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countries mandates crewing or flagging requirement
Applicable to:
Indian ship owners
Effective Date:
12.01.2011
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Ship-owner's Obligations
The ship-owner shall:
- a. Substantiate crewing or flagging requirements
- b. Provide proof of contract of work or trade
- c. Limit relaxation of crewing to mandated extent and employ Indian crew
- d. Limit flagging requirement to minimum period
- e. Agree to indemnify DG Shipping for losses or damages
- f. Comply with all conditions required for Indian ships
2. Training Requirements
The ship owner shall fulfill training requirements indexed to tonnage tax training scale and extent of crewing and flagging relaxation.
Training Requirement: See detailed explanation in the circular
3. STCW Compliance and Other Conditions
The Directorate will satisfy itself that the crew is certified, the DPA certifies adherence to ISM Code, P&I club accepts engagement of foreign crew, and the ship owner indemnifies the Directorate and Central Government.
Important Note
DG reserves the right to reject any request for relaxation or vary, alter, or rescind any provision in the interest of retaining Indian tonnage, boosting Indian trade, or in public interest.
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