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Extension to the validity of ship sanitation certificate for Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Applicable to: Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: DGS Order 09 of 2020, 18 of 2020, 30 of 2020

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Extension of Validity — Ship Sanitation Certificate

The validity of the Ship Sanitation Certificate is extended until 30th November 2021.

  • Condition: Master must ensure the ship remains free of infection and contamination.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain records of disinfection, sanitization, and inspections on board for verification.
II/4  Extension of validity of Ship Sanitation Certificate
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