Circulars issued by Flag States

Antigua and Barbuda

Bahamas

INFORMATION BULLETIN

BNR Rev.10.4 The Bahamas National Requirments
BMA.B118 Rev.03 Security Training, Instruction and Certification

TECHNICAL ALERT

No.16-63 Bahamas approach to the IMO Guidance relating to Seafarers who hold certificates and documents that do not comply with the 2010 Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code from 01 January – 01 July 2017
No.16-61 Bahamas STCW Able Seafarer Certificate of Proficiency
No.16-46 Atmosphere testing instruments – SOLAS XI-1 Regulation 7
No.15-09 Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECAs)
Form R104 Registration of Managing Owners-Version 1.5
Form T03 rev 01 Notification of Changes to

MARINE NOTICE

MN001 Rev.1.6 Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices
MN004 Rev.2.3 Reporting Requirements
MN005 ver.1.0 Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents
MN008 ver.1.0 Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements
MN009 rev1.2 Electronic Record Keeping Systems
MN010 MARPOL Electronic Record Books
MN011 ver.1.0 Lay up Requirements
MN019 ver.1.0 STCW 2010 Amendments
MN020 ver.1.0 Training and Certification Requirements
MN022 ver.1.0 Issue of a Bahamas STCW Certificates as a GMDSS Radio Operator, Able Seafarer or Rating
MN024 ver.2.1 Training and Certification Requirements for Seafarer Sailing on Ships Subject to the Polar Code
MN025 ver.1.0 Carriage, Training and Certification of Electro-Technical Officer and or Electro-Technical Rating
MN026 ver.2.0 Safety Familiarization and Basic Training, Instruction and Certification
MN044 ver.1.0 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training Requirements
MN046 (v1.3) ISM Code
MN049 ver.1.0 Long Range Identification & Tracking (LRIT)
MN051 ver.1.0 Publications
MN054 Conventions to which The Bahamas is a Party
MN078 Passenger Ship Watertight Doors
MN081 Emergency Escape Breathing Devices (EEBDs)
MN082 ver.1.1 Lifeboat Safety
MN087 ver.1.0 ECDIS, Nautical Charts & Publications
MN091 ver.1.1 Flag State Inspection
MN092 Enhanced Monitoring Programme
MN093 (v3.1) Port State Control Inspections
MN094 Port State Control Detentions
MN095 ver1.2 Cyber Security

INFORMATION NOTICE

IN006 ver1.3 Emergency Response Officer

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Circular

Circular No.01/2019 Bangla instruction Manual For Life Rafts

Barbados

Belgium

Belize

Bermuda

Brunei Darussalam

Cayman Islands

Commonwealth of Dominica

Cook Islands

Cyprus

No.18/2024 Measures to improve compliance of ships flying the Cyprus Flag calling in ports of The Commonwealth of Australia and the United States of America (USA)
No.16/2023 Preventing Drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels
No.16/2022 Application for Extension, Dispensation, Equivalence, Exemption or Deficient Manning with respect to number of crew
No. 3/2019 International Safety Management (ISM) Code - Instructions to Recognised Organisations (ROs)
No.7/2019 Declaration of Particulars for the ISM and ISPS Code
No.34/2016 International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, STCW 78, as amended- Manila Amendments
No.26/2016 Measures to Enhance Safety Standards on board ships flying the Cyprus Flag
No.17/2016 VESSELS CALLING AT YEMENI PORTS
No.18/2010 The Merchant Shipping (Minimum Requirements of Medical Treatment on Board Ships) Order of 2010 (P.I 223/2010) - Definitions
No.15/2010 The Merchant Shipping (Minimum Requirements of Medical Treatment on Board Ships) Order of 2010 (P.I .233/2010)
No.27/2006 ISM Code - Instructions to Companies
No.6/2003 Official Log Books and Ship's Articles
No.23/1999 New Government Policy for the Registration of Cyprus Ships
No.9/1999 /
No.17/1999
(combined)
Special training program for catering and other personnel on board passenger and ro-ro passenger ships not employed or engaged in any capacity as part of the ship’s complement with designated safety or pollution duties in the operation of the ship
TEN 4.28.55 Audits and Surveys carried out by Recognised Organizations

Denmark

Fiji

Georgia

Germany

ISM-Circulars
01/2020 Maritime Cyber Risk Management
06/2019 Reporting procedure for ship accident & defects
09/2014 Flag state requirements on the implementation of the ISM Code
08-2014 Entering enclosed spaces
07-2014 Recovery of persons from the water
01-2013 Emergency planning on ships operating in offshore wind farms
03-2012 Maintenance according to ISM-Code 10.1
01-2012 Reports and analyses of non-conformities, accidents and hazardous occurrences
03-2011 Guidance on providing safe working conditions for securing of containers
02-2011 Procedures for training, including instructions related to disabled person and person with reduced mobility
01-2011 Internal safety audits in accordance with the ISM Code and interpretation of these requirements
07-2010 Prevention of pollution during transfer of oil cargo between oil tankers at sea, Resolution MEPC.186(59)
06-2010 New Inspection Regime of Port State Control within Paris MOU
05-2010 Recommendations for the safe operation of German flagged Special Purpose Ships and other ships in service as self elevating units in Offshore-operations
03-2010 Occupational Health and Safety Management / Risk Assessment
02-2010 Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection/Survey of means of Embarkation and Disembarkation
06-2009 Emergency towing procedures on ships according to SOLAS Reg. II-1/3-4(MSC.256(84))
05-2009 rev.1 Counting and registration of passengers on board according to SOLAS reg. III/27 and Directive 98/41/EC
04-2009 Port State Control (PSC)
01-2009 Reporting of Near Misses
01-2008 Guidance on ISM Code section 10.3 “Identification of Critical Equipment”
06-2007 ① Guidelines for the operational implementation of the ISM Code by companies (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.5)
② Experience, qualifications and training for the role of designated person under the ISM Code (MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6)
05-2007 Guidelines on safety during abandon ship drills using lifeboats
08-2006 Guidelines on the basic elements of a shipboard occupational health and safety programme
06-2006 Promoting and verifying continued familiarization of GMDSS operators on board ships (MSC.1/Circ.1208)

Gibraltar

Greece

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

29 Oct. 2015 Prevention of Pollution by Garbage (Cap 413-O: Merchant Shipping <Prevention of Pollution by Garbage) Regulation >
7 Aug. 2015 Concentrated Inspection Campaign on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry Conducted from 1 September to 30 November 2015
4 Aug 2014 Types of Ships listed on the DOC
27 Dec 2013 International Safety Management (ISM) Code Transfer of Ship management of vessels
10 Oct. 2013 Duty to Report on Change of Ship Management
15 Jul 2013 Audit of ISM Activities Performed in Places other than the Company Address Registered in DOC
28 Jun 2013 Security and Quality Advisory No.34 Extension of Interim ISSC and SMC
23 Nov 2012 Updated Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
30 Aug 2012 Erratum to Circular letter dated 14 August 2012 Mandatory Carriage and Training Requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
14 Aug 2012 Mandatory Carriage and Training Requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
18 Jun 2012 Port State Control Inspections
20 Apr 2011 Some Frequently Asked Technical Information / Requirements for Hong Kong Registered Cargo Ships
25 Aug 2010 PSC Inspection on Hours of Work/Rest
7 Jan 2009 Electronic Nautical Publications Used on Board HK Registered Ships
25 Jul 2008 PSC Detainable Deficiency related to Seafarer's Certificates
29 Nov 2007 GMDSS Radio Installations Operation and Maintenance

Merchant Shipping Information Note

No.37/2023 Survey, Audit and Certification for Hong Kong Registered Ships
No.7/2020 Quality Assurance for Hong Kong Registered Ships
No.20/2016 Sampling of Fuel Oil for Determination of Compliance under Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78
No.53/2015 Maintenance of Shipboard Passenger Lifts
No.54/2015,
Annex I & II
Port State Control
Annex I - Port State Inspection Check List
Annex II - Detainable Deficiencies (Examples) Frequently Found on Hong Kong Registered Ships during PSC inspections
No.2/2012 Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships
No.30/2010 Safe Loading of ''iron-ore-fines'' cargo in bulk
No.52/2007 IMO Circulars related to the Implementation of ISM Code

E-mail from Hong Kong Marine Department

July 4, 2016 Decisions on ISM Section

India

Ireland

Isle of Man

Technical Advisory Notice

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

Kiribati

Kuwait

Liberia

Marine Advisory

05/2023 Minimum Requirements for Issuance of Dispensations
01/2019 Flag State Preemptive Boardings of Liberian Vessels calling on US Ports
29/2022 Use of Record and Log Books on board Ships

Marine Operation Note

03/2023 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR), S-VDR and Casualty Investigations
05/2023 Advance Notice of Arrival and Pre-Arrival Checklist Requirements for vessels calling on ports in Australia, China, Europe and the USA
03/2017 STCW regulations regarding the availability of original certificates on board ships
01/2017 Advice on implementation of the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code
05/2016 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code
02/2014 Development of Plans and Procedures for the Recovery of Persons from the Water

Marine Security Advisory

02/2019 Maritime Cyber Risk Management
02/2020 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.09/24 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.10/24 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-004 Rev.7/20 Lifeboat and Emergency Drills
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
ADM-007 Rev. 07/23 List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried Onboard Ships

Luxembourge

Circular CAM 05/2014 SeaSafe© Program

Malaysia

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.Mar/2024 MARITIME REGULATIONS
MI-242BA Rev.Sep/2023 Checklist for Vessel Re-Registration after Admiralty Auction

Marine Notice

No.7-043-1 Rev.5/15 Means of Ship Embarkation/Disembarkation
No.7-042-1 Rev.Sep/2023 Medical Care on board Ship and Ashore: Medical Chest, Recordkeeping and Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care
No.7-041-6 Rev.Apr/2023 Nautical Chart and Publication Carriage and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Requirements.
No.7-041-3 Rev.5/15 Pilot Transfer Arrangements
No.7-041-1 Rev.Aug/2019 Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships - Safety Precautions
No.7-038-4 Rev.Oct/2017 Principle of Watch Keeping
No.7-038-2 Rev.Jul/2024 Minimum Safe Manning Requirements for Vessels
No.5-034-5 Rev.8/17 Measures to Improve Compliance in United States Ports
No.5-034-3 Rev.8/06 Operational/Safty Checklist for SOLAS 74/78 Requiremnts
No.2-011-15 Rev.Feb/2018 Plans for Cooperation Between Search and Rescue Services and Passenger Vessels
No.2-013-10 Rev.07/21 Implementation of MARPOL Annex I, Chapter 8 – Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea
No.2-013-5 Feb/2018 MARPOL Annex V-Prevention of Garbage Pollution from Ships
No.2-011-52 Rev.Aug/20 International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)
No.2-011-51 Rev.Jul/2022 International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code)
No.2-011-49 Rev.Mar/2024 Yacht “Mini-ISM”
No.2-011-47 Rev.Jul/2019 Plans and Procedures to Recover Persons from the Water
No.2-011-40 Rev.Jan/2023 Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm Systems
No.2-011-38 Rev.7/14 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for Ships Carrying Oil or Oil Fuel
No.2-011-29 Rev.Jan/2024 Entities Acting on Behalf of the Maritime Administrator and their Roles in Ensuring Compliance with Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations
No.2-011-19 Rev.Mar/2023 Continuous Synopsis Record
No. 2-011-13 Rev. Oct/2023 International Safety Management (ISM) Code
No.2-011-2 Rev. Nov/2022 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code and Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements
No. 2-011-1 Rev. Mar/2023 International Maritime Instruments Adopted by the Republic of the Marshall Islands
No. 2-011-1 Table 2 Attached table for above - Mandatory IMO Codes
No.1-000-4 Rev.Apr/2023 Implementation of Mandatory International Maritime Instruments
No.1-000-3 Rev.Nov/2020 Requirements on Carriage of Publications On Board Ships

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.2-14-1 Rev. Mar/2019 Ballast Water Management
No.2-13-3 Rev.4/11 Oil Record Book Guidelines
No.2-011-16 Rev. Mar/2023 Maritime Cyber Risk Management

Marine Safety Advisory

No.26-16 Revised Application of Manila Amendments to STCW to Minimum Safe Manning Certificates
No.09-23 THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING THE CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN UNITED STATES PORTS

Myanmar

Netherlands

Norway

Circular SM 1-2024 Transport of fish silage – risk of formation of hazardous gases
Safety notice 03/2023 Lack of knowledge of the properties and hazards of substances
Regulation of 8 February 2011 No. 130 Regulation of 8 February 2011 No. 130 on vessels used in oil recovery operations
Regulations of 1 January 2005 No.8 Regulations of 1 January 2005 No.8 on the working environment, health and safety of persons working on board ship
RSV 10-2022 Requirements regarding transport and accommodation of industrial personnel
Circular 07/2007 Guidelines for Revision of ISM-Manuals on Supply Ships and Tugs used for Anchor Handling Regarding the Immediate Measures issued by NMD
Circular 9/2004 Actions by the ROs when Ships in a Norwegian Ship Register are in Non-compliance with International or Norwegian Regulations
IC2-2018 Unscheduled Inspections carried out by RO
Circular 4/2004 Supervision of Manning, Qualifications and Maritime employment, Working Arrangements and Rest Hours and surveys of Operational Arrangements
Circular 3/2002 ISM certification of cargo ships registered in NIS
Circular Series V Maritime cyber risk management incorporated into the ISM Code
IC4-2017 Requirements for risk assessments on Norwegian vessels
Regulations of 15 June 1987 No. 507 Regulations of 15 June 1987 No. 507 on safety measures, etc. on passenger ships, cargo ships and lighters
NIS/NOR Circular 02/2008 rev.2 Implementation ILO Convention No. 178 Labour Inspection (Seafarers), 1996 - New inspection regime
KS-0144-1E(06.2009 NMD) ILO 178 Checklist: Seafarers' working and living conditions
KS-0144-2E(06.2009 NMD) ILO 178 Report: Report on ILO 178, Inspection of Seafarers' Working and Living Conditions
Regulations of 5 September 2014 No. 1191 Regulations of 5 September 2014 No. 1191 on a safety management system for Norwegian ships and mobile offshore units

Oman

Palau

Panama

Circular

MMC No.399 Statutory requirements for a Single International Voyage
MMC No.398 PARIS MOU Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels
MMC No.393 Australian Port Pre-arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.
MMC No.391 (Rev. May. 2024) Multiple Load Line Certificate Operational Procedure
MMC No.388 (Rev. Jan. 2024) Revised Guidelines on the Implementation of the ISM Code by Administrations
MMC No.382 Panama Policy on Remote Surveys and Remote Inspection Techniques.
MMC No.381 U.S. Pre-ports arrival checklist for Panama flagged vessels.
MMC No.380 (Rev. Jul. 2024) Measurements to Reduce PSC Detentions and improve the performance on Panamanian Vessels.
MMC No.379 (Rev. Jul. 2024) Procedure for Port State Control (PSC)
MMC No.354 Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
MMC No.307 Code for Recognized Organizations (RO Code)
MMC No.293 Endorsements and Panamanian Certificates
MMC No.285 (Rev. Sept. 2022) Principles of Minimum Safe Manning
MMC No.235 2010 Manila Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (1978 STCW Convention, as amended).
MMC No.215 (Rev. Oct. 2023) Panama Oil Record Book and Emissions (Amendments and Guidelines)
MMC No.201 (Rev. May. 2023) Correction of Deficiencies found I ASI Inspections
MMC No.193 (Rev. Apr. 2023) Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board of Panamanian Flagged Vessels
MMC No.183 (Rev. Sep. 2024) Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
MMC No.176 (Rev. Sep. 2023) International Safety Management (ISM) Code Panama Policy
MMC No.153 Crew Roll Logbook Endorsement
MMC No.144 (Rev. Apr. 2023) Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service
MMC No.136 Recognized Organizations authorized by the Republic of Panama
MMC No.107 Publications and Records required on vessels of 500 gross tonnage or above with International Registration in the Panamanian Registry
MMC No.071 (Rev. Oct. 2023) Official Documents on Board Panamanian Flag Vessels and Standard Fees

Other Forms

MMN-18/2021 (Rev. May 2024) SEGUMAR OFFICES CONTACT POINTS (24/7 CONVERRAGE)
SEG-01-06 (Rev. Jan 2024) Application for ISM Declaration
MN-01/2017 MSC.1/Circ. 1560 - Advice for Parties, Administrations, Port State Control Authorities and Recognized Organizations on actions to be taken in cases where not all seafarers carry certificates and endorsements meeting the 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention and Code since January 1 2017

Philippines

Portugal (Madeira)

Qatar

San Marino

San Marino Policy Letter

SMPL–2022-TEC-005
Principles of Minimum Safe Manning

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

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

No.PSC 034 PARIS MoU REGION - PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) INSPECTIONS WITH DEFICIENCIES WHICH DO NOT WARRANT DETENTION
No.PSC 033 Rev.4 Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU)
No.PSC 032 Rev.1 Actions to be taken in view of PSC Inspections
No.PSC 022 Alleged Contravention / Violation of the Discharge Provision of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78 – ART 6.4

No.PSC 018 Rev.2

Instructions to RO to enhance Flag State Control
No.PSC 016 Unavailability of STCW Endorsement
No.PSC 001 Rev.3 Surveys upon detention by PSC

SOL

No.SOL 066 GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF THE UN/LOCODE IN THE DESTINATION FIELD IN AIS MESSAGES
No.SOL 059 Emergency Training and Drills
No.SOL 052 Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces on board Ships
No.SOL 049 VDR / S-VDR and Casualty Investigations SOLAS Regulation V/20 and MSC/Circ.1024
No.SOL 045 Revised ISM Code 2010 – Requirements as from 1st July 2010 – Emphasis on the Risk Assessment Process
No.SOL 029 Rev.2 Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
No.SOL 008 Digital Publications and Back-up Arrangements
No.SOL 007 Rev.5 Electronic Chart Display and Information and Back-up Arrangements

STCW

No.STCW 007 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS SAILING ON SHIPS SUBJECT TO THE INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SAFETY FOR SHIPS USING GASES OR OTHER LOW-FLASHPOINT FUELS (IGF) CODE
No.STCW 006 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 (MANILA) AMENDMENTS TO THE STCW CONVENTION INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE MINIMUM SAFE MANNING DOCUMENT
No.STCW 004 Guidelines concerning the Implementation of 2010 Amendments (Manila Amendments) of the International Convention on STCW
No.STCW 003 Guidelines for Keeping a Safe Watch on Board

Other

No.REG 001 Rev1 Additional procedure for registration and change of Flag surveys
No.POL 018 Guidelines on Application of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 18 in Emission Control Areas (ECAs)
Circular No.17 (GMDSS) Radio Log Books
  Application Form for Interim SMC Extension

Thailand

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

MC-6/2018/1(Rev. 09/24) Shipboard Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
MC-4/2017/1 GUIDELINES ON MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT
MC-6/2016/1 CONSIDERATION FOR CERTIFICATES & ENDORSEMENTS NOT MEETING 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS FROM 1 JANUARY 2017
MC-4/2016/1 CHANGES TO THE MINIMUM SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATE
MC-3/2015/1 ELECTRONIC PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATES OF ENDORSEMENT
MC-1/2015/1 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs)
MC-1/2014/1 Revision of Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
MC-8/2013/1 Procedures for Lay Up
MC-6/2013/1 Reporting of Inadequate MARPOL Port Reception Facilities
MC-4/2013/1 Monitoring and Control of Oil Discharge
MC-26/2012/1(Rev. 09/24) Guidance Notes for Entries for Official Log Books
MC-15/2012/1 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for MARPOL
MC-11/2012/1 Requirements for Minimum Hours of Rest
MC-14/2011/1 International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code & Medical Oxygen Cylinder Requirements
MC-13/2011/1 ELECTRONIC LOGBOOK AND RECORD BOOK SYSTEMS
MC-12/2011/1 GMDSS Radio Logbooks
MC-11/2011/1 GUIDELINES ON SAFETY DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILLS USING LIFEBOATS
MC-9/2011/1 Guidance on Statutory Certificates
MC-7/2011/1 Maintenance & Testing Requirements of Fire-Fighting Systems
MC-5/2011/12/2 STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS
MC-1/2011/1 Requirements on Carriage of Publications on board Tuvalu ships
MC-6/2010/13/3 Mandatory Requirements for ECDIS & BNWAS under SOLAS
MC-1/2010/12/2 Revision of MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code
MC-1/2009/10/12/3(Rev. 2/2024) FAILURE TO APPLY FOR TUVALU CREW ENDORSEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE TO STCW REG I/10
MC-2/2007/12/2(Rev. 09/2024) Medical Care on board Tuvalu Ships and Ashore
MC-1/2007/1 Drawings to be Maintained onboard Ship & Ashore
MC-12/2005/1 Actions for Port State Control Detentions
MC-9/2005/1 Authority of RO on Port State / Flag State Detentions
MC-2/2005/12/2(Rev. 6/2024) International Safety Management (ISM) Code

UAE

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

MGN 690 (M+F) Approval and acceptance of electronic record books and recording requirements underSOLAS chapter V/Reg 28.
MGN 659 (M+F) Amendment 2 The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022
MGN 637(M) International code for ships operating in polar waters(Polar Code)
MGN 568(M) Surveys - Alternative Compliance Scheme
MGN 567(M) Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems, Survival Craft and Launching Appliances - Risk Mitigation for Single Point of Failure
MGN 565(M) Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Convention, 1978 as amended Manila Amendments: Medical Certification, Hours of Work and Alcohol Limits
MGN 561(M) Surveys – Enhanced Authorisation Scheme
MGN 558(M) Amendment 1 Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments.
MGN 505(M) Amendment 1 HUMAN ELEMENT GUIDANCE - PART 1 Fatigue and Fitness For Duty: Statutory Duties,Causes Of Fatigue And Guidance On Good Practice
MGN 497(M+F) Dangerous Goods – including Chemicals and other Materials – Storage and Use on Board Ship
MGN 464(M+F) Life Saving Appliances:- Lifeboats & Rescue boats -Weight Increase from Water Ingress
MGN 463(M) Life Saving Appliances :- Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployment Guidelines
MGN 374(M+F) Amendment 1 Periodic inspection and testing of seamless steel pressurised gas cylinders
MGN 276(M+F) Amendment 1 Fire protection - maintenance of portable fire extinguishers

Marine Information Notes

MIN 607(M+F) Port and Terminal Refusal of Requests to Conduct Boat Drills
MIN 595(M)-Amendment 1 Update on Training requirements for those Serving on Ships Subject to International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or other Low Flash-point Fuels (IGF), those that Operate in Polar Waters and Passenger Ships
MIN 595(M)-Annex A Specimen Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Training for Ships Subject to the IGF Code
MIN 595(M)-Annex B Sample Certificate of Proficiency for Advanced Trainind for Ships Subject to the IGF Code
MIN 595(M)-Annex C Instructions for Training Centres to issue an Advanced Training CoP for Service on Ships Subject to the IGF Code
MIN 595(M)-Annex D Sample Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Training for Service on Ships Operating in Polar Waters
MIN 595(M)-Annex E Certificate of Proficiency for Advanced Training for Ships Training for Service on Ships Operating in Polar Waters
MIN 595(M)-Annex F Instructions for Training Centres to issue a Training CoP for Service on Ships Operating in Polar Waters
MIN 530(M) Changes to MCA education and training requirements for obtaining a UK Certificate of Competency.
MIN 503(M) Training for ECDIS as Primary Means of Navigation

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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

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SAN 96 Safe Operation of Daughter Craft

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