This bulletin regarding amendments to the DMLC-Part II should be read in conjunction with our bulletin numbers 303 and 338.

The AFSI form has been updated and may be downloaded from Inspection Templates. The form is an Excel Worksheet and maintains the familiar MS Office look and feel in common with other Flag States.

In light of representations made to the flag administration, and the difficulties experienced by ships and their crews during the current COVID pandemic, this administration is in the process of arranging for all ship’s certificates, including officer endorsements, to be issued in electronic format.

In a change of policy, Barbados approved inspectors may no longer authorise DMLC Part II documents on our behalf and that it must be left solely to Class.

This Information Bulletin explains the position of Barbados Maritime Ship Registry (BMSR) in respect of establishing policies and procedures for mitigating maritime cyber risk.