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Amendments to International Convention on Load Lines 1966 and its applicability.
Applicable to:
All Indian and foreign vessels operating in Indian waters
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None explicitly stated
Key Changes and Requirements
1. IMO Amendments to the Convention — see Annexure-1 for details
The IMO has issued various amendments to the International Convention on Load Lines 1966. These amendments are already in effect and applicable to Indian vessels.
- Compliance: Stakeholders must ensure their vessels comply with the provisions of the amended Convention.
- Implementation: The Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Rules, 1979, and subsequent amendments, along with the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, provide the legislative framework for implementation.
II/4 Amendments to the Convention
Annexure-1 lists the amendments, their effective dates, and the specific provisions they affect.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Stakeholders are advised to ensure their vessels are in compliance with the amended Convention.
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