Circulars issued by Flag States

Antigua and Barbuda

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belgium

Belize

Bermuda

Cayman Islands

Comoros

Commonwealth of Dominica

Cook Islands

Curacao

Cyprus

Republic of Cyprus / Deputy Ministry of Shipping

Circular

No.33/2021 (1) Safety and Security of crew and vessels under Cyprus Flag calling or approaching ports and or countries where armed and or civil conflict takes place.
(2) Extra-territorial application of Unilateral Sanctions imposed by third countries.
No.22/2019 Maritime Security – Ship Security Plan Approval
No.8/2019 Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) Document
No.7/2019 Declaration of Particulars for the ISM and ISPS Code
No.11/2018 Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security - Amendment of the contact point dedicated to receive ship-to-shore security alerts initiated by a Ship Security Alert System
No.07/2017 (1) The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law of 2012
(2) The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy (Determination of Fees) Notification of 2017
No.26/2016 Measures to Enhance Safety Standards on board ships flying the Cyprus Flag
No.17/2016 VESSELS CALLING AT YEMENI PORTS
No.24/2015 Maritime Security – Consolidated Instructions
No.20/2015 - Safety of vessels under Cyprus Flag calling or approaching ports/countries where armed/civil conflicts take place.
- Updates on Port Situation in Libya.
No.06/2015 The Protection of Cyprus Ships Against Acts of Piracy and Other Unlawful Acts Law of 2012

No.39/2014

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as Amended- Issue of Seafarer’s Endorsements Attesting the Recognition of Non Cyprus Certificate
No13/2014 All vessel movements Registration with MSCHOA
No09/2014 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended- Security Awareness Training or Security training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
No30/2013 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended - Security Awareness Training or Security training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
No.27/2012

THE PROTECTION OF CYPRUS SHIPS AGAINST ACTS OF PIRACY AND OTHER UNLAWFUL ACTS LAW OF 2012 (Law 77(I) of 2012)

Supplementary Information

No.20/2009 Piracy off the coast of Somalia and East Africa- New York Declaration
No.05/2009 Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160 (78)) and CSR documents
No.04/2009 Revised Maritime Security Instructions on Piracy and Response to SSAS
No.11/2008 Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme (resolution MSC.160 (78))
No.19/2007 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended- Amendments ''Ship Security Officer Training and Certification''
No.17/2003 Implementation of Chapter X1-2 of Solas 74 as amended and the ISPS Code - Training of Ships Security Officers and alternate ship security officers.
No.14/2003 Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security

Denmark

Georgia

Gibraltar

Greece

Hellenic Coast Guard

Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy

2342.7-2/83596/2019 DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL ( SECURITY MEASURES IN GULF OF OMAN )

Hong Kong

Hong Kong/Maritime Department

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
15/2009 Prevention and Suppression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships
Annex 1 / 2
44/2006 Guidance on the Provisions of Information for Identifying Ships when Transmitting Ship Security Alerts
Annex 1
29/2006 Guidance on Voluntary Self-Assessment by Administrations and for Ship Security
Annex 1
22/2005 Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response Services and Pilots on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply
Annex 1
03/2005 Guidelines relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and ISPS Code
Annex 1
27/2003 Guidance relating to the Implementation of SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code
Annex 1

Security and Quality Advisory
No.34 Extension of Interim International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) and Safety Management Certificate (SMC)
No.31 ISPS Drill and Ship-Shore Exercise
No.30 New Arrangement on Access of IMO Information
No.27 Revised Interim Guidance to Shipowners, Ship Operators and Shipmasters
on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) on board Ships in the High Risk Area

Annex 1
No.22 NEW Movement Report for Ship on Entering and Leaving the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Waters
No.14 Placing Security Personnel on Board HK Registered Ships
No.11 Smuggling/Stowaway activities using ship’s rudder trunk
No.7 Advisory to Shipping on improving Security Measures while transiting the Malacca Strait
No.6 Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Off the Coast of Somalia -Effective means to report

Security Related Information

SRI Pre-arrival Security Information
SRI Declaration of Security
SRI Security Advice to Hong Kong Registered Ships
SRI Authorization of Recognized Security Organizations to issue International Ship Security Certificates

India

Ireland

Isle of Man

Jordan

Kiribati

Kuwait

Liberia

Liberia/LISCR

Marine Security Advisory

07/2023

Security Situation in Israel Ports and Territorial Waters

03/2023

Gulf of Guineca-Piracy/Armed Robbery/Kidnapping for Ransom, and Reporting of Incidents

01/2023

Removal of Indian Ocean High Risk Area(HRA)

09/2022

Use of Private Marine Security Companies (PMSC) providing privately contracted armed and unarmed security personnel onboard on Liberian registered ships.

02/2021

Interim guidance on the use of Privately contracted Armed Security Personnal on Board Ships in the Gulf of Guinea

02/2020

Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems

03/2019

Attacks, hijackings, and kidnappings in the Sulu and Celebes Seas

04/2018

NEW SECURITY GUIDANCE - Anti-Piracy, BMP5, and GCPG

03/2017

Enhanced security measures for vessels transiting the Singapore Straits, Malacca Straits, the waters off Mangkai & the Anambas islands in the South China Sea and operating in the coastal waters of Malaysia and Indonesia

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

New UKMTO Transit Corridor through the Gulf of Aden

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.07/20 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

01/2022

Authorization of Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) Providing Privately Contracted Armed and Unarmed Security Personnel on Board Liberian Flagged Ships on the High Risk Area (HRA).

02/2019

Submission of Plans for Review and Verification

1/2013

Security Related Training for Seafarers

7/2006

A. Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Testing Procedure
B. SSAS Endorsement of ISSC

5/2006

GUIDELINES FOR FOLLOW UP PROCEDURE ON NON CONFORMITIES RAISED BY LIBERIAN AUDITORS

4/2006

International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) Intermediate Verification

2/2006

Guidelines for Security Exercises and Drills

8/2005

Guidance on Access to Ships under the ISPS Code

6/2004

Communication and the ISPS Code

4/2004

Documentation of ISPS Code, part B Compliance

3/2004

The USCG and enforcement of the ISPS Code

6/2003

Continuous Synopsis Record

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Malta

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands/IRI

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.1-002-1(Feb/2024) 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(Feb/2022) International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code

Marine Guideline
No.7-41-5(Jan/2023) Stowaways: Prevention of Unauthorized Access; Resolution of Cases.
NO. 6-36-2 Notification and Reporting of Marine Casualties, Marine Incidents, Occurrences, and Offenses
No.2-11-15(Jun/2024) Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator
NO.2-11-14(Jan/2023) West Africa High Risk Area: Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade – Gulf of Guinea Voluntary Reporting Area
NO. 2-11-13 (9/11) MSCHOA User Instructions for Updated Vessel Movement Registration Form.
NO. 2-11-12 (7/15) Guidance for Company Security Officers on Preparing a Company and Crew for the Contingency of a Hijacking by Pirates (Western Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden).

Ship Security Advisory
No.07-24(27 Aug 2024) COMPLIANCE WITH SHIP SECURITY PLAN AND EXCUTION OF SHIP SECURTY OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILIES
No.09-22(19 Aug 2023) CONDITIONS OF ENTRY FOR VESSELS ARRIVING AT UNITED STATES PORTS FROM CERTAIN COUNTRIES
NO.07-22 INCREASED RISK OF DRUG TRAFFICKING FROM SOUTH AMERICA
No.05-24(6 Aug 2024) GEOPOLITICAL CONFLICT ISRAEL

Mauritius

Myanmar

Netherlands

Norway

Palau

Panama

Panama/SEGUMAR

Circular

(issued by General Director of Seafarers)
MMN-18/2021(May 2024) 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

No. 382 Panama Policy on Remote Surveys and Remote Inspection Techniques.
No. 361 Restricted Vessels List
No.359+annex1+notification form(Jun 2024) Guidance for the implexentation and certificatation of the ISPS Code(with Annex 1 & Notification form)
No. 355 (Aug 2024) Use of Electric Certificates onboard
No. 354 Maritime Cyber Risk Management
No.346 (Oct.2022) Amendments to the Ship Security Plans (SSP) for Recognized Security Organization (RSO) duly cancelled.
No.343(June 2023) List of States Parties of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended, that have communicated information which demonstrates full and complete effort is given to the provisions of the Convention (White List).
No. 337(Dec.2022) Instructions for Payments to CSR and ISSC
No. 331 Samples of certificates and seafarers' documentation implemented and approved by the Panama Maritime Authority
No. 310 Segumar Istanbul
No. 249 Compliance with Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) regulations
No. 245(Sep 2024) Armed Security Personnal on board Panama flagged vessels transiting High Risk Areas
No. 243(Jul 2024) Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)
No. 230(Jul 2024) Ship Protection Measures to Pirates Attacks.
No. 207 Procedures for ISSC Extensions and Additional Verifications
No.183(Feb. 2024) Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) online application
No. 151 Implementation of IMO Unique Company and Registered Owner Identification Number Scheme
No. 145 ISPS Code Intermediate verification
No. 136 Recognized Organizations authorized by the Panama Maritime Authority
No. 133(Sep 2024) Ship Security Alert System (SSAS)
No. 131(Aug 2023) Authorized Recognized Security Organizations (RSO). Reports and Fees.
No.123(Mar 2024) International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)

Philippines

OFFIICE FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

OTS Circular

No. 2022-007 CLARIFECATION OF THE DOCUMENTARY REQUlREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF PORT FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER (Pf-’80), COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (050), AND MARITIME SECURITY SCREENER (M85)
No. 2016-07 GUIDELINES IN THE ACCREDITATION OF MARSEC TRAINING INSTITUTIONS/ CENTERS/ SCHOOLES
No. 2015-04 GUIDELINES IN THE DECLARATION OF SECURITY (DoS) BY SHIPS AND PORT FACILITIES
No. 2015-03 GUIDELINES IN SETTING AND COMMUNICATING SECURITY LEVEL
No. 2014-02 GUIDELINES IN THE CONDUCT OF MARITIME SECURITY TRAINING COURSES
No. 2013-03 GUIDELINES FOR ISSUANCE OF INTERNATIONAL 8- NATIONAL SHIP SECURITY CER11FICATES (ISSCINSSC), STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE OF PORT FACILITY (SoCPF) & STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCEISECURITY REGULATED PORT (SoCSRP)
No. 2013-02 STANDARD GUIDELINE IN THE ACCREDITATION 0F RECOGNIZED SECURITY ORGANIZATION (RS0)

MARINA Circular

NO. 2013-11 1. ADOPTION OF THE NEW COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND PROFICIENCY (KUP) FOR SHIP SECURITY OFFICER AS REQUIRED BY THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS;

2. ADOPTION OF THE COURSE FOR SHIP SECURITY AWARENESS AND SEAFARERS WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES AS REQUIRED BY THE 2010 STCW MANILA AMENDMENTS; AND,

3. ADOPTION OF REFRESHER AND UPDATING OF BASIC SAFETY UNDER THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS.

MARINA Advisory

No. 2019-05 ADVISORY ON THE SECURITY MEASURES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY PHILIPPINE REGISTERED SHIPS; RE:"NO ID,NO BOADING POLICY"
NO. 2012-23 INTERIM GUIDANCE TO PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY COMPANIES PROVIDING PRIVATELY-CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ONBOARD SHIPS IN THE HIGH RISK AREA
NO. 2012-06 EMPLOYMENT OF PRIVATELY CONTRACTED ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL ONBOARD PHILIPPINE-REGISTERED SHIPS TRANSITING THE HIGH RISK AREA IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS
NO. 2009-07 MEASURES TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS THE ACTS OF PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
NO. 2004-59 CONTINUES SYNOPSIS RECORD ONBOARD PHILIPPINES SHIPS ENGAGED IN THE INTERNATIONAL VOYAGES

San marino

San Marino

San Marino Policy Letter

SMPL-2023-SEC-004 San Marino Ship Register SMSR Maritime Security
SMPL-2021-SEC-014 Maritime Security

Singapore

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore/MPA

Shipping Circulars
NO.02 OF 2024

REPORTING OF MARINE CASUAL TIES AND MARINE INCIDENTS TO:
(i) THE SHIPPING DIVISION, MPA; AND
(ii) THE TRANSPORT SAFETY INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF SINGAPORE(TSIB)

NO.09 OF 2023

Advisory for Singapore-Registered Ships Operating off the Coast of West Africa Including the Gulf of Guinea

NO.01 OF 2023

REPORTING ON ANY CHANGES IN THE REGISTERED PARTICULARS OF A SINGAPORE SHIP

NO.10 OF 2018

PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS AND AMENDMENT TO BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (VERSION 5) TO DETER PIRACY IN THE HIGH RISK AREA AND ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY IN THE RED SEA, GULF OF ADEN, INDIAN OCEAN AND ARABIAN SEA

NO.21 of 2017

CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY ISSUED BY FOREIGN MARITIME ADMINSITRATION RECOGNISED BY MPA

NO.15 OF 2015 FOR TESTING OF THE SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEMS (SSAS) ON SINGAPORE-REGISTERED SHIPS
Annex A / B
No.06 of 2014

CLARIFICATIONS OF THE SECURITY RELATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR SEAFARERS REQUIRED UNDER THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS (STCW CONVENTION).
Annex A / B

No.15 of 2012

Guidance on the use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel on board Singapore-Registered Ships in the High Risk Area
Annex A

No.14 of 2012

GUIDANCE FOR COMPANY SECURITY OFFICERS – PREPARATION OF A COMPANY AND CREW FOR THE CONTINGENCY OF HIJACK BY PIRATES IN THE WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN AND THE GULF OF ADEN
Annex A / B / C

No.18 of 2011

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANILA AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, 1978 (STCW CONVENTION)

No.11 of 2008 IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME. AMENDMENTS TO THE FORMAT AND GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD (CSR) (RESOLUTION A.959(23))
No.09 of 2008 IMO UNIQUE COMPANY AND REGISTERED OWNER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SCHEME
No.18 of 2007 TRAINING OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER (CSO)
No.20 of 2006

GUIDANCE ON VOLUNTARY SELF-ASSESSMENT BY ADMINISTRATIONS AND FOR SHIP SECURITY - MSC.1/CIRC. 1193
Annex A

No.25 of 2005 Guidance on the Access of Public Authorities, Emergency Response Services and Pilots on Board Ships to which SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code Apply – MSC/CIRC.1156
No.05 of 2005

1) GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORISED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT - MSC/CIRC.1130
2) GUIDANCE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER XI-2 AND THE ISPS CODE - MSC/CIRC.1132

Annex A / B

No.11 of 2004 Legislation to give effect to the Special Measures to Enhance Maritime Security and Issues relating thereto
No.17 of 2003 RECOGNISED SECURITY ORGANISATIONS (RSO) (CHAPTER XI-2(SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY))

South Africa

St. Kitts & Nevis

St.Vincent and the Grenadines

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Maritime Administration

ISPS

022 Reporting Guidance for Vessels Transiting The Arabian Gulf Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman
021 IMO INTERIM GUIDELINES FOR OWNERS, OPERATORS AND MASTERS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST PIRACY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA REGION
020 CHANGE OF COMPANY’S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS
019 SHIP SECURITY REPORTING SYSTEM (SSRS)
018 PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED UPON RECEIPT OF SSAS MESSAGE

016 Rev.1

IMO RESOLUTION A. 1027(26) AND FAL.11 (37) GUIDELINES ON THE ALLOCATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES TO SEEK THE SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION OF STOWAWAY CASES
015 PROTECTION OF THE JAPAN SELF-DEFENCE FORCE (JSDF) FOR PASSAGE THROUGH THE GULF OF ADEN AND OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA
014 REVISED GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITY-RELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT

013 Rev.1

GUIDANCE FOR TESTING OF SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM AND ACTIONS IN CASE OF FALSE ALARM

012 Rev.3

PIRACY IN THE GULF OF ADEN AND OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA

011 Rev.1

Change of Flag and ISM and ISPS Codes Certification
010 New Counter-Piracy Web Service
009 PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS
008 Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks . Reporting to the Administration

007 Rev.1

Company Id Number

006 Rev.1

TRANSFER OF ISM AND ISPS CODES CERTIFICATION
005 COMPLIANCE OF CERTAIN CARGO SHIPS WITH SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY
003 Rev.1 SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM Contract with Providers
002 GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITYRELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT

ISM

ISM 010

CHANGE OF COMPANY’S NAME AND/OR ADDRESS

STCW

STCW 005

SECURITY RELATED TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR SEAFARERS (STCW REGULATION VI/6)
STCW 004 GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2010 AMENDMENTS (MANILA AMENDMENTS) OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS
STCW 002 Rev.1 CERTIFICATION OF SHIP SECURITY OFFICERS AFTER 1ST JANUARY 2008

Anti-piracy

APIR 006 Rev.2

GUIDANCE TO SHIP OWNERS ON CARRIAGE OF ARMED PERSONNEL FOR SHIP PROTECTION

APIR 004 Rev.6

PIRACY IN THE GULF OF ADEN AND OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA

APIR 003

New Counter-Piracy Web Service

APIR 001

Incidents of Piracy and Armed Attacks – Reporting to the Administration

Tuvalu

United Kingdom

Vanuatu