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Inclusion of holders of Dredge Grade COC for Manning of Dredgers operating under River Sea Vessel and Indian Coastal Vessel certification.
Applicable to:
Dredger owners/managers/operators, Dredge Grade COC holders
Effective Date:
2018-12-05
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Engineering Circulars 06 of 2015 and 07 of 2015
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Manning Requirements for Dredgers
Dredgers operating under River Sea Vessel (RSV) and Indian Coastal Vessel (CV) certification must include Dredge Grade COC holders in their engine manning.
- Chief Engineer: Dredge Grade I COC holder
- Second Engineer: Dredge Grade II COC holder
- Experience for Chief Engineer (less than 3000 kW): 12 months
II/4 Dredge Grade I COC
II/5 Dredge Grade II COC
Important Note
Owners/Managers/Operators must approach the Registrar of the vessel for issuance of revised Minimum Manning Document to include the requirement of this circular.
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