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 2017-006 Authorisation of Service Providers for LSA. Revision 2This Information Notice provides guidance on the authorization of service providers, to work on lifeboats, rigid rescue Read more
Information Notice 2019-004 India Bans Plastic on ShipsThis information notice is to draw attention to all persons involved in operating vessels about DGS Order No. 05 ofRead more
Circular 2019-002 Recycling of shipsThis Circular is to provide all ADOMS clients and relevant stakeholders with information on the application of theRead more- Directive 001-2019 Recycling of ShipsThis Directive may be cited as the Recycling of Ships Directive 2019 and shall come into force on the 3rd September 2019Read more
- Information Notice 2019-003 Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaigns 2019This information notice is to draw attention to all persons involved in operating vessels about the upcoming Port State Read more
Information Notice 2019-002 Lifeboat Release and Recovery / Retrieval Systems & Bunker Delivery Notices and FormsThis Information Notice is to remind ADOMS clients and stakeholders in respect of the regulatory requirements regarding Read more- Information Notice 2019-001 MEPC.74 and & new regulatory requirements in 2020This Information Notice is to draw attention to the outcome of the 74th Session of the International MaritimeRead more
MEDIA
Women In the Maritime Sector Eager to Establish a Professional Women in Maritime Network in Antigua and Barbuda
On the 26th of September, 2019, a group of vibrant women in the Maritime Industry in Antigua and Barbuda participatedRead more
Vacancy for Marine Surveyor
The Maritime Administration of Antigua and Barbuda, the Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) has Read more