St Vincent - Specific requirements by the Saint Vincent and Grenadines Administration

Flag instructions relating to statutory surveys

Flag procedural requirements

General policy

Agreement

An Agreement has been signed between The Maritime Administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Recognised Organisation (RO) on the 8 September 2015. This Agreement and its Annexes 1 and 2 show the details of authorization granted (see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services to Annex 2 to the Agreement).

An Amendment to this Agreement has been signed between The Maritime Administration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Recognised Organisation (RO) Marine & Offshore SAS to reflect the new Recognised Organisation (RO) organization. It enters into force on 1 January 2017 (see Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services)

Interpretation, equivalents and exemptions

(Circular the related general procedure)

While interpretations of the applicable instruments, as well as the determination of equivalents or the acceptance of substitutes to the requirements of the applicable instruments are the prerogative of the Administration, Recognised Organisation (RO) will co-operate in their establishment as necessary.

Exemptions from the requirements of the applicable instruments are the prerogative of the Administration and must be approved by the Administration prior to issuance.

The owner shall fill in the application form and include relevant supportive document: the application form is in the attached file “Application For An Exemption”, for easy reference.

The application form is forwarded by the owner to Recognised Organisation (RO) Marine Operational Centre:

1. The MOC will review the application and provides the St Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration with its comments.

2. The request will be eventually granted through the Recognised Organisation (RO), who will issue the necessary documentation.

   Copy of the documentation issued by Recognised Organisation (RO) must be immediately provided to this Administration.

In instances where, temporarily, the requirements of an applicable instrument cannot be met under particular circumstances, the Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor shall report to the Marine Operational Centre to the most expeditious means. The Marine Marine Operational CentreCentre shall then report to the Administration the name and official N° / IMO N° of the vessel, a description of the circumstances and the condition imposed by MOC / Surveyor.

The Marine Operational Centre will also specify such measures or supplementary equipment as may be available to permit the vessel to proceed to a suitable port where permanent repairs or rectification can be effected or replacement equipment fitted.

“To the satisfaction of the Administration”

(Circular the related general procedure)

The relevant IMO instruments stipulate that arrangements must be “to the satisfaction of the Administration”.

In cases where the IMO has not developed approved interpretations, the unified interpretations sanctioned by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) may serve as a foundation for establishing specific requirements in compliance with relevant international instruments.

For the interpretation of regulations not covered by the aforementioned guidelines, Recognized Organizations (ROs) are authorized to interpret applicable instrument requirements within the limits of those instruments. This should align with the technical standards acceptable to the ROs, unless otherwise directed by this Administration.

Flag instruction

In addition to information and instruction displayed in this TNS and the Class & Statutory Info, the national requirements are posted on the Administration’s website: http://www.svg-marad.com/home.asp

Application of mandatory and non mandatory requirements

(Circular the related general procedure)

Standards stated by this Circular the related general procedure are to the satisfaction of this Administration. The technical/statutory standards for St Vincent and The Grenadines’ ships are applicable:

• International Conventions of International Maritime Organization (IMO).

• International Labour Organization (ILO), and

• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

• IACS No.99 Recommendations for the Safety of Cargo Vessels of less than Convention Size (Dec 2007);

  Chapter I (GENERAL PROVISION), Section 3 (Survey and Maintenance), paragraph 3.2, the last sentence is replaced by “It is recommended that such surveys should be carried out by a Classification Society recognized by St Vincent and The Grenadines Maritime Administration”.

  Chapter II (WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY AND EQUIPMENT), Section 1 (Load Line Recommendations), vessels of less than 24 metres, flying St Vincent and The Grenadines Flag, are not required to comply with the relevant condition of assignment and the assignment of freeboard.

together with Amendments and mandatory Resolutions.

Owners and managers of St Vincent and the Grenadines ships are requested to adopt the practices contained in applicable non-mandatory resolutions and circulars that provide alternative to, and clarifications of, the requirements contained in the conventions and codes.

The carriage of printed or digital copies of the above-mentioned documents on board St Vincent and The Grenadines’ registered ships is not, in general, mandatory. However Owners and Managers are reminded that it remains their responsibility, under the obligations placed upon the Company by the ISM Code, to ensure that members of the shipboard management team know the Conventions related to their duties. In this regard, it is expected that the full text of these documents is available on board for reference in either a hard copy or digital form.

Criteria for “Type Approvals”

The relevant IMO instruments contain requirements related to ”Type Approval”. This Administration considers equipment to be acceptable under the following conditions:

• Equipment aligns with the technical specifications or operational standards established by the IMO.

• If the IMO has not provided technical specifications or operational standards for certain equipment, and the relevant international instrument mandates type approval, this Administration will recognize:

  • Equipment approved by traditional maritime nations, IMO members, possessing national, regional, or international provisions for specific equipment approval,

  • Equipment approved based on standards formulated by specialized International Organizations acknowledged by the IMO, such as the unified interpretations of the IACS for onboard equipment or materials.

Postponement of renewal surveys

Applications for postponement of the renewal survey will be considered by the Administration only in cases where special circumstances warrant them.

No postponement of the renewal survey shall be given unless all surveys have commenced and proceeded to the extent possible. The Administration may decide to deviate from this course of action only in cases of force majeure.

Port State Control & detentions

Circulars PSC 001 - Rev.3 & PSC 018 - Rev.1

1. Surveys after detention - General principles

   (Circular PSC 001, see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys)

   1. When a St Vincent and the Grenadines ship is detained and the Classification Society is called to attend, the Classification Society’s surveyor should not limit the inspection to the deficiencies noticed by Port State Control.

   2. If the date of the detention falls within ±3 months’ window for statutory surveys, they should be conducted before the ship sails. In the case of renewal surveys, they should be conducted to the extent possible, except for safety equipment and radio, which should be completed. A time schedule for the completion of surveys at the next convenient port should be set and they should not be delayed until the next end of the window.

   3. If the date of the detention does not fall within the ±3 months’ window the Classification Society’s surveyor, after clearing the PSC deficiencies, should carry out a general examination of the vessel including the items listed in Appendix 1 of the Circular PSC 001 (see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys). The surveyor will then decide using his professional judgment whether extra surveys are required.

   4. In cases where the surveyor deems that more thorough surveys are required, he will proceed as agreed for the change of flag when accompanied by a change of the company (as per Circular REG 001, see REG 001 - Additional procedure for registration and change of flag surveys). In such cases, the Classification Society should send to St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration copies of the report.

2. Surveys after first detention (during a two-year period)

   When a St Vincent and the Grenadines flagged ship is detained, the company managing the ship or the ship’s master should inform immediately the Flag Administration and request the Recognized Organization (RO) to attend the vessel immediately. RO’s surveyor shall not limit this inspection to the deficiencies noted by Port State Control.

   Failure to comply will result in the following:

   1. An additional audit of the company by RO (equivalent to the initial audit) due to failure to comply with national requirements shall take place within a reasonable delay, but not later than one (1) month from the date of the detention.

   2. Upon arrival at the next port of call, the statutory certificates will cease to be valid until all required surveys are satisfactorily completed and an additional shipboard audit carried out by RO and / or Flag Administration.

      Audit report shall be submitted to the Flag Administration.

   The provisions in A1.2 to A1.4 of the circular PSC 001 (see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys and above a) 2) to 4)) apply.

3. Surveys after the second detention (during a two-year period)

   When a St Vincent and the Grenadines flagged ship is detained twice within two years (irrespective of the detaining authority / MOU), in addition to the provisions of b) the following will be applied:

   1. Additional audit of the shore based Safety Management System (SMS) will be carried out by RO to the extent of an initial audit, due to failure to comply with National / International requirements.

   2. Audit and survey of the ship by the RO, not necessarily limited to the extent of the statutory certificates. Audit report shall be submitted to the Flag Administration.

   3. This Administration reserves the right to attend the ship on the occasion of the above mentioned audit and inspection. All expenses will be charged to the Owners’ or Managers’ account.

   It is again emphasised that the Company managing the ship or the ship’s master should inform the Flag Administration about the detention and request the Recognized Organization (RO) to attend the vessel immediately.

4. Surveys after the third detention (during a two-year period)

   When a St Vincent and the Grenadines flagged ship is detained three times within two years (irrespective of the detaining authority/ MOU) the following will be applied:

   1. All statutory certificates will be suspended as from the date of the detention.

   2. An initial audit of the Company, to be carried out by RO, will be required. Audit report shall be submitted to the Flag Administration.

   3. All statutory certificates will be reinstated provided that:

      • The RO has carried out statutory certificates renewal surveys and there are no outstanding items or recommendations to the extent possible.

      • The RO has carried out initial shipboard audit. Audit report shall be submitted to the Flag Administration.

   4. This Administration reserves the right to attend the ship on the occasion of the above mentioned audit and inspection. All expenses will be charged to owners’ or managers’ account.

5. Banned ships (refusal of access order)

   When a St Vincent and the Grenadines flagged ship is banned (refusal of access order) by a specific MOU the following will be applied:

   1. All statutory certificates will be suspended as soon as the ship calls at the first port after the detention port.

   2. An initial audit of the company will be required.

   3. All statutory certificates will be reinstated provided that:

      • The RO has carried out statutory certificates renewal surveys and there are no outstanding items or recommendations to the extent possible.

      • The RO has carried out initial shipboard audit.

   4. Attestation issued by the RO confirming that the ship fully complies with all provisions of the applicable international conventions (including ILO and STCW) and subsequently by the Flag Administration.

   5. The PSC authority which has banned the vessel has re-inspected it in order to lift the ban.

6. Surveys after the fourth detention

   If the vessel is detained four times within two years (irrespective of the detaining authority / MOU) or is banned for the second time by a specific MOU, the following will be applied:

   1. The vessel will be deleted from the St Vincent and the Grenadines Registry.

   2. The DoC of the company issued on behalf of this Administration will be reexamined (if the company manages other St Vincent and the Grenadines flagged vessels).

7. Surveys after PSC inspection with deficiencies identified which did not warant detention

   The Classification Society should inform the Administration of such cases which are brought to their attention by PSC authorities.

   This Administration will decide whether the case warrants further investigation. On the basis of the results of this investigation, this Administration in consultation with the Classification Society will decide on the future policy.

8. Outstanding recommendations

   Recommendations imposed by the Administation and / or PSC detention reports received by the Administration should be communicated to the Classification Society and the latter should ensure that they have been rectified according to the set schedule.

   Otherwise the Classification Society should contact the Administration for a decision on the action to be taken.

9. PSC - ISM

   See additional instruction given in circular PSC 001 displayed in Circulars PSC (ISM Code Section of this TNS).

10. Guideline

    1. First detention

       Has the company managing the ship or the ship’s master immediately informed the Flag Administration and requested the Recognized Organization to attend the vessel immediately ?

       • YES

         The provisions in A1.2 to A1.4 of the circular PSC 001 (see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys and above a) 2) to 4)) apply.

       • NO

         • Statutory certificates cease to be valid upon arrival at the next port.

         • Additional audit (initial) of the company by RO to be carried out.

         • RO has to attend the ship.

         • Additional shipboard audit by RO and / or Flag Administration to be carried out.

         • The provisions in A1.2 to A1.4 of the circular PSC 001 (see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys and above a) 2) to 4)) apply.

    2. Second detention

       Has the company managing the ship or the ship’s master immediately informed the Flag Administration and requested the Recognized Organization to attend the vessel ?

       • YES

         • The provisions in A1.2 to A1.4 of the circular PSC 001 (see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys and above a) 2) to 4)) apply.

         • Additional audit (initial) of the company by RO to be carried out.

         • Additional shipboard audit by RO and / or Flag Administration to be carried out.

       • NO

         • Statutory certificates cease to be valid upon arrival at the next port.

         • Additional audit (initial) of the company by RO to be carried out.

         • RO has to attend the ship.

         • Additional shipboard audit by RO and / or Flag Administration to be carried out.

         • The provisions in A1.2 to A1.4 of the circular PSC 001 (see PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys and above a) 2) to 4)) apply.

    3. Third detention

       All statutory certificates will be suspended as from the date of the detention.

       Has the company managing the ship or the ship’s master immediately informed the Flag Administration and requested the Recognized Organization to attend the vessel ?

       • YES

         • All statutory certificates will be suspended as from the date of the detention.

         • An initial audit of the company by RO will be carried out.

         • All statutory certificates will be reinstated provided that:

           • The RO has satisfactorily carried out renewal surveys, issued statutory certificates, and there are no outstanding items or recommendations to the extent possible.

           • Satisfactory shipboard audit by RO should be carried out.

       • NO

         • All statutory certificates will be suspended as from the date of the detention.

         • An initial audit of the company by RO will be carried out.

         • All statutory certificates will be reinstated provided that:

           • The RO has satisfactorily carried out renewal surveys, issued statutory certificates, and there are no outstanding items or recommendations to the extent possible.

           • Satisfactory shipboard audit by RO should be carried out.

Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Refer to the circular n° PSC 033 (Rev.4) (see PSC 033 - Rev.4 - Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU)).

1. Occasional surveys:

   An occasional survey by a Recognized Organization of all vessels subject to this Circular will be required. The occasional survey will be performed by the Recognized Organization that issued the statutory certificates; if the vessel is holding statutory certificates issued by two Recognized Organizations, the occasional survey should be carried out by the Recognized Organization that issued the SOLAS Certificates (except ISM & ISPS).

   The survey should cover all national and international regulations applicable to the vessel. The scope of the survey should be equivalent to Mandatory Annual Statutory Surveys. The attending surveyor should inform this Administration when, according to his professional judgement, deficiencies relating to the safety management system, working and living conditions of the seafarers or their security are found.

   This survey will be valid six (6) months and may be scheduled to coincide with the annual, intermediate, or renewal surveys, however, it may not be postponed to coincide with the aforementioned surveys. Should said vessel continue trading within Paris MoU ports over the 6 months window of validity, a new occasional survey should be carried out.

   Operators and owners must request the occasional surveys ahead of the 6 month expiry date.

   It is the responsibility of Recognised Organisation (RO) which certifies the vessel to notify the operators and owners of the need to conduct such a survey under the conditions established by this Guideline.

   Furthermore, Recognised Organisation (RO) must immediately notify this Administration, when a vessel subject to PSC inspections has not been surveyed within the last six (6) months and has failed to carry out the occasional survey according to this Circular. This Administration will then immediately investigate the matter and revert with instructions.

   A mandatory Occasional Survey may be imposed outside of the six (6) months period for vessels with high records of non compliance with international regulations.

   The owners of vessels which have been operating outside a Paris MoU member country for more than twelve (12) months and intend to enter a Paris MoU member country are required to liaise with the Recognized Organizations (keeping this Administration in copy) to ensure that the surveys/audits are carried out prior entry into Paris MoU port/anchorage.

2. Additional ISM and/or ISPS Code audit:

   Any increase in the number of ISM and/or ISPS related deficiencies found during the occasional survey would result in an additional ISM and/or ISPS Audit within the scope of an initial ISM and/or ISPS audit prior to the vessel’s entry into a Paris MoU member port.

3. Non compliance:

   Vessels detained twice by a Maritime Authority member of the Paris MOU within a six (6) months period will be deleted from this Registry.

   Vessels which are not in compliance with this Circular are subject to fines and may be deleted.

   This Administration reserves the right to enforce the present Circular, without any further notice, to vessels which were not detained by Port State Control during the last three (3) consecutive years.

Recognised Organisation (RO) will issue statements, both available in ASMS2 Certificates in section National Certificates for Class & Statutory and for ISM Code, and forward them, along with the Survey Reports to this Administration immediately after the surveys/audits at: technical@svg-marad.com.

Transfer of class

(CLA 004 Rev.1)

1. For statutory certificates closely linked to the class (Loadline, Construction, MARPOL, etc.) which are still valid, same type of surveys as the ones required for class hull, with a minimum of mandatory annual survey (e.g. if an intermediate hull survey is required, then annual survey for Load Line, annual or intermediate survey for Construction, depending on the ship’s type, intermediate survey for MARPOL, will be required). The statutory certificates will then be re-issued for the remaining period of validity as in the statutory certificates issued by the losing society.

   In case of expired or extended certificates, renewal statutory surveys should be carried out.

   For other statutory certificates (Equipment, Radio, Passenger), a renewal survey is required.

   For statutory certificates not issued by the losing society, an initial survey is required.

2. For statutory certificates not issued by the losing society, an initial survey is required.

3. In case of conditional certificates, in addition to the above survey requirements, the deficiencies endorsed by the losing society shall be re-examined and dealt with as necessary. Limit dates of these deficiencies cannot be extended.

   The gaining society should not issue short term and / or full term statutory certificates, or other documents enabling the vessel to trade:

   1. until all overdue statutory surveys and all overdue statutory recommendations previously issued against the subject vessel as specified to the owner by the losing society, have been completed and rectified by:

      • the gaining society, for vessel less than 15 years age;

      • the losing society, for vessels 15 years age and above.

   2. prior to give the opportunity to the Administration to provide any further instructions within three (3) working days.

   The losing society is requested to provide the gaining society with the ship’s Port State Control history reports, content of which is:

   • Place(s) and date(s) of PSC inspection(s) / detention(s) during the last three (3) years (as far as available in the ship’s file).

   Classification Societies IACS Members and associated are requested to implement exclusively IACS PR12 statutory certification at change of cass without change of flag.

   Following a transfer of class, a new Certificate of Registry stating the gaining society should be issued.

Change of flag surveys

Refer to the circular REG 001 in REG 001 - Additional procedure for registration and change of flag surveys.

Laid-up of vessels

The owners / operators / managers are required to notify the following parties when the ship is going to be laid up:

• The Administration;

• Recognised Organisation (RO);

• Local port / coastal authorities; and

• The vessel’s insurers

For maintenance and inspections, the owner should comply with the recommendations provided by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Initial, intermediate and renewal audits and certification for International Safety Management (ISM) and International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) should not be performed during the lay up period.

If the interruption period of the SMS on board the ship is more than three but less than six months, then this Administration may require an additional verification. Upon satisfactory completion of the additional verification, the existing Safety Management Certificate (SMC) should be endorsed.

If the interruption period of the SMS is for a period exceeding six months, the SMC will be withdrawn. If the vessel is later brought back into service, an interim verification should be requested in accordance with MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.9.

The above-mentioned requirements also apply to the International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC).

At the end of the lay-up period, it is the owner’s responsibility to reinstate all statutory certificates and re-establish the full insurance coverage with the P&I Club.

Prior issuing a Certificate of Registry valid for navigation the Administration will require copies of valid class and statutory certificates or confirmation from Recognised Organisation (RO) that all re-commissioning surveys are carried out with satisfactory results including ISM, ISPS and MLC (if applicable).

For further information, refer to the circular n° the related general procedure in the attached file “”.

Use of Electronics Certificates

(Circular SOL 067)

The Administration authorize the issuance of electronics statutory certificates according to FAL.5/Circ.39/Rev.2.

For further information, refer to attached file “SOL 067 Use of electronic certificates”.

LL 66

Loadline certificate

(Circular CLA 003 Rev. 0)

Limited operations should be recorded in the LL certificate. They are the navigation notation complemented with the designation of geographical area and operating area, if any, as recorded on the classification certificate.

1. Ex.1 “Certificate valid for navigation in coastal area”

2. Ex.2 “Certificate valid for navigation in sheltered area and dredging operation within 15 miles from shore”

Multiple Load Line certificates

(Circular ILL 001)

The Administration accepts the provision of two Load Line certificates for different deadweight values. Such vessels are dealt with on a case by case basis.

The authorisation for the issuance of such certificates may only be granted by the Flag Administration. The following procedures must be followed when more than one Load Line certificate is issued:

1. The Load Line marks for the deepest draft to be welded to the side shell and verified by the attending surveyor.

2. The secondary marks to be cut or punched into the side shell.

3. At the time of the annual surveys, regardless of the deadweight value applicable at the time, the vessel should be surveyed for compliance with the most severe statutory requirements applicable to the greatest deadweight value and all certificates should be endorsed by the attending surveyor.

4. When sailing under reduced deadweight condition no reduction / deviation from nominal safety standards is permitted.

5. The set of certificates which are not associated with the Load Line in use are to be placed in a sealed envelope and placed in Master’s custody.

6. Upon owners’ request for change of freeboard, an exclusive surveyor from the Classification Society will check that the un-associated marks are painted out and the new marks are painted in. The certificates pertaining to the old marks shall be placed in a sealed envelope by the Classification Society surveyor and left in master’s custody.

7. The master shall make an official entry in the ship’s log on every occasion when Load Line marks are changed.

Load Line of hopper dredgers

(IMO LL.3/Circ.181)

The Administration recognized the “Guidelines for the construction and operation of dredgers assigned with reduced freeboard” DR-67 / IMO Circular Letter 2285 for ships flying the St Vincent Flag.

Under the provisions of Article 6(3) of the International Convention on Load Lines 1966: The “Guidelines for the construction and operation of dredgers assigned reduced freeboards”, DR-67, are applicable to dredgers flying St Vincent and The Grenadines’ Flag built prior 1^st January 2010. The new “Guidelines for the assignment of reduced freeboards for dredgers”, DR-68, supersedes DR-67 for dredgers flying St Vincent and The Grenadines’ Flag built on of after 1^st January 2010.

SOLAS 74

Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

Limited operations

(Circular CLA 003 Rev. 0)Limited operations should be recorded in the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. They are the navigation notation complemented with the designation of geographical area and operating area, if any, as recorded on the Classification Certificate.

1. Ex.1 “Certificate valid for navigation in coastal area”

2. Ex.2 “Certificate valid for navigation in sheltered area and dredging operation within 15 miles from shore”

N.B.: Additional notation for dredging area to be recorded only on the Safety Construction Certificate.

Asbestos - Prohibition

(Message of 03/09/1996)

New constructions

New buildings are not to incorporate asbestos or asbestos-based materials in their construction.

Ships in service

Where asbestos or asbestos-based material is removed from an existing ship, the replacement material should not include asbestos.

SOLAS II-1/3-2 (IMO PSPC) - Delay in delivery of ships

(Email from the Administration dated 22/05/2012)

The Administration will implement the provisions of MSC-MEPC.5/Circ.4 and MSC.1/Circ.1247.

Unforeseen delay in delivery of ships should be considered by the Administration on a case by case basis, bearing in mind the particular circumstances, in order to be sure that ships accepted by this Administration should also be accepted by port States.

Lifting appliances and anchor handling winches (SOLAS II-1/3-13)

(Circular SOL 076)

All lifting appliances and associate loose gears with SWL < 1000 kg (SOLAS II-1/3-13.1.3) must be permanently marked with their Safe Working Load (SWL) and supported by documentary evidence. In addition:

• New installations (installed on/after 1 January 2026):

  Maintenance, operation, inspection and testing shall be as per SOLAS II-1/3-13, para.3.

• Existing installations (installed before 1 January 2026):

  Testing and maintenance of such appliances to be carried out under the ship’s Safety Management System (SMS) by a responsible person on board. Alternatively, full proof load testing under MSC.1/Circ.1663 is required.

Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

Life saving appliances

Immersion suits

(Circular SOL 001 - Rev. 2)

One immersion suit should be provided for each person on board a cargo ship with additional suits to be provided at work and watch-keeping stations which are “remotely located” from the immersion suit storage location. Immersion suits would normally be stored in either one or more central(s) e.g. adjacent to lifeboat stations, or will be distributed through the crew cabins.

Remotely located work and watch stations:

Both the navigation bridge and the machinery space are, for the purpose of this Regulation, are regarded as “remotely located”. Two additional suits on the navigating bridge, and two additional suits within the machinery space are considered to be the minimum necessary on the majority of vessels. On smaller vessels where there is one watch-keeper in the machinery space the number of additional immersion suits may be reduced to one.

Additional suits must be provided at any other remotely located work and watch stations including remotely located survival craft carried out in accordance with SOLAS 74 amended, Chapter III, Regulation 31.1.4. Immersion suits of an appropriate size shall be provided at these locations for the number of persons normally on watch or working on these locations at any time.

The owner or managing company in consultation with the master of the vessel is responsible for identifying and declaring such locations to the surveyor.

The revised regulation also permits exemption from carriage of immersion suits when a cargo vessel which is not a bulk carrier operates exclusively within warm climates e.g. tropical waters. The St Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration considers a warm climate to extend between latitudes 30° N and 30° S.

Transferable liferafts

(Circular SOL 026)

Transferable liferafts shall not be more than 185 kg.

Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear (MSC 402(96))

(Circular SOL 012 Rev.5 in SOL 012 - Periodic servicing of launching appliances and on-load release gear.)

Weekly and monthly inspections and routine maintenance as specified in the equipment maintenance manual(s) should be conducted under the direct supervision of a senior ship’s officer in accordance with the maintenance manual(s).

Thorough examination, operational testing, repairs, overhaul of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear are carried out in accordance with SOLAS regulation III/20 by service providers that are qualified in these operations for each make and type of equipment.

Service providers carrying out thorough examination, operational testing, repairs, overhaul of lifeboats, launching appliances and on-load release gear should be authorized in accordance with MSC.1/Circ.1277 until 31st December 2019.

As of 1st January 2020 the thorough examination, operational testing, repair and overhaul of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear should be carried out in accordance with SOLAS regulation III/20 by service providers authorized in accordance with section 7 of MSC.402(96).

Accordingly, the Administration accepts service providers authorized, checked or inspected by Recognized Organizations (recognized by St Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration) or by other SOLAS Contracting Governments.

The Administration delegates the ship’s Classification Society to check whether the service providers are authorized, checked or inspected by Recognized Organizations* or by other SOLAS Contracting Governments.

The statement confirming that the lifeboat arrangements remain fit for the purpose issued by the service provider who performed the work should be provided to the ship’s Classification Society.

Remotely located survival craft

(Circular SOL 032)

Life rafts required by regulation III/31.1.4 shall be regarded as “remotely located survival craft” with regard to regulation III/7.2.1.2.

The area where these remotely located survival craft(s) is / are stowed shall be provided with:

• a minimum number of two lifejackets and two immersion suits;

• adequate means of illumination, either fixed or portable, which shall be capable of illuminating the life rafts stowage position as well as the area into which the life raft should be launched. Portable lights, when used, shall have brackets to permit their positioning on both sides of the vessel; and

• an embarkation ladder or other means of embarkation enabling descent to the water in a controlled manner as per regulation III/11.7. A knotted rope is not acceptable as controlled manner. The approval of other means of embarkation, enabling the descent to the water in a controlled manner on regards to life raft under regulation III/31.1.4, shall be carried out by Recognised Organisation (RO), taking into consideration requirements, material, characteristics and dimensions criteria.

Ships not equipped with launching and embarkation appliances

(Circular SOL 033)

Ships as defined by SOLAS III/31.1.3 and which are not equipped with launching and embarkation appliances as per III/16.1, shall be provided with embarkation ladder(s) at each side of the ship.

Navigational equipment

Magnetic compass

(Circular SOL 025 rev 1)

The vessel should be provided with a deviation table and this document should include at least: the name of the vessel, IMO Number, Call Sign, Flag, place where the adjustment is carried out, name of the master or certified adjuster / stamp / sign, maker of the compass, sea and weather conditions, method used, numerical and graphical results of deviation. This deviation table is valid two years.

Adjustment should be made by a duly authorized compass adjuster. If a qualified and certified compass adjuster is unavailable and the master considers it necessary, then adjustments may be made by the master, who should also have expertise and shall be certified as compass adjuster.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)

(Circular SOL 007)

The Administration accepts the use of Electronic Charts and Display Information Systems as per SOLAS Regulations V/19.2.1.4 and V/19.2.1.5, under the following conditions:

1. ECDIS has to be approved in accordance with the requirements of the IMO Resolution A.817(19) as amended by MSC.64(67), Annex 5 and MSC.86(70), Annex 4 and MSC.232(82) has to be operated with up-to-date Electronic Nautical Charts. Ships sailing in waters not covered by Electronic Nautical Charts should be fitted with an updated folio of paper nautical charts. Masters and officers should be aware of the limitations of Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) as indicated in the IMO Safety of Navigation Circular SN/Circ.207.

2. In order to meet a proper ECDIS back-up arrangements as per SOLAS Regulations V/19.2.1.5 the ship must be fitted either with a secondary type approved ECDIS in accordance with the requirements of the MSC Resolution 64(67) or updated nautical paper charts for the intended voyage. For ECDIS operating in the Raster Chart Display System (RCDS) mode, updated nautical paper charts for the intended voyage are requested as a back-up arrangement.

Fire protection system and appliances and compressed gas cylinders - Periodic maintenance, inspection and testing

(Circular SOL 006)

Maintenance, testing and inspection

The maintenance, testing and inspection should conform with the requirements as stated herein and, unless expressly stipulated otherwise, the inspection schedule as provided in IMO’s MSC/Circ.1432.

Marine portable fire extinguishers

• Periodical inspection and maintenance

  Marine portable fire extinguishers should be subject to periodical inspections in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and serviced at intervals not exceeding one year.

  Please refer to IMO Resolution A.951(23), Annex, paragraph 9.1.3

• Hydrostatic pressure test and test pressure

  All non-permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers should be hydrostatically pressure tested when shown rusty but at least once in ten (10) years. Please refer to IMO Resolution A.951(23), Annex, Paragraph 9.1.2.

  All permanently pressurized portable fire extinguishers and propellant cartridges should be hydrostatically pressure tested at intervals not exceeding ten (10) years. Please refer to IMO Resolution A.951(23), Annex, Paragraph 9.1.2.

  Notwithstanding the above, whenever the loss in pressure of a permanently pressurized portable fire extinguisher exceeds 10% of the nominal pressure, then the portable fire extinguisher should be hydrostatically pressure tested before being recharged.

  Portable fire extinguishers and propellant cartridges should be tested to the pressures indicated below:

• Spare charges

  For portable fire extinguishers of the same type capable of being recharged on board, spare charges should be provided for 100% of the first ten (10) portable extinguishers and for 50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers. No more than a total of sixty (60) spare charges need to be provided.

  For portable fire extinguishers which cannot be recharged on board, additional portable fire extinguishers of the same quantity, type and capacity should be provided for 100% of the first ten (10) portable extinguishers and for 50% of the remaining portable fire extinguishers. Please refer to IMO MSC.1/Cic.847, Paragraph 6.2.

• Summary for portable fire extinguishers

Fixed fire-extinguishing systems

1. Fixed high and low pressure CO₂ fire-extinguishing systems

   The minimum recommended level of maintenance and inspections for fixed carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system on all ships should be carried out according to MSC.1/Circ.1318 dated 11^th June 2009.

   1. Monthly inspections mentioned by MSC.1/Circ.1318 may be carried out by the crew.

   2. Annual inspections mentioned by MSC.1/Circ.1318 may be carried out by the crew in accordance with the system manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions.

   3. Biennially inspections (every two years ± 3 months) mentioned by MSC.1/Circ.1318 should be carried out by service technicians / specialists trained to standards accepted by this Administration.

   Paragraph 6.2 of MSC.1/Circ.1318 “… accepted by the Administration” should be read as “… accepted, authorized, checked or inspected by the Recognized Organizations (recognized by St Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration) or by other SOLAS Contracting Governments”.

2. Halon fire-extinguishing system

   It should be reminded that:

   • Halon is not accepted as fire-extinguishing means on board any ship applying for registration under the St Vincent and the Grenadines Flag by 1 January 2002.

   • Portable halon fire-extinguishing systems have been requested to be replaced either by CO₂ or other suitable fire-extinguishing system by 1 January 2002.

   • Fixed halon fire-extinguishing system have been requested to be phased out by 1 January 2002 or earlier, if a major refit is / was undertaken. Alternative arrangements for halon fire-extinguishing system in machinery spaces and pump room (MSC/Circ. 668) have to be fitted.

   1. Hydrostatic pressure test or thickness measurement for existing fixed halon fire-extinguishing system

      Subject to the ready availability of halon banking facilities for the purpose of containment and recharging, over a maximum period of ten (10) years at least 50% of the halon bottles should be tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station.

      Over a maximum period of twenty (20) years, 100% of the halon bottles should be tested by hydraulic pressure at an approved shore-based servicing station.

      However, when halon banking facilities are unavailable. Halon cylinders should be subject to thickness measurement in lieu of the hydrostatic pressure test as required above. At least 50% of the cylinders should be thickness measured over a period of ten (10) years.

      Over a maximum period of twenty (20) years, 100% of the halon bottles should be thickness measured.

      Notwithstanding the above-mentioned, occasional hydrostatic pressure testing or thickness measurement, as applicable, may be requested at the discretion of the attending class surveyor conducting the statutory surveys if evidence exists to cause concern on the condition of the cylinders.

3. Fixed dry powder fire-extinguishing system

   1. Servicing

      Servicing should be carried out every two years at an approved shore-based servicing station. Testing of dry powder sample for moisture absorption should be carried out at the same interval.

4. Sprinkler, fixed pressure water-spry and water-mist system

   1. Servicing

      Servicing should be in conformity with the manufacturer’s and the Recognized Organization’s instructions.

5. Fixed foam fire-extinguishing system

   1. Foam sample analysis

      Foam sample analysis should be carried out after a period of three (3) years and thereafter every year at an approved independent / manufacturer’s laboratory. Notwithstanding the above-mentioned, occasional foam analysis may be requested at the discretion of the attending surveyor from the Recognized Organization during statutory surveys if there is cause to question the suitability of the foam.

6. Summary for fixed fire extinguishers systems

Cylinders for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Inspection

  A general examination of the SCBA, including check for air cylinder pressure / leakage, should be carried weekly by the ship’s crew. Please refer to IMO MSC.1/Cic.847, Paragraph 4.5.

  SCBA air cylinders should be examined at least annually by a competent servicing provider to the satisfaction of a RO. Check SCBA air recharging system, if fitted, for air quality. IMO Resolution A.951(23), Annex, Paragraph 7.8.1

• Maintenance

  Maintenance by the ship’s crew should be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Hydrostatic pressure testing and test pressure

  Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders of lightweight type should be carried out at an approved shore-based service station at intervals and test pressure stipulated by the manufacturer and Recognized Organization.

  Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders other than of lightweight type should be carried out every five years at an approved shore-based service station at a test pressure of 1.5 times the working pressure.

• Spare charges

  The following number of spare charges should be provided for each breathing apparatus:

• Summary for Cylinders for SCBA

Cylinders for Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD)

1. Inspection

   A general examination and check of cylinder pressure, as applicable, should be carried out every week by the ship’s crew and records of checks should be maintained. Please refer to IMO MSC.1/Cic.847, Paragraph 4.5.

2. Maintenance

   Maintenance by the ship’s crew shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction. Please refer to IMO MSC.1/Cic.849, Paragraph 5.

3. Distribution

   Refer to circular SOL 035.

4. EEBD training units

   Refer to the last column of .

   EEBD training units should be clearly marked.

5. Summary for cylinders for EEBDs

Medical oxygen

1. Inspection

   Medical oxygen has a limited shelf life of three (3) years and should be landed ashore for re-charging at the expiry date.

2. Testing

   1. Oxygen pressure regulators should be serviced at least every five years.

   2. Medical oxygen cylinders have a maximum interval between tests of five years.

   3. Hydrostatic pressure testing of cylinders must be carried out at an approved shore-based service station.

Prohibition of PFOS

(Circular SOL 077)

For extinguishing agents installed before 1 January 2026, where manufacturer declarations or laboratory test reports are unavailable, samples must be collected and tested in accordance with standards acceptable to Recognised Organisations, to verify that PFOS concentrations are below 10 mg/kg (0.001% by weight).

By the first Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Survey (excluding occasional surveys) conducted on or after 1 January 2026, shipowners, managers, and operators must ensure the following:

• Documentation is available confirming that all onboard extinguishing media are free of PFOS, or that appropriate arrangements have been made for safe disposal of any prohibited substances;

• Any replacement fire-extinguishing media or equipment has been type-approved in accordance with applicable regulations;

• The vessel’s inventory of hazardous materials is updated to reflect the removal of any PFOS-containing extinguishing media, where applicable.

Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate

Radio licence

(Email from the Administration dated 21/10/2013)

For radio licence, Radio Installations Inspection Report (RIIR) is to be filled in and stamped by Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor.

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorised to endorse the RIIR after verification on board.

GMDSS

(Circular SOL 073 Rev 1)

Resolution MSC.496(105) adopted modifications to SOLAS Chapter IV, effective from 1st January 2024.

Under COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.3, four pieces of equipment (two VHF, one MF/HF and one RMSS SES) can be considered sufficient for meeting the requirements of sea area A3.

Starting 1st January 2024, all ships, including existing ones, must comply with the amended SOLAS Chapter IV, as per IMO Circular – COMSAR.1/Circ.32/Rev.3, annexed to this circular. Non-compliant ships are required to achieve compliance at the first Safety Radio Survey after 1st January 2024.

Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

General

Refer also to Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate and Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, as relevant.

Approval of the plan for co-operation in case of emergency (SOLAS 74, Regulation V/15(c))

(Letter 5/12 of 13/09/99)The Society is authorised to approve the plan for co-operation with Search and Rescue (SAR) services in case of an emergency. The Plan shall be on board any passenger ship trading on a regular route.

Dry docking of passenger ships

(Circular SOL 004 Rev 2)

Resolution A.997(25) as amended by Resolution A.1020(26) requires that a minimum of two of the inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during any five-year period should be conducted in dry-dock. In all cases, the maximum interval between two dry-dock bottom inspections should not exceed thirty six (36) months.

Inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom conducted afloat should only be carried out when the conditions are satisfactory and the proper equipment and suitably qualified staff is available.

In addition Resolution A.997(25) as amended by Resolution A.1020(26) states that special consideration should be given to ships of fifteen (15) years of age or over before being permitted to credit the inspection afloat.

Inspection afloat will be credited to ships of fifteen (15) years of age or over if the ships have been assigned with the additional class notation INWATERSURVEY or equivalent by the ship’s Classification Society.

Inspection afloat to ships of fifteen (15) years of age or over to which the additional class notation INWATERSURVEY or equivalent has not been assigned by Recognised Organisation (RO) may be credited subject to confirmation by Recognised Organisation (RO) that suitable arrangements to carry out the in-water survey are provided.

Ships not equipped with launching and embarkation appliances

(Circular SOL 033)

Ships as defined by SOLAS III/21.1.4 (MSC.216(82)) and which are not equipped with launching and embarkation appliances as per III/16.1, shall be provided with embarkation ladder(s) at each side of the ship.

Others

IP Code

(Circular SOL 070)

For existing cargo ships and high-speed cargo craft constructed before the 1st July, 2024 which are already authorized by the Administration to carry more than 12 industrial personnel in accordance with Resolution MSC.418(97), the grandfather provisions may apply and on or after 1 July 2024, Recognised Organisation (RO) may issue the Industrial Personnel Safety Certificate with annotation that the vessel has been authorized by the Administration to carry up to [number] of Industrial Personnel, including the conditions provided the vessel is in possession of the Statement of Compliance for the Carriage of Industrial Personnel.

MARPOL 73/78

Annex I. IOPP certificate

SOPEP - Updating

(Message of 22/03/00)

The list of contact points shall be kept updated and the surveyor shall check the updating at every MARPOL surveys. Where it appears that the list is not updated, the master shall be notified and the SOPEP shall be updated within the next three months following the survey. The master shall send an advice to the Survey Centre when the updating has been made. Where no advice has been received in due time, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration shall be advised.

Measures for existing oil tankers

(Circular POL 002)

Subject to the approval of the Maritime Administration and in accordance with the provisions of MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 13G(5), 13G(7) and 13H(5), 13H(6) and 13H(7) as applicable, oil tankers belonging to Category 2 and Category 3 may be allowed to continue operation.

The ship’s file must be reviewed by the Administration before the issuance of the amended Form B to the IOPP Certificate. The Classification Society is requested to transmit to the Administration the notification including the applicable regulations. Following receipt of the notification, the Administration will inform the Classification Society about particular instructions, if any.

After review of the final ship’s file, the Administration may authorize the Classification Society to issue of the amended Form B to the IOPP Certificate.

CAS

(Circular POL 003)

If there is a deviation from the time schedule, the Administration must be informed about the reasons of deviation. The decision will be taken on a case by case basis.

1. The total traceability of the CAS survey carried out by the Classification Society must be available by records (surveyors’ qualification and experience, other personnel involved in works for the CAS survey, thickness measurements, Company, etc).

2. The Administration reserves the right to be present to the development of the survey planning as well as to the carrying out of the CAS survey.

3. Classification Society will submit the CAS final survey report to the Administration.

After satisfactory completion of the CAS survey, the Classification Society will forward to the Administration a copy of the Interim Statement of Compliance. If the ship does not meet the CAS requirements, she may be submitted for CAS re-assessment as soon as possible but not later than six months after the date on which the Administration declined the issuance of the Statement of Compliance.

Equivalent arrangement - MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 14 - Non-self propelled vessels (MEPC.1/Circ.700)

(Circular POL 009)

1. Non self-propelled crafts of 400 GT and upwards without auxiliary(ies) machinery

   1. At the owners’ request, Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor will verify that there are effectively no auxiliary(ies) machinery fitted on board. If the non self-propelled craft has no auxiliary(ies) machinery but carries means fitted with machinery(ies) which may potentially cause oily residues or oily mixture, the procedure specified in b) and c) below shall be implemented.

   2. Recognised Organisation (RO) will issue the IOPP Certificate duly endorsed with the reference to equivalent arrangements notified to the Organization.

2. Non self-propelled crafts of 400 GT and upwards fitted with auxiliary(ies) machinery

   1. At the owners’ request Recognised Organisation (RO) surveyor will verify that auxiliary machinery (ies) is effectively fitted on board.

   2. He / she will verify that:

      • the non self-propelled craft is fitted with a holding tank intended to the oily waters, having adequate volume for the total retention on board of the oily waters according to the Rules and Regulations of the Recognized Organization.

      • that save-alls or gutters around oil appliances are fitted.

      • that holding tank should be provided with means for transferring the contents of the tank to shore reception facilities.

      • that adequate reception facilities are available to receive such oily bilge water in a sufficient number of ports or terminals the ship calls at.

   3. The quantity, time, and port of the discharge should be recorded in the Oil Record Book Part I.

   4. Recognised Organisation (RO) will issue the IOPP Certificate duly endorsed with the reference to equivalent arrangements notified to the Organization.

3. Stationary non-self propelled crafts which are stationary except for non-cargo-carrying cargo on relocation voyages as per MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 14(3) should also comply with item b) above and IOPP Certificate should be issued mentioning this equivalent arrangement.

Annex II. NLS certificate

Reserved.

Annex IV. ISPP certificate

Issuance of the International Sewage Prevention Pollution certificate

(letter 5/12 of 22/09/99)

The Society is authorised to issue the certificate after having carried out the survey.

Annex V

Regulation for the prevention of pollution by garbage from shipsReserved.

Annex VI. IAPP and IEE certificates, IMO DCS

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is party to MARPOL 73/78 - Annex VI since February 2009.

IEE certificate

(Email from the Administration dated 19/02/2013)

Being authorized for the issuance of IAPP certificates on behalf of the Administration, Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to carry out survey and perform necessary evaluation and approval in respect of issuance of the “International Energy Efficiency Certificate” (IEE certificate) as required by the applicable IMO regulations.

Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption of ships

(Circular N° POL 022)Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to perform the following statutory services:

• Approval of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part II and issuance of its Confirmation of Compliance (Reg.5.4.5 of MARPOL Annex VI);

• Verification of the data for fuel consumption according to the methodology specified in SEEMP Part II (Reg.22A of MARPOL Annex VI);

• Issuance of a Statement of Compliance for Fuel oil consumption reporting (Reg. 6.6 of MARPOL Annex VI); and

• Submission of the verified data directly to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database.

The vessels’ Class (Class) should, by 31st March of the subsequent year, forward to the Administration the list of vessels whose Ships’ owners/Ships’ Operators/Ships’ Managers did not submit the reports on fuel oil consumption which will enable this Administration to take further actions (e.g. temporary suspension of IAPP Certificate).

The Administration will, before deletion of the applicable vessels, require the owners to provide Class’s confirmation stating that the vessel has submitted the reports on fuel oil consumption. In the case another RO is responsible for the collection of reports on fuel oil consumption, a confirmation from that RO is required.

The Administration requires, before change of ISM management (Company) of the applicable vessels, the current Company to provide Class’s confirmation that the vessel has submitted the reports on fuel oil consumption until the date they were responsible for the management of the vessel. In the case another RO is responsible for the collection of reports on fuel oil consumption, a confirmation from that RO is required.

For further information, refer to attached file “POL 022 Fuel Oil Consumption Data Collection System - Rev. 1.pdf”.

EEXI and CII

(Circular N° POL 030)

As from 1st January 2023 an EEXI technical file should be issued for vessels which satisfy the required EEXI. The attained EEXI will need to be verified and meet the required EEXI via the application for a survey and the submission of an EEXI technical file to the class society of the vessel which issued statutory certificates on behalf of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (classification society of the vessel). Compliance with EEXI should be demonstrated with a ship’s International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) issued by the classification society of the vessel.

The SEEMP will need to be amended, reviewed and verified, on or before 1 January 2023, by the classification society of the vessel or other Recognized Organization (RO) who is responsible for DCS and verification of SEEMP Part II. For the SEEMP Part III, a Confirmation of Compliance (CoC) should be issued upon verification by the classification society of the vessel or RO latest by 1 January 2023.

The Statement of Compliance (SoC) issued annually by the classification society of the vessel or RO confirming the verification of the DCS data for the previous calendar year should be issued latest by 31 May 2024 and thereafter every subsequent year.

Classification society of the vessels should, by 15 June 2024 and thereafter every subsequent year, forward to this Administration the list of vessels whose ISM Managers did not provide the above mentioned SoC which will enable this Administration to take further actions (e.g. temporary suspension of IAPP Certificate).

CII rating of “E” for two consecutive reporting periods

(Administration email dated 19/01/2026)

Concerning the timeline for a ship to return to a CII rating of “C”, the verification process for two consecutive E ratings and the associated development of CAPs, the Administration will apply the IACS recommendations, which clarify the process that should be evaluated over a minimum period of three years based on the interpretation set out in Circular MEPC.1/Circ.795/Rev.9.

The implementation of an additional company audit as a follow-up measure when a ship receives an E rating, as per IACS Rec 175 Rev.1, paragraph 8.4, is also acceptable to the Administration.

TONNAGE 69

International Tonnage Certificate - ITC 69

Recognised Organisation (RO) (the TLO) shall forward to the Administration a copy of the tonnage certificate issued and of the certificate of survey.

National Tonnage Certificate for vessels < 24m

(Circular N° the related general procedure dated 31/01/2018, in attached file “- Rev 1.pdf”)

For ships / yachts less than 24m, the simplified tonnage measurement and calculation apply.

• Pleasure Yachts less than 24m: the simplified method described in chapter 13.§1 of Pleasure Yacht Code 2008 Rev.5 applies (see Untitled).

• Commercial Yacht less than 24m: the simplified method described in chapter 13.5.§1 of Commercial Yacht Code 2008 Rev.5 applies (see Untitled)

• Vessels other than yachts less than 24m: the simplified method described in USCG regulations applies (see attached file “SIMPLIFIED TONANGE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN DETAILIS”)

The 2 templates for the national tonnage certificates of vessels (Ships and Yachts) less than 24m are in attached files (templates are amended to remove SVG letterhead as required by the flag (email dated 06/03/2019)):

- “NATIONAL TONNAGE CERTIFICATE FOR SHIPS OTHER THAN YACHTS LESS THAN 24 M - Rev.b”

- “NATIONAL TONNAGE CERTIFICATE FOR YACHTS LESS THAN 24 M - Rev.b”

AFS Convention

International Anti Fouling System certificate

(Circular AFS 001)

The survey and issue of a “Statement of Compliance” should be in accordance with Resolution MEPC.195(61) – “2010 Guidelines for survey and certification of Anti-Fouling Systems on ships”.

(Circular AFS 002)

St Vincent and the Grenadines ships which do not comply on 17 September 2008, coatings will have to be renewed at next statutory dry-docking after 17^th September 2008, but not later than sixty (60) months after the application of the existing coating system.

BWM Convention

Approval of the Ballast Water Management Plan

(Circular BWM 001)

Upon compliance with its requirements, Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorised to approve the “Ballast Water Management Plan”. Approval of the “Ballast Water Management Plan” shall be in accordance with Resolution MEPC.127(53) – Guidelines for the Ballast Water Management and development of Ballast Water Management Plans (G4).

Certification

(Circular BWM 004 - Rev.5, see BWM 004 – Rev. 5 - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIP’S BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS)

The BWM Convention enters into force on 2 October 2020. Recognised Organisation (RO) is to issue an International Ballast Water Management Certificate valid five (5) years, subject to annual and intermediate surveys.

Statements of Compliance issued before 2nd October 2020 should be replaced without survey with an International Ballast Water Management Certificate. The expiry date will correspond to the validity of the existing Statement of Compliance.

BWM Exemptions

(Circular BWM 004 - Rev.5, see BWM 004 – Rev. 5 - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIP’S BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS)

Under regulation A-4, this Administration, in waters under its jurisdiction, may grant exemptions in addition to exemptions contained elsewhere in the Convention but only where they are granted:

• to a ship(s) on a voyage(s) between specified ports or locations;

• to a ship which operates exclusively between specified ports or locations;

• to ships that do not mix ballast water or sediments other than between the specified ports or locations;

• any exemption granted should be based on the IMO G7 Guidelines on risk assessment and will not be valid for more than five (5) years. An exemption may be withdrawn at any time for breach of condition or in emergency situations.

Ships to which the IOPP renewal survey does not apply

(Circular BWM 004 - Rev.5, see BWM 004 – Rev. 5 - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIP’S BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS)

Ship to which the IOPP renewal survey does not apply (generally ships less than 400 GT in size) should comply with D-2 no later than 8th September 2024.

Electronic Ballast Water Record Book (eBWRB)

(Circular BWM 006)

Electronic BWRBs must comply with the IMO performance standard outlined in MEPC.372(80) (Guidelines for the Use of Electronic Record Books under the BWM Convention).

The approval should be issued by the Recognised Organisation (RO) to this Administration.

Ships must carry a declaration confirming that the electronic BWRB installation meets the IMO guidelines. The declaration should be issued by Recognised Organisation (RO) following an installation survey.

Miscellaneous technical requirements

Yachts

Safety code of practice for pleasure yachts

It applies to pleasure yachts registered under the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines and having length of 10 metres and over but less than 3000 GT.

Surveys

1. Initial survey which encompasses a complete inspection of a yacht that is surveyed for the first time;

2. Renewal survey involving a thorough inspection overall of the yacht’s structure, machinery, equipment and other arrangements in accordance with the requirements of the Code. This survey is to be carried out at intervals not exceeding five (5) years from the date of initial survey.

3. Survey report

   On completion of each satisfactory initial survey or renewal survey the authorized surveyor should provide to the Administration a Report of General Inspection for Pleasure Yacht (see the attached file “Report of Inspection of Pleasure Yachts - Rev.4”).

4. Issuance of certificates

   Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to issue Interim Pleasure Yacht Document of Compliance following satisfactory initial or renewal survey.

   The Administration may issue a Pleasure Yacht Document of Compliance (see the attached file “Doc of CompliancePleasureYachts”) in respect of a yacht for which it has received a Report of General Inspection for Pleasure Yacht (see form attached above).

   The Document of Compliance shall assign a category to the yacht.

   The validity of the Document of Compliance should not exceed five (5) years from the date of issue.

5. Additional requirements and recommendations for yachts from 500 GT to 3000 GT

   All yachts from 500 gt to 3000 gt shall be classed by a recognized class society to this Administration.

   Implementation of ISM Code is recommended.

   Minimum Safe Manning Document is not required; however, owners should follow the manning guidelines provided in the table at the end of the Code (see in the first enclosure of the Yacht - National requirement).

Technical Requirements

Refer to the Code displayed in Yacht - National requirement.

Safety code of practice for pleasure yachts engaged in commercial trade

It applies to yachts, other than those to which the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft applies, that are 10 metres and over in length but less than 500 gross tonnage, which are engaged in commercial trade and carry no cargo and up to 12 passengers.

The Code standards, appropriate to the size of the vessel, are either set by the international Conventions or are equivalent Standards.

Pleasure / charter yachts, are to be submitted to a survey regime, comprising initial, annual and renewal surveys.

Surveys

1. Initial survey which encompasses a complete inspection of a yacht that is surveyed for the first time;

2. Annual survey involving a general visual inspection of the yacht’s structure, machinery, equipment and other arrangements in accordance with the requirements of this Code, in order to ascertain that the yacht has been satisfactory maintained. The annual survey should be carried out three months plus or minus, from the anniversary date of the renewal survey.

3. Renewal survey involving an overall thorough inspection of the yacht’s structure, machinery, equipment and other arrangements in accordance with the requirements of this Code. This survey is to be carried out at intervals not exceeding five (5) years from the date of initial survey.

4. Survey report

   On completion of each satisfactory initial survey or renewal survey the authorized surveyor should provide to the Administration a copy of Report of Inspection for Pleasure Yacht (engaged in commercial trade), in the format as shown in the attached file “Report of Inspection of Pleasure Yachts (Engaged in Commercial Trade) - Rev 4”.

5. Issuance of certificates

   Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to issue Interim Commercial Yacht Document of Compliance following satisfactory initial or renewal survey.

   The Administration may issue a Commercial Yacht Document of Compliance, as per the attached file “Doc of ComplianceCommercialYachts”, in respect of a yacht for which it has received a Report of General Inspection for Pleasure Yacht (engaged in commercial trade).

   The Document of Compliance shall assign a category to the yacht.

   The validity of the Document of Compliance should not exceed five (5) years from the date of issue.

Technical requirements

Refer to the Code displayed in Yacht - National requirement.

Summary list of applicable certificates

Pleasure (private) yachts with limited charter allowance

General

Pleasure (private) yachts of 18 metres up to 500 gross tonnage may be chartered out under certain conditions for twelve weeks / eighty-four days in a calendar year, with a maximum of twelve passengers.

Yachts which use a limited charter allowance privilege will be exempt from the requirement to be registered as a commercial yacht.

Restriction on operations

Pleasure yachts are NOT permitted to undertake charters in St Vincent and the Grenadines’ waters. (The circular Nº YAT 005 in the attached file “YAT005” applies to pleasure yachts operating outside St Vincent and the Grenadines’ waters.)

Small pleasure yachts (below 24 metres in load line length)

Owners of small pleasure yachts who wish to use the limited charter allowance privilege should ensure that their yachts are in compliance with the Safety Code of Practice for pleasure yachts (see Safety code of practice for pleasure yachts). They should also meet with the following requirements of the Safety Code of Practice for pleasure yachts engaged in commercial trade (see Safety code of practice for pleasure yachts engaged in commercial trade), (as amended):

1. Section 6 - Fire-fighting equipment,

2. Section 7 - Life-Saving Appliances,

3. Section 8 - Radio communication equipment; and

4. Section 9 - Navigation equipment.

Yachts should be inspected every five years by an Authorized Surveyor or Recognised Organisation (RO) in order to verify the compliance with the above-mentioned requirements.

Upon the yacht’s successful survey by Recognised Organisation (RO), Recognised Organisation (RO) will be authorized to issue an Interim Document of Compliance for pleasure yacht with limited charter allowance (of which the template is annexed to the circular) valid for six months. The Administration will issue the permanent Document of Compliance for pleasure yacht with limited charter allowance valid for five years from the date of survey subject to the annual “Declaration of the owner” (of which the template is annexed to the circular / www.svg-marad.com).

The request should include a survey report (of which the template is annexed to the circular) and an Interim Document of Compliance for pleasure yacht with limited charter allowance (if applicable).

Pleasure yachts of 24 metres and over up to 500 GT

Pleasure yachts of 24 m and above which use a limited charter allowance should be in compliance with the Safety Code of Practice for pleasure yachts (see Safety code of practice for pleasure yachts). They should also meet with the requirements of the Safety Code of Practice for pleasure yachts engaged in commercial trade (see Safety code of practice for pleasure yachts engaged in commercial trade), (as amended) for the following:

1. Section 6 - Fire-fighting equipment,

2. Section 7 - Life-Saving Appliances,

3. Section 8 - Radio communication equipment,

4. Section 9 - Navigation equipment; and

5. Section 14 - Manning requirements.

These yachts should be inspected annually by an Authorized Surveyor or Recognised Organisation (RO) in order to verify the compliance with the above-mentioned requirements.

Upon the yacht’s successful survey by Recognised Organisation (RO), Recognised Organisation (RO) will be authorized to issue an Interim Document of Compliance for pleasure yacht with limited charter allowance (of which the template is annexed to the circular) valid for six months. The Administration will issue the permanent Document of Compliance for pleasure yacht with limited charter allowance valid for five years subject to the annual survey by an Authorized Surveyor or Recognised Organisation (RO).

The request should include a survey report (of which the template is annexed to the circular) and an Interim Document of Compliance for pleasure yacht with limited charter allowance (if applicable).

Maintenance of records

During the period in which a pleasure yacht is engaged in a limited charter allowance, its status will change from pleasure to commercial operation. This change in status must be fully documented and verifiable. These records may be examined by a St. Vincent and the Grenadines surveyor or by Recognised Organisation (RO).

The requested certificates and other documentation for pleasure yacht up to 500 GT with or without limited charter allowance are listed in the Annex to the circular.

Fishing vessels

(Letter 54 of 25/04/91 and message of 21/01/98)

1. The society has been authorised to issue International Fishing Vessels Safety Certificates to ships over 24 metres in length registered under the Merchant Shipping Act 1982. The compliance with the Torremolinos Convention is basically required.

2. Fishing vessels of 300 grt and above, operating sea areas other than Sea Area A1, shall be fitted with the mandatory GMDSS equipment as from 1 February 1999. They need not maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 16.

3. Fishing vessels of 300 grt and above, operating exclusively Sea Area A1, shall be fitted with a VHF-DSC unit for ship-to-ship alerting as from 1 February 1999.

National safety requirements for non-convention vessels

(Circular the related general procedure)

The Administration recognizes IACS Recommendation 99 as establishing the minimum regulatory requirements for vessels of less than 500 GT and mandates its application to ships of less than 500 GT engaged in international voyages.

For crew boats of less than 500 GT, refer to Crew boats

Qualifying vessels shall be issued with a SoC. All surveys necessary for the issuance and maintenance of the document’s validity shall be carried out by Recognised Organisation (RO) on behalf of the Administration.

The SoC shall be issued by Recognised Organisation (RO) on behalf of the Administration, to all vessels upon completion of an Initial or Renewal Survey and must be supplemented by a Record of Equipment (Form NCV) (Available in ASMS2). A copy of the document must be sent to: technical@svg-marad.com or qualtech@svg-marad.com for verification and filing.

The survey content must be sufficient for the surveyor to verify that the vessel and its equipment are in satisfactory condition for the intended service, as defined by IACS Recommendation 99. The survey shall include an inspection of firefighting equipment, lifesaving equipment, and, to the maximum possible extent, an operational check of the vessel’s navigation and radio equipment.

All vessels must comply with the requirements of Chapter IV, Regulation 4 of SOLAS 74, as amended. They shall be equipped with and maintain the radio equipment required by SOLAS Chapter IV, as amended, for the Sea Area in which they operate.

All vessels must also comply with the applicable requirements of SOLAS Chapter V.

In addition to IACS Recommendation 99, vessels between 300 GT and 500 GT are required to carry at least one EEBD. The EEBD must be stowed in the engine room in a manner that allows rapid access during emergencies.

Crew boats

Guidelines for the certification of crew boat

Refer to Circular the related general procedure - Rev. 3 in the attached file “”.

These guidelines apply to crew boats of less than 500 GT.

Crew boats, which, in the course of their voyages, proceed more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest land, OR transporting more than sixty (60) persons (including crew) are required to be in compliance with the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships – Resolution A.534 (13) (as amended by MSC/Circ.446, 478 and 739) or MSC.266(84) as applicable.

Crew boats, which, in the course of their voyages, do not proceed more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest land, are required to be in compliance with IACS No 99 (refer to National safety requirements for non-convention vessels). Recognised Organisation (RO) shall carry out surveys of vessel in accordance with IACS 99 during construction and, at regular intervals after completion, generally as prescribed within Chapter I of SOLAS 74 (as amended), and shall issue a “Cargo Ship Safety Certificate” (see Untitled).

Guidelines for the certification of crew boat under 500 GT carrying more than 12 Industrial Personnel

Refer to Circular the related general procedure in the attached file “- Guidelines For The Certification Of Crew Boats Under 500 Gt Carrying More Than 12 Industrial Personnel - Rev. 1”.

These guidelines apply to crew boats of less than 500 GT:

• Existing (already registered) crew boats on the first scheduled intermediate or renewal statutory survey after 1st July 2024.

• Crew boats constructed on or after 1st July 2024.

Crew boats voyaging within 200 nautical miles from shore

Crew boats voyaging within 200 nautical miles from shore shall comply with IACS No 99. Surveys by Recognised Organisation (RO), in accordance with IACS 99 and SOLAS 1974 (as amended), are required.

A Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, with a limitation clause for crew boats transporting more than twelve industrial personnel, shall be issued (see List of national certificates):

“The certificate is limited to transportation of industrial personnel on distances of up to 200 nautical miles (NM) from shore and restricted to a total of 60 persons, including the crew”.

A limited distance from shore of 200 NM in the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate may be reduced in order to correspond to the navigation restriction indicated on a Classification Certificate.

Existing crew boats, constructed before 1st July 2024, shall comply with specific IP Code requirements on their first scheduled intermediate or renewal statutory survey after 1st July 2024 as follows:

• Part III, Regulation 1, Regulation 2 (except for paragraph 2.1.7);

• Part IV, Regulation 7 and Regulation 8 as far as practicable.

Recognised Organisation (RO) shall verify compliance on the first scheduled intermediate or renewal statutory survey after 1st July 2024 and confirm in the Statement of Compliance with the related general procedure, para 7.1 (see List of national certificates). Crew boat operators are responsible for developing and implementing vessel-specific checklist for the safe transport of industrial personnel. The checklist shall include, but not be limited to, the regulations mentioned above, ensuring safe operations for each voyage. The checklist shall be completed prior to leaving port or immediately after boarding of IP.

Crew boats built after 1st July 2024, shall comply with the goals and functional requirements of the IP Code (Part II) as far as practicable. Recognised Organisation (RO) shall verify compliance on the first scheduled intermediate or renewal statutory survey after 1st July 2024, and confirm in the Statement of Compliance with the related general procedure, para 7.2 (see List of national certificates). Crew boat operators are responsible for developing and implementing vessel-specific checklist for the safe transport of industrial personnel. The checklist shall include, but not be limited to, the applicable goals and functional requirements of the IP Code (Part II), ensuring safe operations for each voyage. The checklist shall be completed prior to leaving port or immediately after boarding of IP.

If the crew boats are in compliance with the IP Code, an Industrial Personnel Safety Certificate for a ship carrying more than 12 industrial personnel may be issued by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Crew boats voyaging more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest land OR transporting more than sixty (60) persons (including crew)

Crew boats, which, in the course of their voyages, proceed more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest land, OR transporting more than sixty (60) persons (including crew) are required to be in compliance with the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships – Resolution A.534 (13) (as amended by MSC/Circ.446, 478 and 739) or MSC.266(84) as applicable.

Existing crew boats, constructed before 1st July 2024, already registered and meeting the above conditions, shall comply with the above specific IP Code requirements (see Crew boats voyaging within 200 nautical miles from shore) on their first scheduled intermediate or renewal statutory survey after 1st July 2024. A Statement of Compliance with the related general procedure, para 7.1 (see List of national certificates) shall be issued by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Crew boats built on or after 1st July 2024, shall meet the goals and requirements of the IP Code as far as practicable. Part II of the IP Code provides goals and requirements for nine specific aspects of ship design and operation. In this case, a Statement of Compliance with the related general procedure, para 7.2 (see List of national certificates) shall be issued by Recognised Organisation (RO).

Offshore Vessels (self or non self-propelled)

Refer to the circular SOL 009 in the attached file “SOL 009 Offshore Vessels (self or non self propelled) - Rev. 5”.

Surgical equipment and supplies

(Circular ILO 001/Rev.1)

SVG Maritime Administration requires every ship to carry and maintain adequate medicine chest.

See the attached file “ILO 001 Medicine Chest - Rev. 1”.

Requirements for towed vessels

Refer to Circular the related general procedure in the attached file “Towed vessels”.

All St. Vincent and The Grenadines towed vessels should comply with Resolution A.765 (18). Additionally, when the distance between designated ports of refuge or safe anchoring along the route is more than 24 hours, (taking into account weather conditions), all towed vessels should comply with MSC/Circ. 884.

Each towed vessel flying St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Flag should have the following certificates at the time of departure:

1. International Tonnage Certificate;

2. International Load Line Certificate or International Load Line Exemption Certificate (if there are persons or cargo on board);

3. Towage Certificate following the guidelines of MSC/Circ. 884 (where the distance between designated ports of refuge or safe anchoring along the route is more than 24 hours, taking into account weather conditions);

4. Tow plan arrangements;

5. Document from a Recognized Organization stating that the towed object is fit to be towed from point A to point B;

6. Bunker Convention Certificate (BCC) for any ship having a gross tonnage greater than 1,000;

7. COC/Flag Endorsements for Master/Officer and Seaman’s Books for all crew, if the vessel is manned; and

8. Exemptions issued by this Administration, if applicable.

Furthermore, each port may have specific requirements i.e. may require additional documents/certificates. Therefore it is the responsibility of the RO to contact the departure port/port of arrival and ask for such requirements.

Ship Recycling and IHM

(Refer to Circular the related general procedure Rev.3 in attached files)

Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to survey the vessels in accordance with the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships and to issue the corresponding documents accordingly. IHM Part I should be completed taking into account the relevant IMO guidelines and it should be verified by Recognised Organisation (RO).

EU Regulation No 1257/2013 on Ship Recycling (EU SRR)

Recognised Organisation (RO) is authorized to survey the vessels in accordance with Article 12 paragraph 6 of Regulation (EU) 1257/2013 and to issue the corresponding documents accordingly, including the Statement of Compliance on behalf of the flag. IHM should comply with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 1257/2013 and it should be verified by Recognised Organisation (RO).

ISM Code

Authorizations & Instructions

Specific Requirements

Maritime Cyber Risk Management

(Circular ISM 014)

Cyber risks should be appropriately addressed in the Safety Management Systems (SMS) no later than the first annual verification of the Document of Compliance (DOC) after 1st January 2021.

For further information, refer to attached file “ISM 014.pdf”.

Circulars ISM

1. Circular ISM 001: “COMPLIANCE OF CERTAIN CARGO SHIPS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE SHIPS WITH THE MANAGEMENT FOR THE SAFE OPERATIONS OF SHIPS”See the attached file “SVG Circ ISM 001”.

2. Circular ISM 002: “TRANSFER OF ISM AND ISPS CODES CERTIFICATION”See the attached file “ISM 002”.

3. Circular ISM 003: “MSC.1/Circ.1253 SHIPBOARD TECHNICAL OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS”See the attached file “ISM 003”.

4. Circular ISM 004: “MSC/Circ.1015 REPORTING NEAR MISSES”See the attached file “ISM 004”.

5. Circular ISM 005: “MSC.1 Circ.1251 GUIDELINES ON THE CONTROL OF SHIPS IN AN EMERGENCY”See the attached file “ISM 005”.

6. Circular ISM 006: “MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT (ISM) CODE BY COMPANIES”See the attached file “ISM 006”.

7. Circular ISM 007: “Resolution MSC.195(80)” (Company Identification Number)See the attached file “ISM 007”.

8. Circular ISM 008: “Change of flag and ISM and ISPS codes certification”See the attached file “ISM 008”.

Circulars PSC

1. Circulars PSC 001: “SURVEYS OF ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VESSELS UPON DETENTION BY PORT STATE CONTROL AND POSTPONEMENT OF RENEWAL SURVEYS”

   See the attached file “PSC001”.

2. Circular PSC 016: “UNAVAILABILITY OF ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES STCW 95 ENDORSEMENTS”

   See the attached file “SVG Circ PSC 016”.

   As per Circular PSC 016, the unavailability on board of a valid unexpired St Vincent STCW 95 endorsement or Letter of confirmation of receipt of application for the issue of a STCW 95 endorsement, is a breach of ISM Code Regulation 6 and is therefore a Major Non-Conformity. As a consequence, extraordinary ISM and DOC audits may be requested by the Administration.

3. Circular PSC 018: “Instructions to Recognized Organizations to enhance Flag State Control over safety standard of St Vincent and the Grenadines ships”

   See the attached file “PSC018”.

4. Circular PSC 032: “ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN ON ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ VESSELS IN VIEW OF PORT STATE CONTROL INSPECTIONS”

   See the attached file “PSC032”.

Circular STCW

1. Circular STCW 001: “STCW 78 as amended, Regulation I/10, Paragraph 5”

   See the attached file “STCW 001”.

Circulars SOLAS

1. Circular N° SOL 010: ISM / ISPS mandatory to all vessel operating near oil rigs and / or in areas at risk.

   See the attached file “SOL010-Rev 1”.

2. Circular N° SOL 011: “Emergency procedures for bulk carriers”

   See the attached file “SOL 011 Emergency Procedures for Bulk Carriers”.

   The Administration considers the implementation of the present circular as an ISM requirement.

3. Circular N° SOL 016: “CONTINUOUS SYNOPSIS RECORD”

   See the attached file “SOL 16”.

4. Circular N° SOL 020: “RESOLUTION A.890(21), A.955(23) AND THE SHIPPING ACT 2005 SOLAS 74 AS AMENDED, CHAPTER V, Regulation14 – SHIP’S SAFE MANNING”

   See the attached file “SOL 020”.

5. Circular N° SOL 079: “Guidelines for Software Maintenance of Shipboard Computer-Based Navigation and Communication Equipment and Systems (MSC.1/Circ.1704)”

   See the attached file “SOL 079”.

Circular GEN

1. Circular 003: “Lay-up and re-commissioning guidance”

   See the attached file “Lay-up and re-commissioning guidance”.

ISPS Code

Untitled

Circulars ISPS

1. Circular ISPS 001: “INTERNATIONAL SHIP AND PORT FACILITY SECURITY (ISPS) CODE DECLARATION OF COMPANY SECURITY OFFICER”

   See the attached file “SVG Circ ISPS 001”.

2. Circular ISPS 002: “GUIDANCE TO MASTERS, COMPANIES AND DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS ON THE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF SECURITY RELATED INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF A SHIP INTO PORT”

   See the attached file “SVG Circ ISPS 002”.

3. Circular ISPS 003: “SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM - Contract with providers Rev. 1”

   See the attached file “SVG Circ ISPS 003”.

4. Circular ISPS 005: “COMPLIANCE OF CERTAIN CARGO SHIPS WITH SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENHANCE MARITIME SECURITY”

   See the attached file “SVG Circ ISPS 005”.

5. Circular ISPS 006: “TRANSFER OF ISM AND ISPS CODES CERTIFICATION”

   See the attached file “ISPS006”.

6. Circular ISPS 007: “Resolution MSC.196(80)” - Company’s identification number

   See the attached file “ISPS007”.

7. Circular ISPS 008: “Incidents of piracy and armed attacks – Reporting to the Administration” (word doc)

   See the attached file “ISPS 008 Report Of Piracy”.

8. Circular ISPS 009: “MSC/Circ.623/Rev 3 - PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS”

   See the attached file “ISPS 009”.

9. Circular ISPS 010: “New counter-piracy web service”

   See the attached file “ISPS 010”.

10. Circular ISPS 011 (same as ISM 008): “Change of flag and ISM and ISPS codes certification”

    See the attached file “ISPS 011”.

11. Circular ISPS 012: “PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY AGAINST SHIPS IN WATERS OFF THE COAST OF SOMALIA”

    See the attached file “ISPS 012”.

Circulars STCW

1. Circular STCW 002: “Certification of Ship Security Officers after 1^st January 2008”

   See the attached file “Circ STCW 002”.

Circulars SOLAS

1. Circular N° SOL 010: “ISM / ISPS mandatory to all vessel operating near oil rigs and/or in areas at risk”

   See the attached file “SOL010-Rev 1”.

MLC, 2006

Scope of authorisation

Specific Flag Requirements

MLC Inspections, Seaman’s Books

(memo dated 02/09/13)

Reference is made to inspections in respect of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.

Please be reminded on the following:

Non-possession of seafarer’s record of employment (SVG Seaman’s Book) constitutes a breach of terms of employment. Fair terms of employment is one of the fundamental seafarers’ rights as stipulated in the articles III and IV of the MLC 2006.

The system for recording of seafarer’s employment is defined by the National Law concerning the MLC [Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention, 2006) Regulations, 2013, Para 5 (c)] and the general DMLC Part I, paragraph 4.2: “Seafarers employment shall be recorded in a Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Seamen’s Book”.

The Guidelines for flag State inspections under the MLC, 2006, example of SEA deficiencies states: “No system or provisions for seafarers to have their employment recorded”.

A ML deficiency should be raised in the inspection report whenever there is no objective evidence that system for recording seafarer’s employment (SVG Seaman’s Book) exists on board.

A full term ML Certificate will not be issued by this Administration unless there is objective evidence that the deficiency is rectified.

Circular N° MLC 001 - MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION

Refer to attached file “MLC 001 Maritime Labour Convention.pdf”.

Circular N° MLC 002 - Procedures for MLC Certification

Refer to attached file “MLC 002 Procedures for Maritime Labour Convention Certification - Rev. 8.pdf”

Extracts from Circular “5. Inspections and Certification”

5.1 General Requirements

5.1.1 MLC 2006 requires all ships of 500 GT or more to carry a Maritime Labour Certificate (ML Certificate). It is not mandatory for vessel of less than 500 GT to have a Certificate on-board but, such a certificate can be issued on a voluntary basis if requested.

5.1.2 Whether certificated or not, all ships trading internationally should comply with the MLC 2006 when it enters into force.

5.1.3 The Administration recommends that shipowners/managers of vessels of less than 500 GT should apply voluntarily for a Certificate of Compliance in order to reduce possible problems with PSC. However these vessels are subject to inspections and a RO should provide the relevant report on-board.

5.1.4 The Administration strongly recommends to shipowners/managers to apply for MLC 2006 certification as soon as possible. All ships should be inspected and certified, as applicable, by 20th August 2013, in respect of the MLC 2006.

5.1.5 As part of the certification process, it will be verified that the conditions for seafarers on ships relating to working and living conditions as set out in the DMLC, where applicable, are being followed and that the requirements of MLC 2006 are met.

5.1.6 The scope of inspection for initial, interim or renewal of the Maritime Labour Certificate should include the fourteen (14) items referred to in Appendix A5-I of MLC 2006.

5.1.7 The ILO Guidelines for Flag State Inspections expand upon the requirements for inspection to include in addition to the fourteen (14) items:

5.1.7.1 Entitlement to Leave (Regulation 2.4)

5.1.7.2 Repatriation (Regulation 2.5)

5.1.7.3 Shipowners’ Liability (Regulation 4.2)

5.1.7.4 Social Security (Regulation 4.5)

5.1.7.5 General Principles – Certification (Standard A5.1.1)

5.1.8 As with surveys for other statutory certificates, shipowners should contact their Classification Society for MLC 2006 inspections.

5.1.9 After conducting an MLC 2006 inspection of any SVG ship, the RO shall provide an inspection report to the Administration, whether the ship is certificated or not.

5.2 Accommodations and On-board Recreational Facilities

5.2.1 New Ships

5.2.1.1 Accommodation and on-board recreational facilities of new ships, other than pleasure vessels, including pleasure yachts with limited charter allowance, shall meet the provisions set out in Paragraphs 6 to 17 of Standard 3.1 and Part B3.1 of MLC 2006. Variations may be allowed in the interests of seafarers having differing and distinctive religious and social practices.

5.2.2 Existing Ships

5.2.2.1 Existing ships are defined as ships whose keel laying dates are before 20th August 2013, the date on which the MLC 2006 enters into force.

5.2.2.2 Existing ships should be inspected by ROs or Inspectors to ensure that the accommodation and recreational facilities are clean and maintained in condition which promotes seafarers health and wellbeing.

5.2.2.3 Existing ships are required to comply with the accommodation and recreational facilities in ILO Conventions C92 and C133 (as recommended in the ILO “Guidelines for Flag State Inspections underthe MLC, 2006” – ILO ISNB 987-92-2-121741-1. Those Guidelines provide, at Paragraph 2 of Regulation 3.1, that ships that were in existence before entry into force of the MLC, 2006 will be inspected inconnection with seafarers’ accommodation and recreational facilities to verify that the ship provides and maintains decent accommodation and recreational facilities for seafarers working or living on-board, or both, consistent with promoting the seafarers’ health and well-being in accordance with national legislation).

5.2.2.4 ROs and Inspectors conducting initial inspection of SVG ships should complete annexed checklist for accommodation of existing ships. This document should be retained on-board as long as the ship remains registered with SVG.

5.2.2.5 Any alteration other than substantial alteration of accommodation and recreational facilities of existing ships should be carried out in accordance with ILO Conventions C92 and C133.

5.2.2.6 Any substantial alteration of accommodation and recreational facilities of existing ships should be carried out in accordance with the MLC 2006.

5.3 Procedure for Shipowners/Managers to obtain MLC 2006 Certification (Initial Inspection)

5.3.1 Shipowners/managers should conduct a gap analysis of the ship and Company policy against the SVG Implementing Regulations (including the DMLC Part I).

5.3.2 Any areas of concern raised from the gap analysis should be discussed with the relevant RO or Inspector.

5.3.3 Shipowners/managers should have documented procedures to comply with the requirements of the MLC 2006. The Master should be familiar with the requirements of the MLC 2006 and the responsibilities for its implementation.

5.3.4 Shipowners/managers should make a formal request to the Administration for the issue of a ship's specific DMLC Part I.

5.3.5 An additional fee may be required for the review of any requested exemption or equivalency.

5.3.6 DMLC Part I will be issued by the Administration with a copy to the RO. A PDF copy will be e-mailed to the shipowner and the original will be couriered to the shipowner’s attention. The DMLC Part I will include, exemptions and/or equivalences authorized by the Administration, if any. (Please refer to Paragraph 3 - Exemptions).

5.3.7 In order to prepare the vessel for an initial MLC 2006 inspection the shipowners/managers should complete the DMLC Part II which is available on the Administration’s website. The RO or inspector may be consulted for general guidelines. In completing the DMLC Part II shipowners should be guided by the sample in Appendix B5-1 to the MLC 2006.

5.3.8 DMLC Part II prepared by the shipowners/managers should be submitted together with the ship's specific DMLC Part I to the RO for review and acceptance of DMLC Part II.

5.3.9 Upon review of both DMLC Part I and DMLC Part II and acceptance of DMLC Part II, the ship’s initial MLC 2006 inspection should be agreed with a RO. (Please note that review and acceptance of DMLC Part II may also be carried out on-board during an initial MLC 2006 inspection). The Administration strongly recommends that shipowners/managers submit the DMLC Part II tothe RO in a timely manner to allow ample time for rectification of discrepancies, if any.

5.3.10 Upon satisfactory initial inspection, the RO should issue a Short Term ML Certificate valid for up to five (5) months and approve the DMLC Part II. Originals of DMLC Part I (issued by the Administration) and the DMLC part II (completed by the shipowners/managers and approved by the RO) should be kept on-board together with the Short Term ML Certificate (issued by the RO).

5.3.11 The RO should forward as soon as possible a copy of the Short Term ML Certificate, DMLC Part I, DMLC Part II and inspection report/inspection log to the Administration.

5.3.12 Shipowners/managers should apply to the Administration for the issue of a Full Term ML Certificate. The application should be submitted to the Administration within three (3) months of the date of the initial inspection.

5.3.13 Upon receipt of the documentation and application indicated at 5.3.11 and

5.3.12 respectively (above), the Administration will issue a Full Term ML Certificate valid for five (5) years from the date of the initial inspection. The originals of the Full Term ML Certificate, DMLC Part I and DMLC Part 2 (approved by an RO) should be kept on-board.

5.3.14 All SVG ships to which the MLC 2006 applies should have Short Term or Full Term ML Certificates on-board by 20th August 2013.

5.3.15 The application forms for the issue of a ship specific DMLC Part I and for Full Term ML Certificate as well as the general DMLC Part I are available on the Administration’s website.

5.4 Procedure for Shipowners/Managers to Obtain Interim ML Certificate

5.4.1 An Interim ML Certificate may be issued as follows:

5.4.1.1 to new ships on delivery;

5.4.1.2 when a ship changes flag; or

5.4.1.3 when a shipowner assumes responsibility for the operation of a new ship.

5.4.2 An Interim Maritime Labour Certificate may be issued by an RO for a period not exceeding six (6) months. Interim certificates will not be extended or reissued.

5.4.3 The shipowner/manager should conduct a gap analysis of the ship and Company policy against the SVG Implementing Regulations (including the DMLC Part I).

5.4.4 Any area(s) of concern raised from the gap analysis should be discussed with the relevant RO or inspector.

5.4.5 The shipowner/manager should have adequate procedures to comply with the requirements of the MLC 2006. The Master should be familiar with the requirements of the MLC 2006 and be responsible for its implementation onboard.

5.4.6 The shipowner/manager should apply to the Administration for the issue of a ship's specific DMLC Part I.

5.4.7 The shipowner/manager should arrange for an interim MLC 2006 inspection of the vessel to be carried out by an RO. DMLC Part II is not required for interim ML inspection/certification.

5.4.8 Upon a satisfactory interim MLC 2006 inspection, the RO should issue an Interim ML Certificate valid for six (6) months. No further Interim ML Certificate will be issued.

5.4.9 The RO should forward as soon as possible a copy of the Interim ML Certificate and inspection report/inspection log to the Administration.

5.5 Intermediate Inspection and Endorsement of the ML Certificate

5.5.1 The validity of the ML Certificate will be subject to the intermediate inspection. The scope and depth of the intermediate inspection should be equal to an inspection for the renewal of the ML Certificate.

5.5.2 If only one intermediate inspection is carried out and the period of validity of the certificate is five years, it should take place between the second and third anniversary dates of the certificate.

5.5.3 The ML Certificate should be endorsed by the RO, after a satisfactory intermediate inspection.

5.5.4 The RO should submit to the Administration a copy of the endorsed ML Certificate and intermediate Inspection Report no later than thirty (30) days after completion of the intermediate inspection.

5.5.5 The ML Certificate will cease to be valid if the intermediate inspection is not carried out as required, (i.e. between the second and third anniversary date of the ML Certificate).

5.6 Renewal Inspection and Renewal of the ML Certificate

5.6.1 All national requirements (as per initial inspection) implementing the MLC 2006 need to be verified during a ML Certificate renewal inspection.

5.6.2 When the renewal inspection has been satisfactorily completed by the RO within three (3) months before the expiry date of the existing ML Certificate, a Short Term ML Certificate valid for five (5) months should be issued by the RO.

5.6.3 At the request of shipowner’s and upon receipt of the report of renewal inspection and a Short Term ML Certificate from the RO, the Administration will issue a new Full Term ML Certificate. This certificate will be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of expiry of the existing ML Certificate.

5.6.4 Shipowners/Managers should apply to the Administration for the issue of a new Full Term ML Certificate. The application should be submitted to the Administration within three (3) months from the date of the renewal inspection.

5.6.5 When the renewal inspection is satisfactorily completed more than three (3) months before the expiry date of the existing ML Certificate, the new ML Certificate will be valid for a period not exceeding five (5) years, from the date of completion of the renewal inspection.

5.6.6 When a ship which it is to be verified is not in port at the time when its Certificate expires, the Administration may extend the period of validity of the Certificate, but this extension will only be granted for the purpose of allowing the ship to complete its voyage to the port in which it is to be verified. No Certificate will be extended more than three (3) months for this purpose. Documented evidence from the Administration granting this request should be reviewed by the RO prior endorsing the extension.

5.6.7 When the renewal inspection is satisfactorily completed after the expiry date of the existing Certificate, the new Certificate will be valid from the date of the completion of the renewal inspection to a date not exceeding five (5) years from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.

5.7 Cessation (Invalidation) of Certificates

5.7.1 A ML Certificate and a DMLC will cease to be valid if any of the following situations arises:5.7.1.1 Required inspections as stated above are not carried out;

5.7.1.2 ML Certificate is not endorsed at the intermediate inspection;

5.7.1.3 When the shipowner/manager is no longer responsible for the operation of the ship;

5.7.1.4 A ship changes flag;

5.7.1.5 Substantial modifications made to the structure or equipment; or

5.7.1.6 Amendments to national laws or regulations or other measures implementing the MLC 2006 are not taken into account.

5.8 ML Certificate and DMLC withdrawal

The ML Certificate and the DMLC will be withdrawn by the Administration or the RO if there is evidence of serious or frequent deficiencies and the required corrective action has not been taken.

5.9 Change of Flag

To support the timely re-certification when a ship changes flag, (see 5.7.1.3 above), the Administration undertakes to implement the guidelines in the MLC 2006 concerning transmission of ML Certificate, DMLC and relevant inspection reports, B5.1.3.6 of which provides:

“When a ship changes flag … and where both States concerned have ratified this Convention, the Member whose flag the ship was formerly entitled to fly should, as soon as possible, transmit to the competentauthority of the other Member copies of the maritime labour certificate and the declaration of maritime labour compliance carried by the ship before the change of flag and, if applicable, copies of the relevant inspection reports if the competent authority so requests within three months after the change of flag has taken place.”

5.10 Significance of the DMLC Parts I and II

The DMLC Parts I and II are of critical importance. Part I states the requirements of national law. Part II states the measures that the shipowner has adopted on-board to actually give effect to the law. It is effectively these two documents that will form the inspection standard for the issue of a Maritime Labour Certificate or for any Port State Control or other inspection.

Circular N° MLC 003 - Medical care on-board ship

Refer to attached file “MLC 003 Guidance on Medical Care On-board Ship.pdf”.

Circular N° MLC 004 - Management of occupational safety and health

Refer to attached file “MLC 004 Management Of Occupational Safety And Health - Rev. 2”.

Circular N° MLC 005 - Food, water and catering requirements including qualifications of ship’s cook and catering staff

Refer to attached file “MLC 005 Food, water and catering requirements including qualifications of ship's cook and catering staff.pdf”.

Extracts from Circular:

2. Qualifications of ship’s cook and catering staff

2.1 No seafarer under the age of 18 (eighteen) should be employed or engaged or work as a ship’s cook.

2.2 All seafarers employed in any capacity as catering staff should be properly trained or instructed for their positions and tasks to be performed.

2.3 A cook is qualified if he / she is 18 (eighteen) or more and:

1. He / she is the holder of a valid certificate issued by;

   1. an organization approved or recognized by this Administration;

   2. a State which is party to the Convention or to the certification of ships’ cooks Convention, 1946 (No.69); OR

2. He / she should have served at sea for 3 (three) months as second cook / cook assistant or 5 (five) years in the catering department as steward. In both cases he / she should have received a training in handling foods, storage of foods on-board ships and hygiene in the galley food preparation areas; OR

3. has qualifications in cookery valid in a commercial cooking establishment.

2.3.1 Training in handling foods, storage of foods on-board ships and hygiene in the galley food preparation areas mentioned in the 2.3b) means the training received in an establishment recognized by this Administration.

2.3.2 Qualifications in cookery valid in a commercial cooking establishment indicated in c) should be approved by this Administration or by a competent authority of another State party to the Convention.

3. Existing ship’s cooks

3.1 The Administration recognizes that there are seafarers that have been serving as ships cooks prior the entry into force of MLC, 2006 and may not have required training. However it is evident that they possess the experience and knowledge to continue to serve as ships’ cooks.

For these seafarers engaged as ships cooks, this Administration will accept an attestation from the shipowner or by the shipowner’s representative, that the engaged seafarer has seagoing service as a ships’ cook of at least one (1) year in the last five (5) years and is trained, qualified and found competent for the position which covers practical cookery, food and personal hygiene, food handling, food storage, stock control, environmental protection and catering health and safety.

3.2 Sample format of attestation for existing ship’s cook is annexed to this circular.

4 Ship’s with the prescribed manning of less than 10 (ten) seafarer:

4.1 On a ship operating with a prescribed manning of less than 10 (ten) and which does not have a cook, the shipowner should ensure that anyone processing food in the galley is trained or instructed in areas including food and personal hygiene as well as handling and storage of food on-board ship.

4.2 This Administration accepts the on-board training or instruction of the persons who are assigned tasks relating to food processing and food handling.

4.3 The system for training or instruction should be documented and records of persons completing the training / instructions should be maintained onboard.

5 Temporary dispensation for ship’s cook

5.1 In circumstances where a qualified cook is not available, not able to perform his / her duties or has been required to leave a ship in which a qualified cook was required, the shipowner should apply to the Administration for a dispensation to allow a non-fully qualified cook to serve in that ship for a specified limited period, until the next convenient port of call or for a period not exceeding one month, provided that the person to whom the dispensation is issued is trained or instructed in areas including food and personal hygiene as well as handling and storage of food on board ship.

5.2 An application for a dispensation should be submitted in writing to this Administration providing:

(i) Reason(s) for the application;

(ii) Name of the ship, its identification number(s) and voyage details;

(iii) Details of the seafarer in respect of whom the dispensation is requested including evidence of sea service; and

(iv) Evidence that the seafarer in respect of whom there is the application for a dispensation is trained or instructed in areas including food and personal hygiene as well as handling and storage of food on board ship (paragraph 5.1).

10 Documented inspections by the master

10.1 The master of every St. Vincent and the Grenadines ship should ensure that weekly inspections are carried out of:

(i) supplies of food and drinking water,

(ii) spaces and equipment used for the storage and handling of food and drinking water, and

(iii) galleys and other equipment for the preparation and service of meals.

10.2 Defects which are discovered during an inspection shall be rectified promptly and the results of each inspection, including any defects that are found, shall be recorded.

11 Retention of records

11.1 Records of the following should be maintained and available for review:

(i) training of ship’s cook and other catering staff: at least 1 (one) year;

(ii) cleaning and disinfection of potable water tanks, disinfection of potable water loading hoses and test reports of potable water when available for at least 3 (three) years; and

(iii) inspections in accordance with paragraph 11 for at least 3 (three) years.

Circular N° MLC 006 - Reminder requirement for MI Certificate, DMLC or Inspection report on board

Refer to attached file “MLC 006 Reminder Requirement for ML Certificate, DMLC or Inspection report on board.pdf”.

Circular N° MLC 007 - Guidelines for MLC inspection for ships of less than 500GT

Refer to attached file “MLC 007 Guidelines for MLC inspection for ships of less than 500GT - Rev. 2.pdf”.

Circular N° MLC 008 - Amendments of 2014 to MLC 2006

Refer to attached file “MLC 008 Amendments of 2014 to MLC 2006.pdf”.

Circular N° MLC 009 - Transfer of MLC Certification

Refer to attached file “MLC 009 Transfer MLC Certification - Rev. 1.pdf”.

Circular N° MLC 013 - Amendments of 2022 to MLC 2006

Refer to attached file “MLC 013 Maritime Labour Convention - 2022 Amendments.pdf”.

Existing ML Certificates and DMLCs that have been issued prior to the entry into force of the amendments will continue to remain valid, however, they shall be renewed no later than the date of the first renewal inspection following entry into force of the amendments. An amended DMLC Part I will be available to:

• All ships registering with this Administration on or after 23 December 2024.

• Ships already registered with this Administration, prior to the first renewal inspection on or after 23 December 2024.

Recognised Organisation (RO) will assess compliance with the MLC 2022 amendments, specifically paragraph 3 of Circular MLC 013, during MLC inspections conducted after 23 December 2024.

Appendix — Agreement governing the delegation of statutory certification services

Agreement

See the attached files:

• “Agreement_RO_StVincent_08092015”.

• “Amendment_RO_St Vincent and the Grenadines_01012017”

Appendix — Annex 1 to the Agreement

- Applicable instruments and degree of authorisation

See the attached file “Annex1_RO_StVincent”.

Appendix — Annex 2 to the Agreement

Reporting

See the attached file “Annex2_RO_StVincent”.

Appendix — Administration’s technical notes

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REG 001 - Additional procedure for registration and change of flag surveys

Refer to the attached file “REG001”.

PSC 001 - Surveys of St Vincent and the Grenadines vessels upon detention by Port State Controls and postponement of renewal surveys

Refer to the attached file “PSC001-Rev3”.

SOL 012 - Periodic servicing of launching appliances and on-load release gear

Refer to the attached file “SOL 012 - Rev.5”.

PSC 033 - Rev.4 - Guidelines related to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (Paris MOU)

Refer to the attached file “PSC 033 - Rev. 4”

BWM 004 – Rev. 5 - INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF SHIP’S BALLAST WATER AND SEDIMENTS

Refer to the attached file “BWM 004 - Rev.5”

Appendix — Yacht - National requirement

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Pleasure and Commercial Yachts are subject to the amended codes in the respective attached files “Pleasure Yacht Code 2008 - Rev.5” and “Commercial Yacht Code 2008 - Rev.5”. 

Appendix — Specific Certificates: National and bilingual International certificates.

List of national certificates

- Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (Crew boats)

- Cargo Ship Safety Certificate (Crew boats carrying more than 12 Industrial Personnel)

- Statement of Compliance - Circular the related general procedure

- Caribbean Cargo Ships Safety Certificate with Record

- Statement of Compliance for Non-Convention Vessel with Record (Form NCV) - Circular the related general procedure

- Statement on Survey - Circ. PSC 33

- Statement on Audit - Circ. PSC 33