Registration and manning of deep-sea Fishing Vessels.

**Indian Seafarers: Summary of DGS Circular 1 of 2014**

Applicable to: Deep-sea Fishing Vessel Operators, Indian Fishing Industry

Effective Date: March 10, 2014

Superseded Circulars: Circular No. NT-SAFMAN 1/2004

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Minimum Indian Crew Requirements

The minimum Indian crew requirement for deep-sea fishing vessels has been reduced to 25% at the commencement of operations, without any further conditions.

Indian crew percentage: 25%
Effective: Commencement of operations

2. Registration of Fishing Vessels

All applications for registration of fishing boats (including those over 20 meters in length) will be dealt with by the respective Registrars of Maritime States, not by the Mercantile Marine Department.

Authority: Notified Registrars of Maritime States
Effective: Immediate

II/4 Applicability of the Circular

This circular is applicable to all deep-sea fishing vessels, including those already in operation.

Important Note

Compliance with the minimum Indian crew requirement and registration process is mandatory for all deep-sea fishing vessels to ensure uninterrupted operations.

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