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Amendment to the Circular No. MSL-1(2)/95-III dated 10.04.12 on the subject 'Issuance of safe Manning documents on the Engineering side - Modification

Applicable to: Engineers and companies operating OSVs and tugs in Indian waters
Effective Date: 05.07.2013
Superseded Circulars: Circular No. MSL 1(2)/95-III dated 10.04.12

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Amendment to Chief Engineer Manning Requirements — OSVs below 6000 KW

Engineers holding "MEO Class III (NCV-CEO) OSV less than 6000 KW CoC" are now eligible to work as Chief Engineers on OSVs below 6000 KW propulsion power operating on the Indian coast.

  • Eligibility: MEO Class III (NCV-CEO) OSV less than 6000 KW CoC
  • Vessel Type: OSVs below 6000 KW propulsion power
  • Operating Area: Indian coast

2. Amendment to Tug Manning Requirements — Tugs between 3000 KW and 6000 KW

Minimum safe manning requirements for tugs of propulsion power between 3000 KW and 6000 KW, operating in port limits and for harbour operations, have been amended.

  • Vessel Type: Tugs between 3000 KW and 6000 KW
  • Operating Area: Port limits and harbour operations
Para E-20  stands modified as per the above amendments.
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