M E M O R A N D U M

        This Directorate has been receiving inquiries /correspondences seeking clarifications on SD Circulars No 3/2006 issued by this Directorate regarding Procedure for issue of licence to Indian & Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels. It is clarified that Circular no. 3 of 2006 intends to systematize and  to elaborate the existing procedure for the issue of Licences under Section 406 & Section 407 of the  M S Act 1958 to Indian & Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels.

         Circular no. 3 of 2006 has not been issued in super-session of  any of the earlier circulars issued by this Directorate.  Provisions in the earlier circulars relating to age restrictions etc. remain fully in force.  As such it requires to be read in continuation of them. 

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(S.G.Bhandare)
Asstt.Director General of Shipping