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PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH PORT STATE CONTROL DETENTIONS OF INDIAN VESSELS.,UNCLOS,UNCLOS,Safety Management System(SMS) ,MOU, the PSC Cell
Applicable to:
Indian flag ships and their owners
Effective Date:
18.05.2009
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Procedures after Detention — UNCLOS, ISM Code
When an Indian flag ship is detained abroad, the ship-owner must inform the DGS PSC Cell within 24 hours.
- 1st Detention: Inform DGS and RO, rectify deficiencies, await DGS clearance before sailing.
- 2nd Detention (within 2 years): Carry out additional surveys/audits as per DGS instructions, may include SMS audit.
- 3rd Detention or more (within 2 years): Notify DGS PSC Cell, await further instructions.
2. Procedures for Banned Ships — MOU, ISM Code
If an Indian flag ship is banned by an MOU, follow these procedures if DGS considers the ban justifiable:
- Carry out renewal surveys in deficient areas.
- Undergo additional audit of company's shore-based operations (DOC).
- Undergo additional SMC (shipboard) audit.
- DGS communicates decisions to the ship-owner.
3. Detention during Weekends — DG-COM CENTRE
If a vessel is detained during a weekend and expected to sail before the end of the weekend, approach the in-charge of the PSC Cell and DG-COM CENTRE for a temporary decision.
Important Note
Under no circumstances should a vessel sail from the port of detention unless a formal communication to such effect is received from the DGS.
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