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Technical clearance for vessels of and above 25 years of age.technical clearance of vessels
Applicable to:
Indian Shipping Companies, Registrar of Indian Ships, and DDG(SD) Branch
Effective Date:
16th July, 2013
Superseded Circulars:
Not specified
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Technical Clearance for Vessels of and Above 25 Years of Age
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has decentralized the process of issuing technical clearance for vessels of and above 25 years of age. This is now authorized to all Registrars of Ships of the Mercantile Marine Department (MMD) Districts.
- Fees: Governed by S.D. Branch Circular 2 of 2010.
- Statutory Certificates: Must be valid for at least 60 days at the time of grant of technical clearance.
Rule 2(e) & Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore Facilities) Rules, 2012 must be fulfilled.
Important Note
Ensure that all requirements are met to avoid delays in the issuance of technical clearance.
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