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Coastal and ocean towing by wooden vessels/fibre-glass vessels and vessles of primitive build during fair weather season (read with M. S. Notice 08 of 2013).
Applicable to:
Owners and operators of wooden, fibre-glass, and primitive build vessels intending to undertake coastal and ocean towing.
Effective Date:
23/04/2014
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice No. 08 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Vessel Requirements
Vessels must comply with the following:
- a. Possess a valid Certificate of Registry.
- b. Possess a valid Bollard-pull Certificate.
- c. Undergo annual inspection and possess a valid Certificate of Inspection.
- d. For vessels not mandatorily requiring a Certificate of Inspection, have the vessel inspected by surveyors of RO or MMD to confirm suitability for towage at sea.
2. Application Process
Owners must submit an application to the Principal Officer of the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) having jurisdiction over the area from where the towage is to commence, along with copies of valid documents specified in section 3 (a to d) and other documents specified in M.S. Notice No. 08 of 2013 as applicable.
Note: Towage permission will not be considered during foul weather period. Ensure towage is completed before foul weather onset.
Important Note
This notice is issued with the approval of the Nautical Advisor to the Government of India.
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