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:Simplification of procedure for issuance of licence under section 406 & 407 of M.S. Act, 1958. Procedure for issue of approvals for chartering/ Licensing : Procedure for issue of General Trading Licence :Ex-officio Additional Secretary,vessel contrac…
Applicable to:
Indian shipowners, charterers, and applicants for licences under section 406 and 407 of M.S. Act, 1958
Effective Date:
20.04.2007
Superseded Circulars:
SD Circular nos. 2/2002, 8/2003, 1/2005, 3/2005, 3/2006, 4/2006
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Streamlined Licensing Procedure
The Directorate has shifted to an online system and self-declaration process to reduce delays and increase efficiency.
- Online Application: Submit details of ship's documentation, certificates, and insurance online.
- Self-Certification: Applicants must certify that all information submitted is true and correct.
- Penalties: False declarations may result in penal action under M.S. Act, 1958.
2. General Trading Licence Procedure
Indian shipowners can now obtain a General Trading Licence for 10 years without considering the validity of statutory certificates.
- Undertaking: Shipowners must submit an undertaking to keep all applicable certificates and insurance cover valid at all times.
- Provisional GTL: New or second-hand vessels can obtain a provisional GTL for up to the period of the provisional registry/temporary pass.
II/4 Vessels exempt from relaxation:
- Offshore vessels carrying more than 12 persons
- Other offshore vessels more than 15 years old
- Single-hull oil tankers more than 15 years old
- All passenger vessels
- Any vessel more than 25 years old
Important Note
Applicants engaging exempted vessels must continue to send copies of appropriate certificates and all documentation to the DGS for verification as per existing procedure.
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