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Issuance of Document of Compliance (DOC) under International Safety Management (ISM) System in favour of Technical Management of Company not having its registered office in India. (Superseded by M.S. Notice 09 of 2014))
Applicable to:
Technical Management Companies located outside India
Effective Date:
09/05/2011
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice 09 of 2014
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Document of Compliance (DOC) Issuance
The Technical Management Company abroad must have a liaisoning arrangement with an Indian registered company and hold a DOC for the "ship type" issued by the maritime administration or by one of the Indian administration Recognized Organizations.
- Application: Submit as per Engineering Circular No. 116 dated 15th December, 2009
- Undertaking: Duly notarized undertaking from self, liaison office in India, and ship owner stating specific terms and conditions
- Expenses: Bear all expenses for audit and DOC certification
- Interim DOC: Issued after satisfactory completion of interim DOC audit
- Compliance: Comply with all other audits as per Merchant Shipping (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships) Rules, 2000, as amended
II/4 Merchant Shipping (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships) Rules, 2000, as amended
Important Note
The Directorate General of Shipping has the right of withdrawal of DOC at its discretion.
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