Corrigendum 3 to DGS Order 6 of 2013 - Statutory Certification and Services of Indian Ships by the Recognized Organizations (ROs) - reg.

Applicable to: Recognized Organizations (ROs) and Indian ship owners/operators

Effective Date: 5th March 2014

Superseded Circulars: None explicitly stated

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Reporting to the Administration

ROs are no longer required to send hard copies of routine survey reports to MMDs. They can discontinue this practice unless specifically requested.

2. Qualification of Surveyors

Surveyors with specific backgrounds and qualifications can undertake certain statutory surveys on non-convention ships below 300 GT operating exclusively in Indian coasts.

Table.1 Scope of functions for different categories of surveyors

3. Exemptions and Extensions

ROs can issue exemptions, extensions, or dispensations with prior concurrence of the Administration. Dry-dock and tail-shaft extensions remain exclusively delegated to the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

4. Endorsement for Annual Surveys

Statutory certificates issued on behalf of the Government of India can be endorsed for appropriate surveys by any authorized RO, regardless of the issuing RO.

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