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.

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica refer to the above subject and the attachments and  clarifies the policy adopted by the Directorate of Safety Environment and Certification in response to these important International Maritime Organization (IMO) instruments.

This circular is issued to advise the outcomes of the 80th session of the IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) which was held from July 3rd to 7th 2023.

Fuel Oil Operations and Bunkering Operations Procedure