Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958

वाणिज्य पोत परिवहन अधिनियम, 1958

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Act ID:	195844
Act Number:	44
Enactment Date:	1958-10-30
Act Year:	1958
Short Title:	The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
metadata.dc.title.hindi:	वाणिज्य पोत परिवहन अधिनियम, 1958
Long Title:	An Act to foster the development and ensure the efficient maintenance of an Indian mercantile marine in a manner best suited to serve the national interests and for that purpose to establish a National Shipping Board to provide for the registration, certification, safety and security of Indian ships and generally to amend and consolidate the law relating to merchant shipping.
Ministry:	Ministry of Shipping
Enforcement Date:	15-12-1958
Notification:	15th December, 1958, vide Notification No. S. O. 2583A, dated the 10th December, 1958, see Gazette of India, 1958, Pt. II. Sec. 3(ii). Part IV came into force w.e.f. 17th March, 1959, vide Notification No. S. O. 627, dated the 17th March, 1959, see Gazette of India, 1959, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii). Sections 7, 405 to 414 (both inclusive), 436 (in so far as it relates to offences mentioned against S. Nos. 122 to 125), 437 to 442, 447, 448, 456 to 460 and so much of section 461 and of Part I of the Schedule as relate to the Control of Shipping Act, 1947 (26 of 1947), came into force on the 1st April, 1960, see Notification No. S. O. 565, dated the 26th February, 1960, Gazette of India, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii). The remaining provisions came into force w.e.f. 1st January, 1961, vide Notification No. S. O. 3127, dated the 17th December, 1960, see Gazette of India, 1960, Pt. II, Sec. 3(ii).


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PART I

PRELIMINARY

PART II

NATIONAL SHIPPING BOARD

PART III

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

PART IV.―Omitted..

PART V

REGISTRATION OF INDIAN SHIPS

PART VI

CERTIFICATES OF OFFICERS
- Masters, mates, engineers, skippers, etc.

PART VIA

OBLIGATION OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS TO SERVE GOVERNMENT OR IN INDIAN SHIPS

PART VII

SEAMEN AND APPRENTICES

PART VIII

PASSENGER SHIPS

PART IX

SAFETY

PART IXA

NUCLEAR SHIPS

PART IXB

SECURITY OF SHIPS AND PORT FACILITIES

PART X

COLLISIONS, ACCIDENTS AT SEA AND LIABILITY

PART XA

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

PART XB

CIVIL LIABILITY FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE

PART XC

INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION COMPENSATION FUND

PART XI

NAVIGATION

PART XIA

PREVENTION AND CONTAINMENT OF POLLUTION OF THE SEA BY OIL
- PROVISIONS FOR CONTAINMENT OF ACCIDENTAL POLLUTION

PART XIB

CONTROL OF HARMFUL ANTI-FOULING SYSTEMS OF SHIPS

PART XII

INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES

PART XIII

WRECK AND SALVAGE WRECK

PART XIV

CONTROL OF INDIAN SHIPS AND SHIPS ENGAGED IN COASTING TRADE

PART XV

SAILING VESSELS

PART XVA

FISHING BOATS

PART XVI

PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE
- Penalties

PART XVII

MISCELLANEOUS

PART XVIII

REPEALS AND SAVINGS


Section 1. Short title and commencement. Show Related Subordinates
Section 2. Application of Act. Show Related Subordinates
Section 3. Definitions. Show Related Subordinates
Section 4. Establishment of National Shipping Board. Show Related Subordinates
Section 5. Functions of National Shipping Board.
Section 6. Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part. Show Related Subordinates
Section 7. Director-General of Shipping. Show Related Subordinates
Section 8. Mercantile Marine Department. Show Related Subordinates
Section 9. Surveyors. Show Related Subordinates
Section 10. Radio inspectors. Show Related Subordinates
Section 11. Shipping offices. Show Related Subordinates
Section 12. Seamen‟s employment offices. Show Related Subordinates
Section 13. Seamen‟s welfare officers. Show Related Subordinates
Section 20. Application of Part.
Section 21. Indian ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 22. Obligation to register. Show Related Subordinates
Section 23. Ports of registry. Show Related Subordinates
Section 24. Registrars of Indian ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 25. Register book. Show Related Subordinates
Section 26. Application for registry.
Section 27. Survey and measurement of ships before registry. Show Related Subordinates
Section 28. Marking of ship. Show Related Subordinates
Section 29. Declaration of ownership on registry.
Section 30. Evidence on first registry.
Section 31. Entry of particulars in register book.
Section 32. Documents to be retained by registrar.
Section 33. Power of Central Government to inquire into title of Indian ship to be so registered.
Section 34. Grant of certificate of registry. Show Related Subordinates
Section 35. Custody and use of certificate.
Section 36. Power to grant new certificate when original certificate is defaced, lost, etc. Show Related Subordinates
Section 37. Endorsement on certificate of change of master. Show Related Subordinates
Section 38. Endorsement on certificate of change of ownership.
Section 39. Delivery of certificate of ship lost or ceasing to be an Indian ship. Show Related Subordinates
Section 40. Provisional certificate for ships becoming Indian ships abroad.
Section 41. Temporary pass in lieu of certificate of registry. Show Related Subordinates
Section 42. Transfer of ships or shares.
Section 43. Registry of transfer.
Section 44. Transmission of property in Indian ship on death, insolvency, etc.
Section 45. Order for sale where ship has ceased to be an Indian ship.
Section 46. Transfer of ship on sale by order of court.
Section 47. Mortgage of ship or share.
Section 48. Entry of discharge of mortgage.
Section 49. Priority of mortgages.
Section 50. Mortgagee not deemed to be owner.
Section 51. Rights of mortgagee.
Section 52. Mortgage not affected by insolvency.
Section 53. Transfer of mortgages.
Section 54. Transmission of interest in mortgage in certain circumstances.
Section 55. Rules as to name of ship.
Section 56. Registry of alterations.
Section 57. Regulations for registry of alterations.
Section 58. Provisional certificate and endorsement where ship is to be registered anew.
Section 59. Registry anew on change of ownership.
Section 60. Procedure for registry anew.
Section 61. Transfer of registry.
Section 62. Restrictions on re-registry of abandoned ships.
Section 63. National colours for Indian ships.
Section 64. Unlawful assumption of Indian character.
Section 65. Concealment of Indian, or assumption of foreign, character.
Section 66. Indian ships to hoist proper national colours in certain cases.
Section 67. National character of ship to be declared before clearance.
Section 68. Liabilities of ships not recognised as Indian ships.
Section 69. Proceedings on forfeiture of ship.
Section 70. Notice of trust not received.
Section 71. Liability of owners.
Section 72. Evidence of register book, certificate of registry and other documents.
Section 73. Power to register Government ships under this Part.
Section 74. Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Part. Show Related Subordinates
Section 75. Application of Part.
Section 75A. Definitions.
Section 76. Certificates of competency to be held by officers of ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 77. When officers deemed duly certificated.
Section 78. Grade of certificates of competency. Show Related Subordinates
Section 79. Examination for, and grant of certificate. Show Related Subordinates
Section 80. [Omitted.].
Section 81. Form of certificates.
Section 82. Record of orders affecting certificates.
Section 83. Loss of certificates. Show Related Subordinates
Section 84. Production of certificates of competency to shipping master.
Section 85. Power to cancel or suspend certificates obtained on false or erroneous information.
Section 86. Recognition of certificate of competency *** granted in other countries. Show Related Subordinates
Section 86A. Foreign ships not to sail without certificated officers. Show Related Subordinates
Section 87. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 87A. Definitions.
Section 87B. Holders of certificates to serve the Government or in Indian ships for certain period.
Section 87C. Exemption from section 87B.
Section 87D. Particulars of certificate, etc. to be furnished.
Section 88. Power to classify seamen. Show Related Subordinates
Section 88A. Definitions.
Section 88B. Application of maritime labour standards to seafarers and ships.
Section 89. Duties of shipping masters.
Section 90. Fees to be paid.
Section 91. Assistance for apprenticeship to sea service.
Section 92. Special provisions as to apprenticeship to the sea service. Show Related Subordinates
Section 93. Manner in which contract is to be recorded.
Section 94. Production of contracts to authorised person before voyage in ship.
Section 95. Business of seamen's employment offices. Show Related Subordinates
Section 96. Supply or engagement of seamen in contravention of Act prohibited.
Section 97. Receipt of remuneration, donation, fees, etc., from seamen for shipping them prohibited.
Section 97A. Prohibition against discrimination.
Section 98. Qualifications for, and medical examination of, seamen. Show Related Subordinates
Section 99. Prohibition of engagement of seamen in Indian port without discharge certificate. Show Related Subordinates
Section 99A. Prohibition of engagement of seafarer without seafarer‟s identity document. Show Related Subordinates
Section 100. Agreements with crew. Show Related Subordinates
Section 101. Form and contents of the agreement. Show Related Subordinates
Section 102. Engagement of seaman where agreement is made out of India.
Section 103. Special provisions with regard to agreements with crew of Indian ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 104. Renewal of running agreements in certain cases.
Section 105. Changes in crew to be reported.
Section 106. Certificate as to agreement with crew.
Section 107. Copy of agreement to be made accessible to the crew.
Section 108. Alteration in agreement with the crew.
Section 109. Prohibition of engagement of underage persons in certain cases.
Section 110. [Omitted.].
Section 111. Medical examination of young persons. Show Related Subordinates
Section 112. Maintenance of list or register of young persons in a ship.
Section 113. Power to make rules respecting employment of young persons.
Section 114. Engagements between seamen and masters of ships other than Indian ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 115. Power to prohibit engagement of persons as seamen.
Section 116. Engagement of seamen outside India for Indian ships.
Section 117. Power to board ships and master seamen.
Section 118. Discharge before shipping master.
Section 119. Certificate of discharge.
Section 120. Certificate as to work of seamen.
Section 121. Discharge and leaving behind of seamen by masters of Indian ships.
Section 122. Wages and other property of seaman or apprentice left behind.
Section 123. Repatriation of seamen or termination of service at foreign port.
Section 124. Discharge of seamen on change of ownership.
Section 125. Master to deliver account of wages.
Section 126. Disrating of seamen.
Section 127. Deductions from wages of seamen.
Section 128. Payment of wages before shipping master.
Section 129. Time of payment of wages.
Section 130. Settlement of wages.
Section 130A. Certain undisbursed amounts to be utilised for welfare of seamen.
Section 131. Master to give facilities to seaman for remitting wages.
Section 132. Decision of questions by shipping masters. Show Related Subordinates
Section 133. Power of shipping master to require production of ship's papers.
Section 134. Rule as to payment to seamen in foreign currency.
Section 135. Advance of wages.
Section 136. Allotment notes respecting seaman's wages.
Section 137. Commencement and payment of sums allotted.
Section 138. Right to wages and provisions.
Section 138A. Working hours of seamen.
Section 139. Right to recover wages and salvage not to be forfeited.
Section 140. Wages not to depend on freight.
Section 141. Wages on termination of service by wreck, illness, etc.
Section 142. Wages not to accrue during absence without leave, refusal to work or imprisonment.
Section 143. Compensation to seamen for premature discharge.
Section 144. Restriction on sale of and charge upon wages.
Section 145. Summary proceedings for wages.
Section 146. Restrictions on suits for wages.
Section 147. Wages not recoverable outside India in certain cases.
Section 148. Remedies of master for wages, disbursements, etc.
Section 149. Power of Court to rescind contract between master, owner or agent and seaman or apprentice.
Section 150. Power to refer disputes between seamen and their employers to tribunals.
Section 151. Conditions of service, etc., to remain unchanged during pendency of proceedings before tribunal.
Section 152. Master to take charge of the effects of deceased seamen.
Section 153. Dealing with and account of property of seamen who die during voyage.
Section 154. Master to pay and deliver property of deceased seamen.
Section 155. Property of deceased seaman left abroad but not on board ship.
Section 156. Dealing with property of deceased seamen.
Section 157. Recovery of wages, etc., of seamen lost with their ship.
Section 158. Property of seamen dying in India.
Section 159. Payment over of property of deceased seamen by shipping master.
Section 159A. Nomination.
Section 160. Disposal of unclaimed property of deceased seamen. Show Related Subordinates
Section 161. Relief and maintenance of distressed seamen.
Section 162. Mode of providing for return of seamen to proper return port.
Section 163. Receiving distressed seamen on ships.
Section 164. Provisions as to taking distressed seamen on ships.
Section 165. What shall be evidence of distress.
Section 166. Indian consular office to decide return port to which or route by which seaman is to be sent.
Section 167. Power to make rules with respect to distressed seamen.
Section 168. Ships to have sufficient provisions and water.
Section 169. Allowances for short or bad provisions.
Section 170. Foreign going Indian ship to carry duly certificated cook. Show Related Subordinates
Section 171. Weights and measures on board.
Section 172. Beddings, towels, medicines, medical stores, etc., to be provided and kept on board certain ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 173. Certain ships to carry medical officer. Show Related Subordinates
Section 174. Expenses of medical attendance in case of illness. Show Related Subordinates
Section 175. Accommodation for seaman. Show Related Subordinates
Section 176. Inspection by shipping master, etc., of provisions, water, weights and measures and accommodation.
Section 176A. Ships to possess Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance.
Section 177. Inspection by master of provisions, water and accommodation at sea.
Section 177A. Power to make rules to prevent accidents, etc.
Section 178. Meaning of serving seaman.
Section 179. Particulars to be furnished in plaints, etc.
Section 180. Notice to be given in case of unrepresented seaman.
Section 181. Power to set aside decrees and orders passed against serving seaman.
Section 182. Modification of law of limitation where seaman is a party.
Section 183. Reference in matters of doubt to shipping masters.
Section 184. Facilities for making complaints.
Section 185. Assignment or sale of salvage invalid.
Section 186. No debt recoverable till end of voyage.
Section 187. Seaman's property not to be detained.
Section 188. Prohibition against solicitation by lodging house keepers.
Section 189. Ship not to be boarded without permission before seamen leave.
Section 190. Misconduct endangering life or ship.
Section 191. Desertion and absence without leave.
Section 192. Power to suspend deserter‟s certificate of discharge.
Section 193. Conveyance of deserter or imprisoned seaman on board ship.
Section 194. General offences against discipline.
Section 195. Smuggling of goods by seamen or apprentices.
Section 196. Entry of offences in official logs.
Section 197. Report of desertions and absence without leave.
Section 198. Entries and certificates of desertion abroad.
Section 199. Facilities for proving desertion in proceedings for forfeiture of wages.
Section 200. Application of forfeiture.
Section 201. Decision of questions of forfeiture and deduction in suits for wages.
Section 202. Payment of fines imposed under agreement to shipping master.
Section 203. Seaman or apprentice not to be enticed to desert.
Section 204. Deserters not to be harboured.
Section 205. Stowaways and seamen carried under compulsion.
Section 206. Procedure where seaman not shipped in India is imprisoned on complaint of master or owner.
Section 207. Power to send on board seaman not shipped in India who is undergoing imprisonment.
Section 208. On change of master, documents to be handed over to successor.
Section 209. Transmission of documents on transfer of seaman from one ship to another.
Section 210. Leaving behind in India of seaman or apprentice engaged abroad.
Section 211. Deserters from foreign ships.
Section 212. Official logs to be kept and to be dated.
Section 213. Entries in official log books how and when to be made.
Section 214. Entries required to be made in official log books.
Section 215. Offences in respect of official logs.
Section 216. Delivery of official logs to shipping masters.
Section 217. Official logs to be sent to shipping master in case of transfer of ship or loss.
Section 218. Functions of National Welfare Board for Seafarers. Show Related Subordinates
Section 218A. Power to make rules for purposes of Maritime Labour Convention. Show Related Subordinates
Section 219. Application of Part.
Section 220. No ship to carry passengers without a certificate of survey. Show Related Subordinates
Section 221. Power of surveyor.
Section 222. Fees in respect of survey.
Section 223. Declaration of survey.
Section 224. Sending of declaration by owner, agent or master to Central Government.
Section 225. Grant of certificate of survey by Central Government.
Section 226. Power of Central Government to order a second survey.
Section 227. Duration of certificates of survey.
Section 228. Cancellation or suspension of certificate of survey by Central Government.
Section 229. Alterations in ships subsequent to grant of certificate of survey, and additional surveys.
Section 230. Power to require delivery of expired or cancelled certificate of survey.
Section 231. Certificate of survey to be affixed in conspicuous part of ship.
Section 232. Ship not to carry passengers in contravention of Act.
Section 233. Offences in connection with passenger ships.
Section 234. Power to exclude drunken passengers from passenger ships.
Section 235. Ships with certificates of survey or certificates of partial survey granted outside India.
Section 236. Power to make rules as to surveys. Show Related Subordinates
Section 237. Ports or places where special trade passengers or pilgrims may embark or be discharged.
Section 238. Notice to be given of day of sailing.
Section 239. Power to enter on and inspect ship.
Section 240. Ship not to sail without certificates A and B. Show Related Subordinates
Section 241. Contents of certificate A. Show Related Subordinates
Section 242. Contents of certificate B. Show Related Subordinates
Section 243. Officers entitled to grant certificates.
Section 244. Survey of ship.
Section 245. Discretion as to grant of certificate B.
Section 246. Copy of certificate A to be exhibited.
Section 247. Special trade passengers or pilgrims to be supplied with prescribed provisions.
Section 248. Number of passengers on board not to exceed that allowed by or under this Part.
Section 249. Special trade passenger or pilgrim not to be landed at a place other than that at which he has contracted to land.
Section 250. Forwarding of passengers by Indian consular officers.
Section 251. Recovery of expenses incurred in forwarding passengers.
Section 252. Ship not to make voyage in contravention of contract.
Section 253. Information to be sent to ports of embarkation and discharge.
Section 254. Reports etc., under section 253 to be admissible in evidence.
Section 255. Destination of ship, time of sailing etc., to be advertised.
Section 256. Ship taking additional passengers at intermediate place.
Section 257. Statements concerning passengers.
Section 258. Death of special trade passengers on voyage.
Section 259. Certain ships to carry medical officer and attendants.
Section 260. Bringing passengers from foreign port in excess of authorised number prohibited.
Section 261. [Repealed.].
Section 261A. Bunks to be provided for passengers.
Section 261B. Space to be provided for passengers when bunks are not provided.
Section 261C. Airing space to be provided for passengers.
Section 262. Power to make rules as to special trade passenger ships.
Section 263. [Repealed.].
Section 264. Hospital accommodation.
Section 265. [Omitted.].
Section 266. [Omitted.].
Section 267. [Omitted.].
Section 268. [Omitted.].
Section 269. [Omitted.].
Section 270. Bond where pilgrim ship proceeds on outward voyage.
Section 271. Medical inspection and permission required before embarkation of pilgrims.
Section 272. Medical inspection after embarkation in certain cases.
Section 273. Pilgrims to arrange return passages.
Section 274. Issue or production of tickets.
Section 275. Refund of passage money and deposits.
Section 276. Disposal of unclaimed passage money and deposit.
Section 277. Cost of return journey of pilgrims on ships other than those for which return ticket is available.
Section 278. [Omitted.].
Section 279. Compensation for delay in sailing.
Section 280. Substitution of ships.
Section 281. Sanitary taxes payable by master of pilgrim ship.
Section 282. Power to make rules relating to pilgrim ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 283. Countries to which Load Line Convention or Safety Convention applies. Show Related Subordinates
Section 283A. Definitions.
Section 284. Construction rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 285. Collision regulations. Show Related Subordinates
Section 286. Observance of collision regulations. Show Related Subordinates
Section 287. Inspectors of lights and shapes and fog and distress signals. Show Related Subordinates
Section 288. Power to make rules as to life saving appliances. Show Related Subordinates
Section 289. Rules relating to fire appliances. Show Related Subordinates
Section 290. Inspection of life saving appliances and fire appliances. Show Related Subordinates
Section 291. Radio requirements. Show Related Subordinates
Section 292. Radio direction finding apparatus.
Section 293. Radio log.
Section 294. Powers of radio inspectors.
Section 295. Application of this Part to ships other than Indian ships.
Section 296. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 297. Signalling lamps.
Section 298. Information about ship‟s stability. Show Related Subordinates
Section 299. Safety certificates and qualified safety certificates for passenger ships.
Section 299A. Safety construction certificates and construction certificates for cargo ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 299B. Power to make rules.
Section 300. Cargo ship safety equipment and cargo ship equipment certificates for ships other than passenger ships. Show Related Subordinates
Section 301. Cargo ship safety radio certificate and qualified cargo ship safety radio certificate etc. Show Related Subordinates
Section 302. Exemption certificates.
Section 303. Duration of certificates.
Section 304. Modification of safety convention certificates as respects life saving appliances.
Section 305. Recognition of certificates issued outside India.
Section 306. Issue of certificates to foreign ships in India and Indian ships in foreign countries.
Section 307. Prohibition on proceeding to sea without certificates. Show Related Subordinates
Section 308. Production of certificates by ships other than Indian ships.
Section 309. Application of certain sections to certificates.
Section 309A. Alterations pending issue of a safely convention certificate.
Section 310. Ships exempt from provisions relating to load lines.
Section 311. Power to make rules as to load lines.
Section 312. Marking of deck line and load lines.
Section 312A. Alterations after survey.
Section 313. Submersion of load lines.
Section 314. Maintenance of load line marks.
Section 315. Inspection of ships with respect to load lines.
Section 316. Issue of load line certificates and effect thereof. Show Related Subordinates
Section 317. Duration and cancellation of certificates. Show Related Subordinates
Section 318. Ships not to proceed to sea without certificate.
Section 319. Publication of load line certificate and particulars relating to depth of loading.
Section 320. Insertion of particulars as to load lines in agreements with crew.
Section 321. Issue to load line certificates to foreign ships in India and Indian ships in foreign countries.
Section 322. Recognition of load line certificates issued outside India.
Section 323. Inspection and control of Load Line Convention ships other than Indian ships.
Section 324. Certificate of Load Line Convention ships other than Indian ships to be produced to customs.
Section 325. Marking of deck line and load lines of ships other than Indian ships.
Section 326. Submersion of load line of ships other than Indian ships.
Section 327. Inspection of ships other than Indian ships belonging to non-Convention countries.
Section 328. Load line certificates of ships other than Indian ships.
Section 329. Certificates to be produced to customs by ships other than Indian ships registered in non-Convention countries.
Section 330. Power to make rules as to timber cargo. Show Related Subordinates
Section 331. Carriage of dangerous goods. Show Related Subordinates
Section 331A. Grain loading plan. Show Related Subordinates
Section 332. Carriage of grain. Show Related Subordinates
Section 333. Submersion of sub-division load lines in case of passenger ships.
Section 334. Unseaworthy ship not to be sent to sea. Show Related Subordinates
Section 335. Obligation of owner to crew with respect to seaworthiness. Show Related Subordinates
Section 336. Power to detain unsafe ship and procedure for detention. Show Related Subordinates
Section 337. Liability of Central Government for costs and damage when ship wrongly detained. Show Related Subordinates
Section 338. Liability of shipowner for costs when ship rightly detained.
Section 339. Method of calculating costs of detention and survey.
Section 340. Power to require from complainant security for costs, etc.
Section 341. Costs, etc., payable by Central Government recoverable from complainant.
Section 342. Application to ships other than Indian ships of provisions as to detention. Show Related Subordinates
Section 343. Exemption of ships from certain provisions of this Part.
Section 344. Power to make rules respecting certificates under this Part. Show Related Subordinates
Section 344A. Application of Act to nuclear ships.
Section 344B. Nuclear passenger ship safety certificates and nuclear cargo ship safety certificates.
Section 344C. Prohibition of proceeding to sea without certificates.
Section 344D. Safety assessment and operating manual.
Section 344E. Foreign nuclear ships to give advance notice of arrival.
Section 344F. Control on arrival of nuclear ships.
Section 344G. Notice of accidents to nuclear ships.
Section 344H. Application of certain sections to or in relation to certain certificates under section 344B.
Section 344-I. Power to make rules.
Section 344J. Application.
Section 344K. Definitions. Show Related Subordinates
Section 344L. Ship identification number.
Section 344M. Security measures.
Section 344N. Port facility assessment.
Section 344-O. Obligations of companies, etc.
Section 344P. Obligations of port facility.
Section 344Q. International Ship Security Certificate.
Section 344R. Ship Security Alert System.
Section 344S. Control measures.
Section 344T. Power to make rules.
Section 345. Division of loss in case of collision.
Section 346. Damages for personal injury.
Section 347. Right of contribution.
Section 348. Duty of master of ship to assist in case of collision.
Section 349. Collision to be entered in official log.
Section 350. Report to Central Government of accidents to ship.
Section 351. Notice of loss of Indian ship to be given to Central Government.
Section 352. Definitions. Show Related Subordinates
Section 352A. Limitation of liability of damages in respect of certain claims.
Section 352B. Limits of liability.
Section 352C. Limitation Fund and consolidation of claims.
Section 352D. Release of ship, etc.
Section 352E. Scope of application.
Section 352F. Application of this Part to charterer, manager, etc., of a vessel.
Section 352FA. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 352G. Application.
Section 352H. Definitions.
Section 352-I. Liability of owner.
Section 352J. Limitation of liability.
Section 352K. Constitution of limitation fund.
Section 352L. Acquisition of right for compensation by subrogation.
Section 352M. Consolidation of claim and distribution of fund.
Section 352N. Compulsory insurance or other financial guarantee. Show Related Subordinates
Section 352-O. Acceptance of certificates issued outside India.
Section 352P. Ban on entering or leaving an Indian port without certificate.
Section 352Q. Government ships.
Section 352R. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 352S. Definitions.
Section 352T. Contribution to the Fund.
Section 352U. Contribution payable by persons to the Fund.
Section 352V. Power to call for information.
Section 352W. Liability of the Fund.
Section 352X. Jurisdiction of Courts.
Section 352Y. Extinguishment of claims.
Section 352Z. Subrogation and right of recourse.
Section 352ZA. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 353. Method of giving helm orders. Show Related Subordinates
Section 354. Duty to report dangers to navigation. Show Related Subordinates
Section 354A. Communication of intelligence regarding dangers to navigation. Show Related Subordinates
Section 355. Obligation to render assistance on receiving signal of distress. Show Related Subordinates
Section 355A. Obligation to render assistance to persons in danger. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356. Power to make rules as to signals. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356A. Application. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356B. Definitions. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356C. Issue of pollution prevention certificate. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356D. Issue of certificates for foreign ships in India and Indian ships in foreign countries.
Section 356E. Requirement for construction and equipment in ships to prevent pollution. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356F. Record books. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356G. Inspection and control of oil tankers and other ships to which this Part applies.
Section 356H. Information regarding contravention of provisions of Convention.
Section 356-I. Oil reception facilities at ports in India.
Section 356J. Power to give a notice to owner, etc., of polluting ship. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356K. Powers to take measures for preventing or containing oil pollution. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356L. Power of the Central Government to give directions to certain ships to render certain services. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356M. [Repealed.].
Section 356N. [Repealed.].
Section 356-O. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356P. Application.
Section 356Q. Definitions. Show Related Subordinates
Section 356R. Control of anti-fouling systems.
Section 356S. Issuance of International Anti-Fouling System Certificate.
Section 356T. Issue of Anti-Fouling System Certificate for foreign ships in India and Indian ships in foreign countries.
Section 356U. Controls of waste materials.
Section 356V. Record of anti-fouling systems.
Section 356W. Inspection and control of all ships above 400 gross tonnage.
Section 356X. Information regarding contravention of the provisions of Convention.
Section 356Y. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 357. Definition of “coasts”.
Section 358. Shipping casualties and report thereof.
Section 359. Report of shipping casualties to Central Government.
Section 360. Application to court for formal investigation.
Section 361. Court empowered to make formal investigation. Show Related Subordinates
Section 362. Power of court of investigation to inquire into charges against masters, mates and engineers.
Section 363. Power of Central Government to direct inquiry into charges of incompetency or misconduct.
Section 364. Opportunity to be given to person to make defence.
Section 365. Power of court as to evidence and regulation of proceedings. Show Related Subordinates
Section 366. Assessors.
Section 367. Power to arrest witnesses and enter ships.
Section 368. Power to commit for trial and bind over witnesses.
Section 369. Report by court to Central Government.
Section 370. Powers of court as to certificates granted by Central Government.
Section 371. Power of court to censure master, mate or engineer.
Section 372. Power of court to remove master and appoint new master.
Section 373. Convening of Marine Boards outside India.
Section 374. Constitution and procedure of Marine Board.
Section 375. Decisions of Marine Board to be by majority.
Section 376. Powers of Marine Board.
Section 377. Powers of Central Government to cancel, suspend, etc., certificate of master, mate or engineer.
Section 378. Delivery of Indian certificate cancelled or suspended. Show Related Subordinates
Section 379. Effect of cancellation or suspension of certificate.
Section 380. Suspended certificate not to be endorsed.
Section 381. Power of Central Government to cancel or suspend other certificates.
Section 382. Re-hearing.
Section 383. Constitution of court of survey.
Section 384. Appeal from surveyor to court of survey.
Section 385. Powers and procedure of court of survey.
Section 386. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 387. Reference in difficult cases to scientific persons.
Section 388. Power to investigate causes of explosion or fire on board ship.
Section 389. Report to be made regarding cause of explosion or fire.
Section 390. Definition of “coasts”.
Section 391. Receivers of wreck.
Section 392. Duty of receiver where vessel is in distress.
Section 393. Power to pass over adjoining lands.
Section 394. Power of receiver of wreck to suppress, plunder and disorder by force.
Section 395. Procedure to be observed by persons finding wreck.
Section 396. Investigation of certain matters in respect of vessels wrecked, etc.
Section 397. Notice to be given by receiver.
Section 398. Immediate sale of wreck by receiver in certain cases.
Section 399. Claims of owners to wreck.
Section 400. Prohibition of certain acts in respect of wreck.
Section 401. Search warrants where wreck is concealed.
Section 402. Salvage payable for saving life, cargo or wreck.
Section 403. Savings.
Section 404. Power to make rules respecting wreck and salvage. Show Related Subordinates
Section 405. Application of Part.
Section 406. Indian ships and chartered ships to be licensed. Show Related Subordinates
Section 407. Licensing of ships for coasting trade. Show Related Subordinates
Section 408. Revocation or modification of licence. Show Related Subordinates
Section 409. Licences to be surrendered when they cease to be valid.
Section 410. No port clearance until licence is produced.
Section 411. Power to give directions. Show Related Subordinates
Section 411A. Powers of the Central Government to protect interests of Indian shipping from undue foreign intervention.
Section 412. [Repealed.].
Section 413. Power of Director-General to call for information.
Section 414. Power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 415. Application of Part.
Section 416. Decision of question whether a vessel is a sailing vessel.
Section 417. Certificate of registry. Show Related Subordinates
Section 418. Particulars relating to sailing vessel to be painted.
Section 419. Change of name of sailing vessel.
Section 420. Prevention of overloading or overcrowding. Show Related Subordinates
Section 421. Certificate of inspection.
Section 422. Cancellation, re-issue, etc., of certificate of inspection.
Section 423. Registry of alterations.
Section 424. Transfer of registry.
Section 425. Closure of registry.
Section 426. Restriction on transfer of sailing vessel.
Section 427. Mortgages of sailing vessels.
Section 428. Fraudulent use of certificate of registry or certificate of inspection, etc., prohibited.
Section 429. Statement relating to crew of sailing vessel to be maintained. Show Related Subordinates
Section 430. Inquiry into jettisoning of cargo. Show Related Subordinates
Section 431. Non-Indian sailing vessels not to engage in coasting trade without permission.
Section 432. Detention of overloaded non-Indian sailing vessels.
Section 433. Power of courts to rescind contracts between owner and tindal.
Section 434. Application to sailing vessels of other provisions relating to ships.
Section 434A. Insurance of members of crew of asailing vessel.
Section 434B. Policy of insurance.
Section 435. Power to make rules respecting sailing vessels. Show Related Subordinates
Section 435A. Application of Part.
Section 435B. Definition.
Section 435C. Obligation to register.
Section 435D. Port of registry. Show Related Subordinates
Section 435E. Registrars of Indian fishing boats. Show Related Subordinates
Section 435F. Application for registry.
Section 435G. Certificate of registry.
Section 435H. Particular relating to Indian fishing boats to be painted.
Section 435-I. Change of name of Indian fishing boat. Show Related Subordinates
Section 435J. Special provision for Indian fishing boats.
Section 435K. Certificate of inspection.
Section 435L. Cancellation, re-issue, etc. of certificate of inspection.
Section 435M. Inspection of safety equipments and appliances.
Section 435N. Registration of alteration.
Section 435-O. Transfer of registry.
Section 435P. Closure of registry.
Section 435Q. Restriction on Transfer of Indian fishing boats.
Section 435R. Mortgage of Indian fishing boats.
Section 435S. Fraudulent use of certificate of registry or certificate of inspection, etc., prohibited.
Section 435T. Statement relating to crew of Indian fishing boat to be maintained.
Section 435U. Power to make rules respecting Indian fishing boats. Show Related Subordinates
Section 435V. Application to Indian fishing boats of other provisions relating to ships.
Section 435W. Fishery data to be furnished by Indian fishing boats.
Section 435X. Power to exempt.
Section 436. Penalties.
Section 436A. Power to make rules.
Section 437. Place of trial.
Section 438. Cognizance of offences.
Section 439. Jurisdiction of Magistrate.
Section 440. Special provision regarding punishment.
Section 441. Offences by companies.
Section 442. Depositions to be received in evidence when witness cannot be produced.
Section 443. Power to detain foreign ship that has occasioned damage.
Section 444. Power to enforce detention of ship. Show Related Subordinates
Section 445. Levy of wages, etc., by distress of movable property or ship. Show Related Subordinates
Section 446. Notice to be given to consular representative of proceedings taken in respect of foreign ship.
Section 447. Application of fines.
Section 448. Service of documents.
Section 449. Power to appoint examiners and to make rules as to qualifications of ship surveyors.
Section 450. No person to practise as ship surveyor unless qualified.
Section 451. Power of ship surveyor to inspect ship.
Section 452. Inquiry into cause of death on board Indian ship.
Section 453. Certain persons deemed to be public servants.
Section 454. Powers of persons authorised to investigate, etc.
Section 454A. Power to prescribe alternative fittings, etc. Show Related Subordinates
Section 455. Exemption of public ships, foreign and Indian.
Section 456. Power to exempt. Show Related Subordinates
Section 457. General power to make rules. Show Related Subordinates
Section 458. Provisions with respect to rules and regulations. Show Related Subordinates
Section 459. Power to constitute committees to advise on rules, regulations and scales of fees.
Section 460. Protection of persons acting under Act.
Section 460A. Removal of difficulties.
Section 461. Repeals and savings.


Schedule 1. THE SCHEDULE Order Appendix Forms

Year	Description	Hindi Description	Files(Eng)	Files(Hindi)
07-01-1887	Merchant Shipping (Payment of Expenses to witnesses) Rules, 1986.
18-01-1960	National Shipping Board Rules, 1960
26-02-1960	Merchant Shipping (Forms of License) Rules, 1960
17-12-1960	M.S (Registration of Indian Ships) Rules,1960
30-12-1960	MS (Crew Accommodation) Rules, 1961
21-07-1961	MS (Carriage of Medical Officers Rules) 1961
16-12-1962	Merchant Shipping (Apprenticeship to Sea Service)
05-07-1963	MS (National Welfare Board for Seafarers) Rules, 1963
03-06-1966	MS (Supply of Article for Personal Use), 1966
17-10-1973	MS(Examination of Eng Drivers of Seagoing Ship) Rules,1973
15-07-1974	Merchant Shipping (Levy of Seamen’s Welfare Fee) Rules, 1974
31-10-1974	Merchant Shipping (Wrecks and Salvage) Rules, 1974.
03-07-1976	MS (Engineers and Engine Drivers of Fishing Vessels) Rules, 1973
11-12-1976	CACL Procedural Rule 1976
03-08-1979	MS(Fees for Load Surveys)Rules 1979
21-07-1981	MS(Construction and Survey of Passenger Ships) Rules, 1981
30-12-1982	MS(Exam of Dredge Driver and dredge Engineers) Rules,1982
01-02-1985	MS(Examination of Dredge Master and Dredge Mates) Rules, 1985
17-07-1985	MS(Form of Certificate of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage) Rule,1985.
10-09-1986	M.S (Seamen Employment Office)1986
11-05-1987	Merchant Shipping (Tonnage Measurement of Ships) Rules, 1987.
18-05-1987	MS (Examination of Skppers & Mate of Fishing Vessels), Rules, 1987
30-08-1987	MS(Froms of Particulars of Certificates and Employment)Rules, 1980
22-07-1988	Merchant Shipping (Levy of Oil Pollution Cess) Rules, 1988
12-09-1988	MS (Indian Fishing Boats Inspection) Rules, 1988
05-11-1988	M.S (Registration of Fishing boat) Rules 1988
11-08-1990	MS(Fire Appliances) Rules,1990
22-06-1991	MS(Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) Rules,1991
20-10-1992	The registration of multimodal transport operation rules 1992
05-11-1994	MS(Medicines,Medical,Stores & Appliances) Rules,1994
20-05-1995	MS Distress and Safety Radio Communication) Rules, 1995
27-12-1995	Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Cargo) Rules, 1995.
19-02-1997	MS (Sailing Vessels) Rules, 1997
12-07-1997	MS(safety of Navigation)Rules,1997.
19-01-2000	Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Rules, 2000.
12-05-2000	Merchant Shipping (Management for the Safe Operation of Ships) Rules, 2000.
27-02-2003	MS (Cancellation and Suspension of certificate of Competency) Rules, 2003
27-03-2008	MS International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage, 2008.
27-03-2008	MS Civil Lability for Oil Pollution Damage) Rules, 2008
26-11-2009	Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Rules, 2009.
07-01-2010	MS Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances carried by Sea in Packaged Form Rules, 2010
07-01-2010	Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from ships) Rules, 2010. (MARPOL Annex-IV)
07-01-2010	Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form) Rules, 2010.
07-01-2010	Merchant Shipping (Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substance in Bulk) Rules, 2010. (MARPOL -Annex II)
20-04-2012	Merchant Shipping (Regulation of Entry of Ships into Ports, Anchorages and Offshore facilities) Rules, 2012.
31-07-2014	MERCHANT SHIPPING (STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCH-KEEPING FOR SEAFARERS) RULES, 2014
16-02-2015	MS (Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) Rules,2015
19-01-2016	Anti- fouling systems rules 2016
16-02-2016	RPS Rules 2016
29-02-2016	labour rules 2016
11-04-2016	SID Rules 2016
26-08-2016	Merchant Shipping (Seafarer Accommodation) Rules, 2016
17-07-2017	CDC Rules 2017

Year	Description	Hindi Description	Files(Eng)	Files(Hindi)
03-11-2000	Criteria on selection of candidates for various pre-sea training courses - guidelines reg Training Circular No. 5 of 2000
21-05-2001	Watch Keeping certificate for Seamen Helmsman and D/Greaser - MS Notice 11 of 2001
22-02-2002	Renewal of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) - MS Notice 3 of 2002
04-03-2002	Watch Keeping Certificate for Seamen Helsman and D/Greaser - MS Notice 4 of 2002
05-03-2002	DGS- ENG CIRCULAR - 39 of 2002
20-05-2002	Powers of the Govt. of India to give directions to ships licensed under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 - MS Notice 10 of 2002
06-08-2002	Endorsement for change of command on Indian ships - MS Notice 16 of 2002
11-11-2002	Fitment of life saving appliances, Navigational equipments, Radio communication equipments etc on board Indian Ships - MS Notice 29 of 2002
20-12-2002	Merchant Shipping (CDC) Rules, 2001 Crew Branch Circular 7(1) of 2002
25-08-2003	Incorporating the Emblem of Govt. of India in Article of Agreement for Employment of Seafarers - MS Notice 21 of 2003
25-08-2003	Replacement of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) issued under M.S. (CDC) Rules, 1960 - MS Notice 23 of 2003
27-08-2003	Revalidation of certificates for Masters and Deck Officers, DGS- EXAMINATION CIRCULAR No. 01 of 2003
01-10-2003	Conversion of Fishing Vessel Certificate of Competency to Merchant Navy Certificate of Competency under M.S.(STCW) Rules, 1988 - MS Notice 24 of 2003
24-11-2003	Carriage of Dangerous Goods - Packaging Certification, CARGO CIRCULAR - NT-CRG - 01/03
15-07-2004	DGS- ENG CIRCULAR - 69 of 2004
04-12-2004	Revision of the existing fees specified for issue of Identity Cards Coastal Branch, DGS Circular No. 7 of 2004
20-12-2004	DGS- ENG CIRCULAR - 81 of 2004
23-12-2004	Instruction to the Recognised Organisation (R.O.)/Shipping Companies on Certification, Fees, dealing with Non conformities and DOC/SMC withdrawal/ Invalidation with respect ot ISM Engineering Circular No. 44 of 2004
01-01-2005	Guidelines to conduct IGNOU approved one year pre-sea training course for Deck Cadet. DGSTraining Circular No. 2 of 2005
17-01-2005	SHIP SECURITY ALERT SYSTEM-POSITION INFORMATION - N.T. BRANCH CIRCULAR NO.: NT/ISPS/COM/02/2005.
19-01-2005	Cabotage relaxation for Tsunami relief material Shipping Development Circular DGS-.2 of 2005
22-02-2005	Clarification regarding medical examination of seafarers for certification. DGS- NT Branch Circular No.02 of 2005
23-02-2005	Re-evaluation of results Chief Examiner of Engineer for further necessary action. DGS- Examiners Circular No. 86 of 2005
21-03-2005	DGS- Issue of CDC -Pendency, Crew Branch Circular No. 2 of 2005
24-03-2005	DGS- Approval of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) to be in compliance with IMO Resolution MSC 81(70) NT BRANCH CIRCULAR NO. NT/LSA/02/05
04-05-2005	Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution from Ship by Oil) Rules, 2005 - Reg.:IOPP Certificate. DGS Engineering Circular No. 47
22-08-2005	Surrendering of Document of Compliance (DOC) after incident/accident. DGS- ISM Engineering Circular No. 57 of 2005
29-08-2005	Examination system for commissioned Engineer Officers of Indian Navy, DGS-Examiners Circular No. 93 of 2005
18-11-2005	Submission of reports of Shipboard Safety Management System. DGS- ISM Engineering Circular No. 62 of 2005
24-01-2006	Conduct of batches for the G.P. Rating Course by various Maritime Training Institutes DGS Training Circular No. 3 of 2006
25-01-2006	Reconstitution of Indian Marine Administration - Establishment Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Kochi - MS Notice 3 of 2006
09-05-2006	Clarification with respect to nature of duties for eligibility to appear for Marine Engineer Officer Class II (Second Engineer Officer on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of 3000 kW propulsion power or more). DGS- Examiners Circular No. 102 of 2006
23-05-2006	Issuance of Certificate of Competency and endorsements to the representative's of Recruitment and Placement Services registered with the Directorate General of Shipping. DGS NT / ENG CIRCULAR NO. 3 of 2006
18-07-2006	Procedure for Issue of Licence to Indian & Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels.DGS-3 of 2006
22-11-2006	Proper Use of VHF Channels at Sea. DGS Nautical Wing Circular No.NT/NAV/03/2006
22-06-2007	Procedure for certification of material / equipment /appliances used on Indian ships - MS Notice 5 of 2007
13-05-2008	S.D. Circular No.01 of 2008 - Clarifications regarding.DGS-1 of (2) 2008
19-06-2008	Clarification regarding implementation of M.S.Notice number 14 of 2007 - MS Notice 14 of 2008
06-02-2009	Permission to foreign flag ships under Section 407(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958-Reagarding.DGS-1 of 2009
09-04-2009	Monsoon Advisory to Shipping - MS Notice 18 of 2009
07-08-2009	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 - MS Notice 28 of 2009
23-09-2009	Safe loading of solid bulk cargo with special reference to Iron ore fines from Indian ports - MS Notice 31 of 2009
06-08-2010	Revalidation and Up-gradation of Certificates. DGS- Examiners Circular No.114 of 2010
03-09-2010	Ship Reporting System in Indian Waters- INDSAR/INSPIRES - MS Notice 7 of 2010
03-09-2010	Promulgation of Navigational Warnings for Specialized Operations in NAVAREA – VIII under World wide Navigational Warning System (WWNWS) - MS Notice 8 of 2010
01-11-2010	Submission of Articles of Agreement, application for issuance of Cookery Certificate and registration of Indenture for cadets, on-line - MS Notice 22 of 2010
04-11-2010	Approval of Medical Examiners under the provisions of Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 - MS Notice 23 of 2010
08-11-2010	Prevention of Collision of Ships in Ports and at High Seas - MS Notice 17 of 2010
08-11-2010	Life Saving Arrangements under Chapter III of SOLAS 1974 as amended - MS Notice 18 of 2010
08-11-2010	Radio Communication Chapter IV of SOLAS 1974 as amended - MS Notice 19 of 2010
08-11-2010	Safe Carriage of cargoes and oil fuels by sea - Chapter VI and VII of SOLAS 74, as amended. as amended - MS Notice 21 of 2010
08-11-2010	Safety of Navigation Chapter V of SOLAS 1974 as amended - MS Notice 20 of 2010
12-01-2011	Guidelines terms and conditions for considering the request for relaxation in the crewing or flagging requirement under Section 456 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. D. G. Shipping Circular No. 1-A of 2011
12-01-2011	Conditions for granting license to foreign flag ships under Section 406 or 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 laying down the norms for engaging Indian crew on board these ships engaged in shipping and related activities in Indian coastal water. DGS D. G. Shipping Circular No. 1-B of 2011
01-04-2011	Contravention of DGS directives on conduct of Medical Examination by approved medical examiners - MS Notice 9 of 2011
08-04-2011	Appellate authority for the punishment imposed on the candidate under Rule 44 of the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers) Rules 1998 and under the Merchant Shipping (Cancellation or Suspension of Certificate of Competency) Rules, 2003 - MS Notice 13 of 2011
18-04-2011	List of approved medical examiners with Indian Maritime Administration - MS Notice 14 of 2011
09-05-2011	Accelerated Sea time applicable to deck cadets on tankers of 3000 GT and above engaged in frequent cargo operations - MS Notice 18 of 2011
09-05-2011	Issuance of Document of Compliance (DOC) under International Safety Management (ISM) System in favour of Technical Management of Company not having its registered office in India. (Superseded by M.S. Notice 09 of 2014)) DGS Engineering Circular No. 134 of 2011
25-08-2011	Engineering Management preparatory course for Marine Engineer Officer- Class I Examination. DGS TRAINING CIRCULAR NO. 07 OF 2011
05-10-2011	Delegation of Eye Sight Test Assessment to approved medical examiners - MS Notice 25 of 2011
28-11-2011	Vessel's Non Compliance with LRIT. NT BRANCH CIRCULAR NO. NT/LRIT/01(1)/2011
27-12-2011	Refresher Training for Basic and Advanced Safety Courses related to Fire Fighting and Survival Training as per Section A- VI/1 para 3 & 4), Section A- VI/2 (para 5 & 6), Section A-VI/3 (para 5 & 6) of STCW 2010. DGS Training Circular No. 6 of 2011
03-01-2012	Clarification regarding Scope for Approval of the institute of Training Circular No. 1 of 2011 dated 10/02/2011 as per Chapter III, Regulation III/6, Table A - III/ 6 - DGS Training Circular No. 1 of 2012.
19-01-2012	Prevention of Air Pollution-NOx Emissions limits for new engines - MS Notice 2 of 2012
19-01-2012	Revised Course Curriculum for One Year Marine Engineering Course (8 Months Training ashore & 4 Months Training onboard) (Included in TEAP B Appendix III/1A-5 & 5.1).DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Circular No. 06 of 2012
23-01-2012	Revised Course Curriculum for MEO Class I as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. DGS Circular No: STCW 2010 Circular No. 8 of 2012
23-01-2012	Revised Course Curriculum for MEO Class II as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. (Included in TEAP A-Section III/2, TEAP B Appendix III/2A).DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Circular No. 9 of 2012
24-01-2012	Revised Task to be performed for Marine Engineering Training - Operational Level Certification as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. (Included in TEAP B, Appendix III/1A).DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Circular No. 10 of 2012
27-01-2012	June 2009 Amendments to SOLAS 1974 - Carriage Requirements for Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) on Indian ships - MS Notice 3 of 2012
09-02-2012	June 2009 Amendments to SOLAS 1974 - Carriage Requirements for a Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS), on Indian ships - MS Notice 4 of 2012
14-02-2012	Reference is invited to Annexure I and Annexure II of the DGS STCW 2010 Circular No: 04, Dated: 12.01.2012 on “Revised Course Curriculum for Four Years Degree Course In Marine Engineering.DGS-Corrigendum in supersession to Circular No. 04 of 2012
06-03-2012	Examination System for Marine Engineer Officers as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010.DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 15 of 2012
21-03-2012	Administrative fees to be remitted to the Government of India for various statutory functions as delegated to and being performed by the Recognized Organization - MS Notice 9 of 2012
08-05-2012	Augmentation of Fire prevention and fire-fighting course to include module on fire-fighting competencies for basic training for oil, chemical and liquefied gas tanker cargo operations. DGS Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 26 of 2012
25-05-2012	Engagement of Indian NCV Certificate holding seafarers for Near Coastal Voyages in other Coastal States - MS Notice 14 of 2012
01-07-2012	Revised Course Curriculum for Two Years Marine Engineering Course (Included in TEAP B Appendix III/1A-2 & 2.1)DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Circular No. 05 of 2012
04-07-2012	Revised Circular on security Training for seafarers with designated security Duties as per Section A-VI/6 (para 4, 5& 6) of STCW 2010. DGS Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 27 of 2012
08-07-2012	Certification of Marine Engineers for Near Coastal Voyage Vessels (NCV) & Bridging for Foreign Going Vessel, Upgradation Course for NCV Stream under STCW Convention as amended by 2010 Manila Amendments (Flow Diagrams).DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No.18 of 2012
12-07-2012	Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS II Second Engineer Officer (NCV) - Upto 8000 kW (except tankers) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. (Included in TEAP A-Section III/10 and TEAP B-Appendix III/6).DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 22 of 2012
16-07-2012	Revised Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Second Engineer Officer (NCV) - Upto 3000 kW as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010. DGSCircular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 20 of 2012
16-07-2012	Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Second Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010 as per Section A-III/3 (Foreign Going). DGS Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 24 of 2012
16-07-2012	Revised Course Curriculum for MEO Class IV (NCV) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010.DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 19 of 2012
16-07-2012	Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS III Chief Engineer Officer (750 kW to 3000 kW) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010 (Foreign Going).DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 25 of 2012
16-07-2012	Course Curriculum for MEO CLASS I Chief Engineer Officer (NCV) (3000 kW to 8000 kW - except tankers) as per STCW 78 as amended in 2010.DGS-Circular No: STCW 2010 Training Circular No. 23 of 2012
17-01-2013	Simplified procedure for issuance of Certificate (endorsement) for service on Tankers to Masters & Officers. DGS Nautical & Engineering wing Circular No. 13 of 2013
30-01-2013	Endorsement on Shore Based Maintenance Certificate (SBMC) - MS Notice 5 of 2013
01-02-2013	Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 – Voluntary inspection of Indian flag ships - MS Notice 7 of 2013
04-02-2013	Partial modifications of the approvals issued with the three year’s validity. DGS Circular No: Training Circular No. 4 of 2013
21-02-2013	Operations of Coastal and Ocean Towing – Certification - MS Notice 8 of 2013
26-03-2013	Port State Control (PSC) inspections of Foreign Flag vessels visiting Indian Ports - MS Notice 9 of 2013.
08-04-2013	Carriage of oil as cargo in offshore Supply / Support Vessels (OSV) and applicability of the provisions of MARPOL Annex I. DGS Engineering Circular No.4 of 2013
30-04-2013	Conduct of 1 year DNS Course leading to B SC (Nautical Science) Course – matters. DGS Training Circular No.06 of 2013
10-05-2013	Employment of foreign crew on Indian Vessels – reg INSA meeting - MS Notice 12 of 2013
31-05-2013	Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention,2006 – voluntary inspection of Indian flag ships - MS Notice 15 of 2013
03-06-2013	Ban on new approvals / Increase intake of GP Rating Course and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering. DGS Training Circular No. 10 of 2013
27-06-2013	Clarification to Training Circular No. 10 of 2013- pertaining to conversion of DNS capacity to G.P. Rating. DGSCircular No. TRAINING CIRCULAR NO. 12 OF 2013
27-06-2013	Refresher Course for Repeater candidates of GP Rating Corse – Non Mandatory. DGS Training Circular No.13 of 2013
12-07-2013	Addendum to Training Circular No.01 of 2010- pertaining to post-sea & modular courses. DGS Training Circular No.15 of 2013
12-07-2013	Conduct of 1 year DNS Corse leading to B Sc (Nautical Science) Course – matters reg. admission of sponsored / non-sponsored candidates. DGS Training Circular No.14 of 2013
05-09-2013	Certification of Offshore vessels, accommodation barges, etc , under the provisions Special Purpose Ships Code (SPS Code) while operating in Indian waters - MS Notice 22 of 2013
01-10-2013	Procedure for the Survey and Certification of Indian Passenger Ships, operating exclusively in the coast of India, including those ships falling under the category of Special Trade Passenger (STP) ships - MS Notice 23 of 2013
10-11-2013	Additional batch approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer course, DGS Training Circular No. 20 of 2013
21-11-2013	Guidelines for grant of license/ permission under section 406 and 407 of the MS Act, 1958- Exercise of right of first refusal(ROFR)-reg.SD Circular 3 of 2013.
03-12-2013	Procedure for issue of General Trading Licence (GTL) for Indian vessels.DGS-4 of 2013
10-12-2013	Second Additional batch Approval to approved Maritime training Institutes Conducting the Ship security Officer (SSO) Course. DGS Training Circular No. 21 of 2013
10-12-2013	Second Additional batch Approval to approved Maritime training Institutes Conducting the Ship security Officer (SSO) Course. DGS Training Circular No. 22 of 2013
10-12-2013	Conduct of Value added course in DGS approved premises. DGS Training Circular No. 23 of 2013
13-12-2013	Registration of Indian Ships - MS Notice 30 of 2013
24-12-2013	Grace period for seafarers sailing on board Indian flag ships on before 20.11.2013, to comply with STCW 2010 Training Circular 19 of 2010 SSO up-gradation training and STCW2010 Circular No. 05 of 2011, STCW 2010 Circular No. 27 of 2012 and STCW 2010 Circular No. 3 of 2013 Security Training for seafarers with Designated Security Duties. DGS Training Circular No. 24 of 2013
28-02-2014	Issuance of Certificates in accordance with Merchant shipping (STCW) Rules, 2014 and as per Chapter VI of the STCW Convention as amended in 1978. DGSTraining Circular No. 10 (1)of 2014
04-03-2014	Uniformity in mandatory servicing of LSA, Navigational and Radio Communication equipments. DGS Nautical Wing/Miscellaneous Circular No. 02 of 2014
20-03-2014	Additional batches approval to Approved Maritime Training Institutes conducting the Ship Security Officer’s course – extension of time period. DGS Training Circular No.2 of 2014
15-05-2014	International Safety Management (ISM) Code on Indian ships - MS Notice 9 of 2014
27-05-2014	Directorate has been receiving a number of representations from industry organizations and stakeholders conveying shortage of management level officers and surplus of operational level officers. DGS NT/ENGINEERING CIRCULAR No. 02 of 2014
19-08-2014	Extra First Class Engineer Certification. DGS Circular no. 125(2) fof 2014
05-09-2014	Remedies for e-Governance problems/complaints, DGS- COMPUTER CELL CIRCULAR No. 02 of 2014
15-09-2014	Extra First Class Engineer Certification. DGS Circular no. 125(1) of 2014
21-10-2014	Endorsement of Certificates of ECDIS Course issued after approval of classification societies but prior to DGS approval Training Circular No.8 of 2014
10-11-2014	Procedural simplification and enablement of an e-payment of the requisite fee for an issuance of chartering permission / licence under section 406 / 407 of the M.S.Act.1958 - reg.DGS-Shipping Development Circular No.02 of 2014
03-12-2014	Orientation Course for Catering Personnel with Diploma / Degree / Certificate in Catering (OCCP). DGSTraining Circular No.9 of 2014
17-12-2014	Revision of tonnage limits for Home Trade Certificate of Competencies in line with M.S. (STCW) Rules, 2014 – reg.-DGS-Nautical wing / SAFEMAN Circular No. 2 of 2014
29-12-2014	Issuance of Certificates in accordance with Merchant Shipping (STCW) Rules, 2014 and as per Chapter VI of the STCW Convention, as amended in 2010. DGS Training Circular No. 10 of 2014
16-01-2015	Revised procedure for approval of Medical Examiners of seafarers as per Rule 4 of the MS Medical Examination Rules, 2000 - MS Notice 1 of 2015
16-02-2015	Amendment to Circular No.1 of 2010 dated 22.4.2010. DGS Training Circular No.2 of 2015
02-03-2015	Ensuring eligibility of maritime training institutes for the conduct of training courses before filing applications for course approvals to the Directorate General of Shipping, GoI and non-refundable fee. DGS Training Circular No. 3 of 2015
26-03-2015	Shipping Development Circular No.02 of 2015 Sub: Amendments to guidelines of Foreign Flag Dredgers issued videSD circular No. 02 of 2004, dated April, 16,2004.DGS-2 of 2015
02-06-2015	Electrical officer not in possession of 12 months sea-service prior to 01.01.2012- Eligible for admission into the four months Pre-sea Electro Technical Officers Course. DGS Examiners Circular No. 129 of 2015
02-06-2015	Applicability of International Safety Management (ISM) Code to Non- Commercial Indian ships-DGS Engineering Circular No. 02 of 2015
02-06-2015	Acceptance of Document of Compliance (DOC) in lieu of Domestic Document of Compliance (DDOC) for ships operating under survey & certification as Rive-Sea Vessels (RSV) / Indian Coastal Vessels (CV). DGS Engineering Circular No. 03 of 2015
10-07-2015	Revised Guidelines for Basic and Advanced Training for Oil / Chemical / Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations in accordance with Section A-V/1 of the STCW code as amended in 2010. DGS Training Circular No. 5 of 2015
28-08-2015	License under section 406 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 & fee to be charged for granting such license, to vessels covered under this office DGS Order No. 10 of 2014 F.No.SD-12/Misc(15)/12 dated 23.07.14 Indian Controlled Tonnage vessels- reg.DGS-3 of 2015
14-10-2015	Procedure for availing services from the Naval Architecture Wing (exemptions, dispensations, extension of survey or validity of the certificate, and other services).DGS-NA Wing Circular No : 02 of 2015
02-11-2015	Withdrawal of provision allowing conversion of DNS course to GP rating course. DGS Training circular No.06 of 2015
08-11-2015	Authorization to the Facilitation Centre for issuance of Certificate of Proficiency (COP) as Able Seafarer Deck & Able Seafarer Engine. DGS NT/ENGG. Circular No 3 of 2015
13-11-2015	DGS- Clarification of B.Sc/B.Sc (Nautical Science)/Technology Course/ B.E (Polyvalent Course) for written examination, Examination Circular No.03 of 2015
08-12-2015	Procedure for online issuance of licenses and chartering permissions, for foreign flag vessels under sections 406/407 of the Merchant Shipping MS Act, 1958. as amended-reg.DGS4 of 2015
09-12-2015	Revised Engine side minimum Manning Scales for Indian Coastal Vessels (CVs)-DGS-ENGINEERING CIRCULAR NO. 06 OF 2015
01-04-2016	Amendment to this office SD Circular No. 3 of 15 F.No.SD-13/POL/3/97 dated 28.08.15, on licence under section 406 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, DGSS.D. Circular No. 05 of 2016
01-04-2016	Amendment to this office SD Circular No. 3 of 15 F.No.SD-13/POL/3/97 dated 28.08.15, on licence under section 406 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended & fee to be charged for granting such licences, to vessels covered under this office DGS Order No. 10 of 2014 F.No. SD-12/Misc(15)/12 dated 23.07.14 contextual to Indian Controlled Tonnage vessels-reg.DGS-5 of 2016
27-04-2016	Issuance of Document of Compliance for the carriage of dangerous goods on Indian flag cargo ships - MS Notice 2 of 2016
28-04-2016	MS Notice 3 of 2016
22-06-2016	Procedure for laying-up vessels within port limits anywhere in the world - MS Notice 6 of 2016
24-08-2016	Passenger Ship Familiarisation (Crowd Management) Course. DGS Training Circular No. 05 of 2016
28-09-2016	Video recording of PSCRB and FPFF courses conducted by the DGS approved maritime training institutes. DGS Training Circular No. 07 of 2016
25-11-2016	Servicing of life saving appliances, launching appliances and on-load release gears - MS Notice 13 of 2016
02-12-2016	Guidelines for an issuance of licences to passenger vessels in the Indian coastal waters-reg.Shipping Development Circular.DGS- 07 of 2016
08-12-2016	Implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 - the inspection and certification of the maritime labour conditions of Indian flag ships - MS Notice 16 of 2016
16-12-2016	Partial amendment in the educational qualification for an admission in the DGS, GoI approved Pre-Sea diploma / degree level engineering courses. DGS Circular No. 11 of 2016
24-05-2017	Institutes conducting post sea courses not complying with CIP. DGS Training Circular No. 05 of 2017
28-08-2017	Re-evaluation of written and oral examinations of DGS ENGG. Circular No.140 of 2017
10-10-2017	MS Notice 16 of 2016 - Addendum
12-10-2017	Engagement of Indians holding Certificate of Competency (CoC) issued under STCW Regulation II/2 AND III/2 from Australia, Singapore, Ireland and New Zealand, in addition to UK, to sail on Indian flag vessels. DGS ENG Circular No. 3 of 2017
16-01-2018	Implementation of the Merchant Shipping (Continuous Discharge Certificate) Rules, 2017 - MS Notice 1 of 2018
01-03-2018	DGS- Transitional provisions for Certification of Masters and deck officers on ships operating in polar waters- reg. NT Exam Circular No. 02 of 2018
09-03-2018	DGS- Online procedure for corrections in INDOS profile of seafarer CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2018
18-04-2018	Clarification on Exchange Rates- Amendments to guidelines for grant of licence to foreign Flag vessels issued vide SD Circular No.02 of 2002 dated 08.11.2002, as amended.DGS-Shipping Development Circular . DGS-02 of 2018
14-05-2018	Amendment to the eligibility criteria for admission into GME course. DGS Training Circular No. 16 of 2018
02-07-2018	Empanelment of external inspectors to inspect the maritime training institutes. DGS Training Circular No. 20 of 2018
25-07-2018	Process for approval of Dangerous Goods Packaging Test Centre’s as per the provisions of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code - MS Notice 4 of 2018
27-07-2018	Submission of information/data to be shared with the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India under General Orders and Notifications, under Section 406/407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, issued by the Ministry of Shipping. Govt. of India.DGS-Shipping Development Circular No. 03 of 2018
30-07-2018	IMO Data Collection System. DGS ENGINEERING CIRCULAR No.02 of 2018

Year	Description	Hindi Description	Files(Eng)	Files(Hindi)
01-04-1960	Delegation of power to grant a licence and to impose conditions therein by sections 406,407 of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 819
17-12-1960	S.O. 3141
17-12-1960	Declaration of the port of Cochin to be a port of registry and appointment of the Surveyor in the office of the MMD, Cochin to be the Registrar of Indian Ships with effect from 1 st January 1961, under MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 3136
17-12-1960	S.O. 3142
17-12-1960	S.O. 3144
17-12-1960	S.O. 3143
31-12-1960	The tonnage of a ship shall with effect from the 1st January 1961 be determined in the manner specified, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(4) of section 352 of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 3145
07-03-1962	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under different sections of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 771
30-04-1963	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under section 160 of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 1305
07-06-1967	S.O. 2321
28-06-1967	S.O 2267
25-09-1967	Delegation of power to Director General of Shipping exercisable under or in relation to sub-section (1) of section 299A of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 3539
20-11-1967	S.O. 4267
08-01-1968	Delegation of power to the Principal Officer under sub-section (1) of section 299A of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 259
12-02-1968	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under or in relation to sub-Section (2) of section 299A of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 612
19-05-1968	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under sub-section (3) of section 114 of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 1915
23-03-1974	Delegation of power to Director General of Shipping exercisable under sub-section (2A) of section 298 and section 454A of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 896
14-11-1979	S.O. 3893
23-02-1985	S.O. 1025
01-11-1985	S.O. 5604
05-06-1987	S.O. 1548
25-07-1989	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under section 356J, sub-section (2) of section 356K and sub-section (1) of section 356L of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 573(E)
06-09-1989	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under sub-section (1) of section 150 of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 700(E)
20-06-1990	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under sub-section (1) of section 356K of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 501(E)
20-06-1990	Delegation of power to officer of the Coast Guard under sub-section (1) of section 356K of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 498(E)
13-07-1990	Delegation of powers to the Officers of the Coast Guard of the rank of Deputy Commandant and above exercisable by it under sub-section (1) of section 356K of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 559(E)
24-07-1990	Delegation of powers to an officer of the rank of Dy. Commandant, and above of the Coast Guard subject to a condition exercisable under section 356(J) of MS Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) - S.O. 2148
13-01-1993	Delegation of powers to Director General of Shipping exercisable under section 361 of MS Act, 1958 (11 of 1958) - S.O. 46(E)
07-11-1997	Authorisation of the Classification Societies specified as surveyors - S.O. 769(E)
07-11-1997	Appointment of Indian Register of Shipping as Assigning Authority for the purpose of the said rules - S.O. 768(E)
30-01-2003	The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2002 (63 of 2002) into force from the 1st day of February, 2003. - S.O. 116(E)
03-03-2004	The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2003 (No. 59 of 2003) into force from the 1st day of March, 2004. - S.O. 280(E)
27-03-2014	S.O. 640(E)

Year	Description	Hindi Description	Files(Eng)	Files(Hindi)
17-03-1994	Prohibition on carrying on multimodal transportation
27-03-2001	Registration and Employment of Seafarers in India
04-06-2001	Cut-off date for acceptance of applications for issuance of CDC under Rule
06-06-2001	MS (CDC) Rule - seamen sailing on board Offshore Supply Vessels or home trade ships or passenger ships
13-08-2001	Certificate of Competency as Cook in Merchant Navy
23-08-2001	Issuance of CDC in the category of Utility Hand on Compassionate Cases
16-10-2001	Issuance of CDC to the Deck Cadets
05-02-2002	DGS Order No. 1 of 2002
02-05-2002	DGS Order No. 2 of 2002
31-07-2002	CDCs in the category of UH -discontinuance of issue etc.
19-08-2002	Revised age limit & Pre-Sea training for Petty Officers for issue of CDC
26-08-2002	Corrigendum to DG Shipping Order No. 1 of 2002
03-10-2002	Exemption from opening of Articles of Agreement for Government owned ships
03-12-2002	Revised form for Articles of Agreement and procedure for signing on, off etc
24-12-2002	DGS Order No. 7A of 2002
15-01-2003	DGS ORDER NO. 1 OF 2003
28-02-2003	DGS Order No. 2 of 2003
28-02-2003	Revised eligibility criteria for CDC under Rule 4(10) of MS (CDC) Rules, 2001
03-07-2003	DGS Order No. 5 of 2003
18-07-2003	DGS Order No. 6 of 2003
25-08-2003	Extension of period of renewal of CDC prior to date of expiry
24-02-2004	DG(S) Order No: 1/2005
03-07-2004	DGS Order No. 2 of 2004
22-11-2004	Issuance of CDC to ex-Coast Guard Ratings
22-11-2004	Issuance of CDC to ex-Coast Guard Ratings DGS Order No. 2 of 2004 DGS Order No. 2 of 2004
04-03-2005	Partial modification of DG Shipping Order No. 2 of 2005
07-03-2005	D.G. Shipping Order No 5 of 2006
09-01-2006	Issue of restricted CDCs to naval officers for completing sea going service D.G. Shipping Order No. 1 of 2006
24-01-2006	D.G. Shipping Order No. 2 of 2006
06-02-2006	D.G. Shipping Order No. 3 of 2006
06-02-2006	D.G. Shipping Order No. 4 of 2006
17-03-2006	D.G. Shipping Order No 5A of 2006
07-07-2006	D.G. Shipping Order No 6 of 2006
29-06-2007	D.G. Shipping Order No 1 of 2007
31-10-2007	DGS ORDER NO. 2 OF 2007
19-02-2008	Temporary suspension of issuance of CDC under category of Purser/Ship's clerk -- reg. DGS Order No. 1 of 2008
07-03-2008	Centralization of issuance of CDCs at the office of Shipping Master, Mumbai DGS Order No. 2 of 2008
08-05-2008	DGS Order No. 3 of 2008
10-07-2008	DGS Order No. 4 of 2008
15-07-2008	DGS Order No. 5 of 2008
05-11-2008	Reduced Deck Manning for foreign going Bulk Carriers less than 30,000 GRT engaged in international trading – Regarding Extension. DGS Order No. 6 of 2008
14-01-2009	Extension for Relaxation of educational qualification of VIIIth Standard passed for obtaining CDCs and for admission to pre-sea Training Course for G.P. Rating and CCMC. DGS Order No. 1 of 2009
11-06-2009	Reduced Deck Manning for foreign going Bulk Carriers less than 30,000 GRT engaged in international trading - Regarding Extension DGS Order No. 5 of 2009
24-06-2009	Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer's Identity Document (CDC) in the modified format with security features. DGS Order No. 3 of 2009
09-10-2009	Partial relaxation in plying of Merchandised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on East Coast of India, during foul weather. DGS Order No. 6 of 2009
17-11-2009	Partial relaxation in plying of Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on East Coast of India, during foul weather. DGS Order No. 7 of 2009
31-03-2010	Issue of CDC to Bachelor of Fisheries Science (Nautical Science) conducted by CIFNET. DGS Order No. 1 of 2010
29-09-2010	Manning requirements for River-Sea Vessels, DGS Order No. 03 of 2010
01-10-2010	Guidelines on renewal of RPS license. DGS Order No. 04 of 2010
15-11-2010	Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River-Sea Vessels - Type 1, 2, 3 & 4, DGS Order No. 06 of 2010
17-02-2011	DGS Order No. 02 of 2011
31-03-2011	DGS Order No. 6 of 2011
09-05-2011	Notification on dispensation from the requirements of Shore Based Maintenance Contract (SBMC) for vessels operating exclusively on coast of India, DGS Order No. 7 of 2011
16-05-2011	Granting dispensation to Indian nationals to work on Indian flag cruise ships as hotel and entertainment staff without Indian CDC. reg. DGS Order No. 05 of 2011
30-06-2011	Introduction of a Common Entrance Test (CET) for an admission for the General Purpose (GP) Rating Pre Sea Training course & 50 Reservation therein for ITI candidates, DGS ORDER NO. 08 OF 2011
09-05-2012	Shipboard training for B.Sc. (Nautical) and Graduate Mechanical Engineer (GME) trainees, DGS Order No. 01 of 2012
24-05-2012	Amendment to DGS Order 6 of 2010 – RSV Notification, DGS ORDER No.3 OF 2012
30-05-2012	Notification on dispensation from the requirements of Shore Based Maintenance Contract (SBMC) for vessels operating exclusively on coast of India, DGS Order No. 04 of 2012
20-06-2012	Amendment No.2 to DGS Order 6 of 2010- RSV Notification, DGS ORDER No. 5 of 2012
08-11-2012	D.G.S. ORDER NO. 5 of 2012
04-12-2012	Issuance of replacement, renewal & duplicate CDCs, DGS Order No. 6 of 2012
17-12-2012	Certificate of Company as Cook in Merchant Navy, DGS Order No.7 of 2012
23-01-2013	Amendment to DGS Order 6 of 2010 – RSV Notification, DGS ORDER No. 1 OF 2013.
31-01-2013	Non-availability of sufficient opportunities for the mandatory on-board training for the candidates passing out from the various approved Maritime Training Institutes, and the Indian Maritime University, conducting approved pre sea courses for officers–obtaining Recruitment and Placement Service license, DGS Order No. 2 of 2013
31-01-2013	Authorisation to the Director, Seamens’ Employment Offices, Mumbai, Chennai, & Kolkata to issue Recruitment and Placement Service licenses and for related issues, DGS ORDER No. 3 of 2013
05-03-2013	Revision of the format of the Article of Agreement to comply with the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, D.G. Shipping Order No. 4 of 2013
15-03-2013	Faculty - Approvals, Qualifications, Age Limits, Teaching hours and other related matters, DGS Order No. 5 of 2013
18-03-2013	Statutory Certification and Services of Indian ships by the Recognized Organizations (ROs), DG Shipping Order No. 6 of 2013
21-03-2013	Certificate of Competency as Cook in the Merchant navy, DG Shipping Order No. 07 of 2013
22-03-2013	Issuance of Indian CPC to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CPC, DG Shipping Order No. 8 of 2013
28-03-2013	Statutory Certification and Services of Indian ships by the Recognized Organizations (ROs), Amendment to DGS Order No. 6 of 2013
01-05-2013	Issuance of an Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate to Indian Citizen/National Deck Cadets and Trainee Marine engineers successfully completing a Higher National Diploma recognized by Foreign Maritime Administrations..., D.G. Shipping Order No. 10 of 2013
03-05-2013	Issuance of Certificate of Competency (CoC) as cook in Merchant Navy Dispensing the requirement of endorsing the same in the Continuous Discharge Certificate, D.G. Shipping Order No. 11 of 2013
08-05-2013	Issuance of the Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarers Identity Document in the individual category, DG Shipping Order No. 12 of 2013
20-05-2013	Closure of registry of ships registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, DG Shipping Order No. 13 of 2013
03-06-2013	Revision of eligibility condition for issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate cum Seafarers Identity Document (CDC) on experience basis to Schedule Tribe members of Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Island & Union Territory of Lakshadweep, DG Shipping Order No. 14 of 2013
06-06-2013	Liaison Branches for Technical Services at the Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai, DG Shipping Order No. 16 of 2013
03-07-2013	Non-availability of sufficient opportunities for the mandatory on-board sea training for the candidates passing out from the various approved Maritime Training Institutes, and Indian Maritime University, conducting approved pre-sea courses–obtaining Recruitment and Placement Service licenses by such institutions, DG Shipping Order No.17 of 2013
31-07-2013	Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River- Sea Vessels – Type 1, 2, 3 & 4., DG Shipping Order No. 18 of 2013
16-09-2013	Declaration of Inland Vessel (IV) Limits and facilitation of Coastal Trade Operations., D.G. SHIPPING ORDER NO. 19 OF 2013
18-10-2013	Corrigendum to DG Shipping Order No. 19 of 2013 dated 16.09.2013, D.G. SHIPPING ORDER NO. 19 A OF 2013
30-10-2013	Applications for individual & institutional category Continuous Discharge Certificates, DG Shipping Order No.20 of 2013
07-11-2013	Relaxation of educational qualification for admission to pre-sea courses of General Purpose ratings and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering and for issuance of CDC for the natives of Minicoy Island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep, belonging to Scheduled Tribe., DGS Order No. 21 of 2013
13-11-2013	Dispensing with the requirement of Continuous Discharge Certificate for Inland vessel crew serving on Indian Coastal Ships operating in engaged in harbor operationreg, DG Shipping Order No. 22 of 2013
19-11-2013	Implementation of revised format of Article of Agreement for Indian Ships, DG Shipping Order No. 23 of 2013
04-12-2013	Streamlining of procedures for the application of continuous discharge certificate-cum seafarers' identity document for aspiring seafarers completing DGS approved pre-sea training courses (both long term & short term), D.G Shipping Order No. 24 of 2013
31-12-2013	DGS ORDER No. 25 of 2013
13-01-2014	Statutory Certification and Services of Indian ships by the recognized Organizations (ROs), Amendment –II to DGS Order No. 6 of 2013
04-03-2014	Notification for Construction, Survey, Certificate and Operation of Indian Coastal Vessels, DGS Order No. 01 of 2014
18-03-2014	Notification for the application of Safety, Security and Environmental Protection provisions to Indian FPSOs/ FSUs, and non-Indian FPSOs/FSUs while operating in Indian waters, DGS Order No: 2 of 2014
05-04-2014	Statutory Certification and Services of Indian Ships by the Recognized Organizations (ROs), Corrigendum-3 to DGS Order 6 of 2013
12-05-2014	Issuance of an Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to Indian citizens successfully completing the Higher National Diploma course, D.G. Shipping Order No. 04 of 2014
06-06-2014	Submission of applications for all individual category Continuous Discharge Certificate, DGS Order No. 05 of 2014
23-06-2014	Certificate to Competency as Cook in the Merchant Navy, DGS Order No. 07 of 2014
18-07-2014	Notification for the application of Safety, Security and Environmental Protection Provisions to Indian FSRUs / FRUs, and non-Indian FSRUs / FRUs while operating in Indian waters, DGS Order No: 8 of 2014
21-07-2014	Issue of General Trading Licenses to Indian ships, DG Shipping Order No.9 of 2014
23-07-2014	DGS Order No. 10 of 2014
30-07-2014	Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to GoC (GMDSS) certificate holders, DGS Order No. 11 of 2014
04-08-2014	Vessel engaged by defense agencies for missions of National importance- SPS Code application as per MS Notice 22/2013, DGS Order No. 12 of 2014
19-08-2014	Statutory Certification and Services of Indian Ships by the Recognized Organizations (ROs), Corrigendum-4 to DGS Order 6 of 2013
28-10-2014	Declaration of Inland Vessel (IV) limits and facilitation of coastal Trade Operations, Addendum to DGS Order No. 19 of 2013
29-10-2014	Payment of Welfare Fund Contribution by Recruitment & Placement Service (RPS) Providers, DG Shipping Order No. 17 of 2014
30-10-2014	Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer’s Identity Document (CDC) in the modified format with security feature, DG Shipping Order No. 18 of 2014
09-12-2014	Dispensing with the requirement of obtaining prior approval for appointment of Principal/ Head of Institute from the Directorate General of Shipping, DGS Order No. 20 of 2014
29-12-2014	Comprehensive Inspection Programme CIP for Maritime Training Institutes – Competency Courses, DGS Order No. 23 of 2014
13-04-2015	Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments MMDs & State Union Territory Authorities concerned, DGS Order No. 01 of 2015
11-08-2015	Shipboard training for the B.Sc. (Nautical) and Graduate Mechanical Engineer (GME) trainees, D.G. SHIPPING ORDER NO. 02 of 2015
04-09-2015	Certificate of Competency as Cook in the merchant navy, DGS Order No. 3 of 2015
17-11-2015	Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments MMDs & State Union Territory Authorities concerned, DGS Order No. 5 of 2015
19-02-2016	Submission of Articles of Agreement for Indian flag Ships, DG Shipping Order No. 1 of 2016
23-02-2016	Simplified procedure for an endorsement of change of command as per section 37 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended, for vessels operating on the Indian coast, DG Shipping Order No. 2 of 2016
11-04-2016	Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments MMDs and Maritime States and Union Territories, DGS Order No. 03 of 2016
12-09-2016	Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) for Maritime Training Institutes for pre-sea training, DGS ORDER No. 04 of 2016
01-11-2016	Guidelines and procedure for approval for the conduct of DG Shipping approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses for training of seafarers in India. DGS Order No.05 of 2016
04-11-2016	Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments MMDs and Maritime States & Union Territories, DGS Order No. 6 of 2016
30-11-2016	Guidelines/instructions for the construction, survey, certification and operation of pleasure rafts, DGS Order No. 07 of 2016
30-11-2016	Simplification of the port clearance procedure by dispensing with the requirement of submission of various certificates to customs authorities, under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended, DG Shipping Order No. 08 of 2016
02-12-2016	CORRIGENDUM TO THE DGS ORDER 05 0F 2016
09-05-2017	Relaxation of educational qualification for admission to pre-sea courses of General Purpose Ratings and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering and for issuance of CDC for the natives of Minicoy Island of Union territory of Lakshadweep belonging to Scheduled Tribe, DGS Order No. 01 of 2017
22-05-2017	Inspection of Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances and issuance of Certificate under rule 8(3) of Merchant Shipping (Medicines, Medical Stores and Appliances) Rules, 1994, by DGS approved medical examiners, DGS Order No. 02 of 2017
30-05-2017	Comprehensive Inspection Programme to be carried out through respective Mercantile Martine Departments by the Maritime Education and Training Institutes Association METIA) and Maritime Institutes Association, Chennai, DGS ORDER NO.03 of 2017
31-05-2017	Partial Relaxation in plying of Mechanized Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on Western Coast of India, during foul weather, DGS ORDER 07 OF 2018
15-06-2017	Comprehensive Inspection Program to be carried out by all the maritime training institutes, DGS ORDER NO. 04 of 2017
28-07-2017	Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River Sea Passenger Vessels- Type 3 & 4, DGS Shipping Order No. 05 of 2017
30-11-2017	Exemption from opening of Articles of Agreement for Government owned ships…, DGS Order No. 06 of 2017
16-01-2018	Exemption of repair technicians from the purview of MLC, 2006, DGS ORDER No.1of 2018
14-02-2018	Registration survey and certification of lndian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments MMDs and Maritime States & Union Territories, DGS Order No.03 of 2018
21-02-2018	Assessment of Port Reception Facilities, DGS ORDER No. 02 of 2018
16-04-2018	Partial Relaxation in plying of Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain Areas on South Coast of India. during foul weather, DGS ORDER 04 OF 2018
23-04-2018	Basic modular courses and Passenger Ship Familiarization courses at Lakshadweep Islands, DGS Order No.O5 of 2018
04-09-2018	Formulation of standards of Accessibility for person with Disabilities (Divyangjan), for passenger shipping services, as required under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 read with proviso to Rule 15 of Rights of persons with Disabilities Rules, DGS Order No. 09 of 2018

Schedule 1. THE SCHEDULE