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Extension to the validity of Ship,s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 Pandemic
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Extension of Statutory Certificates and Surveys — DGS Order 23 of 2020
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has extended the validity of ship's statutory certificates, periodical surveys, and audits expiring between 1st September 2020 and 31st October 2020, following the procedures detailed in DGS Order 17 of 2020.
- Extension Period: Up to 3 months for annual/periodical surveys and interim/initial/intermediate/renewal audits/inspections, and up to 6 months for renewal surveys.
- Conditions: Risk assessment by Recognized Organization (RO), completion of surveys/audits to the extent possible before extension, and enhanced monitoring by ship managers/owners.
- Dry Docking: Extension of intermediate surveys requiring dry-docking will be granted upon submission of a firm evidence of dry-dock availability.
2. Exemptions and Fees
Exemptions from safe manning documents will be considered on a case-to-case basis. Waiver of applicable extension/dispensation fees for surveys/audits falling due after 31st August 2020 does not apply to ships covered by this order.
Port State Control officers are advised to take a pragmatic approach while inspecting foreign ships visiting India with extended statutory certificates.
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