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Marine Notice No.

2017 - 02 Rev 3 25 May 2022 SUBJECT: Advisory to Pleasure vessel cruising permit REFERENCE: a) Small craft (control) regulations 2017 TO: Owners and operators of Pleasure vessels in Antigua and Barbuda waters 1.

PURPOSE This Marine Notice provides information relevant to vessel owners and operators of foreign registered vessels that visit Antigua and Barbuda under a locally issued cruising permit.

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APPLICATION This Marine Notice applies to all pleasure vessels that are issued a cruising permit to operate Antigua and Barbuda waters 3.

BACKGROUND The Small Craft Control Act 2015 came into force on 1 January 2016 and the Small Craft (Control) regulation in 2017.

The regulations apply to small craft of less than 24 metres in length and this includes boats, canoes, dinghies, kayaks, pontoons, and jet skis.

The regulations are also applied to vessels over 24 metres in length.

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OBLIGATIONS AND GUIDANCE 1.

Vessels operating under a cruising permit are required to comply with the regulations when operating in Antigua and Barbuda waters 2.

This also includes the duty to report accidents/incidents immediately by completing an incident report form https://www.adoms.gov.ag/domestic-vessel- services/marine-casualties/# 3.

The cruising permits issued by Port Authority, or National Parks, are valid for a limited period, up to a maximum of six consecutive months.
The six-month limit can be extended by agreement of National Parks and Port Authority.

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This Notice should be attached to the issued cruising permit.

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If a foreign registered vessel wishes to remain in Antigua and Barbuda indefinitely then it should change to Antigua and Barbuda registry, or cancel overseas FO-M15 – Rev 01 - 09.02.21 Page 1 | 2 Marine Notice No.
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This does not apply to vessels that are laid up for any reason in Antigua and Barbuda.

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ADOMS and the ABDF Coast Guard carry out checks for compliance under the law.

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The 2017 Regulations and Code be found on ADOMS website, together with FAQs.

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Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @ADOMS Domestic 9.
Further information can be obtained from ADOMS Technical Division: Telephone: +1 (268) 462 1273 Email: website: www.adoms.gov.ag technical@abregistry.ag Issued by Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS)St. John’s FO-M15 – Rev 01 - 09.02.21 Page 2 | 2