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Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and Maritime States and Union Territories - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian fishing boat owners, Maritime States, and Union Territories
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
GSR-594(E) [F. No. SR-19014/01/2009-MG] dated 14.08.14, GSR-595(E) [F. No. SR-19014/01/2009-MG] dated 14.08.14
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Previous Orders — DGS Order No. 1 of 2015, DGS Order No. 5 of 2015
The validity of the mentioned orders is extended until 30.09.2016 to facilitate the transition of Indian flag fishing boats' registry.
2. Temporary Role of MMD Surveyors
Until 30.09.2016, Surveyors under the respective MMDs will continue to handle registration, survey, and certification of Indian flag fishing boats of length 20 meters and above.
II/4 Indian flag fishing boats of length below 20 meters may be registered by the Fisheries Departments of States/UTs.
Important Note
Maritime State/UT authorities equipped to handle the tasks are not precluded from performing their duties as per the Government of India's notifications mentioned above.
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