Dated:24th March, 2006

Sir, 

Of late it is observed that some of the shipping companies are submitting the proposals for placing supernumeraries on board the vessel in a short span of time and on several instances supernumeraries are placed on board the vessel without the approval of this Directorate and then submitting proposal for ex-post-facto approval.   

2.       In this regard, it is brought to the notice of all concerned that approval for placing of supernumeraries on board ships must be sought at least 7 working days in advance.  While forwarding the proposal it should also be certified that the total number of persons on board the vessel including the proposed supernumerary/ies will not exceed the certified accommodation as per Certificate of Registry  & also LSA capacity of the vessel. 

 3.       This should be noted for future compliance and any violation of placing supernumeraries without prior approval of this Directorate will be viewed seriously.

 4.       Please acknowledge receipt.

Yours faithfully, 

Sd/-
(Panote Kumaran)
Dy. Director General of Shipping