Implementation of Maritime Single Window under FAL convention

**MS Notice Summary: Implementation of Maritime Single Window under FAL Convention**

Applicable to: Indian seafarers, ship owners, and companies

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Superseded Circulars: None mentioned

Key Changes and Requirements

The Maritime Single Window (MSW) under the Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL) Convention will be implemented in India.

Purpose: To facilitate the digital submission, processing, and exchange of documents and data related to maritime activities.
Platform: Sagar Setu (National Logistic Portal - Marine)
Regulatory Authority: Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)
Data Collection: DGS will collect and share relevant data with the appropriate authorities.
Data Authentication: The website will authenticate data received from the Master/Agent without DGS intervention.

All vessels arriving at Indian ports must submit FAL forms through the MSW with immediate effect from January 1, 2024.

Forms: General Declaration (FAL Form 1), Cargo Declaration (FAL Form 2), Ship Stores Declaration (FAL Form 3), General Declaration (FAL Form 4), Crew List (FAL Form 5), Passenger List (FAL Form 6), and Dangerous Goods Manifest (FAL Form 7)
Guidance: Available user guides for FAL form submission on the Sagar Setu platform
Issues: Seafarers and ship owners should report any issues with the MSW or FAL form submission to the undersigned email ID: n.mukesh@gov.in

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