Registration of Indian Ships - reg.

Applicable to: Ship Owners, Ship Managers, RO’s, IPA, Maritime Boards, Coastal States of India

Effective Date: 13/12/2013

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

Second-hand ships to be registered under Indian flag can now be surveyed by the Master for Certificate of Survey and Carving and Marking Note.

Master's Role: Certify Certificate of Survey and Carving and Marking Note.
Owner's Responsibility: Ensure Master's certification is authenticated by the owner's representative.
Validity: Relaxation applicable only for 'Classed' ships with approved RO's.

On compliance, Registrar issues a Provisional Certificate of Registry valid for 3 months.

RO's: Issue Short Term Statutory Certificates including Load Line Certificates for up to 3 months.
Owner's Responsibility: Obtain Permanent Certificate of Registry & Statutory Certificates within validity period.

RO's Approved by MoS: List of Approved RO's

Important Note

All concerned are requested to implement the provisions in the interest of shipping and public.

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