Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control.

Circulars issued by the IOMOU Member Authorities

Sr.No.	Member Authority	Circular Letter and Subject
1	Australia	Marine Notice 02/2020 - extension of validity of STCW certificates --Extension of standards of training certificates and watch keeping (STCW) certificates
2	Bangladesh	CL.4239 (27 March 2020) --Information on certificates, MSMD, employment, surveys, audits and Port State Control Measures
3	Comoros	CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) - Guidance relating to the Certification of Seafarers --CORONAVIRUS (COVID -19) - Guidance relating to the certification of Seafarers Technical Circular No: 92/2020 --Comoros Maritime Circular Ref No. 20/01855/COM on COVID19 - Guidance relating to the postponement /extension of statutory certification & services 20/01855/COME3 --Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Guidance relating to the postponement/extension of statutory certification & services Circular Coronavirus (COVID-19) --Guidance Relating to the Postponement/Extension of Statutory Certification & Services
4	France	CL.4234 (26 March 2020) --Extension of Certificates and guidelines for seafarers CL.4234/Add.1 (17 April 2020) --COVID-19 - Maritime Navigation CL.4234/Add.2 (30 April 2020) --Updated information note "COVID 19- Maritime Navigation" CL. 4234/Add.3 (08 July 2020) --Communication from the Government of the French Republic CL.4234/Add.5 (03 September 2020) --Emergency response Covid-19 Circular Letter No.4234/Add.7 - 11 January 2021 --Emergency measures on COVID-19 Circular Letter No.4234/Add.8 (18 February 2021) --Emergency response Covid-19 Circular Letter No.4234/Add.9 25 May 2021 --Emergency response Covid-19 Circular Letter No.4234/Add.10 2 June 2021 --Measures for the vaccination taken for the people of sea Circular Letter No.4234/Add.11 2 July 2021 --Emergency response Covid-19 - extending the validity of STCW-F certificates, documentary evidences for seafarers and marine medical certificates for seafarers during the state of health emergency aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19 virus.
5	India	CL.4254 (7 April 2020) --Regarding Extension to the validity of seafarers' CoC and statutory certificate, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of Covid 19 outbreak CL.4254/Add.1 (22 April 2020) --Regarding Extension to the validity of Seafarers' CoC and Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID 19 outbreak CL.4254/Add.2 (30 April 2020) --Measures adopted by the Indian Maritime Administration in relation to COVID-19 CL.4254/Add.3 (22 May 2020) (DG Shipping Order No. 13 of 2020) --Extension to the validity of Seafarer's Certificates and Ship's Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys & Audits in view of COVID-I9 pandemic DG Shipping Order No. 15 of 2020 (IR Class Circular) --DGS, Order No. 15 of 2020 Reg. Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of COVID-19 outbreak. DG Shipping Order No. 16 of 2020 (IR Class Circular) --DGS Order No. 16 of 2020 Re-validation of Seafarers Certificates of Competency (CoC) / Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) - reg. DGS Order No. 17 of 2020 --Extension to validity of seafarer's Certificate and ship's Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys & Audits in view of COVID-19 Pandemic. CL.4254/Add.4 (13 July 2020) --Standard Operating Procedures, DGS order no. 16 and 17 Circular Letter No.4254/Add.5 --Extension of certificate of competency and certificate of proficiency
6	Iran	CL.4216 (11 March 2020) --Extension of surveys, inspections and certifications CL.4216/Add.1 (12 May 2020) --Extension of Seafarers' Certificates CL. 4216/Add.2 (1 June 2020) --Measures to Address Covid-19 CL.4216/Add.3 (03 August 2020) --Procedure for extending or endorsing certificates or postponing statutory surveys for vessels operating under the flag of the Islamic republic of Iran CL.4216/Add.4 (01 October 2020) --Procedure for Extending or Endorsing Certificates or Postponing Statutory Surveys for Vessels Operating under the Flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran Circular Letter No.4216/Add.5 18 March 2021 -- Extension of Seafarers' certificates Circular Letter No.4216/Add.6 14 September 2021 --Extension of Seafarers certificates Circular Letter No.4216/Add.6 (14 September 2021) --Extension of Seafarer's certificates
7	Kenya	CL.4286 (30 April 2020) --Government of Kenya measures in respect of disruptions caused by COVID-19 for the maritime industry CL.4286/Add.1 (20 July 2020) --Measures to authorize and facilitate crew change in Kenya
8	Madagascar	CL.4318 (18 August 2020) --Measures for COVID-19
9	Maldives	CL.4256 (8 April 2020) --Extension of expiry dates of CoC and trading Certificates issued to Maldives Flag Vessels for Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic Circular Letter No.4256/Add.1 (1 February 2022) --Communication from the Government of the Republic of Maldives
10	Mauritius	Technical Circular No: 91/2020 --Mauritius Merchant Shipping Notice, MSN-18/2020 Reg. Vessels and Seafarer's certificates during the Covid-19 Pandemic
11	Myanmar	CL.4246 (2 April 2020) --Extension of STCW and medical certificates for seafarers CL.4246/Add.2 (17 April 2020) --Extending the validity of the certificates to the Myanmar registered vessels trading in international voyage due to the outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus CL.4246/Add.4 (19 August 2020) --Communication of Marine Instruction (2/2020) about extending the validity of the certificates to the Myanmar registered vessels trading in international voyages during the COVID-19 pandemic CL.4246/Add.5 (03 September 2020) --Marine Guidance for Extension of Seafarer Employment Agreement during the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.6 --Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COWD-l9 Pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.7 (3 March 2021) --Extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading international voyages during the COWD-l9 Pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.8 - 25 August 2021 --Further Extension of validity of the STCW Certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.10 9 December 2021 --Further extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar registered vessels trading in international voyages and near coastal voyages during the COVID-19 pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.11 10 March 2022 --Further extension of the validity of the certification of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 Pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.12 10 June 2022 --Further extension of the validity of the certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 pandemic Circular Letter No.4246/Add.13 30 August 2022 --Further Extension of validity of the STCW Certificates of Myanmar seafarers serving onboard during the COVID-19 pandemic
12	Oman	CL.4239 (27 March 2020) --Extension of certificates and seafarer's documents CL.4239/Add.1 (4 May 2020) --General instructions in respect of shipping and port operations
13	South Africa	CL.4285 (30 April 2020) --Validity of South African certificates during COVID-19 period CL.4285/Add.1 (3 July 2020) --Guidelines for Seafarers and Vessel Certification
14	Sri Lanka	CL.4237 (25 March 2020) --Guidance relating to certificates and contract of employment of Seafarers CL.4237/Add.3 (28 April 2020) --General information on further measures adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka due to COVID-19 pandemic CL. 4237/Add.4 (18 May 2020) --MSN 04/2020-Amendment to the MSN02/2020-Revised CL.4237/Add.14 (23 October 2020) --General information on further steps adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka in order to extend the certificates of seafarers in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Circular Letter No.4237/Add.15 --Revised General information adopted by the Government of Sri Lanka in order to extend and revalidation of certificates of seafarers in the view of ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic
15	Tanzania	CL.4288 (11 May 2020) --Coronavirus (COVID -19) guidance relating to documentation and certification of seafarers Circular Letter No.4288/Add.1 2 August 2021 --Amendments to the merchant shipping notice (MSN 2420) on extension of validity of certificates for Seafarers working on board ships at international Seas
16	Yemen	CL.4325 (15 September 2020) --Facilitating ship and aircraft crews changes
17	Sudan	Email -- received from the Director of Sudan