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Amendment No. 2 DGS Order 06 of 2010 RSV Notification.
Applicable to:
Indian Shipping Companies, Charterers, Shippers, and Major Port Trusts
Effective Date:
20th June 2012
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Dredger Inclusion in RSV Category
Dredgers not exceeding 6000 GT can now be certified as River-Sea Vessels (RSVs) upon owner's request.
- Impact: Encourages dredging sector growth by reducing operational and construction costs.
2. Manning Requirements for Dredgers
New manning requirements for dredgers based on their Gross Tonnage (GT) and propulsion power.
- Deck: Master, Chief Officer, Watchkeeping Officers
- Engine: Dredger Engineer, OIC EW / MEOCI-IV, Engine Room Rating
3. Additional Requirements for Dredgers
Dredgers above certain GT and propulsion power must comply with additional regulations.
- GT > 3000: MS (Firefighting Appliances) Rules, 1990
- GT > 4000 & Engine Power > 3000 kW: MARPOL 73/78, Regulation 14
- Air Pollution Prevention: MS Notice 2 of 2012
DGS Order 6 of 2010 (as amended) provides detailed requirements for RSVs.
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