About this publication series: Novaveritas Maritime Division Marine Notices (NVMN) are official communications providing guidance on regulatory requirements, NVMD procedures, and best practices. Marine Notices do not replace the full text of applicable international conventions. Users should consult primary instruments for complete requirements. The most current version of each notice is available at https://maritime.novaveritas.org/marine_notices.
All Marine Notices — Current Series
NVMN-001
Issuance of Marine Notices
Policy, format, numbering, and procedures governing NVMD Marine Notices
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NVMN-002
Inspection Program
Scope of NVMD inspections, regulatory basis, surveyor qualifications, and owner obligations
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NVMN-003
Condition Survey & Pre-purchase Inspection
Commercial surveys for buyers, sellers, financiers, and underwriters
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NVMN-004
MLC 2006 Inspection
Maritime Labour Certificate, DMLC, and seafarer labour compliance inspection scope
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NVMN-005
ISM · ISPS Audits
Safety Management System and Ship Security Plan audits — DOC, SMC, ISSC
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NVMN-006
Statutory Inspections on behalf of Maritime Administrations
NVMD's role as Recognized Organization and the scope of delegated statutory surveys
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NVMN-007
Minimum Safe Manning Certificate
SOLAS V/14 requirements, manning determination factors, and application process
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NVMN-008
Registration of Vessels
Documentation requirements, registration steps, and post-registration obligations
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NVMN-009
Health & Safety Protection under MLC 2006
OSH programs, medical care requirements, and seafarer welfare under MLC Title 4
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NVMN-010
Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP)
BWM Convention requirements, D-2 treatment standard, BWMP content, and IBWMC
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NVMN-011
ISM · ISPS Auditor Training Course
Training program for maritime auditors — modules, entry requirements, certification
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NVMN-012
MARPOL — Prevention of Pollution of Ships
Six MARPOL Annexes, energy efficiency measures (EEDI/SEEMP/CII), and NVMD survey scope
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NVMN-013
Issuance of Statutory Certificates
Complete reference table of all statutory certificates issued by NVMD — conventions, validity, surveys
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