Flag News, September 2009

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Welcome to the September 2009 edition of Manta Maritime's Flag News.

The following links can be used to download news and other information that was published last month by the Flag Administrations popular with luxury yachts. For news of Flags not listed here please contact us.

This information can be used to meet the Flags’ requirements for management companies and yachts to receive regular updates and M-Notices.

No attempt has been made by Manta Maritime to filter out information that may not be applicable or relevant to the reader.

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UNITED KINGDOM
MSN 1735 (M+F) Amendment 3 - Type-Approval of marine equipment (UK Nominated Bodies)
This Notice is only applicable to the manufacturer's of marine equipment which is type approved for compliance with the Marine Equipment Directive.

MIN 353 (M+F) - Research Project 595: Tracking and predicting the behaviour of submerged and sunken oils
These are the results of a research project commissioned by the MCA to look into the processes that can lead to sinking and submergence of oils, how they might be predicted and how they can be responded to.

MIN 354 (M) - Written examination dates 2009/10: Deck and Engineer Officers (Merchant Navy)
This notice sets out the written examination dates for Merchant Navy Certificates of Competency between 01 September 2009 and 31 August 2010.

MIN 355 (M) - Written examination dates 2009/10: Engineer Officers (Yachts and Sail Training Vessels)
This notice sets out the written examination dates for Engineer Officer Certificates of Competency (limited to yachts and sail training vessels) between 01 September 2009 and 31 August 2010.

MIN 356 (F) - Written examination dates 2009/10: Deck and Engineer Officers (Fishing Vessels)
This notice sets out the written examination dates for Fishing Vessel Certificates of Competency between 01 September 2009 and 31 August 2010.

Press releases for 01 – 31 August 2009
47 press releases on various subjects.

BERMUDA
No news this month.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
No news this month.

CAYMAN ISLANDS
No news this month.

GIBRALTAR
No news this month.

ISLE OF MAN
MSN 032 - Long-Range Identification and Tracking of Ships
Guidance on the operation of shipborne equipment for compliance with SOLAS Chapter V/19-1 (LRIT) as required by MSC.1/Circ 1295 7.1-7.3.

MARSHALL ISLANDS
Marine Notice 2-011-16 - International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code
The Republic of the Marshall Islands' (RMI) national requirements for compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, including their policies and interpretations on the application, implementation and enforcement of the Code.

Marine Notice 2-011-19 - Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR)
The Republic of the Marshall Islands' (RMI) national requirements for compliance with recently adopted amendments to the SOLAS convention, with respect to maintaining the required Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) onboard.

Marine Notice 7-041-6 - Nautical chart and publication carriage requirements
The consolidated international and national requirements for the carriage of the nautical charts and publications in order to ensure the safety of navigation and protection of the environment.

Marine Safety Advisory 37-09
EPA reminder: Vessel General Permit (VGP) Notice of Intent (NOI) requirement.

Marine Safety Advisory 38-09
Conditions of entry for vessels arriving at U.S. ports from certain countries.

Marine Safety Advisory 39-09
Original STCW documents required in African and South American ports.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Circular ISPS 015 – Protection of the Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) for passage through the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia
Information on the 'Outline of Anti Piracy Measures Law' promulgated by The Government of Japan, under which commercial vessels may apply for the protection of the Japan Self-Defence Force (JSDF) for passage through the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia, regardless of their nationality.

Circular ISPS 016 – Guidelines on the allocation of responsibilities to seek the successful resolution of stowaway cases
A notice highlighting the importance of IMO Resolutions A.871(20) and FAL.7(29) in the view of the increasing number of stowaway cases.

Circular SOL 036 – Amendment to SOLAS 1974 as amended, Resolution MSC.256 (84)
Details of the changes to the SOLAS convention that come into force on 01 January 2010. This notice contains the full text of IMO Resolution MSC.256(84).

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