The Flag
The Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) is the Maritime Administration of Antigua and Barbuda and operates a quality registry for a demanding clientele competing in an internationally competitive and dynamic industry.
The Vision
ADOMS aims to be recognized as the first choice global supplier of high quality services to the maritime industry with absolute regard for safety, security and environmental protection balanced with a commitment to quality customer service.
Read MoreTHE STANDARDS
ADOMS is committed to high standards and to maintaining its international reputation. The organisation is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard and successfully completed the Voluntary IMO Member State Audit (VIMSAS) in 2012. ADOMS plays a leading role in the wider Caribbean area and its Director is appointed as Chairman of the Caribbean MOU on Port State Control.
Read MoreNEW PUBLICATIONS
Information Notice 2018-007 Required on-board Documentation & (Electronic) Record KeepingThis information notice is to draw attention to ADOMS practice and policy for Antigua and Barbuda flagged vesselsRead more
Circular 2018-004 FAL Convention (1965) [as amended] Electronic CertificationThis Circular is to provide all ADOMS Clients and relevant Stakeholders with information on the validity and use ofRead more
Information Notice 2018-006 Control and Management of Ship BiofoulingThis information notice is to draw to the International Convention on the control of harmful anti-fouling systems onRead more
Information Notice 2018-005 Dual Load Lines Policy / Change of Load Lines / Attendance of Class SurveyorThis information notice is to draw to the requirements of the Administration regarding the Change of Load Lines onRead more
Circular 2018-003 Maritime Labour Convention (2006) Seafarer’s Employment Agreements (SEA)This Circular is to provide all ADOMS Clients and relevant Stakeholders with information on the interpretation,Read more- Information Notice 2018-004 : Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaigns 2018This information notice is to draw attention to all persons involved in operating vessels about the upcoming Port State Read more
- Information Notice 2018-003 EU MRV / IMO DCS RegulationInformation with respect to the European Union’s MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification) scheme [EU Reg. 2015/757]Read more
- Information Notice 2018-002 -Migration of the recognized GMDSS services from Inmarsat-3 to Inmarsat-4 Satellites – Impact on LRIT servicesInformation on actions to be taken to minimize disruptions in LRIT services as a result of the migration of theRead more
MEDIA
World Maritime Day 2018
The theme for this year is “IMO 70: Our heritage: better shipping for a better future”. ItRead more
Small Craft Press Release
Small Craft (Control) Regulations 2017 The Small Craft Control Act 2015 came into force in Antigua and Barbuda onRead more