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Age Norms and other Qualitative Parameters for Registration/operation of Vessels under Indian flag and, the foreign flag vessels required to apply for Licence under Sec 406 & 407 of The Merchant Shipping Act 1958.
Applicable to:
All Indian and foreign flag vessels required to be licensed under Sec 406 & 407 of the MS Act 1958.
Effective Date:
24th February 2023
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Age Norms and Other Qualitative Parameters
The DGS Order 06 of 2023 introduces age norms and other qualitative parameters for registration/operation of vessels under Indian flag and for foreign flag vessels requiring license under Sec 406 & 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1958.
- Age Norms: Vessels should not exceed the age specified in Annexure-I for their respective type. For existing vessels, those exceeding the age limit will be allowed to operate up to three years from the date of issuance of this Order.
- Other Qualitative Parameters: Vessels should comply with the requirements stipulated in Annexure-I for their respective type.
- Foreign Flag Vessels: Foreign flag vessels should also comply with the age and other qualitative parameters specified in Annexure-I. They will be allowed to operate up to three years from the date of issuance of this Order or until the charter period, whichever is earlier.
II/4 Annexure-I
Annexure-I contains the detailed requirements and age norms for various types of vessels.
Important Note
Vessels exceeding the specified age norms or not complying with the qualitative parameters may face operational restrictions or may not be granted license/registration.
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