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Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River-Sea Vessels - Type 1, 2, 3 & 4
Applicable to:
Indian ships operating along the Indian coast and within territorial limits
Effective Date:
15th November 2010
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 4 of 2008
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Exemptions and Requirements
Indian ships, excluding certain types, operating along the Indian coast and within territorial limits are exempted from specific provisions of the M.S. Act, 1958. They must comply with requirements detailed in Annexes I to XIII of this notification.
- Annex I: Preamble and General Provisions
- Annex II: Certificates of Competency for Officers
- Annex III: Accommodation for Seamen
- Annex IV: Cargo Ship Safety Construction & Survey
- Annex V: Prevention of Collision
- Annex VI: Life Saving Appliances
- Annex VII: Fire Fighting Appliances
- Annex VIII: Radio Communication Requirements
- Annex IX: Safety of Navigation
- Annex X: Surveys and Certifications
- Annex XI: Issue of Pollution Prevention Certificate
- Annex XIII: Ship Security Measures
Note: For Safety Management measures, please see Annexure-XII.
Important Note
This order does not apply to passenger vessels, oil tankers, gas carriers, and offshore support/supply vessels.
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