Circulars issued by Flag States | ClassNK

Circular

2014-004	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

INFORMATION BULLETIN

BNR Rev.06	The Bahamas National Requirments
BMA.B173 Rev.01	Electronic Record Keeping Systems
BMA.B168 Rev.00	Training and Certification Requirements for Persons sailing on board Bahamian ships subject to the Polar Code
BMA.B158 Rev.00	Carriage, Training and Certification of Electro-Technical Officer and or Electro-Technical Rating
BMA.B152 Rev.01	BMA Publications
BMA.B151 Rev.00	Safety Familiarization and Basic Training, Instruction and Certification
BMA.B138 Rev.02	Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training Requirements
BMA.B137 Rev.01	Bahamas Online Registration Information System (BORIS): Seafarer Applications
BMA.B136 Rev.00	Enhanced Monitoring Programme
BMA.B129 Rev.01	STCW 2010 AMENDMENTS
BMA.B122 Rev.01	Policy, Practice and Procedures for Lay Up of a Bahamas Registered Vessel
BMA.B120 Rev.04	Port State and Flag State Detentions
BMA.B118 Rev.03	Security Training, Instruction and Certification
BMA.B111 Rev.05	Long Range Identification and Tracking of Ships (LRIT)
BMA.B101 Rev.07	Application of Mandatory and Non-Mandatory Requirements
BMA.B96 Rev.02	Maintaining Passenger Ships Watertight Doors Open During Navigation
BMA.B87 Rev.05	Safety of Survival Craft On-load Release Gear and Launching Appliances
BMA.B85 Rev.05	Port State Control (PSC) Inspections
BMA.B72 Rev.02	Enhancing Lifeboat Safety during Abandon Ship Drills
BMA.B66 Rev.05	Bahamas Initial and Annual Inspections
BMA.B51 Rev.07	ECDIS, Nautical Charts and Publications
BMA.B23 Rev.06	International Safety Management (ISM) Code
BMA.B8 Rev.04	Applications for Exemptions, Extensions, and/or Equivalence to Internal Convention Requirements
BMA.B4 Rev.12	Incident Reporting Procedures

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

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

BMI/Version 2.14	Summary of valid circulars BMI
Circular 2016/001	Electronic and digital nautical publications
Circular 2011/001	Minimum Safe Manning
Circular 2010/005/2.0	ISM and ISPS - Flagstate procedures
Circular 2010/003/1.1	ISM - Flagstate procedures
Circular 2008/002/3.0	Notification of incidents to the flag state
Circular 2005/003/1.4	ISM - Flagstate procedures

MSN-0033	Minimizing the Risk of a Port State Control Detention
MSN-0032	Reporting of Deficiencies relating to Possible ISM Failures
MSN-0031	Transfer of ISM/ISPS Certification between ROs
MSN-0028	Water Level Detectors on Single Hold Cargo Ships
MSN-0027	"Fuel Oil Controls under the European Union"
MSN-0025	Procedures for Approval of Organizations Servicing and Inspecting Life-saving and Launching Appliances
MSN-0024	Working Hours and Rest Periods
MSN-0021	Seamen's Articles of Agreement
MMN-17-006	List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried Onboard Ships,2017
MMN-17-004	2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Convention - Minimum Safe Manning Certificates
SDC-16/02	ENDORSEMENT OF CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY FOR RATINGS Superseded: SDC-09/01
TN-0013	Reporting on Statutory Surveys and Certification Status to the Registry of Belize
TN-0010	Instructions to ROs on PSC Detentions and Surveys
TN-0004	Reporting of full details of Owners/Operattors/Designated Person
Seafarers Department Notice	CONSIDERATION FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY BEYOND 31 st DECEMBER 2016

Shipping Notice

2016/015	OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND ISSUE OF ENDORSEMENTS
2011/011	Continued use of existing Bridge Navigational Alarm Systems
2011/010	Introduction of Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems and ECDIS
2011/002	Hours of Rest Requirements
2019/08	Port and Terminal Refusal of Requests to Conduct Boat Drills

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)

SHIP SAFETY BULLETIN

09/2017	Update on How to meet STCW 2010 Manila Convention Requirements for Masters, Deck Officers and Ratings
04/2016	CANADIAN PROCEDURE FOR VERIFICATION OF THE GROSS MASS OF PACKED CONTAINERS
06/2015	Safety of Dead Ship Towing Operations

Report Form

New Form September 2014

Report of a Marine Occurrence / Hazardous Occurrence Report

Shipping Notice

02/2015 Rev.2	Mandatory reporting of certain incidents onboard Cayman Islands_Ships
06/2011	Safety Requirements for Products Listed in Chapter 18 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) Rev.01: 05 August 2011
13/2004	The Carriage of Nautical Publications, other than Publications, Log Books and Manuals_6 Oct. 2004
CISN 18/04	Harmonisation of ISPS (ISSC) and ISM (SMC) July 2004
MACI 005/07	Voyage Data Recorders

Guidance Note

01/2020

LIFEBOAT / RESCUE BOAT DRILLS DECLINED BY PORT AUTHORITIES

Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry

CD-MSC 38-01 Rev01	Safety Precautions for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships
CD-MSC 15-04 Rev01	International Safety Management (ISM) Code implementation and flag State inspections relating to PSC detentions
CD-PL 02-09	PROCEDURES FOR CHANGE OF REGISTARTION STATUS OF DOMINICA FLAGGED VESSELS FROM ACTIVE TO LAY- UP STATUS

Circular

148/2017	New FSI regime and PSC assistance program for vessels trading in Paris MoU and Tokyo MoU.
146/2017	ISM Reviews and Non-Conformity Reports
144/2017	Documents to be available in English
142/2016	Paris MoU Inspection of Seafarer Certification after 1 January 2017
118/2015	SOLAS Reg. 27 - Nautical charts and publications shall be current and up to date.
85/2014	Recovery of Persons from the Water – Solas Regulation III/17-1
84/2014	Interim guidance on the auto function of bridge navigational watch alarm systems (BNWAS)
76/2013	AMSA Marine order 32 (MO32) : Cargo Handling Equipment, Australia
69/2013	Guide to Good Practice for Port Receptions Facility Providers & Users
61/2013	Possible Disruption to Vessels Entering Argentinean Ports
55/2013	Revised IMO Guidelines for Maintenance and Inspections of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances
54/2013	Guidance Regarding Port State Control Inspections
53/2013	Medicine Chest Medical Equipment and Guides on Board

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.27/2016	Measures to improve compliance of ships flying the Cyprus Flag calling in ports of the United States of America (USA)
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.28/2006	ISM Code - Instructions to Recognized Organizations
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

DMA RO Circular no.014	Smoking prohibition on Danish flagged ships
DMA Class Circular no.:21/2016	Regarding the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended
DMA Class Circular no.:08/2011	Measures for preventing piracy and armed robbery against Danish ships
Act No. 512 of 6 June 2007	Smoke-free Environments Act
Guidance no. 12131 of 10 August 2001	Guidance on approval of competent person in accordance with the technical regulation on lifting appliances and loose gear on ships
Guidance no. 5 of 22 November 2002	Guidance on safety during abandon ship drills and fire drills on board ships
Guidance no. 10003 of 7 June 1995	Guidance on the development of muster lists for passenger ships
Order no. 1021 of 26 August 2010	Order on technical regulation on a vessel traffic monitoring and information system in Danish waters and ports
Ref: 2017031560 of 4 October 2017	Procedures for ships with dual certification of fitness (COF), type 2 and type 3 for Chemical tankers Procedures for changing load lines on vessels with multiple Load Lines

MS 12/15

Instructions to RO to Enhance Control Over Safety Standards of Fiji Ships

No.010/FSI 006	Procedures of Marine Incident/Casualty Reporting & Investigation on Vessels Registered under Georgian Flag
No. 3/CIRC/FSI	FSI TARGETS FOR 2018 – 2019

ISM-Circulars

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)

Shipping Guidance Notice

SGN-067	STCW 1978 as amended by the Manila 2010 Amendments - Seafarers’ certification
SGN-066	The Manila 2010 Amendments to the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Code
SGN-064	Onboard training and drills
SGN-053	Accident, Safety and Security Incident Reporting
SGN-042	Requirement of Publications

Report Form

Ref AC/12/1048

"High Risk Ships" dated 1 June 2012

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”

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.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.34/2013 Annex II	Hong Kong requirements on certificates, documents and publications that are required or recommended to be carried on board including Annex II - replacement for No.49/2011
No.6/2012	Issue of Bunker Certificates to Ships that are also Required to Hold a CLC Certificate
No.2/2012	Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships
No.10/2011	Application for the issue of Hong Kong Licenses via Electronic Business System
No.30/2010	Safe Loading of ''iron-ore-fines'' cargo in bulk
No.34/2009	ISM Code
No.52/2007	IMO Circulars related to the Implementation of ISM Code

Merchant Shipping (Seafarers) (Medical Stores) Regulation Scales

Version date

30/06/1997

E-mail from Hong Kong Marine Department

July 4, 2016

Decisions on ISM Section

Marine Notice

No.66 of 2012	INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CERTIFICATE (MARPOL ANNEX VI)
No.34 of 2013	Safety Management Systems – Passenger Ships

MSN-004 Feb. 2019	Official Log Books – Guidance Notes for Entries
MSN-026 Aug. 2018	Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
MSN-035 Aug. 2014	MARPOL Annex VI – NOx Technical Code 2008
MSN-044 Oct. 2012	IBC Code Reg_18_2 Guidance
MSN-023 Jun. 2007	Entry into Enclosed Spaces and the Dangers posed by Oxygen Depletion from Timber Cargos
MSN-007 Feb. 2007	Magnetic Compass Adjustment and Records of Deviations
MSN-005 Feb. 2007	Musters and Drills and On-board Training & Instructions
MSN-003 Feb. 2007	Accident Reporting

Circular No.01-02-2008

Enhancing the Safety of Jamaican Ships

Marine Circular

40/2017	PORT STATE CONTROL DETENTION
38/2017	Measures on crew competency on Kiribati flagged vessels
37/2017	Recognition of Documents Issued in Electronic Format and Scanned Colour Copies of Originals
36/2017	Implementation of STCW 2010 Amendments
34/2016	Minimum Safe Manning Scale
32/2016	EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE OF ENDORSEMENT
16/2012	Maintenance, Testing, Inspection and Survey Requirements of Fire-Fighting Systems
13/2010	Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and Digital Nautical Publications
3/2008	Ship’s Medicine Chest
1/2006	International Safety Management (ISM) Code

KSN/MTD Circ.4	Conditions & guidance for (Lay Up) of Kuwaiti Registered Vessel
Circular No.8/2019	Plastic Substaince & Waste

Marine Operation Note

05/2018	Voyage Data Recorder, SVDR and Casualty Investigations
01/2019	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
02/2019	Maritime Cyber Risk Management

Technical Letter

2018-03

Reporting on deficiencies possibly affecting the implementation of the ISM Code

Other Circulars

ADM-007 Rev. 6/18	List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried Onboard Ships
INS-004 Rev.4/05	Operational/Safety Checklist for SOLAS 74/78 Requirements
INS-001 Rev.6/12	Safety Inspections of Liberian Ships
ISM-003 Rev.6/12	Harmonized ISM/ISPS Audits
ISM-001 Rev.6/12	ISM Code
MAN-004 Rev.6/12	Manning requirements for Mobile Offshore Units (MOUs)
MAN-001 Rev.6/12	Manning of Vessels and Principles of Watchkeeping
NAV-001 Rev.6/12	Safety of Navigation - Nautical Charts, Publications and Notices to Mariners
POL-009 Rev.7/12	Implementation of Revised Annex VI, Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships, of MARPOL
RLM-297	ISM Code Declarations
SAF-004	Lifeboat Casualties/Drills
SAF-003 Rev.012/15	Procedures for Entering Enclosed Spaces and Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills
SAF-002	Prohibition of “Hot Work” in Tankers and Combination Carriers
Marine Advisory: 04/2015	Detentions Increasing in Australia
Marine Advisory: 01/2019	Flag State Preemptive Boardings of Liberian Vessels calling on US Ports

Circular CAM 05/2014

SeaSafe© Program

Shipping Notice No.06/2013

Recognition of KR-CON as a Form of Electronic Media in lieu of Hard Copies of IMO Publications

	Declaration of Company
E-mail on 1 October 2007	Chemical Code Type of Ship and Identified Vegitable Oils
TECHNICAL NOTICES
SLS.33	PUBLICATIONS TO BE CARRIED ONBOARD MALTA FLAGGED VESSELS
SLS.31	Calibration Means For Portable Gas Detection Instruments
SLS.27	REPORTING OBLIGATIONS AND DETENTIONS
SLS.18	Means of Embarkation on and Disembarkation from Ships
SLS.16 Rev.1	Emergency Towing Procedures on Ships
SLS.11	Electronic Log Books
SLS.5	Fire and Abandon Ship Drills
SLS.2 Rev.1	PERIODIC SERVICING OF LAUNCHING APPLIANCES AND ON-LOAD RELEASE GEAR
MARPOL.3 Rev1	Revised Consolidated Format for Reporting Alleged Inadequacies of Port Reception Facilities 26 June 2014
LL.1	Multiple Load Line Certificates
IRO.5	Authorisation for ISM Certification
IRO.4 Rev.1	Attendance during Survey, Audits and Verifications held in Malta
MSN 129	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STADNARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, AS AMENDED
MSN 124	Ships Entering US Ports
MSN 109	Implementation of the STCW Convention, as amended
MSN 94	Accident and Incident Safety Investigations
MSN 92	Recognition of non Maltese Certificates of Competence for Service on Maltese Ships

Marine Notice

No.7-043-1 Rev.5/15	Means of Ship Embarkation/Disembarkation
No.7-042-1 Rev.11/13	Medical Care on board Ship and Ashore: Medical Chest, Recordkeeping and Responsibilities and Training for Medical Care
No.7-041-6 Rev.12/16	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 Watchkeeping
No. 7-038-2 Rev.Oct/2017	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.11/14	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.12/16	International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)
No.2-011-51 Rev.Mar/2017	International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code)
No.2-011-49 Rev.8/16	Yacht “Mini-ISM”
No.2-011-47 Rev.Jul/2019	Plans and Procedures to Recover Persons from the Water
No.2-011-40 Rev.3/15	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.2/09	The Role of Recognized Organizations (ROs) in Ensuring Compliance with IMO Mandatory Instruments and National Regulations
No. 2-011-13 Rev. Jul/2019	International Safety Management (ISM) Code
No.1-000-4 Rev.6/15	Maritime Administrator Policy, Goals and Measures Used toward the effective and efficient Implementation of Mandatory IMO Instruments in accordance with the Republic of the Marshall Islands Statement of Policy for Marshall Islands Maritime Program
No.1-000-3 Rev.Mar/2018	Requirements on Carriage of Publications On Board Ships

Marine Guideline

No.7-41-3 Rev.8/12	Guidelines for Voyage Planning.
No.6-36-2 Rev.7/15	Notification and Reporting of Marine Casualties, Marine Incidents, Occurrences and Offenses
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.2-11-16	Maritime Cyber Risk Management
No.2-11-2 Rev.10/06	Bulk Carriers – Guidelines on Early Assessment of Hull Damage

Marine Safety Advisory

No.16-19	PORT STATE CONTROL INCREASED FOCUS ON SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
No.15-19	CLARIFICATIONS TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS OPERATING ON RMI SHIPS IN POLAR WATERS
No.26-16	Revised Application of Manila Amendments to STCW to Minimum Safe Manning Certificates
No.23-16	Revised Requirements to meet Provisions of STCW Manila Amendments
No.60-14	Lifeboat Engine Starting in Cold Weather

Directive

4/2018

Application of Extension, Dispensation, Equivalence or Exemption

Instruction to RO No.23	Policy, Practice and Procedures for Lay Up and re-commissioning of a Netherlands Registered and certificated seagoing commercial Vessel
2015-07-15	Guidelines for testing and application of automatic closing devices preventing progressive flooding in probabilistic damage stability calculations
No. 5, May, 2016	Information to Shipping

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
IC4-2017	Requirements for risk assessments on Norwegian vessels
RSV 17-2016	Requirements regarding transport and accommodation of industrial personnel
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

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

Marine Notice

MN-120.1	INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM CODE)
MC-175.1	Guidelines on the qualifications of DPA

Circular

MMC No.354	Maritime Cyber Risk Management
MMC No.293	Endorsements and Panamanian Certificates
MMC No.285	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.218	Electronic Charts and Publications in regards to the Carriage Requirements and Crew Training on board Panama Flagged vessels
MMC No.215	Amendment to the Panama Oil Record Book / Emissions
MMC No.213	ISM Code Amendments (incl. A GUIDE TO RISK ASSESSMENT IN SHIP OPERATIONS)
MMC No.201	Correction of Deficiencies found I ASI Inspections
MMC No.199	SEGUMAR E-mail Accounts
MMC No.193	Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board of Panamanian Flagged Vessels
MMC No.183	Procedures for the issuance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
MMC No.176	ISM additional verifications and Declarations endorsement (ISM Code)
MMC No.172	Correction of Deficiencies found in PSC Inspections
MMC No.167	Crew Boat Requirements
MMC No.160	Qualification, training and experience of the Designated Person
MMC No.153	Crew Roll Logbook Endorsement
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	Official Documents on Board Panamanian Flag Vessels and Standard Fees

Other Forms

	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

Marine Advisory

NO. 2018-18	PORT STATE CONTROL (PSC) PERFORMANCE OF PHILIPPINE-REGISTERED OVERSEAS SHIPS
NO. 2017-24	MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT IN SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
NO. 2013-04	Incorporation in the SMS of Procedures to be observed during Inclement Weather
NO. 2009-22	Clarifications as Regards Sea Service Requirements under Item IV.8 of Marina Circular 2009-10

Circular

No.33	Application for exemptions, waivers and equivalents
No.32 Rev.1	Transfer of flag (replaced No 14)
No.19	Multiple Load Lines (replaced No.17)
No.13 Rev.1	Knowledge of Portuguese maritime legislation related to the Recognition of Certificates of Competency

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)

Maritime Circular

12	LlFEBOAT EQUIPMENT SERVICING & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Shipping Circular

No.11 of 2018 Rev.1	Reporting of Incidents Involving Singapore-Registered Ships
No.26 of 2016	IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 MANILA AMENDMENTS TO STCW CONVENTION
No.7 of 2016	USE OF ELECTRONIC LOG BOOKS (DECK AND ENGINE LOGBOOKS) ONBOARD SINGAPORE REGISTERED SHIPS
No.16 of 2017	SAFE CARRIAGE OF SOLID BULK CARGOES THAT MAY LIQUEFY
No.25 of 2015	GUIDANCE FOR GOOD PRACTICE FOR SHIPS USING ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (ECDIS) & ELECTRONIC NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS
No.12 of 2014	Recommended Steps to take in the Event of a Marine Casualty or Marine Incident (Aide-Memoire)
No.3/2014	Reporting of accidents, etc. to Director of Marine, MPA
No.13/2013	Guidelines on the Medical Examination of Seafarers
No.3/2011	Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) for Ships and High Speed Craft
No.10/2007	On-line verification on the Authenticity and Validity of Certificates of Competency and other STCW Certificates
No.29/2006	Equivalence Regarding Digital Charts, Nautical List of Lights and Other Digital Nautical Publications
No.6/2012	2012 List of Certificates, Documents and Publications required to be carried on board Singapore Flag Ships

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

Marine Notice

No. 38 of 2016

Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates

MSN-26-2016	Notice to All Approved Medical Practitioners, Ship-Owners, Operators, Training Institutes, Masters and Officers, and Recognized Organizations.
MSN-22-2016	Procedure & Guidelines for the Issue of an Endorsement Attesting the Recognition of a Non Sri Lankan Certificate
MSN-17-2016	Recognized Organizations
MSN-12-2016	Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) of Ships
MSN-07-2016	Flag State Inspection
MSN-06-2016	Investigation of Marine Casualties and Marine Incidents
MSN-05-2016	Fitness for Duty and Principles of Watchkeeping as per the STCW 1978 as amended
MSN-02-2016	Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training Requirements
MSN-03-2014	DGMS Guidelines on STCW Certification and Conversion of 1995 Certification to 2010.
MSN-06-2007	Marchant Shipping Notice on MSC/Circ. 1135

Cir. No. MC/59/14	Procedures for Dealing with Port State Control Detentions & Inspections of St. Kitts & Nevis Registered Ships
Cir. No. MC/50/13	PRINCIPLES OF MINIMUM SAFE MANNING & APPLICATIONS FOR MINIMUM SAFE MANNING CERTIFICATES
Cir. No. MC/45/12	Implementation of the Work and Rest Hours and Prevention of Alcohol Abuse under the Manila-2010 amendments to STCW
Cir. No. MC/30/09	Completion of Application Form A15 - Application for Seafarer's Documents
Cir. No. MC/29/09	Continuous Synopsis Records
Cir. No. MC/21/09	Dispensations for Seafarers to Sail in Another Rank
Cir. No. MC/19/09	Solas Chapter III, Life Saving Appliances & Arrangements Part B, Section I, Regulation 20; Operational Readiness, Maintenance & Inspections; Section 11 - Periodical Servicing of Launching Appliances and On-Load Release Gear
Cir. No. MC/14/09	Application of ISM Code to Vessels Using National Tonnage Rules in Effect Prior to Coming into Force of ITC 1969
Cir. No. SV02-2007	Country Name on Statutory Certificates
Cir. No. SV01-2007	Guidance for Survey Requirements for Provisional Registration when Reflagging to St. Kitts & Nevis

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.1	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

Marine Department Notice

No.86/2555

Corrective Measures to Thai flagged Ships under Black List

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

Marine Circular

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-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 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	FAILURE TO APPLY FOR TUVALU CREW ENDORSEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE TO STCW REG I/10
MC-2/2007/12/2	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-8/2005/12/2a	Flag State Inspection
MC-2/2005/12/2	International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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

Marine Guidance Notes

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)	Life-Saving Appliances - Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) - Servicing and Deployments.
MGN 505(M)	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

Marine Information Notes

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

Merchant Shipping Notice

MSN 1861(M)	Training & Certification Guidance: UK Procedure for the Revalidation of Certificates of Competency and Tanker Endorsement
MSN 1860(M)	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
SAN 80 Rev.1	Carriage of atmosphere testing equipment for entry into enclosed spaces

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) relating to STCW

Title 33	United States code of Federal Regulations, Part96: Rules for the Safe Operation of Vessels and Safety Management Systems
NVIC 02-95 Rev.3	THE ALTERNATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (ACP)

Information Bulletin

MSIB 005-16 Rev.1	Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills
CVC-WI-004	U.S. Flag Interpretations on the ISM Code
CVC-WI-003	USCG Oversight of Safety Management Systems on U.S. Flag Vessels
CVC-WI-013(4)	Towing Vessel COI Inspections under TSMS Option

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