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Guidelines for issuance of "Statement of Compliance" (SOC) to Inland Vessels intending to trade within 5 (five) nautical miles from the base line (inshore traffic corridor) in fair season and fair weather conditions.
**Indian Seafarers: DGS Order 8 of 2018 Summary**
Applicable to:
Inland Vessels (IV) of size below 3000 GT
Effective Date:
04.09.2018
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Scope and Applicability
Applicable to dry cargo vessels trading within 5 NM from the baseline (inshore traffic corridor) in fair season and fair weather conditions.
- Permitted Vessels: Dry cargo and Ro-Ro vessels (with or without drivers, max 12 drivers).
- Prohibited Vessels: Liquid cargo, tugs with tow, passenger/cruise vessels, Ro-pax, and bunker barges.
2. Minimum Safe Manning
As per Annexure I
3. Survey, Certification, and Duration
Vessels must hold valid "Registry", "Certificate of Survey", and "Class Certificate".
A valid "Statement of Compliance" (SOC) is required, issued by the respective State Govt. or a Recognized Organization (RO).
- SOC Validity: Co-terminus with the Class certificate.
- SOC Invalidations: Automatically invalid if certificate of registry, survey, or class becomes invalid.
II/4 Minimum Safe Manning (Annexure I)
Important Note
Vessels must comply with additional safety, fire prevention, and pollution prevention measures as outlined in the DGS Order.
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