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Amendments to International Convention for Preventing collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) and its applicability
Applicable to:
All Stakeholders
Effective Date:
22nd December, 2023
Superseded Circulars:
Not specified
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Amendments to COLREGs
The International Convention for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) has been amended. These amendments are effective and applicable to all Indian vessels and foreign vessels sailing within Indian jurisdiction.
- Amendments: Res.A.464(12), Res.A.626(15), Res.A.678(16), Res.A.736(18), and others up to Res.A.1085(28)
- Effective Date: Varies by amendment, refer to the annexure
2. Compliance Obligations
All stakeholders are required to comply with the provisions of the COLREGs and its amendments to give full effect to the International Convention on Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.
- Action: Review and implement the changes as per the amendments
- Deadline: Immediate, as per the effective dates of each amendment
Annexure: COLREG (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended)
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties as per the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Always ensure your vessel is in compliance with the latest COLREGs amendments.
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