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Revised Engine side minimum Manning Scales for Inian Coastal Vessels (CVs)

Applicable to: Indian Coastal Vessels (CVs)
Effective Date: 09/12/2015
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Revised Manning Scales

New minimum safe manning scales for Indian Coastal Vessels (CVs) have been prescribed based on stakeholder inputs. The scales vary depending on the engine capacity (kW).

  • kW < 750: 1 MEO CL-II, 1 MEO CL-I, 1 Engineer, 1 Marine, 2 GP Ratings
  • 750 < kW < 1500: 1 MEO CL-II, 1 MEO CL-I, 1 Engineer, 1 Marine, 2 GP Ratings
  • 1500 < kW < 3000: 1 MEO CL-II, 1 MEO CL-I, 1 Engineer, 1 Marine, 2 GP Ratings
  • 3000 < kW < 6000: 1 MEO CL-II, 1 MEO CL-I, 1 Engineer, 1 Marine, 3 GP Ratings
  • 6000 < kW < 8000: 1 MEO CL-II, 1 MEO CL-I, 1 Engineer, 1 Marine, 3 GP Ratings
  • 8000 < kW < 10000 (dredgers): 1 MEO CL-II, 1 MEO CL-I, 1 Engineer, 1 Marine, 3 GP Ratings

2. Action Required

Owners/managers/operators of Indian Coastal Vessels should approach the Registrar of their vessel to obtain a new minimum safe manning certificate as per this circular.

Note: The existing manning scales will continue until the new safe manning document is issued by the concerned Registrar.
Important Note

Shipowners/managers must ensure that the ship’s minimum safe manning is adequate, taking into consideration the safety of the ship and the nature of its operation, as well as the need to deal with emergency situations and comply with rest hour requirements as per MLC, 2006.

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