Technical Notices

The International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize (IMMARBE), with the aim of avoiding detentions and to accomplish future expansion goals, is now implementing subject circular with immediate effect on 1^st March 2019 for vessels operating in the TOKYO MOU.

1. According to TD-IMM-GOB001-2019, all Belize vessels regardless of age, detained in the TOKYO MOU in the past 12 months will immediately enter into the Belize Occasional Survey Program for a period of 24 months starting from the date of detention.

 
According to this program an occasional survey shall be performed by the RO, who shall issue a statement valid for six months, accordingly. Further details may be referred in the subject circular.

Operators with vessels subject to the occasional program and statutory certified by INSB should request INSB to proceed with such a survey. 

2. All Belize vessels operating within Tokyo MOU Area or intended to call any Tokyo MOU Port shall comply with all requirements stated in MMN 15-02, and submit the relevant PSC Checklist and crew list within the prescribed time frame to IMMARBE Technical Department.