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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Directive 003-2013: SCV Code Directive 2013
Some information on definitions and exemptions that can apply to commercial vessels under 24m in length operating solely in the waters of Antigua and Barbuda and which comply with the Small Commercial Vessels (SCV) Code.
Circular 2013-009: Fireman’s outfits – SOLAS amendments
Advice on the new requirement in SOLAS Regulation II-2/10.4 for fire-fighters to carry communications onboard, which comes into force on 01 Jul 2014. The communications must be carried by new vessels built on or after this date, and by 01 Jul 2018 for vessels built before 01 Jul 2014. There is also a revision to SOLAS Regulation II-2/15 that will permit SCBA air bottles to be refilled onboard rather than carrying spares.
Circular 2013-008: Recovery of persons from the water
Advice on the new requirements of SOLAS Regulation III/17-1 for all ships to have plans and procedures for recovery of persons from the water, taking into account the guidelines in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1447. |
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BAHAMAS
No news this month. |
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BERMUDA
No news this month. |
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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
No news this month. |
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CAYMAN ISLANDS
No news this month. |
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COOK ISLANDS
Circular 57/2013: Maritime Labour Convention implementation
Details on the implementation of MLC 2006 by the Cook Islands Administration, including how commercial vessels under 500GT will be treated. |
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GIBRALTAR
No news this month. |
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ISLE OF MAN
No news this month. |
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MALTA
No news this month. |
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MARSHALL ISLANDS
MG 1-109-1 (Rev. 5/13): Electronic documents and certificates
Guidance on when certain electronic documents containing electronic signatures should be treated by authorities as valid. This revision is for the updating of the second column header in section 6.0.
YSA 3-13: Navigation light safety alert
Advice that the Seachoice Products SCP 03201′ LED light is unsuitable for use as any navigation light. |
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ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
No news this month. |
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UNITED KINGDOM
MIN 465 (M+F): Relocation of Great Yarmouth Marine Office
Advice of the relocation of the MCA’s Marine Office from Great Yarmouth to Norwich with effect from 23 May 2013.
MIN 464 (M+F): Non-pyrotechnic flares
Advice on the use of non-pyrotechnic flares also know as Electronic Visual Distress Signals (EVDS).
MIN 463 (M): Navigation: Vessel Traffic Services V103 and Local Port Services Course Dates 2013 – 2014
Advice to UK Port and Harbour Authorities and those involved in VTS and Local Port Services of dates for the IALA V103 courses and Local Port Services (LPS) courses programmed for UK Port and Harbour Authorities at MCA accredited training organisations between Jun 2013 and Jul 2014.
MIN 462 (F): Written examination dates 2013/14: Deck Officers (Fishing Vessels)
Notice of written examination dates for Fishing Certificates of Competency for the academic year commencing 01 Sep 2013.
MIN 461 (M): Written examination dates 2013/14: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels)
Notice of written examination dates for Engineer Officer Certificates of Competency (limited to yachts and sail training vessels) for the academic year commencing 01 Sep 2013.
MIN 460 (M): Written examination dates 2013/14: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)
Notice of written examination dates for Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency for the academic year commencing 01 Sep 2013.
MIN 459 (M+F): Navigation: MCA Policy on charging for Navigation Warnings
Advice that the MCA will charge all users, academies, charities, researchers and commercial organisations for the navigation warnings that their activities generate. |
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