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Notification for the application of Safety, Security and Environmental Protection provisions to Indian FSRUs ' FRUs, and non-Indian FSRUs / FRUs while operating in Indian waters.

Applicable to: Indian FSRUs, FRUs, and non-Indian FSRUs/FRUs while operating in Indian waters
Effective Date: 18 July 2014
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Applicable Units and Operations

This order applies to Indian-flagged and non-Indian FSRUs/FRUs operating in Indian waters, including territorial waters and the Exclusive Economic Zone.

  • Units: FSRUs, FRUs, FSUs, or any combination/variation dealing with liquefied gases
  • Operations: Non-disconnectable and disconnectable units while operating on location

2. Flagging, Classing, and Surveys

Units shall be flagged and classed, maintaining class for their intended purpose and service. They must comply with relevant IMO Resolutions and Indian Administration requirements.

  • Surveys: Units must undergo docking surveys every five years, with intervals not exceeding 36 months. In-water surveys may be accepted under specific conditions.

3. Safety Management and Manning

Units must have an approved safety management system and be manned according to the safe manning document issued by the Administration.

  • Self-propelled Units: Must comply with the ISM Code requirements

4. Security and Emergency Response

Units must comply with SOLAS Chapter Xl-2 and the ISPS Code. They must develop and maintain an emergency response system and risk analysis.

  • Movement: Units may move out of their assigned location in an emergency, as part of the documented emergency response system

5. MARPOL Application

Units must comply with MARPOL Annexes I, IV, V, and VI (with exceptions).

II/4  Conditions for allowing an in-water survey in lieu of extended docking survey
Important Note

Units shall not move from their permitted location except in case of an emergency. In case of a planned movement, the Unit shall fully comply with certification requirements for undertaking a sea voyage.

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