Circulars issued by Flag States

Circulars, guidance and related documents issued by flag State administrations are listed by flag State. Select a flag State to view its documents.

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Antigua and Barbuda

Circular

Document No.	Subject
2026-02	Enclosed space entry
2025-04	New SOLAS requirements for Lifting Appliances
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

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
2015-005	ENCLOSED SPACE ENTRY

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Bahamas

INFORMATION BULLETIN

Document No.	Subject
BNR Rev.10.4	The Bahamas National Requirments
BMA.B118 Rev.03	Security Training, Instruction and Certification

MARINE NOTICE

Document No.	Subject
MN001 Rev.2.0	Marine Notices, Information Notices & Yacht Notices
MN004 Rev.3.0	Reporting Requirements
MN005 ver.1.0	Permanent Exemptions and Equivalents
MN008 ver.2.0	Temporary exemptions, extensions and postponements
MN009 rev1.3	Electronic Record Keeping Systems
MN010 ver.2.3	MARPOL Electronic Record Books
MN011 ver.1.1	Lay up Requirements
MN019 ver.1.0	STCW 2010 Amendments
MN020 ver.1.1	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.1.1	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.1.2	ECDIS, Nautical Charts & Publications
MN091 ver.1.1	Flag State Inspection
MN092 ver1.0	Enhanced Monitoring Programme
MN093 ver3.3	Port State Control Inspections
MN094 ver1.2	Port State Control Detentions
MN095 ver1.2	Cyber Security
MN096 ver1.1	Remote Statutory Surveys, Audits and Inspections
MN108 ver.1.1	Hatches, Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches

INFORMATION NOTICE

Document No.	Subject
IN006 ver1.3	Emergency Response Officer

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Bahrain

Directive

Document No.	Subject
SOLAS/07	Certificates and documents required by SOLAS Convention
SOLAS/09	Oxygen analysis & gas detection equipment
No. ISM/1	International safety management (ISM) Code

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Bangladesh

Circular

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

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Barbados

Bulletin

Document No.	Subject
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 (v1.1)	Life Saving Appliances Maintenance and Inspections
012 (v2.0)	Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances
011 (v3.4)	Minimum Safety Manning Requirements
010 (v2.2)	Barbados Reporting Requirements
008 (v2.0)	Permits, Permanent Exemptions and Equivalences
005	Port State Control Inspections
004 (v2.1)	Flag State Inspections

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Belgium

Document No.	Subject
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 2026/003	Transitional provisions for Belgian-certified seafarers and crews on Belgian-flagged IGF Code ships
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

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Belize

Merchant Shipping Notice

Document No.	Subject
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

Merchant Marine Notice

Document No.	Subject
MMN-25-006	Requirements-for-Handling-Port-State-Control-Inspections-and-Detentions
MMN-25-002r1	Guidelines for the Implementation of Annual Flag State Inspection
MMN-24-010	Technical Requirements for Special Registrations
MMN-24-007	Guidance for the Issuance of Short-Term Provisional and/or Extended Certificates by Recognized Organizations
MMN-24-003r2	Guidance for the Issuance of Short-Term Provisional and/or Extended Certificates by Recognized Organizations
MMN-23-003	Reporting on Statutory Surveys and Certification Status to IMMARBE
MMN 21-001r2	Change of Status Requirements
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

Memo

Document No.	Subject
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

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Bermuda

Shipping Notice

Document No.	Subject
2024/027	Maintenance and Inspection of Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems
2020/14	Cyber security onboard ships
2011/011	Continued use of existing Bridge Navigational Alarm Systems
2011/010	Introduction of Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm Systems and ECDIS
2019/05	Extended Periods Out Of Service – Lay Up
2019/08	Port and Terminal Refusal of Requests to Conduct Boat Drills

Guidance Notice

Document No.	Subject
2023/02	Document Retention Policy

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Brunei Darussalam

Marine Department of Brunei Darussalam

SHIPPING NOTICE

Document No.	Subject
03/2017	EXTENSION INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS 1978 (MANILA AMENDMENT,2010)

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Cayman Islands

Guidance Note

Document No.	Subject
04/2025 (Rev.1.1)	Mandatory reporting of certain incidents and occurrences on board Cayman Islands Ships
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

Document No.	Subject
02/2015 Rev.2.1	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

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Commonwealth of Dominica

Commonwealth of Dominica International Maritime Registry

Document No.	Subject
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

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Cook Islands

Circular

Document No.	Subject
340/2026	International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code)
339/2026	SOLAS Amendments for Lifting Appliances
257/2022	Procedure to apply for an Extension, Exemption/Waiver or a Dispensation
242/2020	Cyber security to be included in Companies’ SMS from 1st January 2021
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

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Cyprus

Document No.	Subject
No.13/2026	Revised Guidelines and Instruction for ISM Code
No.2/2026	Mandatory Requirements for the Reporting of the Loss of Freight Containers or the Observation of Freight Containers Drifting at Sea
No.24/2025	Digital Certificates for Seafarers issued by the Republic of Cyprus
No.7/2025	Updated Measures to Enhance Safety Standards on board ships flying the Cyprus Flag
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.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.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

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Denmark

Act

Document No.	Subject
Act no.512 of 6 June 2007	Act on Smoke-free Environments

Order

Document No.	Subject
Executive Order mo.655 of 11 June 2025	Executive Order on cybersecurity on ships subject to ISM and other ships
Order no.762 of 11 June 2018	Order on special training and competence requirements for personnel on ships operating in polar waters
Order no.1691 of 15 December 2016	Order on special training requirements for personnel on ships using gas for propulsion
Order no.1021 of 26 August 2010	Order on technical regulation on a vessel traffic monitoring and information system in Danish waters and ports

Circular

Document No.	Subject
DMA RO Circular no.035	Delayed implementation date of MSC_581(110) Rev 01
DMA RO Circular no.034	Guidance to Recognised Organisations (RO) on verification of Occupational Health regulations incl. DMA Notice A, Technical regulation on occupational health in ships
DMA RO Circular no.016	Measures for preventing piracy and armed robbery against Danish ships
DMA RO Circular no.014	Smoking prohibition on Danish flagged ships

Letter

Document No.	Subject
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

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Fiji

Document No.	Subject
MS 12/15	Instructions to RO to Enhance Control Over Safety Standards of Fiji Ships

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Georgia

Document No.	Subject
No. 15/CIRC/FSI	Plans and Procedures to Recover Persons from the Water
No. 12/CIRC/FSI	Procedures of Marine incidents and Marine Casualty reporting on Vessels registered under Georgian Flag Guidance on reporting the Incidents
No. 5/CIRC/FSI	Rules and Regulations on the Protection of Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Onboard Ships Registered under Flag of Georgia Engaged in Domestic and International Trade
No. 4/CIRC/FSI	Maritime Cyber Risk Management

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Germany

ISM-Circulars

Document No.	Subject
02/2025	Lifting Appliances New SOLAS requirements 1 January 2026
01/2025	Protective clothing (close proximity clothing)
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)

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Gibraltar

Shipping Information Notice

Document No.	Subject
SIN 096(a)	Survey and certification – Alternative Means
SIN 092	Port State Control - Revised & Consolidated Port State Control - Revised & Consolidated

Shipping Guidance Notice

Document No.	Subject
SGN 147	Enclosed Space Entry - Gas Detection and CO2 Hazards
SGN 115(a)	Periodic Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Fire Extinguishers, and Fixed Fire-fighting Systems
SGN-104	MARPOL ANNEX IV Regulation 11 – Discharge of Sewage – Variable rate discharge pumps
SGN-084(a)	Cyber Security for Ships
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 (issued on June 2022)	Accident, Safety and Security Incident Reporting
SGN-042(a)	Requirement of Publications

Report Form

Document No.	Subject
Ref AC/12/1048	"High Risk Ships" dated 1 June 2012

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Greece

Document No.	Subject
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

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Hong Kong

Declaration Forms

Document No.	Subject
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)

Document No.	Subject
4 Aug. 2015	Updated Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) on the Website of Marine Department

Circular Letter

Document No.	Subject
28 Oct. 2025	Guidelines for Hong Kong registered Chemical Tankers Assigned with Dual Certificates of Fitness (COF)
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

Document No.	Subject
No.68/2025	Revised Recommendations for Entering Enclosed Spaces Aboard Ships
No.37/2023	Survey, Audit and Certification for Hong Kong Registered Ships
No.31/2020	Port State Control
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.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

Document No.	Subject
July 4, 2016	Decisions on ISM Section

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Ireland

Marine Notice

Document No.	Subject
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

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Isle of Man

Technical Advisory Notice

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
MSN-050 Rev.6	IoM Regulations implementing the STCW Convention
MSN-026 Aug. 2018	Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
MSN-003 20 Dec 2024	Accident Reporting

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Jamaica

Document No.	Subject
Circular No.01-02-2008	Enhancing the Safety of Jamaican Ships

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Kiribati

Marine Circular

Document No.	Subject
9/2026	Procedures for Lay-Up
4/2026	Authority of Recognized Organizations on Port State Flag State Detentions
2/2025	Minimum Safe Manning Scale
59/2021(Ver.4)	Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
40/2017(Ver.2)	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
32/2016	EXTENSION OF PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE OF ENDORSEMENT
16/2012(Ver.3)	Guidelines for the maintenance and inspection of fire protection systems and appliances
13/2010	Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and Digital Nautical Publications
3/2008	Ship’s Medicine Chest
1/2006(Ver.2)	International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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Kuwait

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

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Liberia

Marine Advisory

Document No.	Subject
18/2025	Marine Advisory 18/2025: Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Liberian legislation implementation
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

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
02/2019	Maritime Cyber Risk Management
02/2020 (Rev1)	Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems

Technical Letter

Document No.	Subject
2024-01	Location of the Means of Embarkation and Disembarkation

Other Circulars

Document No.	Subject
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.09/25	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.01/26	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

Document No.	Subject
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-020 Rev.12/25	New SOLAS regulation II-1/3-13 on Lifting appliances and Anchor Handling Winches
SAF-004 Rev.11/24	Lifeboat and Emergency Drills
SAF-003 Rev.09/24	Procedures for Entering Enclosed Spaces and Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills
ADM-007 Rev. 02/26	List of Certificates and Documents Required to be Carried Onboard Ships

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Luxembourge

Document No.	Subject
Circular CAM 05/2014	SeaSafe© Program
Circular CAM 04/2025	Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher

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Malaysia

Document No.	Subject
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

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Malta

Document No.	Subject
	Declaration of Company
E-mail on 1 October 2007	Chemical Code Type of Ship and Identified Vegitable Oils
TECHNICAL NOTICES
SLS.40	Lifting appliances and anchor handling winches
SLS.39	Escape arrangements from the lower part of machinery spaces
SLS.34	MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT
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 Rev.1	Implementation of the STCW Convention, as amended
MSN 92	Recognition of non Maltese Certificates of Competence for Service on Maltese Ships

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Marshall Islands

Technical Circular

Document No.	Subject
TechCirc-30	Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

Maritime Regulations

Document No.	Subject
MI-293 Rev.Mar/2024	Mobile Offshore Unit Standards
MI-118 Rev.Mar/2026	REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARER CERTIFICATION
MI-108 Rev.Mar/2026	MARITIME REGULATIONS
MI-242BA Rev.Sep/2023	Checklist for Vessel Re-Registration after Admiralty Auction

Marine Notice

Document No.	Subject
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.7-041-5 Rev.Apr/2025	Electronic Record Books and Logbook Systems
No.7-041-3 Rev.5/15	Pilot Transfer Arrangements
No.7-041-1 Rev.Jan/2026	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.Aug/2025	United States, Australia, and China Pre-Arrival Requirements and Other Measures to Improve Compliance
No.5-034-3 Rev.8/06	Operational/Safty Checklist for SOLAS 74/78 Requiremnts
No.2-013-10 Rev.Jun/2025	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.2-011-62 Rev.Dec.2025	Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches
No.2-011-52 Rev.Dec/2025	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. Mar/2025	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.Aug/2025	Requirements on Carriage of Publications on Board

Marine Guideline

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
No.09-26	RESUSCITATORS FOR MEDICAL OXYGEN CYLINDERS
No.09-23	THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING THE CRITICAL ITEMS CHECKLIST PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IN UNITED STATES PORTS

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Myanmar

Marine Guidance

Document No.	Subject
06/2020	Maritime Cyber Risk Management for Myanmar Ships

Directive

Document No.	Subject
4/2018	Application of Extension, Dispensation, Equivalence or Exemption

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Netherlands

Instruction to RO

Document No.	Subject
No.29	IMSBC Code Section 3
No.23	Lay Up

Information to Shipping

Document No.	Subject
	International Safety Management Code (ISM Code) (ver.2)
	SOLAS Chapter II-2 - Construction - Fire protection, ﬁre detection and ﬁre extinction
	General information and decisions (Versie 1) (Approved documents on board in digital format)

Document No.	Subject
	Guidance for the carriage of publications on board ships flying the flag of the Netherlands

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Norway

Document No.	Subject
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 (Amendment: 26 June 2025)
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

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Oman

Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Transport & Communications

Document No.	Subject
B16	Enhanced Monitoring Programme
B03	ENHANCING LIFEBOAT SAFETY DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILLS
B01	Application for Exemptions, Extensions, and/or Equivalence to International Convention Requirements

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Palau

Marine Notice

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
MC-198.2	NOTIFICATION FOR SURVEY / AUDIT ATTENDANCE BY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS
MC-158.2	ISM AND ISPS CODE DECLARATIONS
MC-159.1	ISM/ISPS AUDITORS AND MLC INSPECTOR'S CREDENTIALS
MC-175.1	Guidelines on the qualifications of DPA

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Panama

Circular

Document No.	Subject
MMC No.405 (Rev. Sep. 2025)	Fleet Risk Assessment and Performance Monitoring Accelerated Program (FRA & PMAP)
MMC No.404	Measures adopted to enhance the performance of the Panamanian Merchant Fleet - Pre-arrival checklist for ports under the Port State Control (PSC) supervision of the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Paris MoU, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and People's Republic of China Maritime Safety Administration (MSA)
MMC No.399	Statutory requirements for a Single International Voyage
MMC No.395	IGF CODE
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.379 (Rev. Jul. 2024)	Procedure for Port State Control (PSC)
MMC No.354	Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management
MMC No.343	List of State Parties of the 1978 STCW Convention, as amended, that have communicated information which demonstrates that full and complete effect is given to the provisions of the Convention (White List)
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 (Rev. Jul. 2025)	Adoption and regulation of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended (1978 STCW Convention, as amended) and its STCW Code
MMC No.215 (Rev. Mar. 2026)	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. Mar. 2026)	Optional and Voluntary System for Electronic Books or Electronic Record Books on board of Panamanian Flagged Vessels
MMC No.183 (Rev. Jun. 2026)	Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
MMC No.176 (Rev. Apr. 2026)	Panama Policy on Implementation of the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
MMC No.153	Crew Roll Logbook Endorsement
MMC No.144 (Rev. Apr. 2023)	Immersion Suits requirement, inspection and service
MMC No.136(Rev. Jan 2026)	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

Document No.	Subject
MMN-18/2021 (Rev. Apr 2025)	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

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Philippines

Memorandum Circular

Document No.	Subject
NO. SC-2023-01	Rules and Regulations on Seafarers' Required Hours of Rest for Philippine-Registered Ship Engaged in International Trade
NO. SC-2023-02	MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT IN SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Marine Advisory

Document No.	Subject
NO. 2024-06	Reiteration of Marina Circular No. 2015-02 on the Continual Operation of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) Onboard Ships
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

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Portugal (Madeira)

Circular

Document No.	Subject
No.76	Portuguese Policy on Remote Surveys for Recognized Organizations and Recognized Security Organizations
No.73	Guidelines on requirements of the administration
No.33	Application for exemptions, waivers and equivalents
No.32 Rev.5	Transfer of Flag
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

Document No.	Subject
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)

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Qatar

Maritime Circular

Document No.	Subject
12	LlFEBOAT EQUIPMENT SERVICING & MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

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San Marino

San Marino Policy Letter

Document No.	Subject
SMPL–2022-TEC-005	Principles of Minimum Safe Manning

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Saudi Arabia

TGA Circular

Document No.	Subject
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

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Singapore

Shipping Circular

Document No.	Subject
No.6 of 2026 (Rev.1)	IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLAS CHAPTER II-1 REGULATION 3-13 FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES AND ANCHOR HANDLING WINCHES ON BOARD SINGAPORE REGISTERED SHIPS
No.15 of 2024	Advisory for use of appropriate radiocommunication equipment in distress situations, in accordance with chapter iv of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, 1974
No.5 of 2024	VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR / SVDR) AND CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS
No.2 of 2024	REPORTING OF MARINE CASUALTIES AND MARINE INCIDENTS TO THE SHIPPING DIVISION, MPA AND THE TRANSPORT SAFETY INVESTIGATION BUREAU OF SINGAPORE (TSIB)
No.15 of 2020	MARITIME CYBER RISK MANAGEMENT
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.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.3/2011	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

Other information

Document No.	Subject
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

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South Africa

Marine Notice

Document No.	Subject
No. 38 of 2016	Extension of Validity of STCW Certificates

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Sri Lanka

Document No.	Subject
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

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St. Kitts and Nevis

Document No.	Subject
Cir. No. MC/153/26	ENHANCED OVERSIGHT, STATUTORY SURVEY RIGOR, AND MANDATORY REPORTING – TOKYO MOU PERFORMANCE REVIEW 2025
Cir. No. MC/122/23	Recognition of Mariners Medico Guide App
Cir. No. MC/119/22	Remote Survey Guidelines
Cir. No. MC/59/14 Rev.1	Procedures for Dealing with Port State Control Detentions and Inspections of St. Kitts and Nevis Registered Vessels
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/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

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines

FSI

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
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 Rev.1	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 009 Rev.5	OFFSHORE VESSELS
No.SOL 008	Digital Publications and Back-up Arrangements
No.SOL 007 Rev.5	Electronic Chart Display and Information and Back-up Arrangements

STCW

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
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

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Thailand

Marine Department Notice

Document No.	Subject
No.270/2568	Guidelines for Lifting Appliances and Anchor Handling Winches on Ships
No.86/2555	Corrective Measures to Thai flagged Ships under Black List

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Türkiye

Document No.	Subject
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

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Tuvalu

Marine Circular

Document No.	Subject
MC-11/2025/1	AGE RESTRICTION OF 25 YEARS
MC-6/2026/1(Rev. 04/26)	PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS
MC-6/2018/1(Rev. 09/24)	Shipboard Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy
MC-4/2017/1(Rev. 04/26)	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(Rev. 02/2026)	Port State Control (PSC) Detentions
MC-9/2005/1(Rev. 01/2026)	Authority of Recognized Organizations on Port State / Flag State Detentions
MC-2/2005/12/2(Rev.11/2025)	International Safety Management (ISM) Code

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UAE

Land and Maritime Circular

Document No.	Subject
Ref: 112/2016/691	Implementation and enforcement of the term “to the Satisfaction of the Administration” in the IMO International Maritime Conventions/Instruments

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United Kingdom

Statutory Guidance

Document No.	Subject
MSIS 2 Rev 03/26	International Management Code for Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (The ISM Code)

Marine Guidance Notes

Document No.	Subject
MGN 708(M)	Guidance on the Merchant Shipping International Safety Management Regulations
MGN 701(M)	Application of the industrial personnel code and the special purpose ships code
MGN 690 (M+F)	Approval and acceptance of electronic record books and recording requirements underSOLAS chapter V/Reg 28.
MGN 659 (M+F) Amendment 3	The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022
MGN 637(M) Amendment 1	International code for ships operating in polar waters(Polar Code)
MGN 568(M) Amendment 1	Surveys - Alternative Compliance Safety 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) Amendment 1	Surveys – Recognised Organisation Enhanced Authorisation
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

Document No.	Subject
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

Merchant Shipping Notice

Document No.	Subject
MSN 1866 (M) Amendment 2	Training Requirements for Seafarers on Tankers, IGF Code Ships, Ships that Operate in Polar Waters and Passenger Ships
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

Document No.	Subject
SAN 96	Safe Operation of Daughter Craft

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Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC) relating to STCW

Document No.	Subject
Title 33	United States code of Federal Regulations, Part96: Rules for the Safe Operation of Vessels and Safety Management Systems
NVIC 02-24 (CH-1)	Reporting Breaches of Security, Suspicious Activity, Transportation Security Incidents, and Cyber Incidents
NVIC 02-95 Rev.3	THE ALTERNATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (ACP)
NVIC 01-23	GUIDANCE FOR THE VOLUNTARY USE OF MARPOL ELECTRONIC RECORD BOOKS ON U.S. FLAG VESSELS

Information Bulletin

Document No.	Subject
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

Document No.	Subject
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(8)	Towing Vessel COI Inspections under TSMS Option
CVC-WI-018(3)	Laid up Inspected/Examined Vessels
CVC-WI-027(3)	Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction

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Fleet / Safety Letter

Document No.	Subject
01 July 2025	Mandatory Additional ISM Audit Following PSC Inspections within Paris MoU Jurisdiction
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

Document No.	Subject
No.116	Detention Prevention and Post Detention Program
No.114	Reporting of Port State Inspections and Detentions

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