Issuance of Statutory Certificates in E-Format

1. Statutory Certificates Now Issued Electronically

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has developed systems to issue the following statutory certificates electronically by Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs).

• Document of Authorisation to Carry Grain in accordance with International Grain Code.
• International Tonnage Certificate for compliance to International Tonnage Convention, 1969.
• Certificate of Insurance or other Financial Security in respect of Liability for the removal of Wrecks.
• Certificate of Insurance or other Financial Security in respect of Civil Liability for oil Pollution Damage.
• Certificate "A" issued to a Passenger ship intended to carry special trade passengers between ports or places in India.
• Minimum Safe Manning Document (MSMD).

2. Application Process

Applications for these certificates must be made via the DGS's E-Governance System by registered ship owners only.

• Access the application portal: Link
• Use your unique user-id and password to access your profile on the "Ship Survey & Certification module".
• Once the digital certificate is issued, it will be reflected in the application status and can be downloaded, saved, or printed.

3. Certificate Verification

The authenticity of these digitally issued certificates can be verified by accessing the DGS website and using the "Ship Statutory & Certificates Checker" tool.