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M. S. Notice 6 of 2011 - General Inspection of Indian flag vessels by Recognized Organizations (Superseded by M.S. Notice 19 of 2013)
Applicable to:
Indian flag vessels
Effective Date:
26th April, 2011
Superseded Circulars:
M.S. Notice 19 of 2013
Key Changes and Requirements
1. General Inspection Procedure
Indian vessels abroad or on the Indian coast are to undergo a general inspection (GI) by a Recognized Organization (RO).
- RO Selection: The RO that has carried out the least number of statutory surveys of the vessel shall conduct the GI.
- Timing: The GI should be carried out within three to six months from the last statutory surveys.
- Reporting: ROs must submit their report in the format provided to the Directorate of General of Shipping (DGS).
2. Self-Assessment and Flag State Inspection
Companies are required to carry out a self-assessment of their ships in terms of FSI requirements, followed by a general inspection by an RO.
- Self-Assessment: To be carried out by the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
- Flag State Inspection: To be carried out based on a randomised targeting.
Annexures: Frequently Encountered Deficiencies and Frequently Repeated Detainable Deficiencies (2010)
Important Note
If any serious deficiencies are observed by the ROs that may affect the safety of the vessel, crew, or marine environment, they must inform the Port State Control cell of the Directorate forthwith.
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