Circulars and Notices

Guidance on Anchoring on JAMAICA’s South Coast

All mariners and other interested parties are hereby informed that anchoring and bunkering are not allowed on California Banks, Mackerel Banks, and all other outlying banks off the Jamaican Coast. Outlying Banks refer to: Kingston Bank, Sunbury Bank, Walton Bank, Blossom Bank, and New Bank.

Monday, November 13, 2023/Author: Grace/Number of views (875)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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ACCIDENT REPORTING

EXTRACT OF THE SHIPPING ACT OF JAMAICA, 1998

The reporting of Maritime Incidents/accidents affords the MAJ opportunities to conduct investigations into these incidents, with a view to arrive at causes and possibly implementation of preventative measures to mitigate against such incidents in the future.

Monday, November 13, 2023/Author: Nikayle Bennett/Number of views (935)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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List of Recognized Medical Practitioners

In addition, to the Medical Practitioners listed above, the Maritime Authority of Jamaica will accept the medical report from Doctors listed on the MCA List of Approved Medical Practitioners. The MCA list of approved medical practitioners can be obtained from the MCAs’ website.

Monday, July 4, 2022/Author: Public Relations/Number of views (2232)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 4.0
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Certificate of Competency

Coxswain/Coastal Masters

To mitigate fraud and to improve the overall standard of the product and service offering to the Maritime Community, effective 1st July 2022, the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) will commence issuing the Certificate of Competency - COXSWAIN (Coxswain License) and Certificate of Competency - MASTER COASTING TRADE in a NEW format.

Thursday, June 23, 2022/Author: Public Relations/Number of views (1970)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 4.3
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RE-JAMAICA CREW (LOCAL TRADE VESSELS)

The Shipping (Local Trade Regulations) 2003 promulgated under section 15 of the Shipping Act 1998, sets out the conditions under which foreign ships may engage in local trade in Jamaica waters.

Thursday, October 21, 2021/Author: Public Relations/Number of views (1446)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 5.0
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