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Reduced Deck Manning
Applicable to:
Foreign going bulk carriers, less than 30,000 GRT
Effective Date:
8th May, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Reduced Deck Manning
A general dispensation is granted for 6 months for bulk carriers less than 30,000 GRT engaged in international trading. These vessels can now be manned with a minimum of:
- MASTER (FG): 1
- MATE (FG): 1
- OFFICER in charge of navigational watch: 1
2. Compliance and Monitoring
Companies operating these vessels are responsible for:
- Compliance with all statutory requirements, including safety and security.
- Ensuring rest hours for officers and crew, especially watch keepers.
The performance of these vessels will be studied during this period to decide if the dispensation should be extended or withdrawn.
II/4 Vessels may keep a copy of this Dispensation and follow the revised Safe Manning Norms till the expiry of the period of dispensation.
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