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Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Maine Departments [MMDs] and Maritime States & Union Territories - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian fishing boat owners, operators, and related parties
Effective Date:
10th September 2016
Superseded Circulars:
GSR 449(E) dated 02.07.13, GSR 594(E) dated 14.08.14, GSR 595(E) dated 14.08.14
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Registration, Survey, and Certification Changes
The registration, survey, and certification of Indian fishing boats will now be handled by Maritime States and Union Territories (UTs) authorities, as per the notifications GSR-594(E) and GSR-595(E) dated 14.08.14.
- Key Points: The validity of previous DGS Orders (1 of 2015, 5 of 2015, and 3 of 2016) is extended until 30th September 2017. Surveyors under Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) will continue their responsibilities until this date.
II/4 DG Shipping Order No. 6 of 2016
Important Note
This order comes into force with immediate effect.
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