Circulars
Circulars
Welcome to the Circulars page of the Vanuatu Maritime Administrator website. We encourage our clients to check this page regularly, as it will be updated with important information pertaining to the Vanuatu fleet. This is your go-to resource for the latest circulars, announcements, and updates that are vital for your operations. Stay informed and ensure you have the most current information at your fingertips!
Circular 037
Extension of Mandatory Electronic Certificate Migration Deadline and Clarification on Electronic Replacement of Existing Waivers and ExemptionsCircular 036
Prohibition on Calls to Iranian Ports and Mandatory Sanctions and Maritime-Risk ComplianceCircular 035
Enhanced Monitoring of Recognized Organization Performance and Administrative Accountability MeasuresCircular 034
Clarification on Replacement of Certificates and Implementation of Electronic CertificationCircular 033
Mandatory Migration to Electronic Registry Certificates and Disposal of Superseded Hardcopy DocumentsCircular 032
Preventive Measures Against Sanctioned Vessels and ShadowFleet OperationsCircular 031
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Forged VISR Documents, False-Flag Representation and Unauthorized Use of VISR IdentityCircular 030
Urgent Fraud and Sanctions Alert - Forged Certificates for PERIDOT and AGATECircular 029
Mandatory Notification of Marine Casualties, Serious Marine Incidents, Near Misses, PSC Detentions and Preservation of EvidenceCircular 028
Deletion Fees and Government Approval Requirements for Fishing VesselsCircular 027
Mandatory STCW Endorsements and Onboard Availability of Valid, Verifiable CertificatesCircular 026
Electronic Registry Certificates and Mandatory QR-Code ValidationCircular 025
Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks - Insurance, Certification and Reporting RequirementsCircular 024
Mandatory Requirements for Registration of Fishing VesselsCircular 023
Revised Annual Registration Fees for Offshore Fishing and Fishing-Support VesselsCircular 022
Recognized Organizations and Special Agents - Commitment, Conduct and AccountabilityCircular 021
Official Correspondence Addressing Protocol for the Office of the Maritime AdministratorCircular 020
Procedure for Bareboat Charter-Out of a Vanuatu-Registered Vessel to a Foreign FlagCircular 019
Compliance with Vanuatu Government Policy Concerning the Territorial Waters of GeorgiaCircular 018
Revised Detention Penalty Framework and Company-Wide Corrective MeasuresCircular 017
Insurance Provider Approval, Fraud Response and Reliance by Recognized OrganizationsCircular 016
Enhanced Safety Inspections for High-Risk VesselsCircular 015
Fishing Vessels - Incident Reporting, Evidence Preservation and Strict ComplianceCircular 014
Blue Cards and Certificates of Insurance or Other Financial SecurityCircular 013
Offshore Fishing Vessels - Beneficial Ownership, IUU and Continuing ComplianceCircular 012
Zero Tolerance for Fraudulent, Altered or Unverifiable Maritime DocumentationCircular 011
Non-Compliance with Paris MoU Pre-Arrival and Notification RequirementsCircular 010
Compliance and Safety for Vanuatu-Flagged Vessels Trading in the Paris MoU RegionCircular 009
Annual Tonnage Tax and Registry Payments - Deadlines, Late Payment Charges, Service Restrictions and Waiver ProcedureCircular 008
Mandatory Certification Requirements for Vanuatu-Flagged VesselsCircular 007
Review of Flag State Inspector Authorization Following Detention or Serious Inspection FailureCircular 006
Strict Measures Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated FishingCircular 005
Instructions to Flag State Inspectors Conducting Annual Safety InspectionsCircular 004
Annual Safety Inspections - Scheduling, Conduct, Reporting and ClosureCircular 003
Implementation of the VISR Quality Management, Document Control and Continual Improvement FrameworkCircular 002
Implementation of the VISR Compliance Policy for Vessels Trading in the Paris MoU Region