Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River Sea Passenger Vessels-Type 3 & 4

**DGS Order 5 of 2017: Summary for Indian Seafarers** **Info Card** - **Applicable to:** Indian River-Sea Passenger Vessels (RSPVs) operating within Indian territorial waters, carrying less than 400 passengers. - **Effective Date:** 27th July, 2017. - **Superseded Circulars:** None explicitly stated. **Key Changes and Requirements** 1. **Definitions and Types of RSPVs** - RSPVs are categorized into Type 3 (operating within 5 miles from the nearest land) and Type 4 (operating within 12 miles from the nearest land). - Vessels must comply with the Notification's definitions and types. 2. **Safe Manning** - Manning requirements vary based on Gross Tonnage (GT) and vessel type (3 or 4). - Tables provided in Annex 2 outline minimum safe manning levels for each vessel type and GT range. 3. **Exemptions and Requirements** - RSPVs are exempt from certain provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and relevant rules. - Annexes 1 to 15 detail specific requirements for various aspects, such as construction, safety, and pollution prevention. **Important Note** - RSPVs must comply with the requirements detailed in the relevant Annexes (1 to 15) to maintain their exemptions. - Failure to comply may result in vessels being subject to the full provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and relevant rules. **Valid External Links** - [DGS Website](https://dgshipping.gov.in) - For downloading Annexes and further information.