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Safety Committee
Applicable to:
Indian shipowners, ship operators, and classification societies
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Inspection of Ship's Bottom
Indian ships must undergo two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate.
- Inspection Interval: Not more than 36 months
2. Extension of Surveys
Extensions granted under SOLAS 74 regulation 14(e) or 14(f) will follow the harmonized system of survey and certification under the 1988 Protocol to SOLAS 1974.
Advice to Ship Owners/Operators
- Plan: Inspections well in advance to comply with the stipulated periodicity
- Avoid: Requests for postponement beyond the stipulated period
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