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Exemption from opening of Articles of Agreement for Government owned ships.
Applicable to:
Government-owned ships, specifically M.V. Indira Point
Effective Date:
30.11.2017
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Exemption from Opening Articles of Agreement — Section 100 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1959
The Director General of Shipping has granted exemption from opening Articles of Agreement for M.V. Indira Point, a government-owned ship not used for commercial purposes.
- Conditions:
- Cannot carry passengers or cargo.
- Must employ certified officers and qualified crew with valid CDCs.
- Subject to inspections to ensure safety, pollution prevention, crew competence, and satisfactory working conditions.
DG Shipping Contact:
Dr. Malini V. Shankar, Director General of Shipping & Special Secretary to the Government of India
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