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Amendments to Chapter V-Safety of Navigation under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), and its applicability
Applicable to:
All Indian and foreign vessels
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice 04 of 2012, MS Notice 20 of 2010, and other related circulars
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Amendments to Chapter V
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued various amendments to Chapter V of SOLAS, which are annexed to this order. These amendments are effective and applicable to Indian vessels.
- Compliance: Stakeholders must ensure their vessels comply with these amendments to give full effect to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and the mandatory codes.
II/4 Amendments to Chapter V
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties and vessel detention. For further guidance, please refer to the DGS website.
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