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DGS Order No. 02 of 2014 - Notification for the application of Safety, Security and Environmental Protection provisions to Indian FPSOs/FSUs, and non-Indian FPSOs/FSUs while operating in Indian waters.

Applicable to: Indian FPSOs/FSUs and non-Indian FPSOs/FSUs operating in Indian waters
Effective Date: 18 March 2014
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Applicability and Scope

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

  • Non-disconnectable Units: Permanently moored, may not have propulsion.
  • Disconnectable Units: Self-propelled or non-propelled, operating on location.

2. Marine Safety Regime

Units must be flagged, classed, and comply with IMO Resolutions and Circulars. They must also possess relevant certificates for operation at the permitted location.

  • Certificates: Include International Tonnage Certificate, Load Line Certificate, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.
  • Survey and Certification: Harmonised System of Survey and Certification (HSSC) to be followed.
  • Additional Requirements: Coastal State or Directorate may impose additional requirements.

3. Surveys and Inspections

Units shall undergo docking surveys every five years, with in-water surveys accepted under specific conditions.

  • In-water Surveys: Accepted for Units with valid class notation for extended dry-docking, subject to conditions.
  • Transit: Units shall comply with relevant IMO Convention requirements during transit.
II/4  Conditions for allowing an in-water survey in lieu of extended docking survey
  • Review of plans/documents and unit's history.
  • Provisions for maintenance and inspection of underwater hull, fittings, and equipment.
  • Arrangements for blanking off openings and maintaining outer bottom hull markings.

4. Safety Management, Manning, and Security

Units must have an approved safety management system, comply with SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the ISPS Code, and be manned as per the safe manning document.

Important Note

Units shall comply with MARPOL Annex I, IV, V, and VI requirements. They shall also maintain relevant certificates.

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