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Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and State Union Territory Authorities concerned - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian flag fishing boat owners, MMDs, and State/UT authorities
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
GSR-449(E) dated 02.07.13
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Interim Transition Measures
MMDs will continue to handle registration, survey, and certification of Indian flag fishing boats for a further period of six months from the issuance of this order.
- MMDs' Role: Continue current responsibilities until State/UT authorities take over or six months pass, whichever is earlier.
2. State/UT Authorities' Responsibilities
State/UT authorities will eventually take over the work related to registration, survey, and certification of Indian flag fishing boats.
- Transfer of Documents: State/UT authorities may take time to effectively undertake the transfer of documents from the present registry.
- Appointment of Surveyors: State/UT authorities will appoint surveyors for registration, survey, and certification functions.
Note: This order comes into force immediately.
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