The Maritime Authority of Jamaica wish to inform that in accordance with paragraph 2 of Regulation V/III/1 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW78) as amended¹, for the purpose of preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Jamaica flagged vessels.

Circulars

The Maritime Safety Committee at its 103^rd session (5 to 14 May 2021) approved amendments to the Guidelines for the maintenance and inspections of fixed carbon dioxide fireextinguishing systems MSC.1/Circ.1318 with a view to dissemination as MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1. The amended Guidelines MSC.1/Circ.1318/Rev.1 represent a significant increase in the hydrostatic test regime for CO2 cylinders and introduce a 5-yearly inspection of control valves¹. 

International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions (i.e. SOLAS, MARPOL, Load Line, and COLEGs) have a number of rules and regulations which do not prescribe arrangements but there remains a specific requirement for the arrangement be ‘to the satisfaction of the Administration’.

This circular is issued to advise on the Reporting Requirements of Recognized Organizations to the Flag State Administration of Jamaica.