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Corrigendum No 1 to M.S. Notice No.4 of 2017 dated 18.05.2017 - Flag State Inspection of Indian Vessels.
Applicable to:
Indian Flag Vessels
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice 19 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. FSI Schedule Clarification
FSI should be conducted 1-3 months after Annual/Intermediate/Renewal survey based on vessel age. Compliance will be verified at Annual DOC audit.
- Corrective Action: Increase FSI frequency if compliance is not met.
2. Exemption from FSI/General Examination
Vessels with good performance in all Port State Inspections since last FSI may be exempted from the next FSI/General Examination.
3. Additional FSI for Early Requests
If owners request FSI three months after last survey, an additional FSI will be imposed 3 months after the conducted FSI.
- Reporting: Additional FSI to be reported in FSCIS online reporting system and conveyed to Recognized Organization.
4. FSI Report Clarification
FSI report to indicate type of inspection: surprise without complaint, on receipt of complaint, or scheduled.
Important Note
This Corrigendum is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
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