Verifying Compliance with the ISM Code and Issuing Documents of Compliance (DOC) | 
| Shipping Notice No.09/2019 | APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION OR EXTENSION FROM THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENT | 
| Shipping Notice No.06/2013 | Recognition of KR-CON as a Form of Electronic Media in lieu of Hard Copies of IMO Publications | 
Malta
Marshall Islands
Technical Circular
| TechCirc-30 | Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) | 
Maritime Regulations
| MI-293 Rev.Mar/2024 | Mobile Offshore Unit Standards | 
| MI-118 Rev.Jul/2024 | REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER CERTIFICATION | 
| MI-108 Rev.Jul/2025 | MARITIME REGULATIONS | 
| MI-242BA Rev.Sep/2023 | Checklist for Vessel Re-Registration after Admiralty Auction | 
Marine Notice
Marine Guideline
| MG-7-41-3 Rev. Apr/2023 | Guidelines for Voyage Planning | 
| No.7-41-1 Rev. May/2024 | Safety of Navigation | 
| No.5-34-2 10/06 | Guidelines for Undergoing a Port State Control Inspecion | 
| No.2-13-3 Rev.4/11 | Oil Record Book Guidelines | 
| No.2-011-16 Rev. Aug/2025 | Maritime Cyber Risk Management | 
Marine Safety Advisory
Myanmar
Marine Guidance
| 06/2020 | Maritime Cyber Risk Management for Myanmar Ships | 
Directive
| 4/2018 | Application of Extension, Dispensation, Equivalence or Exemption | 
Netherlands
Instruction to RO
| No.29 | IMSBC Code Section 3 | 
| No.23 | Lay Up | 
Information to Shipping
| General information and decisions (Versie 1) (Approved documents on board in digital format) | 
| Guidance for the carriage of publications on board ships flying the flag of the Netherlands | 
Norway
Oman
Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Transport & Communications
| B16 | Enhanced Monitoring Programme | 
| B03 | ENHANCING LIFEBOAT SAFETY DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILLS | 
| B01 | Application for Exemptions, Extensions, and/or Equivalence to International Convention Requirements | 
Palau
Marine Notice
| MN-120.1 | INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM CODE) | 
| MN-151.1 | INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS (IGF Code | 
Marine Circular
Panama
Circular
Other Forms
Philippines
Memorandum Circular
Marine Advisory
Portugal (Madeira)
Circular
Other Information
| Portugal Legislation | Portuguese Legislation | 
| Decree-Law 51/2012 | MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, SEA, ENVIRONMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT | 
| Circular Letter 01/2014 | Statement of Receipt of Application (SRA) | 
Qatar
Maritime Circular
| 12 | LlFEBOAT EQUIPMENT SERVICING & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS | 
San Marino
San Marino Policy Letter
| SMPL–2022-TEC-005 | Principles of Minimum Safe Manning | 
Saudi Arabia
TGA Circular
| 66 | Regarding the Compliance with Audit Instructions | 
| 49 | Regarding Reporting of Marine Pollution from Ships in the Territorial Waters of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 
Singapore
Shipping Circular
Other information
| SV 1.4.18 27,May 1998 | SMC for 30-Mile Limit Tankers (ISM Code) | 
| SV 1.4.18 29,July 1997 | ISM Code for Regional Ferries | 
| PT/PM/23.021 28,May 2002 | ISM Certification for Port Limit Tankers | 
South Africa
Marine Notice
| No. 38 of 2016 | Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates | 
Sri Lanka
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
FSI
| No FSI 004 | Monitoring Rectifications of Deficiencies Reported during an Annual Flag State Inspection | 
| No FSI 002 Rev.1 | Flag State Inspections | 
| No FSI 001 Rev.1 | Annual Flag State Inspections | 
GEN
| No.GEN 020 | GUIDELINES FOR ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ NON-PROPELLED SELF-ELEVATING PLATFORMS | 
| No.GEN 006 Rev.5 | Publications required on St. Vincent and the Grenadines Vessels | 
| No.GEN 003 Rev.1 | Lay-up and Re-commissioning Guidance | 
| No.GEN 001 Rev.1 | Application for an Exemption or Extension to an International Requirement | 
ISM
| No.ISM 013 | THE ISM CODE | 
| No.ISM 010 | Change of Company’s Name and/or Address | 
| No.ISM 009 | Internal Safety Audits in accordance with the ISM Code (ISM Code Clause 12.1) | 
| No.ISM 008 Rev.1 | Change of Flag and ISM and ISPS Codes Certification | 
| No.ISM 002 Rev.1 | TRANSFER OF ISM AND ISPS CODES CERTIFICATION | 
PSC
SOL
STCW
Other
Thailand
Marine Department Notice
| No.86/2555 | Corrective Measures to Thai flagged Ships under Black List | 
Türkiye
| E-36712415-160.02-15-26508 | Use of Power Reserve in SHaPOLI/EPL Systems and Reporting Usage Information | 
| E-80368960-105.01.01-70007 | Cyber risk management | 
| Regulations | Regulations on Implementation of ISM Code | 
| B.02.1.DNM-0.06. 13.01-117.06-2034 | Training of Staffs | 
| B.02.1.DNM/0.06. 13.01./118-04/11287 | Detention of Turkish Flag Vessels | 
| B.02.1.DNM/0.06. 13.01/105.01.01/6195 | Flag State Inspections | 
| B.02.1.DNM/0.06. 02.02/117-04/1639 | ISM Code - DPA criteria | 
| 80368960-105.02.04-E.311 | TO THE PLACES OF DISTRIBUTION Original & Free tlanslation ver. | 
| 80368960-105.02.01/E.58089, Dated 27/08/2015 | Awareness of Personnel Entering Enclosed Spaces | 
| 80368960-010.06/8513 | IMPLEMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS 2013/194 Turkish original ver. English translation ver. | 
| 80368960-105.02.01-E.98361 | STCW Requirements in Port State Controls | 
| 80368960-105.02.04-E.3112 | Actions to be taken for the ships being detained | 
| 80368960-105.02.01-E.29706 | Paris MoU Inspections | 
Tuvalu
Marine Circular
UAE
Land and Maritime Circular
| Ref: 112/2016/691 | Implementation and enforcement of the term “to the Satisfaction of the Administration” in the IMO International Maritime Conventions/Instruments | 
United Kingdom
Statutory Guidance
| MSIS 2 Rev 10.24 | International Management Code for Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (The ISM Code) | 
Marine Guidance Notes
Marine Information Notes
Merchant Shipping Notice
| MSN 1861(M) Amendment 1 | Training & Certification Guidance: UK Procedure for the Revalidation of Certificates of Competency and Tanker Endorsement | 
| MSN 1860(M) Amendment 1 | Training & Certification Guidance: UK Requirements For Electro-technical Officers | 
| MSN 1768(M+F) | Ship's Medical Stores | 
Surveyor Advice Note
| SAN 96 | Safe Operation of Daughter Craft | 
USA
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) relating to STCW
Information Bulletin
| MSIB 13-23 (CH-3) | Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels | 
| MSIB 005-16 Rev.1 | Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills | 
Plocy Letter
| CG-CVC 23-05 (CH-1) | Guidance on Surveillance Requirements for Certain Commercial Vessels that do not Carry Passengers | 
| CVC-WI-004(3) | U.S. Flag Interpretations on the ISM Code | 
| CVC-WI-003(3) | USCG Oversight of Safety Management Systems on U.S. Flag Vessels | 
| CVC-WI-013(7) | Towing Vessel COI Inspections under TSMS Option | 
| CVC-WI-018(1) | Laid up Inspected/Examined Vessels | 
| CVC-WI-027(3) | Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction | 
Vanuatu
Fleet / Safety Letter
| 05 October 2016 | Manila Amendments of 2010 and STCW Certificates | 
| 10 Augst 2016 | Record Retention Policy | 
| 11 March 2015 | Low Sulfur Fuel Limits and ECA’s | 
| September 2013 | Required Training and Drills on board Vanuatu Flagged Vessels | 
Maritime Bulletin
| No.116 | Detention Prevention and Post Detention Program | 
| No.114 | Reporting of Port State Inspections and Detentions | 
