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M.S. Notice No.5 of 2007 : Procedure for certification of material / equipment /appliances used on Indian ships.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Equipment Material Appliances from Outside India
Equipment/material/appliances manufactured outside India must carry:
- Type Approval/Individual Product Approval Certificate from the Maritime Administration of the country of manufacture, or EC Type Approval, or a certificate from a recognized Classification Society.
- Test Reports certifying testing according to the latest relevant IMO Code.
2. Equipment Material Appliances from India
Equipment/material/appliances manufactured within India must have:
- Type Approval/Individual Product Approval from the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).
3. Sourcing and Inspection
Equipment/material/appliances should be sourced directly from the manufacturer or certified agent, or approved vendors. Inspection will be done by the Indian Register of Shipping.
4. Responsibilities
Shipbuilders, shipyards, and ship repair facilities must ensure all equipment/material/appliances used on ships comply with the Merchant Shipping Act 1958 and relevant IMO guidelines. Non-conformity is the sole responsibility of the shipbuilder/shipyard/ship repair facility.
Delays due to rectification of non-approved or unverified equipment/material/appliances will be the responsibility of the shipbuilder/shipyard/ship repair facility.
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