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Procedure for online issuance of licenses and chartering permissions, for foreign flag vessels under section 406/407 of the Merchant Shipping (MS) Act, 1958, as amended - reg.
Applicable to:
All stakeholders, including Indian shipping companies/charterers
Effective Date:
21.12.15 onwards
Superseded Circulars:
SD Circulars No.02 of 2014, 02 of 2007, and 04 of 2006
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Online Issuance of Licenses and Chartering Permissions — for foreign flag vessels under sections 406/407 of the MS Act, 1958
DGS has improved the online system for obtaining chartering permissions, single voyage licenses (SVLs), and specified period licenses (SPLs) completely online.
- Applicants: Register with DGS, obtain a username and password, and follow the outlined procedure to apply online.
- Online Application: Fill in complete details, including certificate particulars. If certificates are not submitted, provide remarks and submit the application.
- Online Payment: Pay the fee online, take printouts, and upload required scanned documents.
- Application Processing: DGS will process the application online if it's complete. Applicants can view the status online.
- Download License/Permission: Download the chartering permission or license upon online approval.
Note: Onus of maintaining seaworthiness rests with the owner/charterer. Ensure valid certificates and required Indian crew/trainees during license/permission currency.
Important Note
Manual applications will not be entertained from 21.12.15 onwards.
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