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Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - voluntary inspection of Indian flag ships - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian flag shipping companies, Indian Register of Shipping, Mercantile Marine Departments, INSA/FOSMA/MASSA, NUSI/FUSI/MUI, and branches of the Director General of Shipping
Effective Date:
13.11.2013
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice No.7, 11, & 15 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Additional Guidelines for Voluntary Inspection
Minor bottlenecks in the voluntary inspection process have led to these additional guidelines:
- 2.1: Complete Article of Agreement details as per DG Shipping Order No. 04 of 2013
- 2.2: Verify and reflect Manager's name and address in DMLC Part-II
- 2.3: Use the initial date of Indian registry for the vessel in the Statement of Compliance
- 2.4: Registrars to sign all pages of DMLC Part-II and forward original to ship owner/manager
- 2.5: IRS to forward SOCs issued biweekly to registrars and DG Shipping
MLC, 2006 - Ensure all guidelines in M.S. Notice No.7, 11, & 15 of 2013 are followed
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