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MARINE CIRCULAR
Marine Circular No: INT-2020/001
Date: 30th March 2020
To: Ship-owners, Operators, Charterers, Shipping agents & Seafarers |
Subject: Extension of Expiry dates of CoC and trading certificates issued to Maldivian flag Vessels
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Reference : IMO Circular Letter no. 4204/Add.5 (17-03-2020) & Maldives Transport Authority Announcement NO: (IUL)202-M/1/2020/40 (30-03-2020 |
In light of the current control measures put in place by the government of the Maldives on 12th March 2020 under the Public Health Emergency Law to prevent the spread of Covid–19 and following the guidelines of IMO Circular Letter no. 4204/Add.5 dated 17 March 2020, Shipowners, Operators, Charterers, Shipping agents, Seafarers and all concerned parties are hereby notified of the following:
- Certificate of Competencies expiring on or after 01st March 2020 may apply for an extension of 6 months from the date of expiry of the certificate. Seafarers applying from overseas may apply for extension through our email: [email protected].
- Mandatory short courses required for the revalidation of CoC will also be extended for 6 months by application and can be made via our email: [email protected].
- Medical Fitness Certificates expiring on or after 01st March 2020 are hereby extended until 30th June 2020.
- Trading certificates issued to Maldivian flag vessels expiring on or after 01st March 2020 are hereby extended until 30th June 2020.
- Port Facility Permits expiring on or after 01st March 2020 are hereby extended until 30th June 2020.