Merchant Shipping

Applicable to: Shipping Companies, Ship Owners, and Masters

Effective Date: December 23, 2004

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

After manual scrutiny, apply for audit as per MS Notice 28/2003 and 8/2004. Include fleet size, ship types, and other necessary information.

Ships carrying dry cargo in bulk: Classified as 'Other Cargo Ships' if not meeting SOLAS Chapter IX definition for a Bulk Carrier.

Fees for DOC audit to be paid directly to D.G. Shipping. For SMC audit, fees to be paid to the Recognised Organisation (R.O.).

On completion of audit: Apply to Directorate for issuance of certificate with requisite fees.

Minor nonconformities must be resolved within three months. Major nonconformities require immediate corrective action.

Major nonconformities: Reported in writing to company, master, and D.G. Shipping. SMC not issued until resolved.

Certificates can only be withdrawn by D.G. Shipping or authorized offices/R.O. Major nonconformities may lead to withdrawal.

Reinstatement: After R.O confirms resolution of major nonconformities and effectiveness is verified by additional audit.

Important Note

Compliance with ISM Code is mandatory under Merchant Shipping Rules, 2000 and SOLAS Chapter IX.

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