THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SHIPPING

NAUTICAL BRANCH CIRCULARS
Cargo	Casualty	Dispen sation	DGS Cir	DGS Orders	Exam.	ISPS			LSA
2003 2006	2003 2005 2007 2004 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013	2005	2005	2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012	2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012	Circulars 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013	Security Notices 2007 2008 Current Security Level -Indian Major Ports as on 15.04.2013.	ISSC/DOV/SSC Certi 01.05.13 SoC Endorsement	2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

MS Notices		Navigation	NT-ENG	Oil Cess	Piracy	Radio	Safman	SOPEP	LRIT
1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012	1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013	2006 2009 2011 2012 2013		2005	2006 2007	2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2011	2004 2011 2012	2006	2008 2009 2010 2011 2013

Revised Status as on 28th March 2013, of approved for Non-IG insurance Companies/Protection & Indemnity Clubs under Rule 2[e] of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore facilities) Rules 2012 notified vide G. S. R. 311 (E) on 20.04.2012. NT Branch Notice to Public for Invitation of Application - submission of application by Insurance Company (non International Group [IG]) for Authrozation as per rule 2e of Merchant Shipping, [Regulation of Entry of ship into Ports, Anchorage and Offshore facilities] Rules, 2012 reg. NT Branch Circular - Authorization to Non-IG Insurance Companies/Protection & Indemnity Clubs under Rule 2(e) of the Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore facilities ) Rules 2012 notified vide G.S.R. 311 (E) on 20.04.2012 DGS Circulars
2005
5/2005	Directions to inform D.G. Shipping about major event/development

DGS Orders
2003
5/2003	M.S.(Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 - Appellate Authority
2004
2/2004	Reg. extension of validity of DGS order No. 5 of 2003
2005
1/2005	Issuance of Certificate "B" to Inter Island Passenger ships operating in Andaman and Nicobar Region
2006
5/2005	Reporting and Plan of action to deal with casualties involving Indian seafarers on foreign flag ships- Article 94(7)-UNCLOS
2008
3/2008	Reduced Deck Manning for foreign going Bulk Carriers, less than 30,000 GRT engaged in International trading

2009
5/2009 6/2009 7/2009	Reduced Deck Manning for foreign going Bulk Carriers less than 30,000 GRT engaged in international trading - Regarding Extension Partial relaxation in plying of Merchandised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on East Coast of India, during foul weather. Partial relaxation in plying of Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on East Coast of India, during foul weather.
2010
2 of 2010	Commencement of Nautical Grade Examinations (Written and Orals) at Mercantile Marine Department, Kochi
2011
2 of 2010 7 of 2011	DGS Order 4 of 2011 Notification on dispensation from the requirements of Shore Based Maintenance Contract (SBMC) for vessels operating exclusively on coast of India.
2012
1 of 2012 2 of 2012 4 of 2012	Shipboard training for B. Sc. (Nautical and Graduate Mechanical Engineer [GME] ) trainees. Usage of Thuraya, Irridum and other such Satellite Communication in Indian Waters Notification on dispensation from the requirements of Shore Based Maintenance Contract (SBMC) for vessels operating exclusively on coast of India.

M. S.Notices
1998
1/98 2/98 3/98 5/98 6/98 8/98 9/98 10/98 12/98 14/98 15/98 16/98 17/98 18/98 19/98 20/98 21/98 22/98 23/98	Dry Docking - Explosion followed by a severe fire STCW 95 Convention - Compliance with requirements of Chapter V & VI Issue of Hard Cover Certificate at DGS False Distress Alarms from 406 Mhz EPIRB belonging to ships Near Coastal Voyage (NCV) Certification Second Mate (FG) Preventing Collision at Sea (IRPCs), 1972 Combined Examination - 1st MATE (FG) & MASTER (FG) MS (Distress& Safety Radio Communication) Continuation of MS Notice 5 of 98 Changes to charter data Use of calculators in Nautical Examinations Existing Seafarers - exempted form 2nd Mate Foundation course & examination False Distress Alerts from 406 Mhz EPIRB False Distress Alerts by EPIRB on board Indian ship Indian Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) General Operators Certificate (GOC) 2182 Khz Alarm Generator Watch Received on Board Indian vessels Investigation - Sinking of M.V. "ARCADIA PRIDE" Annual servicing of EPIRBs/SARTs
1999
1/99 2/99 4/99 5/99 7/99 8/99	Problem with installation of Hydrostatic release units for liferafts Clarification reg. MS Notices No.8 and 10 of 1998 Problem with installation of Hydrostatic release units for liferafts Guidelines undertaking towage False Distress Alrerts from 406 Mhz EPIRB Entry into enclosed spaces on Board Ship
2000
1/2000 2/2000 3/2000 4/2000 5/2000 7/2000	Problem with Yokohama Fenders Certificate of service as Master (FG) and STCW1978 Convention as amended in 1995 Extra Master's Certificate of Competency Review of the Examination system False Distress alerts from EPIRBs Assessment of sea time of Deck Cadets.
2001
1/2001 4/2001 5/2001 7/2001 12/2001 12(A)/2001 12(B)/2001 12(C)/2001 18/2001 20/2001 21/2001	Issuance of COC - Deck Officers - STCW'95 Certificate of services as Master (FG) & STCW1978 Convention as amended in 1995 Certificate of services issued in accordance with S.80 (now repealed) OF M.S. ACT, 1958. Revalidation & Upgrading of Certificates of Competency for Deck Officers List of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rule 4 of M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of M. S.(Medical Examination) Rule 4 of M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 List of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rule 4 of M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of MS (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Information to Chief Hydrographer regarding changes to charter data Sea-services requirement for certification of NWKO(NCV) Endorsement of Certificate of Service beyond 31.01.2002
2002
2/2002 5/2002 8/2002 9/2002 10/2002 11/2002 12/2002 13/2002 14/2002 16/2002 19/2002 23/2002 27/2002 29/2002 30/2002	Certificate of service issue in accordance with Section 80 (now repealed ) of the M.S. Act, 1958 Capsizing of a mini bulker off Indian coast Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of M.S. (Medical Examination Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Immediate compliance with inspires (Indian Ship position and information reporting system) Power of the Govt. of India to give direction to ship licensed under M.S.Act,1958 Compliance with inspires (Indian ship position & information reporting systems) Notice to ship owners/ship operators/surveying authorities/surveyors regarding carriage of communication equipment on board sailing vessels of 100 GT and above Consolidated list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of M. S. (Medical Examination ) Rules, 2000Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Compliance with the provisions of territorial; waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zone Act, 1976 Endorsement for change of command on Indian Ships Guidelines to ship owners and ship operators. ship masters & crews on preventing & suppressing acts of piracy & armed robbery against ships Navigational safety of new ports developed by any agency Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Fitment of life saving appliances, navigational equipments, radio communication equipments etc on board Indian Shipping Structured shipboard training programme for Deck Cadets
2003
1/2003 2/2003 12/2003 13/2003 14/2003 18/2003 22/2003 24/2003 25/2003 29/2003 33/2003	Clarification to M.S. Notice No.30 of 2002 on structured shipboard training programme for deck cadets List of approved medical examiners, as per rule 4 of M.S. (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Guidelines on Ship Security Plan (Superseded vide ISPS cir. 1 of 2007) Revalidation course for Masters & Deck Officers Supplementary list of approved doctors as per rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Supplementary list of approved doctors as per rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Clarification on MS Notice 5/2001 and 21/2001 Conversion of Fishing Vessel Certificate of Competence to Merchant Navy Certificate of Competency under M.S. (STCW) Rules, 1998. Clarification to M.S. Notice No. 24 of 2003 Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Corrigendum to Meta Manual Vol.I page II/5 (flow chart) and related text in MS Notice No.7 of 2000 (Amendment to Para 3C of MS Notice 7 of 2000) MS Notice No.33 of 2003- Regarding correction
2004
1/2004 3/2004 6/2004 10/2004	Plotting of Ship positions, using Global Positioning System in Indian Navigation Chart on Everest datum List of approved medical examiners as per rule 4 of M.S.(Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Conversion of Certificate of Service as (Master (FG) to appropriate certificate of competency as Chief Mate(FG) or 2nd Mate (FG) under STCW'95 Examination system for serving Naval Officers to obtain Certificate of Competency (Limited) issued under Regulation II / 1 of STCW'78 as amended.

2005
1/2005 2/2005 4/2005	Consolidated list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules,2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Information to Chief Hydrographer regarding changes to charted data Supplementary list of approved doctors as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules,2000
2006
1/2006 8/2006 11/2006 14/2006	Procedure for obtaining Foreign Going Certificate of Competency under STCW'95 for world-wide operation on ships of less than 3000 GT for holders of Near Coastal Voyages Certificates of Competency limited to BIMMS Area under STCW'95. Procedure for obtaining Certificate of Competency at the Operational Level and Management Level for ships of less than 3,000 Gross Tonnage Operating in near Coastal Voyages Reporting of defective navigational aids or relating Navigational Developments in or around Indian Ports or Coast of India Enhancement of Safety of Navigation through proper usage of navigational charts published by Indian National Hydrographic office, Dehradun.
2007
1/2007 2/2007 3/2007 14/2004 16/2007	Induction of cadets in a Dredge Cadre Stream with Compliance of STCW 1978 as amended in 1995 certification Consolidated list of approved Medical examiners as per Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000 Superseded vide M.S.Notice 14 of 2011 Induction of cadets in a Dredge Cadre Stream with Compliance of STCW 1978 as amended in 1995 Near Coastal Vessels (NCV) Deck and Engine Cadet Scheme DGS- IGNOU scheme of one year Diploma in Nautical Science leading to BSc degree programme - Sea time requirement and eligibility criteria area for second mate examination
2008
1/2008 2/2008 3/2008 5/2008 6/2008 7/2008 8/2008 10/2008 11/2008 12/2008 13/2008 14/2008 15/2008 19/2008 20/2008 21/2008 22/2008 23/2008	Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officer Procedure for obtaining replacement Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officers Procedure for inspection and certification of vessels seeking Single/ Round/ Seasonal and sea voyages permission during fair weather season only without cargo and passengers. Training Record Book for NCV Deck Cadets Procedure for Common Entrance Test for admission in B.Sc (Nautical Science) programme August-2008 Entry (i.e. the batch commencing on 1^st August, 2008) of IGNOU-DGS Deck Cadets 'Training Scheme Corrigendum to MS Notice 6 of 2008 Procedure for Common Entrance Test for admission in B.Sc. (Nautical Science) programme August-2008 Entry (i.e. the batch commencing on 1^st August, 2008) of IGNOU-DGS Deck Cadets 'Training Scheme Seagoing service on board non trading cadet training ship. Sea Time requirement for deck cadets undertaking training on Trading Cadet Training Ship (TCTS). Procedure for conduct of examination of 6^th semester of Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU) & Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) B. Sc. Nautical Science Degree course Monsoon Advisory to Shipping Guidelines on towing permission from Indian Coast / Offshore Oil Development Area (ODA) and for Overseas Voyages - Reg. Clarification regarding implementation of M.S.Notice number 14 of 2007 Establishment of Safety Fairway in Offshore Development Area (ODA), Recommended Route along the Gujarat Coast and Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off Mumbai Harbor. Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (Foreign-going) Examination having educational qualification of 10 + 2 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (Foreign-going) Examination having educational qualification of 10^thStandard. Graduates Entry Scheme as Nautical Deck Cadets Maritime Security Advisory to Ships / Vessels Transacting Gulf of Aden Online registration of INDoS and verification of Certificate of Competency issued by Indian Maritime Administration.
2009
12/2009 14/2009 16/2009 18/2009 19/2009 22/2009 26/2009 28/2009 31/2009 32/2009 33/2009 34/2009	Amendments applicable to enclosed life boat (when used as a rescue boat) requirements for recovery and maintenance of on-load release mechanism Maritime Security Advisory to Ships/Vessels transiting Gulf of Aden. Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDoS) Reg. Payments. Monsoon Advisory to Shipping. Maritime Security Advisory to ships/vessels transiting Gulf of Aden Maritime Security Advisory to ships/vessels transiting Gulf of Aden with latest trends of piracy incidents. Certificate of Ship-Board Training under a dedicated ship-board training officer on a Trading Cadet Training Ship (TCTS). Recommendations to the Registrars of the Sailing Vessels for Imposing restrictions on mechanically propelled Sailing Vessels plying in foul weather season in their respective regions Safe loading of solid bulk cargo with special reference to Iron ore fines from Indian ports Maritime Security Advisory to ships/vessels transiting Gulf of Aden Maritime Security Advisory to ships/vessels transiting Gulf of Aden Additional Safeguards for safe carriage of solid bulk cargo especially Iron ore fines from Indian Ports.
2010
03/2010 05/2010 06/2010 07/2010 08/2010 09/2010 10/2010 11/2010 16/2010 17/2010 18/2010 19/2010 20/2010 21/2010 23/2010 25/2011	Maritime security advisory for mechanized sailing vessels (Dhows) operating around Somalia region I. V. Act Registered Crafts/ Tugs involved in dry cargo lighterage operations beyond Inland Water Limits and upto the Port Limits at Jamnagar, Gujarat. Safe carriage of dangerous goods by sea in accordance with the provisions of IMDG Code, as amended. Ship Reporting System in Indian Waters- INDSAR/INSPIRES-reg. Promulgation of Navigational Warnings for Specialized Operations in NAVAREA - VIII under World wide Navigational Warning System (WWNWS). Safe loading, stowage, carriage and discharging of iron ore fines on ships from Indian Ports in fair and foul season - reg. Reorientation of different nautical streams for entry into deck department in fishing grade certification -recognition of long term pre -sea courses conducted at CIFNET. Special Drive on the conduct of Skipper Gr. I competency examination Expansion of Examination Centers (Nautical) activities. Prevention of Collision of Ships in Ports and at High Seas. Life Saving Arrangements under Chapter III of SOLAS 1974 as amended - reg. Radio Communication Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974 as amended - reg. Safety of Navigation Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended - reg. Safe Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels by sea - Chapter VI and VII of SOLAS 74, as amended. as amended - reg. Approval of Medical Examiners under the provisions of Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. Delegation of Eye Sight Test Assessment to approved medical examiners.
	2011
01/2011 04/2011 09/2011 11/2011 12/2011 14/2011 18/2011 19/2011 19a/2011 19 b 20/2011	Guidelines for anti piracy measures to be implemented on Indian Ships e-Module for Examination System - Nautical Grades Contravention of DGS directives on conduct of Medical Examination by approved medical examiners - regarding Periodical submission of Oil Reports to the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund reg. Revised implementation schedule for requirement set out in Annexure XIII DGS order 6 of 2010. List of approved medical examiners with Indian Maritime Administration. Accelerated Sea time applicable to deck cadets on tankers of 3000 GT and above engaged in frequent cargo operations. Revised Requirements of International Ship & Port Facility Security Code Implementation on India vessels Addendum to M.S.Notice 19 of 2011 - Revised Requirements of International Ship & Port Facility Security Code Implementation on India vessels. Addendum to M. S. Notice 19 a of 2011 Revised requirements of International Ship and Port Facility Security Code Implementation on Indian vessels Implementation of 'Ship Registration & Mortgage' e-Module online
	2012
3/2012 4/2012 7/2012 11/2012 12/2012 15/2012 21/2012 22 / 2012	June 2009 Amendments to SOLAS 1974 - Carriage Requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) on Indian ships June 2009 Amendments to SOLAS 1974 - Carriage Requirements for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), on Indian ships regarding. Corrigendum - M.S. NOTICE No. 04 OF 2012 -Amendments - Carriage Requirements for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), on Indian ships - regarding. Navigation off the Indian coast - transgressing of fishing nets - mistaking fishing boats with pirate skiffs. Rationalised manning requirement and engagement of B.Sc. (Nautical) trainees for completion of on-Board Training on Indian ships, at owners' option Procedure for obtaining Certificate of Competency as "Master of a Home-Trade Ship (below 3,000 gross tonnage) limited to service on "the coast of India and its surrounding Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Offshore Support Vessel" under STCW 95 for serving/retired Indian Naval Officers Revised Scheme for Deck Ratings to appear for Second Mate (FG) and NWKO (NCV) grade C.O.C. examination. EMERGENCY TOWING VESSEL- 'SCI PAWAN�, [IMO NO-9547233,FLAG-INDIAN, PORT OF REGISTRY-MUMBAI] DEPLOYMENT ON THE WEST COAST OF INDIA Certificates of Competency issued under the Inland Vessels Act, 1917 (as amended) -reg.
	2013
05 / 2013 08 / 2013 12 / 2013	Endorsement on Shore Based Maintenance Certificate (SBMC) Operations of Coastal and Ocean Towing Certification. )Note - Towing Operations during Foul Weather Season is discouraged). Employment of foreign crew on Indian Vessels -reg INSA meeting
Cargo
2003
1/2003	Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Packaging Certification
2006
1/2006	Carriage of Dangerous Cargo & Goods on Sailing Vessels-Prohibition
Casualty
2003
1/2003 2/2003 3/2003 4/2003 5/2003 6/2003 7/2003 8/2003 9/2003	Collision while manoeuvring to pick up Pilot Death in Enclosed space Loss of Sailing vessel due to fire Capizing of spilt Hopper Barge Fatal accident while operating winch Grounding of a bulk carrier in heavy weather Fire in accommodation Fatel fall from floating crane Monthly returns on status of Preliminary Inquiry/Formal investigation
2004
1/2004 2/2004 3/2004 4/2004 5/2004 6/2004 7/2004 8/2004	Collision with Fishing Vessel Damages of fishing nets off Tutocorin Port/Punnaikayal fishing area Death on Board Log Carrier Grounding of a bulk carrier Grounding of a bulk carrier Death due to falling over board Sinking of Sailing Vessel Power failure on board of Ocean going Tug
2005
1/2005 2/2005 3/2005 4/2005 5/2005 6/2005 7/2005 9/2005	Foundering of a log carrier Fire on passenger vessel Loss of life while connecting towing wire at sea Grounding of BULK CARRIER in the approaches of Indian ports Shipping casualties due to Tusnami waves in Indian ports Casting off vessels from Tsunami hit Ports/Harbours Collision between Bulk Carrier (Motor Vessel) & Feeder Barge (Daughter vessel) at road steads of Indian waters Unsafe practices during launching of lifeboats leading to casualties
2006
1/2006 2/2006 3/2006 4/2006 5/2006 6/2006	Casualty circular 1 of 2006 Casualty Circular 2 of 2006 Fatal Accident due to Explosion in Auxiliary Boiler Furnace Casualty Circular 4 of 2006 Fire on Board Fishing Trawler Casualty Circular 6 of 2006
2007
1/2007 3/2007	Casualty circular 1 of 2007 Collision between tankers while approaching anchorage area of port.
2008
1/2008	Stern tube leakage leading to flooding of Engine room.
2009
1/2009 2/2009 3/2009 4/2009 5/2009 6/2009 7/2009 8/2009 9/2009 10/2009 11/2009 12/2009 13/2009 14/2009 15/2009 16/2009 17/2009 18/2009 19/2009 20/2009 21/2009 22/2009 23/2009 24/2009 25/2009 26/2009 27/2009 28/2009 29/2009 30/2009 31/2009 32/2009	Grounding of Bulk Carrier in ballast condition in Indian water during monsoon months Stranding of Fishing Vessel in Indian port during severe monsoon months Grounding of General Cargo vessel age over 25 years during severe monsoonic months in Indian waters Collision between Offshore Supply Vessel Flag- Foreign and Anchor Handling Tug, Flag - foreign, in December, 2006 Grounding of General Cargo ship age over 25 years during severe S.W. monsoon months in Indian waters. Grounding of Bulk Carrier age of over 25 years, during Severe S.W. monsoon months. Pump Room Flooding on board an oil tanker at sea - flag - India in August, 2007 Collapse of Cargo Crane on board Bulk carrier during cargo operations in Indian port in March, 2008. Collision between Multipurpose Cargo Ship, GT-19878 Flag-Foreign, and Bulk Carrier, GT-26341, flag - Foreign at Hazira anchorage in 2006. Sinking of General Cargo ship of over 25 years age during her voyage in Indian waters. Missing General Cargo Ship over 25 years of age in Black Sea. Grounding of passenger vessel in the proximity of Islands in Indian waters. Hull damage sustained by Indian flag Research Vessel at sea in 2005. Contact damage to jetty in an Indian Port by an Oil Tanker. Collision between Oil Tanker flag - foreign & Dredger- flag- India in Indian waters. Shipping casualty during routine boat Drill at anchorage. Safe access to persons during ship to ship Transfer operations Drifting ship during South West monsoon months off Indian Coast Collision between container ship and Motor launch in Indian port during berthing operations Shipping Casualty on vehicle ferry vessel operating in the vicinity of islands in Indian waters Collision between two foreign flag vessels off Indian port Collision between General Cargo ship and Bulk carrier in Indian waters. Shipping Casualty of Tug & Barge as composite unit fitted with Articulated Coupling System during cyclonic weather conditions in Indian waters. Oil pollution incident from an Indian ship during berthing operation in foreign port Death of Master on Oil Tanker Contact damage to oil jetty due to dragging of anchor. Collision between General Cargo and Bulk Carrier vessel flying same flagn in Indian waters Sinking of Mechanized Sailing Vessel at High sea on 06.6.2009 Sinking of Mechanized Fishing Vessel in Bay of Bengal on 12.8.2008 Sinking of Mechanized Sailing Vessel (MSV) due to bad weather in February, 2009 Sinking of Self Propelled Barge in Indian waters on 19.04.2009 Grounding of General Cargo vessel Flag - Foreign, in Indian waters.
2010
01/2010	Injury to crew while working in heavy weather.
2011
01/2011 02/2011 03/2011	Collision between two container vessels in Hoogly river. Explosion in Engine Room. Casualty related matter -Reports on marine casualties and incidents.
2012
01/2012 02/2012 03/2012 04/2012 06/2012	Sinking of a Bulk carrier about 20 nautical miles off the Mumbai coast. Sinking of mechanized Sailing Vessel off the coast of Oman. Sinking of mechanized Sailing Vessel. Collision between two Motor Tankers. Fire in Engine room.
2013
01/2013 02/2013 03/2013 04/2013 05/2013 06/2013 07/2013 08/2013 9/2013 11/2013 10/2013 12/2013 13/2013 14/2013 15/2013 16/2013 17/2013 18/2013 19/2013	Fire in Containers. Damage to ship's hull during berthing. Death of Junior Officer who jumped overboard from a vessel at anchorage to swim Case of missing 5th Engineer from a Container Ship. Suicide by 3rd Officer from a Container Vessel. Case of missing Cadet from a bulk carrier Suicide by Chief Officer by jumping overboard from a Chemical tanker. Case of missing Cadet from a container ship Case of missing AB from a Dredger. Suicide by Supernumerary from a passenger vessel off Bahamas. Case of missing Oiler from a tug alongside the port. Case of suicide attempt by Junior Engineer by jumping overboard from a Container ship. Case of missing Cadet from a bulk carrier. Case of missing deck officer from a supply vessel. Case of missing crew from an Oil tanker. Case of passenger jumping overboard from a passenger ship. Case of missing 3rd Officer from an Oil tanker Case of missing Chief Cook from an Oil tanker. Case of missing Seaman from a Bulk carrier.
Dispensation
2005
1/2005 2/2005	Dispensation for supernumeraries Exemption of fees for family dispensation
Examination
2003
1/2003 2/2003 3/2003 4/2003 5/2003	Revalidation of certificates for Masters and Deck Officers Suspected Forged Certificates of Competency Request for Review of result in accordance with Regulation 49 of M.S.(STCW) Rules, 1998 Not Issued Conversion of Skipper and Fishing Second Hand Certificate of competency "Fishing Vessel- reg (clarification to M.S. Notice No.24 of 2003
2004
1/2004 2/2004 3/2004 5/2004 9/2004 10/2004 11/2004 12/2004	Service time on "Floating Storage & Ofloading Vessel" (FSOs) Assessment of Sea Service in the absence of Endorsement on CDC or Training record book, etc Revalidation of Master (FG) Certificate held by Port Trust Officials Validity of Sight Test Certificate Issuance of Certificate of competency Hardcover with additional security features to Nautical Officers Revalidation of Certificate of Competency Revalidation of GMDSS GOC Endorsement Reg appearing for oral examination without completing all the modular courses
2005
1/2005 2/2005 3/2005 4/2005 5/2005 6/2005 7/2005 8/2005 9/2005 11/2005 13/2005	Writing of INDOs Number of Certificate of Endorsement Clarification regarding Medical Examination of Seafarers for certification Attendance in preparatory course in lieu of updating and refresher course for revalidation of Certificate of Competency. Poor performance in Competency exam Period of validity of passed function Non-Mandatory attendance of Extra Master's Course Revised schedule for Mates Phase-I and Phase-II written examination Substitution of function pass to subject pass for STCW competency examination Discontinuation of foundation course for cadets with 60% marks in PCM Appellate Authority as per M.S.(Medical Examination ) Rules, 2000 Issuance of COC and other certificates to the company's representative
2006
1/2006 2/2006 3/2006 4/2006 5/2006 6/2006 7/2006 9/2006 10/2006	Substitution of function passed to subject passed for Extra Masters Examination Acceptance of Medicare Course Certificate issued by INHS Aswini. Issue of Revalidated Certificate of Competency to candidates in possession of soft copy of Certificate of Competency Delinking of Signal Practical examination from Navigation function Orals. Issue of Bridge Watch keeping Certificate of Competency Assessment of Sea-service performed by FG certificate holder on non-trading ships. College attendance to post-sea preparatory courses Assessment of sea service of NCV cadre of Nautical Stream Assessment of Sea Service for 2nd Mate and NWKO (NCV) examination
2007
1/2007 2/2007	Assessment of Sea service performed on a Ship below 500 GT Substitution of function pass to subject pass for Merchant Shipping (Examination for Skippers and Mate of (Fishing Vessels) Rules, 1987 & (Examination of Dredge Masters & Dredge Mates) Amendment Rules, 1993
2009
1/2009 2/2009 6/2009	Revalidation of Certificate for Competency (CoC) for Dredge Master and Mates. Assessment of Sea service performed on Non-trading vessel/s in Foreign Waters Partial relaxation in plying of Merchandised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on East Coast of India, during foul weather.
2010
1/2010 2/2010	Assessment of Sea service performed on Non-trading vessel/s in oreign/coastal Waters towards 2^nd Mate (FG) certification Procedure for deletion of limitations / conditions in Certificate of Competency.
2011
1/2011 2/2011	Order for conduct higher grade examinations of Nautical Stream at Mercantile Marine Department, Kochi, Assessment of Sea service performed on Non-trading vessel/s in Foreign/coastal Waters towards 2^nd Mate (FG) certification. Conduct of Second Mate (FG) grade competency examination under STCW 2010 revised pattern.
2012
1/2012	Poor performance in competency examinations
ISPS
ISPS - Compliance Status for Indian Ships - Major/Non-major Ports/shipyards
2004
1/2004 2/2004 3/2004 4/2004 6/2004 8/2004 9/2004	Guidelines for issuance of International Ship Security Certificate Procedure for issuance of Statement of Compliance Fees for ISPS Verification Audit for Ships and Port Facility Guidelines on application of Security Provisions under SOLAS and the ISPS Code to Trans-Shippers and Port Service Vessels Ship Security Alert System (Superseded vide ISPS cir. 1 of 2007) Registration of Ship and Port Facilities with COMMCENTRE ISPS Code Application for Coastal Vessels
2005
1/2005 2/2005 3/2005 4/2005 5/2005 6/2005 6/2005 7/2005 8/2005 9/2005 10/2005 11/2005 13/2005	Ship Security Alert System - Power Supply Ship Security Alert System - Position Information Guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) (Superseded vide ISPS cir. 1 of 2007) and (Superseded vide ISPS cir. 2 of 2007) Transmission of false ship security alerts Amendments of Ship Security Plan (SSP) Amendments to NT Branch circular No. NT/ISPS/SHIP/09/04 dated 27.1.2004-ISPS Code Application for coastal vessels. Boarding Operations in Port/at Sea by Law Enforcement Agencies Ship Security Alert System - Web Based Graphic Display Measures to enhance Security at Port Facilities Annual fees for recurring expenses towards ISPS communication Centre Amendments to NT Branch Circular No.NT/ISPS/SHIP/09/04 dated 27.10.2004-ISPS Code for coastal vessels. Use of firearms on or near ships and in port facilities Guidance to vessels for entry into Indian Port Facilities - ISPS Compliance related issues
2006
1/2006 2/2006 3/2006 4/2006 6/2006 7/2006	Amendment to NT Branch Circular No.NT/ISPS/SHIP/09/2004 Guidelines on preparation/ Minor amendments to Ship Security Plan (Superseded vide ISPS cir. 1 of 2007) Reporting security incidents by port facilities Amendment to Nt branch circular No. NT/ISPS/SHIP/02/2006-Guidelines on preparation/Minor amendments to Ship Security Plan. Instructions to ship owners on ISPS verification audits for foreign going and coastal vessels Instructions to port facility security officers on ISPS Verification audits for major ports, non major ports and shipyards
2007
1/2007 2/2007 3/2007 4/2007 5/2007 6/2007 7/2007	Superseded NT Wing Circulars Format and Guidelines for the maintenance of the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) Standard procedure for testing of Ship Security Alert System One time registration fees and annual fees for recurring expenses towards ISPS communication centre Interim guidance on voluntary self-assessment by Companies and Company Security Officers (CSOSs) for Ship Security De-Centralization of issue of certain categories of License issued under Indian telegraph Act 1985 and Indian Wireless telegraphy Act, 1933 Endorsement of statement of Compliance for Port Facilities
2008
1/2008	Conduct of intermediate verification audits of ships within the stipulated window period
2009
1/2009 2/2009 3/2009 4/2009 5/2009 6/2009 7/2009 8/2009	Amendments to NT Branch Circular No. NT/ ISPS / SHIP/ 09 / 04 dated 27.1.2004 - ISPS Code Application for Coastal Vessels - Reg. Addendum to Nautical Branch Circular No.NT/ISPS/SHIP/01/2009 dated 6^th January, 2009 Guidance to vessels for entry into Indian Port Facilities-ISPS Compliance related issues. Guidelines / Specifications for the Patrol boats Addendum to Nautical Branch Circular No. NT/ISPS/SHIP/03/2009 dated 02 April, 2012. Amendments to Ship Security Plans of Indian Ships - Incorporating Security measures issued by Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) for vessels transiting Gulf of Aden (GoA). Fitment of AIS on Fishing Vessels Above 20 m in Length. Laning of Fishing Vessel Traffic in Major and Non-Major Ports. Circular on implementation of ISPS Code requirement on Sailing vessels. Maritime Security Advisory To Ships/Vessels Transiting Gulf of Aden Strengthening of Maritime & Coastal Security
2010
1/2010 2/2010 2/2012 3/2010 4/2010 5/2010 6/2010 7/2010	Dangers associated with switching off Automatic Identification System (AIS) & Navigational Lights on Ships while transiting Gulf of Aden (GoA) Region. Revised one time registration fees and annual fees for recurring expenses towards ISPS communication centre. Revised one time registration fees and annual fees for recurring expenses towards ISPS communication centre - Amendment Anti piracy/armed robbery/petty theft/unauthorized boarding - measures by the ports and ships Maritime Security Advisory to Ships / Vessels transiting Gulf of Aden regarding reduction in Indian Merchant Ships availing escort by Indian Naval Ships Prohibiting Indian Sailing vessels (Dhows) to trade in piracy infested areas. Corrigendum to ISPS Circular No.NT/ISPS/05/2009 and NT/ISPS/8/2009-reg. Issuance of biometric cards to Port users.
2011
1/2011 2/2011	Guidelines on Deployment of Armed Security Guards on Merchant Ships issued vide Ministry of Shipping letter no. SR- 3020 / 6 /2009-MG (pt.) dated 29 /08 /3011. Guidance to vessels for entry into Indian Port Facilities ISPS Compliance related issues
2012
2/2012 3/2012 4/2012 05/2012 06/2012 07/2012	Revised one time registration fees and annual fees for recurring expenses towards ISPS communication centre - Amendment. Closure of deficiencies raised during audit of port facilities/ships for issuance of SOC / annual endorsement on SOC "online registration" for availing Indian Navy escort in Gulf of Aden. Amendments to ship Security Plans of Indian flag ships - incorporating anti-piracy measures - reg. Addendum to NT Branch Cir . No.NT/ ISPS/5/2OI2 - amendments to Ship Security Plans of Indian flag ships - incorporating anti-piracy measures - reg. Constitution of the Port Facility Security Advisory Committee of the major and non-major ports reg. Sale/Transportation of Life Boats from Ship Breaking Yards and intimation of towage permission issued by competent authority to Coast Guard.
2013
1/2013 2/2013	Facilitation of shore leave of seafarers. Operation of Automatic Identification System
ISPS Secuirty
2007
1/2007 2/2007	Security Incident/ Breach of Security Security Incident/ Breach of Security
2008
1/2008 2/2008 3/2008 4/2008 5/2008 6/2008 7/2008	Standard Operating procedure to be followed in case of Non Operational Ship Security Alert System Equipment. Anti Piracy/Armed Robbery/Petty Theft/Unauthorized Boarding-Measures by Ports and Ships. Security level at ISPS compliant Indian Ports Current Security level at ISPS compliant Indian Ports Contact details of Port Facility Security Officer/Deputy Port Facility Security Officer at ISPS compliant Indian Ports Circular on Implementation of ISPS Code requirement on Sailing Vessels. Addendum to Circular No. NT/ISPS/06/2008 dated 10^th October, 2008 Corrigendum to Annexure-1 to Circular No. NT/ISPS/06/2008 dated 10th October, 2008. ISPS COMPLIANCE - MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS (MODU).
Navigation
2006
1/2006 2/2006 3/2006	Installation of voyage data recorders on Indian Ships List of Navigational Equipment Issued with Letter of Authority (LOA) Proper Use of VHF Channels at Sea
2009
1/2009	Installation of voyage data recorders on Indian Ships.
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1/2011	Installation of Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR) on Indian Passenger Vessels and Cargo Vessels plying on the coast of India
2012
1/2012	Incomplete AIS information from vessels on the NAIS reg.
2013
01/2013	Testing of AIS on sailing vessels.
NT-ENG
Cir-1 Cir-2 Cir-3 Cir-4 Cir-5 Cir-6 Cir-8 Cir-9 Cir-10 Cir01/2011 Cir-11 Cir-12 Cir-13	Tanker Endorsement to Pump-man, Deck and Engine fitter and Saloon Rating Issue of Certificate (Endorsement) for Service on Tankers Issuance of Certificate of Competency and endorsements to the representative's of Recruitment and Placement Services registered with the Directorate General of Shipping Verification of documents of seafarers Certification of ratings forming part of a navigational / engineering watch. Also, Rating Training Record Book for Deck and Engine. Guidelines for issue of Certificate (Endorsement) for service on tankers Certification of ratings forming part of a navigational / engineering watch. Issuance of Certificate of Competency by Speed Post / Courier Service-reg Mandatory Collection of application form (for new COC / revalidation) by the post sea Institutes conducting the approved preparatory and revalidation Courses Examination centre at MPSO, Kendriya Sadan, CBD Belapur, Navi-Mumbai. Submission of application form of candidates by the Ship Owning companies who are managing their own ships to appear for the Marine Engineer Office (Class IV) and Second Mate (foreign going) examination Facilitation Centres 1. Issuance of Watch Keeping Certificates (WKC) and Tanker Endorsements (TE) to ratings 2. Issuance of Tanker Endorsements (TE) to Petty Officers 3. Issuance of Tanker Endorsements (TE) to Deck Cadets and Trainee Marine Engineers Addendum to NT/ENGG Circular No. 12 of 2012 - Facilitation centres 1. Issuance of Watch Keeping Certificates (WKC) and Tanker Endorsements (TE) to ratings 2. Issuance of Tanker Endorsements (TE) to Petty Officers 3. Issuance of Tanker Endorsement (TE) to Deck Cadets and Trainee Marine Engineers. Simplified procedure for issuance of Certificate (endorsement) for service on Tankers to Masters & Officers
Oil Cess
2005
1/2005	Levy of Oil Cess under Section 356 (m) of M.S. Act and M.S. (Oil Pollution Cess Levy) Rules, 1988
Piracy
2006
1/2006 1(A)/2006	Incidents of piracy, armed robber against ships. Warning regarding Piracy/Armed Robbery incidents on the coast of Somalia
2007
1/2007	Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Waters off the coast of Somalia - Guidelines to Shipping in accordance with IMO Resolution A.979(24) adopted on 23rd November, 2005.
Radio
2004
1/2004	Exemption from Carrying ITU Publications of Coast of India
2005
1/2005 2/2005 3/2005	Registration of Emergency Position indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Radio Personnel on board merchant ships Operational/Test Performance Standars of SAR Radar Transponders - Regarding
2006
1/2006 2/2006	Procedure for issue of type approval for battery chargers manufactured in India for use with communication equipment List of Vendors for Radio Equipments issued with Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
2007
1/2007 2/2007 3/2007	False Distress Alerts from 406 MHz emergency position indicating Radio Beacons Report on activation of False DSC/INMARSAT/COSPAS - SARSAT Alerts. Implementation of Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) System - Submission of details of Radio Equipment by Ship Owners..
2008
1/2008	Exemption for the carriage of full Global Maritime Distress & Safety Systems (GMDSS) radio equipments to tugs and vessels operating within the port limits.
2009
1/2009	MHz EPIRB Shore Base Maintenance Contract (SBMC) & Annual Testing.
2011
1/2011	Exemption from the requirement of GMDSS (GOC) Operator on board Pilot /Harbour crafts operating within Port Limit: regarding Safe Manning Document.
LSA
2004
1/2004 2/2004 3/2004	Procedure for Reporting of Navigational Warnings Approval of Foreign Prototype approved products for use on board Indian Flag Vessels Replacement of Life boat\Rescue boat wire falls.
2005
1/2005 2/2005 3/2005	Servicing of Life Saving Appliances Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) to be in compliance with IMO Resolution MSC 81(70) Amendment to the International Convention for Safety of Life of Sea (SOLAS)
2006
1/2006 2/2006 3/2006 4/2006 5/2006 6/2006 7/2006	Servicing of Life Saving Appliances Misuse/Malpractices of Pyrotechnics N.T. Branch Circular No. NT/LSA/01/06 dated 8^th February 2006 regarding servicing of life raft of Indian manufacturer - clarification. List of Life Saving Appliances Equipment issued with letter of Acceptance. Carriage of Immersion Suits Type Approval for Life Saving Appliances Rescue boat exemption - Class XII vessels
2007
1/2007 2/2007	Renewal of Type Approvals - Communication equipments, Navigational Aids and Life Saving Appliances Exemption for the carriage of distress signals and line throwing appliance for ships of class XII under LSA rules (i.e. tugs and port launches of less than 500 tons gross) operating in port limits.
2008
2/2008 3/2008	Type Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) Carriage of EPIRB on ship or fishing boat complying with Merchant Shipping. Life Saving Appliance (MS-LSA) Rules - (1991) and Merchant Shipping. Distress and Safety Radio Communication (MS-DSRC) Rules 1995.
2009
2/2009	Type Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA)
2010
1/2010 2/2010 3/2010	Carriage of Immersion Suits - Clarification - Regarding. Addendum to NT/LSA Circular No. 1 of 2010 Andaman & Nicobar Sailing Vessels (SVs) Owner Association Meeting-reg. plying during notified foul weather season - regarding Survey / Inspection procedure and checklists of sailing vessels and fishing vessels
2011
1/2011 2/2011	Work Boats in lieu of Rescue boats Andaman & Nicobar Sailing Vessels (SVs) Owner Association Meeting-reg. plying during notified foul weather season - regarding.
Safman
2004
1/2004 2/2004	Relaxation from the manning requirements on Deep Sea Fishing Vessels Reduced deck manning for ships idling at berth/safe anchorage
2011
1/2011	Minimum Manning Requirement In Deck Department Of Dredgers on Coast of India
2012
1/2012	Minimum Manning Requirement in Deck Department of Dredgers on Coast of India -while dredging or when making coastal voyages
SMPEP(SOPEP)
2006
1/2006	Amendments to Guidelines for the Development of Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plans for Oil and/or noxious liquid substances (Resolution MEPC.85(44))
LRIT
2008
4/2008	National LRIT requirement as per SOLAS Ch - V Reg 19-1
2009
1/2009 2/2009	National LRIT requirement as per SOLAS Ch - V Reg 19-1 National LRIT Requirement as per SOLAS Ch - V Reg 19-1 Regarding extension of time limits for compliance of LRIT requirements on ship borne equipments
2010
1/2010 2/2010	Vessels exempted from Long Range Identification Tracking (LRIT) when plying within the Port limits and River Sea vessels of 300 to 1600GT. National LRIT Requirement as per SOLAS Ch - V Reg 19-1 Regarding Switching off of LRIT Equipment by vessels
2011
1/2011	Vessel's Non Compliance with LRIT.
2013
01/2013	LRIT Monitoring.
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