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NOTIFICATION - Relaxation for coastal movement of EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty Containers.
**Summary of DGS Circular: Relaxation for Coastal Movement of EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty Containers**
Applicable to:
Shipping companies, ship owners, and charterers
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Relaxation for Coastal Movement
The circular relaxes the coastal movement restrictions for EXIM transshipment containers and empty containers.
- Applicable Vessels: Indian ships or foreign ships chartered by Indian entities.
- Container Types: Laden containers for transshipment and empty containers for repositioning.
2. Compliance Requirements
Charterers must submit information of the chartered vessel to the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) within 24 hours of chartering.
- Information Format: Annexure I of the circular.
- Submission Method: Email to sd2-dgs@nic.in
- Signature: Document must be digitally signed or otherwise signed by an authorized signatory.
II/4 Annexure I: Format for information of chartered vessel
Important Note
Indian law enforcement agencies may board such ships at any time to verify their credentials.
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