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MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships Application deadline for existing coastal ships Directorate, hereby
Applicable to:
Existing coastal ships of 400 Gross Tonnage and above, or less than 400 GT but certified to carry more than 15 persons
Effective Date:
27th September, 2008
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Compliance Deadline
Existing ships were granted a 5-year period from 27th September, 2003 to comply with Annex-IV of MARPOL 73/78. This deadline expired on 27th September, 2008.
2. Mandatory Compliance
As of 27th September, 2008, all applicable Indian flag ships must be surveyed and certified for Annex-IV compliance. Foreign vessels must comply when calling at Indian ports.
3. Grace Period for Indian Coastal Vessels
Ship owners/companies operating exclusively in Indian coasts have been granted three months from the date of this circular to comply with Annex-IV provisions.
Contact for Queries
Shri S. Barik, Engineer & Ships Surveyor, Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai - sbarik@dgshipping.com
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