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Notice to Ship owners and Ship Operators on extension of dry-docking, tail shaft and mandatory / statutory surveys of Indian Ships.
Applicable to:
Indian ship owners and operators
Effective Date:
04 January 2012
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No. 4 of 2008, 30 of 2009, and 21 of 2011
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Surveys
Extensions for renewal/docking surveys will be granted in accordance with SOLAS, Loadline, MARPOL, MS Rules, and previous MS Notices. Applications must be made by top management or the Designated Person.
- Eligible Vessels: Cargo ships not more than 20 years old (or 15 years for OSVs) with minimum CoCs, no major NCs in the last three audits, and no class/statutory surveys due.
- Extension Period: Up to three months, subject to ex-post facto approval by the Directorate within one month.
- Application Process: Submit application to Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) before surveys fall due, along with documentary evidence of fees paid.
2. Green Channel Facility
IRS can provisionally grant extensions for eligible vessels, subject to ex-post facto approval by the Directorate. Non-compliance may lead to discontinuation of green channel facility.
II/4 Extension of validity of exemptions granted by previous flag administration: 3 months or until exemption remains valid.
Important Note
Non-adherence to this notice may constrain the Directorate to reconsider the intent and scope of the "green channel" facility.
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