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Procedure for obtaining Certificate of Competency at the Operational Level and Management Level for ships of less than 3,000 Gross Tonnage Operating in near Coastal Voyages detentions of Indian ships
Applicable to:
Indian seafarers and ship owners
Effective Date:
April 5, 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Emergency Equipment Maintenance
Seafarers and ship owners are advised to ensure that emergency equipment, such as life boat engines and emergency fire pumps, are maintained and tested regularly to prevent detentions due to malfunctioning.
- Daily Testing: Emergency equipment should be tested daily when the ship is at port, regardless of weather conditions.
- Checklists: Classification society checklists should be used diligently before ship's port entry to ensure all items are tried out and checked.
2. Consequences of Non-compliance
Detention of Indian vessels due to breakdown of emergency equipment will be viewed seriously by the Directorate. Senior ship staff may face disciplinary action in case of such incidents.
Important Note
Ship owners are reminded to conduct more frequent inspections by their technical superintendents to improve ship maintenance standards and ensure all defects are listed for timely action.
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