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Renewal of Type Approvals - Communication equipments, Navigational Aids and Life Saving Appliances
Applicable to:
Mercantile Marine Departments, Ship Owners, Ship Managers & Ship Masters
Effective Date:
27th Feb, 2007
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Renewal of Type Approvals
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) renews Type Approvals and Letters of Acceptance (LOA) for communication equipments, navigational aids, and life-saving appliances. Renewal requires information to be furnished in the appropriate format.
- Action: Mercantile Marine Departments, ship owners, ship managers, and ship masters are requested to furnish feedback on the performance of approved equipments.
- Benefit: Timely feedback will streamline the renewal procedure and enable the withdrawal of non-performing equipments.
Feedback Form - Please provide the following details for each equipment:
- S.No. - Name of equipment/No. of LOA/approval granted by DGS
- Feedback of Performance - Recommendations of Organization
- Remarks
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