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Permission to foreign flag ships under Section 407 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 - reg.
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers, shipowners, and shipping companies
Effective Date:
2009-06-01
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Permission for Foreign Flag Ships — Section 407 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
Foreign flag ships can now obtain permission to enter Indian ports under Section 407 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
- Application: Apply to the Director General of Shipping (DGS) for permission.
- Fees: Pay the prescribed fees as per the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Rules, 2007.
- Validity: Permission is valid for one entry into an Indian port.
II/4 Permission to foreign flag ships under Section 407 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties as per the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
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