Survey by Recognised Organizations

Statutory Certilication and Services of Indian ships by the Recognised Organizations

 DGS ORDER (06 of 2013)

Article 94 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS'82) requires every flag State to effectively exercise its jurisdiction and control in administrative, technical and social matters over ships flying its flag, inter-alia through statutory surveys and certifications as aoplicable to ensure its compliance at all times within the provisions of the relevant international conventions and ndtional legislation to ensure prevention of maritime casualties and marine pollution from ships. Regulation I/6 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention and regulation 4 of Annex I and regulation 10 of Annex II of MAMOL 73178, provide that the Administration may entrust such inspections and surveys to Recognized Organizations specifically notified for the purpose. 

Govetnment of India, vide its official gazette notification No.S.O.204a(E), DG Shipping Order No. 6 of 2013, - dated 06.09.201I autherised ten Recognised Organizations (ROs) to undertake statutory certificatiot: and services of the Indian flag vessels.

IMO guideiines, particularly Resolutions A.739(19) & A789(19) require the flag States to verify that the organizations recognized to perforn: statutor.v certification and services on its behalf fulfill the requirements of the applicable international conventions

Corrigendum-3 to DGS Order 6 of 2013 

Qualification of Surveyors: The minimum qualification and experience of surveyors undertaking statutory survey and certification services of convention-ships is mentioned in the 

 Corrigendum-3 to DGS Order 6 of 2013 

 Exemptions and Extensions: 

 In case of a reported non-compliance of the M.S Act/Rules or Convention provisions, except for extension of dry-dock surveys / tail-shaft surveys, any RO with which the vessel is classed or has issued the relevant statutory certificate, may undertake a physical inspection of the vessel, including an assessment on the risk profile of the reported deficiency and the appropriateness of the alternate arrangement being proposed and promptly forward a report to the DGS with its clear recommendation. The DGS, after satisfactory assessment of the report shall advise the RO for the issuance of exemption, dispensation, statutory note or short-term certificate, as appropriate. 

In case the above is undertaken by an RO other than the IRS, copy of the certificate / note issued in this regard shall be promptly forwarded to the IRS by the concerned RO to facilitate updating on the centralized vessel history being maintained by the Society. 

 With regard to matters related to the dry-dock/tail shaft extensions and In-water surveys in lieu of dry-docking, the delegation of authority shall remain exclusively limited to the IRS, for the purpose of centralized monitoring, control and reporting. 

The extension of statutory certificates as provided under the respective Conventions, but, not needing extension of dry-dock surveys can be undertaken by any RO with which the vessel is classed or has issued the relevant statutory certificate. 

However, except for ‘green channel’ cases as provided in MSN 13 of 2012, necessary concurrence need to be obtained from the DGS prior to extending the cer

 Endorsement for Annual Surveys:

It has come to the notice of this Directorate that some of the ROs are restricting other ROs from undertaking endorsement for annual/intermediate/periodical/additional surveys Corrigendum-3 to DGS Order 6 of 2013 Page 4 on certificates issued by the former. It is therefore clarified that the statutory certificates issued on behalf of the Govt. of India can be endorsed for appropriate surveys by any RO authorised for the purpose by the GOI, regardless of the fact that the certificate may have been issued by another RO

 Surveys towards extension of docking survey

Surveys towards extension of docking survey (Corrigendum-4 to DGS Order 6 of 2013)

The following procedure shall be followed for the surveys towards extension of docking surveys/tail shaft surveys as required under MS Notice no.13 of 2012 and MS Notice no. 24 of 2009. 

(A) The green channel scheme for extension of surveys as per MS Notice 13 of 2012, shall apply to all ships below 25 years of age, irrespective of the type of ship, subject to them meeting the conditions at para (3) of the MS Notice No. 13 of 2012. 

(B) The surveys towards the grant of extension and the exemption from intermediate docking, as per M S Notice No. 13 of 2012 and MS Notice No. 24 of 2009 respectively, may be carried out by the ‘concerned RO’ (i.e., a RO with whom the vessel is classed). On satisfactory completion of surveys, the ‘concerned RO’ may grant the provisional extension Corrigendum-4 to DGS Order 6 of 2013 Page 2 (as per MS Notice 13 of 2012) or endorse the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate towards intermediate docking (as per MS Notice no. 24 of 2009), as applicable. 

(C) In case of those ships that do not qualify for green channel scheme as per the revised criteria at (A), the application for extension of surveys shall be made to the Directorate along with a report of survey carried out by the ‘concerned RO’ for the purpose of extension and their recommendation. In such cases, the ‘concerned RO’ shall carry out a detailed survey of the ship in accordance with MS Notice no.13 of 2012, and hand over their survey report, findings and clear recommendation to the owners for submission to the Directorate. (D) All other contents of MS Notice 13 of 2012 and MS Notice 24 of 2009 shall remain unchanged.

RIVER SEA VESSEL

 

Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River Sea

Passenger Vessels-Type 3 & 4Type 3 & 4 (DGS order 5 of 2017)  (DGS order 18 of 2013)

Single-use plostics

1. DGS order 5 of 2019

The United Nations Environmenl Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmcntal authority that sots the global environmental agenda' promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable developent within thc United Nations system. and serves as an authoritativc advocatc for the glohal environmenl. As per the 20I8UNEP repon titled Single-use plostics- A Roadmap for Sustainahiltty. singlc-usc plastics are also knolvn as disposable Plastics like plastic bags. straws. coffee srirrers- soda and water bottles and food packaging, which are used only once before rhey are thrown away or recycled. IMO adopted Resolution MEPC.295(71)12017: Guideljnes for the implementation of MARPOL ANNEX V on 7'h July 2017.

Applicabilitv of ban:

1. All Ships which are deemed to be Indian Ships under Merchant Shipping Act,1958.

2. Foreign ships in any port or place in lndia.

Prohibitions:

ltems prohibited from 01.01.2021

Following Single use plastics are prohibited to be used on board lndian ships and

foreign ships when such ships are at a pon or place in India with effeot from l" Janusry 2020:

1. Bags, trays, containers, food packaging fllm;

2. Milk bottles, freezer bags, shampoo bottles, ice cream containers;

3. Bottles for water ard other drinks, dispensing containers for cleaning fluids, biscuit trays;

4. Hot drink cups, insulated food packaging, protective packaging for fragile items:

5. Microwave dishes. ice cream tubs, potato chip bags, bottlc caps:

 ltems prohibited with Impnediate effect

1. Cutlery. plates and cups;

2.Up-to 10 litres bottles for water and other drinks;

3. Garbage and shopping bags, ard

4. Dispensing conlainers for cleaning fluids which are less than 10 lirres volume.

Enforcement

Indian ships. ln case of non-compliance! a dehciency rais€d lo be reclified prior departue under Code 99103 (Other MARPOL Operational). lf same deficiency is repeated during next inspection, it may be taken as a clear grcund for detention under ISM Code.

A foreign ships intending to enter an Indian port (as defined in Anicle l1 of UNCLOS), is required to make a log entry identifying the "Single Use Plastic Items" on board the ship and stating the time, latitude and longitude when" along with the location of the store where these items are stored prior entering Indian tenitorial waters. Further no single use plastic items to be discharged to port reception facility at an Indian port; same to be verified during Pon State Inspections.

No detention of foreign ships to be enforced. In case it is found necessary, after uploading all other deficiencies on IOCIS website. a handwritten deficiency in rhe printed PSC Form 'B' to be rectified prior departure may be issued; however. no such deficielcy to be uploaded on IOCIS.

2. Adundum No1 to DGS order 5 of 2019

Definition ofSingle usc plastic (SUl'):

DGS Order 5 of2019 defines SUP as "disposable plastics which are used only once and then thrown away by the user". It is clarified that the said definition does not include all those plastic items, which are re-used on ships.

The definition ol SUP includes only those items, which are completely made of plastics, and items such as juice/milk packets / tetra-packs with plastic lining or caps are not included in this definition. Biodegradabte plastic with a stamp, marking or certificate from the manufacturer' or something similar shall not be considered for prohibition. Non-biodegradable multi-layered packaging shall also be considered for prohibition.

The said prohibition is applicable t0 items used on board ship and excludcs cargo related items and Packaging.

Crew and passenger personnel effects are now excluded from this prohibition titl such time an execution plan is decided. at a later date. for these items and / or issued tide AtllenJum .\o. ) -

Necessarl items such as Personal Protective Equipment. medicines. medicinal equipment, life-saving appliances. tire fighting appliances, and olher statutory items used on such equipment,s which are made up of sUP or contained in SUP are excluded from Prohibition.

Ship Execution Plan (SEP)

SEP is defined as a ship-specific plan containing the fbllowing: List olan inventory indicating atl single use plaslic used on board a ship as on 31 January 2020 for cargo ships and 3 I March 2020 for passenger ships'