Antigua and Barbuda issues port state control regime circulars for AMSA and USCG
The Antigua and Barbuda Maritime Administration has issued two circulars regarding the port state control regime: pre-arrival checklist for vessels calling to Australian, and US ports.
The documents were published on 22nd December 2022.
These circulars apply to all Antigua and Barbuda flagged ships.
AMSA - Port State Control Regime: Pre-Arrival Checklist for Vessels Calling to Australian Ports
This Circular provides information regarding AMSA Port State Control procedures and Regulatory Policies.
Additionally, in section 4, subsection 6 guidance for masters, officers, shipowners, and ship managers when calling at Australian ports is listed.
Also, PSC pre-arrival checklist for vessels calling to Australian ports is annexed in this circular.
U.S. Coast Guard - Port State Control Regime: Pre-Arrival Checklist for Vessels calling to the United States of America
This Circular provides all ADOMS’ clients and relevant stakeholders with information with reference to the U.S. Coast Guard Foreign Vessel Inspection and Compliance Policy.
Also, in section 4, subsection 3 guidance for masters, officers, shipowners, and ship managers when calling at a U.S. Port, in general, is listed.
PSC pre-arrival checklist for vessels calling to the U.S. is added in this circular.
For more information, please see the documents below (available only to subscribers):
RELEVANT DOCUMENTS:
AMSA - Port State Control Regime: Pre-Arrival Checklist for Vessels Calling to Australian Ports