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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!

Extension of Mandatory Electronic Certificate Migration Deadline and Clarification on Electronic Replacement of Existing Waivers and Exemptions
Circular 037
Extension of Mandatory Electronic Certificate Migration Deadline and Clarification on Electronic Replacement of Existing Waivers and Exemptions

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Prohibition on Calls to Iranian Ports and Mandatory Sanctions and Maritime-Risk Compliance
Circular 036
Prohibition on Calls to Iranian Ports and Mandatory Sanctions and Maritime-Risk Compliance

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Enhanced Monitoring of Recognized Organization Performance and Administrative Accountability Measures
Circular 035
Enhanced Monitoring of Recognized Organization Performance and Administrative Accountability Measures

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Clarification on Replacement of Certificates and Implementation of Electronic Certification
Circular 034
Clarification on Replacement of Certificates and Implementation of Electronic Certification

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Mandatory Migration to Electronic Registry Certificates and Disposal of Superseded Hardcopy Documents
Circular 033
Mandatory Migration to Electronic Registry Certificates and Disposal of Superseded Hardcopy Documents

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Preventive Measures Against Sanctioned Vessels and ShadowFleet Operations
Circular 032
Preventive Measures Against Sanctioned Vessels and ShadowFleet Operations

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Zero-Tolerance Policy on Forged VISR Documents, False-Flag Representation and Unauthorized Use of VISR Identity
Circular 031
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Forged VISR Documents, False-Flag Representation and Unauthorized Use of VISR Identity

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Urgent Fraud and Sanctions Alert - Forged Certificates for PERIDOT and AGATE
Circular 030
Urgent Fraud and Sanctions Alert - Forged Certificates for PERIDOT and AGATE

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Mandatory Notification of Marine Casualties, Serious Marine Incidents, Near Misses, PSC Detentions and Preservation of Evidence
Circular 029
Mandatory Notification of Marine Casualties, Serious Marine Incidents, Near Misses, PSC Detentions and Preservation of Evidence

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Deletion Fees and Government Approval Requirements for Fishing Vessels
Circular 028
Deletion Fees and Government Approval Requirements for Fishing Vessels

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Mandatory STCW Endorsements and Onboard Availability of Valid, Verifiable Certificates
Circular 027
Mandatory STCW Endorsements and Onboard Availability of Valid, Verifiable Certificates

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Electronic Registry Certificates and Mandatory QR-Code Validation
Circular 026
Electronic Registry Certificates and Mandatory QR-Code Validation

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Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks - Insurance, Certification and Reporting Requirements
Circular 025
Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks - Insurance, Certification and Reporting Requirements

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Mandatory Requirements for Registration of Fishing Vessels
Circular 024
Mandatory Requirements for Registration of Fishing Vessels

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Revised Annual Registration Fees for Offshore Fishing and Fishing-Support Vessels
Circular 023
Revised Annual Registration Fees for Offshore Fishing and Fishing-Support Vessels

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Recognized Organizations and Special Agents - Commitment, Conduct and Accountability
Circular 022
Recognized Organizations and Special Agents - Commitment, Conduct and Accountability

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Official Correspondence Addressing Protocol for the Office of the Maritime Administrator
Circular 021
Official Correspondence Addressing Protocol for the Office of the Maritime Administrator

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Procedure for Bareboat Charter-Out of a Vanuatu-Registered Vessel to a Foreign Flag
Circular 020
Procedure for Bareboat Charter-Out of a Vanuatu-Registered Vessel to a Foreign Flag

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Compliance with Vanuatu Government Policy Concerning the Territorial Waters of Georgia
Circular 019
Compliance with Vanuatu Government Policy Concerning the Territorial Waters of Georgia

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Revised Detention Penalty Framework and Company-Wide Corrective Measures
Circular 018
Revised Detention Penalty Framework and Company-Wide Corrective Measures

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Insurance Provider Approval, Fraud Response and Reliance by Recognized Organizations
Circular 017
Insurance Provider Approval, Fraud Response and Reliance by Recognized Organizations

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Enhanced Safety Inspections for High-Risk Vessels
Circular 016
Enhanced Safety Inspections for High-Risk Vessels

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Fishing Vessels - Incident Reporting, Evidence Preservation and Strict Compliance
Circular 015
Fishing Vessels - Incident Reporting, Evidence Preservation and Strict Compliance

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Blue Cards and Certificates of Insurance or Other Financial Security
Circular 014
Blue Cards and Certificates of Insurance or Other Financial Security

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Offshore Fishing Vessels - Beneficial Ownership, IUU and Continuing Compliance
Circular 013
Offshore Fishing Vessels - Beneficial Ownership, IUU and Continuing Compliance

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Zero Tolerance for Fraudulent, Altered or Unverifiable Maritime Documentation
Circular 012
Zero Tolerance for Fraudulent, Altered or Unverifiable Maritime Documentation

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Non-Compliance with Paris MoU Pre-Arrival and Notification Requirements
Circular 011
Non-Compliance with Paris MoU Pre-Arrival and Notification Requirements

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Compliance and Safety for Vanuatu-Flagged Vessels Trading in the Paris MoU Region
Circular 010
Compliance and Safety for Vanuatu-Flagged Vessels Trading in the Paris MoU Region

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Annual Tonnage Tax and Registry Payments - Deadlines, Late Payment Charges, Service Restrictions and Waiver Procedure
Circular 009
Annual Tonnage Tax and Registry Payments - Deadlines, Late Payment Charges, Service Restrictions and Waiver Procedure

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Mandatory Certification Requirements for Vanuatu-Flagged Vessels
Circular 008
Mandatory Certification Requirements for Vanuatu-Flagged Vessels

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Review of Flag State Inspector Authorization Following Detention or Serious Inspection Failure
Circular 007
Review of Flag State Inspector Authorization Following Detention or Serious Inspection Failure

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Strict Measures Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
Circular 006
Strict Measures Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

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Instructions to Flag State Inspectors Conducting Annual Safety Inspections
Circular 005
Instructions to Flag State Inspectors Conducting Annual Safety Inspections

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Annual Safety Inspections - Scheduling, Conduct, Reporting and Closure
Circular 004
Annual Safety Inspections - Scheduling, Conduct, Reporting and Closure

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Implementation of the VISR Quality Management, Document Control and Continual Improvement Framework
Circular 003
Implementation of the VISR Quality Management, Document Control and Continual Improvement Framework

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Implementation of the VISR Compliance Policy for Vessels Trading in the Paris MoU Region
Circular 002
Implementation of the VISR Compliance Policy for Vessels Trading in the Paris MoU Region

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Management Update and Authority of the Office of the Maritime Administrator
Circular 001
Management Update and Authority of the Office of the Maritime Administrator

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