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Draft DGS Order on revised age norms - for comments may please be forwarded to the undersigned, in a tabular format as at Annexure I, by email id: nebu.oommen@gov.in and sd-dgs@nic.in
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Age Norms and Compliance Requirements
The revised DGS Order introduces new age norms and compliance requirements for vessels under Indian flag and foreign flag vessels requiring a license under Sec 406 & 407 of The Merchant Shipping Act 1958.
- Age Range: Varies by vessel type (see Annexure I).
- Compliance Requirements: Includes CAP ratings, Rightship Inspection Safety Score, OVID inspection, and annual FSI/GI for vessels above 20 years of age.
- Existing Vessels: Shall continue to operate subject to compliance with new requirements. General cargo carrying ships and special trade passenger ships above 40 years shall operate only during fair-weather seasons.
2. Comment Submission
Stakeholders are invited to comment on the draft DGS Order. Comments should be submitted through industry associations in a tabular format (Annexure I) to the undersigned at nebu.oommen@gov.in and sd-dgs@nic.in within seven days by 21st August 2026.
The Director General reserves the right to dispense with any requirement of this Order on a case-to-case basis, after considering inputs from the applicant, as may be deemed appropriate in the prevailing circumstances, in the public interest.
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