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Installation of Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR) on Indian Passenger Vessels and Cargo Vessels plying on the coast of India

Applicable to: Indian Passenger and Cargo Vessels plying on the coast of India
Effective Date: 01/01/2012
Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Implementation of STCW 2010 Amendments

The STCW 2010 Amendments will enter into force on 01/01/2012. Full compliance is expected by 01/01/2017.

  • Acceptance Date: 01/07/2011
  • Entry into Force: 01/01/2012
  • Full Compliance Date: 01/01/2017

2. IMO Circulars

The IMO has issued two circulars for clarification and guidance on the implementation of STCW 2010 Amendments:

  • STCW.7/Circ.16: Clarification of transitional provisions
  • STCW.7/Circ.17: Advice for Port State Control officers
II/4  All stakeholders, including seafarers, are advised to comply with the requirements of these STCW Circulars.
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