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Corrigendum 4 to DGS Order 6 of 2013 - Statutory Certification and Services of Indian Ships by the Recognized Organizations (ROs) - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian flagged ships, Recognized Organizations (ROs), Surveyors, Shipowners
Effective Date:
19th August 2014
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice 13 of 2012, MS Notice 24 of 2009
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Dry-Docking and Tail Shaft Surveys
The procedure for extension of dry-docking and tail shaft surveys has been updated to align with DGS Order no.6 of 2013.
- Green Channel Scheme: Applies to ships below 25 years, subject to meeting conditions at para (3) of MS Notice No. 13 of 2012.
- Survey Conduct: 'Concerned RO' (RO with whom the vessel is classed) can grant provisional extension or endorse the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
- Non-Green Channel Scheme: 'Concerned RO' carries out a detailed survey, and owners submit the report and recommendation to the Directorate.
II/4 MS Notice No. 13 of 2012, MS Notice No. 24 of 2009 remain unchanged except for the above.
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