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Declaration of Inland Vessel (IV) Limits & facilitastion of Coastal Trade operations.
Applicable to:
All Indian coastal states and maritime boards
Effective Date:
September 16, 2013
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Inland Vessel (IV) Limits
Waters inward of the baseline around Indian coast are treated as 'Internal Waters'.
- Limit: Waters inward of the baseline
- Authority: Ministry of External Affairs
2. Coastal States' Authority
Coastal states with maritime boards can register and monitor vessel safety, following prescribed standards.
- Authority: Coastal states' maritime boards
- Standards: Model code by IWAI for inland vessels, River-Sea Vessel Notification for other coastal vessels
3. Proposal for Delegation
Coastal states without maritime boards can seek delegation of authority from DGS.
- Delegation: DGS to coastal states
- Requirements: Justification, technical expertise, qualified persons
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