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Notification on dispensation from the requirements of Shore Based Maintenance Contract SBMC for vessels oper-5

Applicable to: Indian ships, other than passenger vessels, exclusively operating along the Indian coast
Effective Date: 30th May 2012
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Dispensation from SBMC

Indian ships, other than passenger vessels, operating exclusively along the Indian coast are exempted from the requirement of Shore Based Maintenance Contract (SBMC) for radio communication equipments.

  • Condition: The Cargo Ship Radio/Safety Radio Certificate must be endorsed to that effect.
Rule 17 of M.S. (DSRC) Rule 1995  is exempted for these ships.
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