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Amendment to DGS Order 6 of 2010 - RSV Notification.
Applicable to:
Indian Shipping Companies, Major Port Trusts, and other stakeholders
Effective Date:
24/05/2012
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order 6 of 2010
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Amendment to DGS Order 6 of 2010 — River-Sea Vessels (RSVs) Notification
The DGS Order 6 of 2010 has been amended to include tugs with higher power (up to 6000 KW) operating solely within Indian coastal waters under the River-Sea Vessels category.
- Amended Annex, para 1.1.2: Tugs with up to 6000 KW propulsion power can now be certified as RSVs.
- Amended Annex-II, paras 1.5 & 1.6: Updated engine-side manning requirements for Type 3 & 4 RSVs, including tugs.
II/4 Officers and crew sailing on board river-sea vessels under this Notification shall be entitled to receive full sea time in respect of eligibility and service requirements towards NCV certificates.
Important Note
All Indian Shipping Companies, Major Port Trusts, and other stakeholders are advised to comply with the amended requirements at the earliest.
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