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2014

Nautical

2014_01_imo-reomm_north-sea-english-channel-skagera2-pilotage
2014_01_a-28-res-1080_recommendation-of-the-use-of-pilot-in-the-north-sea-english-channel-skagerak
2014_02_imo-reomm_baltic-sea-pilotage
2014_02_res-a-108128_recommendation-of-the-use-of-pilot-in-the-baltic
2014_03_gmdss-master-plan
2014_04_mas-information
2014_04_msc-5-circ-13_info-on-maritime-assistance-services
2014_05 Applicable for Faroese fishing vessels only
2014_06_imo_new-traffic-separation-scheme_panama
2014_06_colreg-2-circ-65_traffic-separation-schemes_panama 2014_07_imo_new-traffic-separation-scheme_off-ushant
2014_07_colreg-2-circ-64-corr-2_ushuant_corrections
2014_07_colreg-2-circ-64-corr-1_san-francisco_corrections
2014_08_imo_unified-interpretation-of-colreg-1972-as-amended 2014_08_msc-1-circ-1260-rev-1_unified-interpretations-of-colreg72
2014_09_imo_policy-on-the-use-of-ais-aids-to-navigation
2014_09_msc-1-circ-1473_policy-on-use-of-ais-aids-to-navigation
2014_09_imo_a-91722_ais_ops_guidelines
2014_09_imo_imo_a-95623-amending-a-91722_ais_ops_guidelines 2014_nautical_10_guidance-on-the-bridge-navigational-watch-alarm-systems-bnwas-auto-function
2014_10_msc-1-circ-1474_guidance-on-the-bridge-navigational-watch-alarm-system-bnwas-auto-function
2014_10_resolution-msc-12875-for-easy-reference

Administrative

01/2014 - Safety Inspections on board Faroese fishing vessels, see Faroese news page

Operational

2014_01_psc-2013_new-objectives-2014
2014_02_ship-of-the-year 

2014_03_imo-guidelines_ctrl-mgmt-of-ships-biofouling_imo-guidelines
2014_03_mepc-1-circ-811_guidance-for-evaluating-2011-guidelines_minimize-transfer-of-invasive-aquatic-species
2014_03_mepc-20762_ctrl-mgmt-of-ships-biofouling_imo-guidelines-20112014_04_imo-medical-chest_changes-in-the-content
2014_05_msc-mepc-6-circ-12_national-contact-points-for-safety-and-pollution-prevention-response-1
2014_05_msc-mepc-6-circ-12_national-contact-points-for-safety-and-pollution-prevention-response
2014_05_pollution-prevention_contact-info_msc-mepc-6-circ-12
2014_06_psc-1st-quarter-2014
2014_07_psc_paris-mou-cic-fortcoming_preparations
2014_08_reception-of-oil-residues-etc-_guide-from-imo
2014_08_msc-circ-671-rev1_reception-facilities_imo-advice
2014_09_mepc-1-circ-795-rev-1_unified-interpretations_annex-vi
2014_09_unified-interpretations-to-marpol-annex-vi
2014_10_stcw-2010_faroese-certificate-of-competency
2014_11_mannagongir-fyri-bunkring
2014_12_a-28-res-1071_-revised-guidelines-for-the-oper-impl-of-the-ism-code
2014_12_amendments-to-the-ism-code
2014_12_msc_res-35392_-ism-code-amended
2014_13_eca_sox_new-values-1-1-15
2014_13_mepc-res-18459
2014_14_a-28-res-1072_-integrated-system-of-ecp_rev-guidelines-effective-fm-1-july-14
2014_14_a-28-res-1072-corr-1_shipboard-emg-corrigendum
2014_14_onboard-emergency-contintency_new-guidelines-as-of-1-7-14
2014_15_psc-first-half-2014
2014_16_eca_european-action-plans-re-enforcement_general-information
2014_17_msc-1-circ-1471_safety-measures-gor-existing-vehicle-carriers-carrying-motor-vehicles-with-compressed-hydrogen-or-natural-gas_recommendation 2014_17_safety-measures-for-existing-vehicle-carriers-carrying-motor-vehidles-with-compressed-hydrogen-or-natural-gas_recommendations
2014_18_circular-letter-no-3484_ebola-virus-disease
2014_18_warning-against-ebola-i-west-african-areas
2014_19_circular-letter-no-3485_update-from-imo-on-the-ebola-virus-disease
2014_19_the-ebola-disease_updated-circular-letter-from-imo
2014_20_msc-1-circ-1417_guidelines-for-passenger-ship-tenders
2014_20_msc-mepc-7-circ-10_safe-transfer-of-persons-at-sea_guidance 2014_20_res-a-104527-on-pilot-transfer-arrangements
2014_20_safe-transfer-of-persons-at-sea_guidance
2014_21_msc-mepc-7-circ-9_reactivation-of-the-smc-flw-an-operational-interruption-of-the-sms-due-to-lay-up
2014_21_reactivation-of-the-smc-flw-an-operational-interruption-of-the-sms-due-to-lay-up
2014_22_faroese-cra_attachment
2014_22_faroese-cra_requirements
2014_23_iopp_amendments-to-form-a-and-form-b-of-supplements-to-the-iopp-cert
2014_23_mepc_23565_amendments-to-form-a-and-form-b-of-the-iopp 2014_24_general-info-to-masters-owners_new-requirement-forthcoming 2014_24_msc-35092 2014_operational_24_msc-35392
2014_24_msc-35492 2014_operational_25_psc-3rd-quarter-2014
2014_25_psc-3rd-quarter-2014
2014_26_psc-news-november-2014
2014_27_manila-stcw-2010-new-certificates-of-competency


Technical

2014_01_imdg-code_national-contact-information
2014_01_msc-1-circ-1469_imdg-code_contact-information
2014_02_ribbed-pipe-radiators-on-board
2014_03_imo-provisional-categorisation-of-liquid-substances
2014_03_mepc-2-circ-19_provisional-categorization-of-liquid-substances
2014_04_msc-1-circ-1480-_solas-regulation-ii_29-7-1-1_unified-interpretation
2014_04_solas-reg-ii-2_9-7-1-1
2014_05a_solas-ii-2_10-7-3_mobile-water-monitors-on-container-ships_guidelines
2014_05a_msc-1-circ-1472_guidelines_protection-of-on-deck-cargo-areas_mobile-water-monitors
2014_05b_solas-vi-part-a-reg-2_guidelines-re-the-verified-gross-mass-of-a-container-carrying-cargo
2014_05b_msc-1-2014_circ-1475_guidelines-re-the-verified-gross-mass-of-a-container-carrying-cargo2014_06_ui-to-msc-28987-and-msc-28887_prevention-of-corrosion-and-coating
2014_06_msc-1-circ-1478_ui_application-of-the-performance-standard-for-alt-means-of-corrosion
2014_06_msc-1-circ-1479_ui_application-of-the-performance-standard-for-protective-coating-in-oil-tanks
2014_06_res-msc-28887_coating-standard-in-oil-tanks
2014_06_res-msc-28987_performance-standard-for-alt-means-of-corrosion
2014_07_imdg-code_amendments-to-emg-response-procedures
2014_07_msc-1-circ-1476_amendments-to-em-response-procedures-for-ships-carrying-dangerous-goods
2014_08_msc-1-circ-1477_guidelines_selection-of-portable-atmosphere-testing-instruments-for-enclosed-spaces
2014_08_solas-reg-xi_1-7_guidelines-to-facilitate-the-selection-of-portable-atmosphere-testing-instruments-for-enclosed-spaces
2014_08_resolution-a-105027
2014_09_products-requiring-oxygen-dependant-inhibitors
2014_09_msc-mepc-2-circ-14_products-requiring-oxygen-dependant-inhibitors 2014_10_imbsc-code_amendments
2014_10_msc-35492_imsbc-code_amendments
2014_10_mepc-1-circ-469-rev-2
2014_11_solas-iii-part-b-reg-19-ch-v-reg-19
2014_11_msc-1-circ-1429_clarification-of-solas-v-9-2-3-4-9-2-9-2_ships-over-50000-grt-after-july-2014
2014_11_msc-9672-for-reference
2014_11_msc-33490-for-reference
2014_12_solas_info-to-masters-owners_significant-amendments-app-fm-1-july-2014 2014_12_msc-21481_vdr-performance-standard_2
2014_12_msc-33390_vdr-performance-standard_1
2014_12_msc-33891_adoption-of-amendments-to-solas
2014_12_msc-34391_adoption-of-amendments-to-the-protocol-78-to-solas 2014_12_msc-34491_adoption-of-amendments-to-the-protocol-88-to-solas 2014_12_msc-1-circ-1182_guide-to-recover-techniques
2014_12_msc-1-circ-1185-rev-1_guide-to-cold-water-survival
2014_12_msc-1-circ-1447_plans-procedures-for-recovery-of-persons-fm-the-water_guidelines

2013

Nautical

2013_01 - Requirement to fishing vessels - see Faroese Newsroom
2013_02_new-and-amended-traffic-separation-schemes
2013_02_colreg-2-circ-64_new-and-amended-existing-traffic-separation-schemes
2013_02_colreg-2-circ-64_corr-1
2013_nautical_02_sn-circ-232
2013_03_new-mandatory-reporting-area-in-the-barents-sea
2013_03_sn_circ-318_new-mandatory-ship-reporting-system-in-the-barents-area

Administrative

2013-01-management-changes-at-the-faroese-maritime-authority-and-fas

2013-02  Registration issues pertaining to Faroese leisure boat owners only; see the Faroese news page.

2013-03  Agreement between FMA, Fisheries Inspection and the Danish Artisk Kommando regarding safety inspections on Faroese fishing ships; see the Faroese news page.

Operational

2013_01_psc-2012_new-objectives-2013
2013_01_paris-mou-annex-09_inspection-type-clear-grounds
2013_02_notice-from-fma-re-medicine-chest-and-medical-assistance
2013_03_radio-medical-new-e-mail
2013_04_list-of-special-areas_update
2013_04_imo_mepc-1_circ-778_rev-1_pssa-sa
2013_04_imo_mepc-20062
2013_05_mlc_status-implemenation_updated-version
2013_06_cic-summary-1st-quarter-looking-ahead
2013_07_stcw_2010_section_a-vi-6-4__6-51
2013_08_psc-first-half-2013
2013_09_guide-from-imo-for-cold-water-survival
2013_09_msc1-circ1185_guide
2013_10_psc_white-list-new-cic
2013_10_paris-mou-white-list-2012
2013_10_paris-mou-insp-figures-2012
2013_10_psc-deficiency-codes
2013_11_requirements-when-applying-for-cra
2013-11-check-list
2013_11_attach-2_faroese-recognition-of-foreign-certificates-under-the-stcw-convention
2013_11_attach-3_list-of-inst-approved-by-dma
2013_11_attach-4_procedure-re-operational-interview
2013_12_psc_3rd-q-report-on-cic
2013_13_notice-fm-fma-for-prev-pircary-armed-robbery
2013_13_notice-fm-fma-encl
2013_13_bimco-intertanko_anti-piracy-guidance
2013_13_imo_circ-3394_imo-interim-guidelines-for-gulf-of-guinea-region
2013_14_stcw-2010_section-a-vi-6
2013_14b_stcw-2010_section-a-vi-6
2013_operational_14_stcw-2010_a-vi-6_encl_frymil_format
2013_operational_14b_stcw-2010_a-vi-9_encl_frymil_format
2013_15_list-of-certificates-to-be-found-on-board
2013_operational_15_msc-1-circ-1462_list-of-certificates-docs-required-to-be-carried-onb-ships-2013
2013_16_imo-guidance-on-the-mgmt-of-spoilt-cargoes
2013_operational_16_mepc-1-circ-809_revised-guidance-on-the-mgmt-of-spoilt-cargoes
17/2013 - Applicable for the passenger ship only, see Faroese page
2013_18_ships-specific-plans-procedures-for-recovery-of-persons-from-water
2013_18_msc-1-circ-1447_mandatory-plan_recovery-of-persons-from-water_imo-guidelines
2013_operational_18_msc-1-circ-1182_guide-to-recovery-techniques
2013_operational_18_msc-1-circ-1185-rev-1_guide-to-recovery-techniques_revised
2013_19_medical-chest_update

Technical 

2013_01_imsbc-code_early-appl-jan-2014
2013_technical_01_attach-1_msc-1-circ-1454_procedures-for-sampling-testing-controlling-moisture-content-for-sbc
2013_01_attach-3_msc-circ-1395_solid-bulk-cargoes_aspects-to-fire-fighting-systems
replaced by 2013_01_attach-3b_msc-1-circ-1453_rev-1
2013_01_attach-4_res-a-1050_enclosed-space-entry_resolution-fm-imo
2013_01b_guidelines-on-the-submission-of-info_cargoes-not-listed-in-the-imsbc-code
2013_01b_msc-1-circ-1453_guidelines-for-submission-of-info-and-compl-of-format-for-properties-of-cargo-not-listed-in-imscb-code 
2013_02_unified-interpret-of-marpol-vi-seemp
2013_02b_guidelines-on-survey-certification-of-the-eedi
2013_02b_mepc-1-circ-816_2013_guidelines-on-survey-cert-of-the-eedi 
2013_02c_eedi_guidance-on-treatment-of-innovative-energy-efficiency-technologies-for-calculation-verification

2013_02c_mepc-1-circ-815_guidance-on-treatment-of-innovative-energy-efficiency-technologies-for-calculation-verification
2013_03_ibc-code_timing-of-replacement-of-existing-certificates
2013_technical_03_msc-mepc-5-circ-7_amended-ibc-code_timing-of-replacement-of-existing-cert-by-rev-cert_guidance
2013_03_res-mepc-22564_ibc-code-amended
2013_04_imo-unified-interpretation-of-ibc-igs-code
2013_04_msc-1-circ-1459_unified-interpret-of-solas-ibc-igc-codes
2013_05_imo-unified-interpretation-of-fss-ftp-codes
2013_05_msc-1-circ-1456_unified-interpret_solas-ii-2_fss-ftp-codes
2013_06_imo-unified-interpretation-oflsa-code-%c2%a71-1-4
2013_06_msc-1-circ-1468_unified-interpret-of-lsa-code-%c2%a71-1-4
2013_07_unified-interpret-on-solas-iii-1-5-re-fall-preventer-devices
2013_07_msc-1-circ-1466_unified-interpret-on-solas-reg-iii-1-5-re-fall-preventer-devices (new)
2013_07_msc-1-circ-1392_evalu-replacement-of-lb-release-retrieval-systems_guidance (previousl. publ.)
2013_07_msc-1-circ-1327_fitting-use-of-fpds_guidelines
2013_07b_solas-iii_20-11-2-4_lb-free-fall-release-system-testing
2013_07b_mcs-1_circ-1206_rev-1
2013_08_unified-interpret-on-solas-xii-3-xii-7-xii-11
2013_08_msc-1-circ-1463_surveys_application-of-solas-xii-3-xii-7-xii-11
2013_09_unified-interpret-on-solas-reg-ii-1_26-3_low-sulphur-content_arr-of-fuel-pumps
2013_09_msc-1-circ-1467_unified-interpret-of-solas-reg-ii-1_26-3_low-sulphur-content_arr-of-fuel-pumps
2013_10_guidance-on-the-validity-of-radiocomm-eqpt-installed-used-on-ships
2013_10_msc-1-circ-1460_guidance-on-validity-of-radiocomm-equipment-on-ships
2013_10_msc-1-circ-1389_validity-of-radiocomm-eqpt_guidance
2013_10_res_a-80319_perf-standards-for-shipborne-vhf_voice-comm-digital-selective-calling
2013_11_solas-ii-1-xii-of-tech-prov-access-for-inp-and-of-perf-standards-for-water-level-detectors
2013_11_msc-1-circ-1464-rev-1_unified-interpretations-of-solas-ii1-xii_tech-provisions-for-means-of-access
2013_11_msc-1-circ-1464_corr-1
2013_11_res-msc-15878_tech-provisions-for-access-for-insp
2013_11_res-msc-14577_perf-standards-for-water-level-detectors-on-bulk-carriers

2012

Nautical

2012_01_stcw-7-circ-18_electronic-chart-display-and-information-systems-ecdis-training
01-2012-ecdis-training-etc-transitional-period
2663_001

2012_02-colreg_new-and-amended-tss-northern-europe
2012_02-attachment-colreg-63
2012_03-colreg-tss-off-rodsher-island
2012_03-attachment_colreg-51-rodsher-island
2012_04-epirps-testing-guidelines-from-imo
2012_04-msc-1-circ-1040-testing-epirbs_guidelines
2012_05_ais_new-requirements

Administrative

2012_01

Operational

2012-01-permission-for-armed-personnel
2012-02-psc-objectives-new-goals-for-2012
2012-03-space-entry
2012-03-enclosed-space-entry-resolution-from-imo
2012-04-psc-comparisons-2010-20112012-05-update-on-marpol-sa-pssa
2012-04-attachment-paris-mou-deficiency-codes
2012-05-update-on-marpol-sa-pssa
2012-05-attachment-imo-list-of-marpol-sa-and-pssa
2012-06-psc-1st-quarter-2012-preliminary-trends-challenges-ahead
2012-06-attachment-psc-preparation-checklist_sample
2012-07-paris-mou-new-risk-calculators
2012-07-attachment-paris-mou-deficiency-codes
2012-08-amendments-to-ibc-code
2012-08-attachment-ibc-code-amended
2012-09-seemp-mgmt-plan-new-requirement
2012-09-attachment-seemp
2012-10-paris-mou-new-cic
2012-10-attachment-paris-mou-cic-checklist
2012_11-piracy-revised-guidance-from-imo
2012_11-attachment-msc1-circ1405_2
2012_12-psc-1st-half-2012-trends-so-far-and-looking-ahead
2012_13-revised-annex-v-onboard-garbage-management-plan
2012_13-attachment-mepc-res-21963-garbage-mgmt
2012_13-attachment-mepc-res-22063-2012-garbage-mgmt
2012_14-imgd-code-amended
2012_14-attachment-res-msc-32890_imdg-code-amended
2012_15_paris-mou_report-on-cic-2011-structural-safety
2012_15_paris-mou-cic-report_attachment
2012_15_paris-mou-cic-checklist
2012_16_inspection-maintenance-of-fire-safety-appliance_new-guidelines-from-imo
2012_16_msc-1-circ-1432_maintenance-insp-of-fire-protection-systems-appliances_revised-guidelines-from-imo
2012_17_boarding-arrangements-for-pilot_imo-requirements
2012_17_msc-1-circ-1428_imo-required-boarding-arrangements-for-pilots
2012_18_mlc-certification_information
2012_19_psc-3rd-q-2012
2012_20_revised-annex-v-implementes-as-of-01-01-2014_garbage-management-plans
2012_20_paris-mou-memo_garbage-mgmtpdf

Technical

2012_01_solas-amendments-flw-msc-90
2012_01_attachment_circ-no-3275
2012_02_unified-interpretations-to-solas-ii-1_various
2012_02_msc-1-circ-1424_unified-interpretation-of-solas-reg-ii-1_48-3
2012_02_msc-1-circ-1425_unified-interpretation-of-solas-reg-ii-1_29-3-29-4
2012_02_msc-1-circ-1426_unified-interpretation-of-solas-reg-ii-1_3-5
2012_03_unified-interpretations-to-solas-ii-2_various
2012_03_msc-1-circ-1433_amendments-to-unified-interpretations-of-solas-ii-2_10-6-4
2012_03_msc-1-circ-1434_unified-interpretations-of-solas-ii-2_3-2-3-5-2-1-2-19-3-4-20-3-1-4-1
2012_03_msc-1-circ-1435_unified-interpretation-of-the-ftp-code
2012_03_msc-1-circ-1436_amendments-to-unified-interpretations-of-solas-ii-2_fss-ftp-code
2012_03_msc-1-circ-1437_unified-interpretations-solas-reg-ii-2_21-4
2012_04_clarification-of-solas-iii-1-5
2012_04_msc-1_circ-1445_clarification-to-solas-reg-iii-1-5-as-amended-by-res-msc-31789
2012_04_res-msc-31789
2012_05_unified-interpretations-of-lsa-%c2%a71-2-2-6_lb-colour
2012_05_msc-1-circ-1423-_unified-interpretation-%c2%a7-1-2-2-6-of-lsa-code-re-lb-exterior-colour
msc-1-circ-1420_awareness-of-counterfeit-and-substandard-lsa

Operational
2011-01-port-state-controls-general-information-from-fma
2011-02-paris-mou-guidelines-on-prior-arrival-preparations
2011-02-attachment-port-state-control-prearrival-compliance-checklist
2011-03-fas-inspection-results-under-the-paris-mou-nir
2011-04-tank-entry-guidelines-on-tank-entry-for-tankers-using-nitrogen-as-an-inerting-medium
2011_04_imo_msc-1_circ-1401_attachment
2011-05-entry-into-enclosed-space
2011_05_msc_89-25_add-1_annex-23
2011_05_msc_89-25_add-1_annex-23_appendix
2011-06-structural-safety-load-lines-new-concentrated-inspection-campaign
2011_06_psc-questionnaire-cic-structural-safety-ll
2011-07-imo-msc-1-circ-1229_guide-for-approval-of-stability-instr
2011_07_imo-msc-1-circ-1229_guide-for-approval-of-stability-instr
2011_07_imo-msc-1-circ-1245_guide-for-damage-control-plan-info-to-master
2011_07_imo-msc-1-circ-1400_guide-on-op-info-for-masters-of-passenger-ships-for-safe-return
2011-08-medical-aid-on-board-faroese-flagged-ships-preliminary-note
2011-09-psc-3-quarterly-follow-up-present-situation
2011_10  piracy_bmp4 2011-11-oily-waste-management-plan
2011_10_attachment
2011-11-oily-waste-management-plan
2011_11_attachment
2011-12-onboard-certificates
2011-13-work-and-rest-hour-regulations
011-14-paris-mou-update-reminder 
Technical