The Naval Agency of the Republic of Moldova has issued Circular Letter stating that all maritime vessels registered under the flag of the Republic of Moldova under the supervision of an RO Non-recognized by the European Commission, within 6 months from the date of issuance of this circular letter but not later than 21st of June 2022, are obliged to pass under a classification society recognized by the European Commission with which the Naval Agency has signed an agreement.

From the list of classification societies recognized by the European Commission, and decision no.2/2020, the Naval Agency may register ships and extend navigation documents under the flag of the Republic of Moldova only with classification societies that have signed at present an agreement according to the RO code and national legislation.

Ship-owners who fail to move to the supervision of the classification societies recognized by the European Commission with which the Naval Agency has signed an agreement, at the expiration of the term, shall lose their right to sail under the flag of the Republic of Moldova.

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