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NT WING CIRCULAR (NT/SAFE MANNING/ DREDGE) NO. 01 OF 2011
Applicable to:
Dredger operators and Principal Officers of Mercantile Marine Department
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
MSL Branch Circular No. 1 of 2010 (Ref. No. MSL-1(2)/95-III, dated 29/06/2010)
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Revised Manning Scale for Dredgers
The following revised manning scale applies to dredgers operating on the Coast of India:
- Master: Master (FG) / Dredge Master Grade I (does not keep watch)
- Chief Officer: Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade II (keeps watch)
- Watch Keeping Officer: Mate (FG) / Dredge Master Grade II (keeps watch)
- Watch Keeping Officer: 2nd Mate (FG) / Dredge Mate Grade I (keeps regular watches)
2. Reduced Manning for Smaller Dredgers
For dredgers of less than 3000GT operating within smooth and partially smooth waters, the following reduced manning may be approved:
- Master: Master (HT/NCV) / Dredge Master Grade II (does not keep watch)
- Chief Officer: Mate (Home Trade) / Dredge Mate Grade I (keeps watch)
- Watch Keeping Officer: Mate (NCV) / Dredge Mate Grade I (keeps watch)
- Watch Keeping Officer: NWKO (NCV) / Dredge Mate Grade II (keeps regular watches)
Compliance: All dredger operators must ensure compliance with the above manning scales within 6 months of the issue of this Circular.
Important Note
No dispensation applications will be entertained after 6 months from the issue of this circular.
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