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Applicable to:
Indian flag ships
Effective Date:
01.02.13
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Voluntary Inspection for MLC Compliance — MS Notice 7 of 2013
Indian flag ships can undergo voluntary inspection for MLC compliance before India's ratification. Upon successful inspection, a 'Statement of Compliance' will be issued by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
- Inspection Body: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
- Validity: Until India ratifies MLC, after which 'Maritime Labour Certificate' will be issued.
- Application: Electronic submission followed by hard copy to the Registrar of the concerned vessel.
- Fees: ₹25,000 (Rupees twenty five thousand only) to the concerned Registrar.
2. Documents Required — Annexures to MS Notice 7 of 2013
- Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance (DMLC) – Part I: Issued by the Directorate General of Shipping.
- DMLC – Part II: Prepared by the ship owner / company.
- Registration Certificate: Of the vessel concerned.
- Proof of Payment: Of upto date payment of welfare fund contribution to the Seafarer’s Welfare Fund Society.
II/4 Annexure – II A: Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance – Part I
This declaration must be attached to the ship’s Maritime Labour Certificate.
Issued under the authority of the Government of India, Ministry of Shipping, Directorate General of Shipping, India.
Important Note
Indian flag ship owners are advised to plan their voluntary verifications for MLC compliance well in advance to avoid potential detention of ships post-ratification.
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