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Amendment to DGS Order 6 of 2010 – RSV Notification

Applicable to: River-sea Vessels (RSVs) operating in Indian territorial waters
Effective Date: 23/01/2013
Superseded Circulars: DGS Order 6 of 2010

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Amendment to DGS Order 6 of 2010

Paragraph 1.5.2 of Annex-I to DGS Order No. 6/2010 has been deleted.

  • Impact: Dual-registered vessels can now operate under either their Inland Vessel (IV) Act or Merchant Shipping (MS) Act certificate, depending on their route.
Note:  This amendment aims to facilitate seamless operation of RSVs between inland and coastal waters.
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