New inspection regime to start on 1 January 2009
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Norway is enforcing International Labour Organisation Convention No. 178 - the Labour Inspection (Seafarers) Convention. DNV will conduct these inspections in accordance with requirements set by the Norwegian flag authority.
The Norwegian flag authority, represented by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate (NMD), has directed all its recognised organisations to start inspecting ships as from the beginning of [...]
Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (Foreign-going) Examination having educational qualification of 10th Standard.
1. Preamble:
1.1. This Directorate, being aware of the cyclic nature of the shipping trade and industry, has initiated proactive and pragmatic measures to deal with the [...]
Security level at ISPS compliant Indian Ports
All Indian major/ non major ports and shipyards have been maintaining Security level 2 since 29th November 2006. Since it is not feasible to maintain security level 2 for such prolonged periods, the Directorate had advised all ports to hold a port [...]
Replacement of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document
Whereas, the Directorate is in receipt of representation on the subject of issuing “Replacement of CDCs” issued under CDC Rules 1960. Shipping Master is unable to replace such CDCs since the cut-off date set for [...]
Reporting alleged inadequacy of ports reception facilities.
This circular is to advise ship-owners/managers operators of the format for reporting (MEPC/Circ.469 Rev. I 13th July, 2007 copy enclosed) inadequate waste reception facilities in ports with reference to ship generated oily waste, [...]
Permission to foreign seafarers to be employed on Indian flag vessels.
Background:
1. Shipping industry is one of the most globalized industries operating in a highly competitive business environment that is far more liberalized than most of the other industries and is, thus, intricately [...]
Conduct of intermediate verification audits of ships within the stipulated window period
Ship owners from time to time request permission for extending the time period to conduct the Intermediate verification audits of ships.
Attention is drawn to Section 19 of Part A of the ISPS Code which states that ships are required to [...]
Monsoon Advisory to Shipping
As per DGS the purpose of this notice is to regulate and facilitate safe operations and navigation of sea going vessels fitted with mechanical means of propulsion or otherwise having auxiliary machinery engaged in the carriage of lawful merchandise and specialized services as applicable, owned and chartered by Indian ship owners or ship managers or [...]
Clarification regarding implementation of M.S.Notice number 14 of 2007
1. This Directorate has issued MS Notice 14 of 2007 on 17th October 2007 on the subject of Near Coastal Vessel (NCV) Deck and Engine cadet scheme. The said MS Notice outlines the criteria for eligibility, training and certification system of the said scheme.
2. Para 5.2 of [...]
Type Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
It has been brought to the notice of this Directorate that the Surveyors of the Mercantile Marine Department while conducting Safety Equipment Surveys during the first entry survey on registration of a vessel under the Indian [...]
