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GENERAL ORDER NO. 03 of 2018 - Relaxation under Section 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, for coastal movement of fertilizers
Applicable to:
Ship owners, operators, and shipping lines
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Relaxation for Coastal Movement of Fertilizers
Foreign flag ships can now carry fertilizers coastwise without a license from the Director General of Shipping, subject to conditions.
- Conditions: Fertilizers must contribute to at least 50% of the total cargo, and information must be submitted to DGS at least 24 hours prior to sailing.
- Information Submission: Use the prescribed format in Annexure 1 and email it to dgsd5_shtp@gov.in
- Law Enforcement Access: Indian law enforcement agencies can board such ships anytime at sea.
Annexure 1 Format for information to be shared with Director General of Shipping
Important Note
This order is valid till further order, unless amended or withdrawn.
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