G.S.R. 1682.—In  exercise of the powers conferred by section 87 read with sub-section (6) of section 80, section 83 and section 457 of the Merchant Shipping  Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) and in supersession of all previous rules and orders on the subject, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely :-

1.        Short title and commencement – (1) These rules may be called the Merchant Shipping (Certificate of Service) Rules, 1970. 

(2)      They  shall  come into force at once. 

(3)      Every application received by the  Chief of the Naval Staff shall be forwarded  to the
            Director General after recording thereon a  certificate as to the  correctness of the qualifying 
            service mentioned therein.

            (2) The Original Certificate of service  shall be delivered to the  person entitled to it and the 
            duplicate thereof shall be kept in the office of the Director-General.

(3) The Director-General  shall cause the particulars of every certificate of service to be entered in a register maintained for the purpose.  All  subsequent  orders regarding  suspension or cancellation or any other matters relating to the said certificate shall be entered on the copy of the certificate and  also in the said  register.

6.       Grant of certified copy of the certificate of service -(1) A person whose  certificate of service  has been lost or who has been deprived of such certificate may apply in the form set out in Appendix III for a duplicate copy thereof.  A  declaration regarding the circumstances in  which  the certificate  was lost  or its deprivation took place shall also be made by the applicant before the Principal  Officer, or as the  case may be, the Consular officer.

(2) The application under sub-rule (1) shall be  forwarded to the  Director General through the Principal Officer, or  if  the applicant is abroad, such an application shall be so forwarded through the Indian Consular Officer.

(3)      The Director General may, if he is satisfied that a certificate  of service  has without  fault on the part of the holder, been lost or its deprivation has taken place grant a certified coy of the certificate to the person entitled thereto.

(4)               If the  certificate alleged to have been lost or of which  deprivation is alleged to have taken  pace is subsequently  recovered, it shall be surrendered to the  Director-General.

(5)               A fee of Rs. 1/- shall be paid for every certified copy of the certificate granted  under sub-rule (3).
 

Appendix I
( See rule 3 (i)]

Application  for  a Certificate of service  under section 80 of the Merchant  Shipping Act, 1958. (44 of 1958) 

Note:- This Form is obtainable free of charge at any Mercantile Marine Office. 

          When Divisions (A)  (B) and  (C) have been  filled up, signed, and witnessed, the Form should  be forwarded to the Director General of Shipping through the Chief of the Naval Staff. 

Surname (In Block Letters)………………………………………………................................................
Full Name and Surname (in Block Letters)……………………………................................................
Date and Place of Birth………………………………………………………...........................................
Personal Marks, if any………………………………………………………............................................
Address ………………………………………………………………………............................................
........................................…………………………………………………………………………………….

*(a) Applicants for certificates of service as engineers should  give full details of their practical and professional  training, even if this was received in whole  or in ……………. The Navy. 

(b)      Portions of service  performed  on  independent watch-keeping  duties if any, should  as indicated here. 

(C ) DECLARATION TO BE MADE BY THE APPLICANT  

I do  hereby declare, 

          (I) that the particulars contained herein and in Divisions (A) and (B) on the reverse side   of this form are correct and true to the best of may knowledge and belief. 

          *(2) That I have not previously applied for a Certificate of Service.

           That I applied  for a certificate of service  on the ……………… day of ………. 
19…………………………………..

          I enclose testimonials in support of service   shown in Division (B)         

          I request  that a certificate of service as Master_________  may  be sent
                                                               First/Second Class , Engineer

to the Mercantile Marine Office at ₤  ………………………  for issue to me.

                                                Dated this ………… day of …………….19………………….

Signature of applicant  ………………   Rank ………………………………………………

Witnesses,

……………………Name
……………………. Address.

* Delete the words  not applicable.

₤  viz Bombay/Calcutta/Madras/Jamnagar(Goa)/Cochin/Vizagapatnam. 

FORWARDED 

            I hereby  certify that the  particulars contained in Division (B) are true   and correct account  of the whole  of the officers,  service  without  exception.  

Chief of the Naval Staff

To,
The Director General of Shipping,
Bomaby. 

APPENDIX II
[See rule 4 (i)]
As

Master of a Foreign Going Ship 

                                    No. ………………….
………………………………………………………………….....................................………………………………….

having  attained the rank in the Indian Navy required by sub-section (i) of section  80 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 ( 44 of 1958), is granted this Certificate of service  as Master of a Foreign going ship in the Merchant Navy.  

Dated this ……………………….. day of …………….............…………… 19………………........................……
                                                Director General of Shipping 

            Countersigned

            ____________________________________________________________________________________

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            signature of  the person  to whom this certificate is issued ……………………................................…
            Year  of Birth ………………………………………………………………………………............................
            Place of Birth………………………………………………………………………………….........................
            Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………………….......................
            On the ………………….. day of …………………. 19……………………….........................................

            NOTES:-           

(1)      A certificate of service which has been cancelled or suspended shall be delivered up as required by section 378 of the Merchant Shipping Act.  1958, (44 of 1958), any person who fails to do so shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs. 5000.00. 

(2)       Any person other than the holder of a Certificate of Service who comes into possession of the said certificate is   requested to transmit fort with to the Director General of Shipping or the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Bombay/Calcutta/ Madras.   

 Certificate of Service
As
First Class Engineer of a Steam Ship

            No. …………………… 

…………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………...........

having attained the rank in the Indian Navy required by sub-section (2) of section 80 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), is granted this Certificate of Service as First Class Engineer   of a Steam Ship in the Merchant Navy. 

Dated this ………………………………………….. day of ………………………………19 ………
                                                        Director General of Shipping

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Signature of the person to whom this certificate is issued ...........................……………………………
Year of Birth………………………………………………………………………………………....................
Place of Birth………......................……………………………………………………………………………
Issued at …………………………………………………………………………………………....................
On the …………………………………………….. day of …………………….....….. 19 …….................. 

NOTES :-           

(1)    A certificate of service which has been cancelled or suspended shall be delivered up as required  by section 378  of the Merchant  Shipping Act.  1958, ( 44 of 1958), any  person who fails to do so shall  be punishable with  fine which may extend to Rs. 500.00. 

(2) Any  person other than the holder of a Certificate of Service who comes into possession of the said certificate is   requested  to transmit  fort with to the Director General of Shipping or the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Bombay/Calcutta/ Madras.   
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Certificate of Service
As
First class Engineer of a Motor Ship 

No. …………………………………… 

……………………………………………………………………………………………..................................

having attained the rank in the Indian Navy required by sub-section (2) of section 80 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), is granted this Certificate of Service as First Class Engineer   of a Steam Ship in the Merchant Navy. 

Dated this ………………………………………….. day of …………………………………. 19 …...............
                                                 Director General of Shipping

Signature of the person to whom this certificate is issued ………………………………….....................
Year of Birth…………………………………………………………………………………………..................
Place of Birth………………………………………………………………………………………....................
Issued at ………………………………………………………………………………………………...............
On the …………………………………………….. day of ……………………….. 19 …………..............… 

NOTES :-           

(1)    A certificate of service which has been cancelled or suspended shall be delivered up as required  by section 378  of the Merchant  Shipping Act.  1958, (44 of 1958), any  person who fails to do so shall  be punishable with  fine which may extend to Rs. 500.00. 

(2) Any person other than the holder of a Certificate of Service who comes into possession of the said certificate is   requested to transmit fort with to the Director General of Shipping or the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Bombay/Calcutta/ Madras.    

             Certificate of Service
As
First class Engineer of a Motor Ship 

No. …………………………………… 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...........................

having attained the rank in the Indian Navy required by sub-section (2) of section 80 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), is granted this Certificate of Service as First Class Engineer   of a Steam Ship in the Merchant Navy.
 

Dated this ………………………………………….. day of …………………………………..19 …...............
                                                    Director General of Shipping

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Signature of the person to whom this certificate is issued ................................…………………………
Year of Birth………………………………………………………………………………………......................
Place of Birth……………………………………………………………………………………….....................
Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………………………...................
On the …………………………………………….. day of ……………………….. 19 ………………...........

NOTES :-          

(1)    A certificate of service which has been cancelled or suspended shall be delivered up as required  by section 378  of the Merchant  Shipping Act.  1958, ( 44 of 1958), any  person who fails to do so shall  be punishable with  fine which may extend to Rs. 500.00. 

(2) Any  person other than the holder of a Certificate of Service who comes into possession of the said certificate is   requested  to transmit  fort with to the Director General of Shipping or the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Bombay/Calcutta/
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Certificate  of Service
As
Second Class Engineer of a Steam Ship and Motor Ship

            No. ……………………………………
......…………………………………………………………………………………………………

having attained the rank in the Indian Navy required by sub-section (2) of section 80 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), is granted this Certificate of Service as First Class Engineer   of a Steam Ship in the Merchant Navy. 

Dated this ………………………………………….. day of …………………………………. 19 …..

Director General of Shipping

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Signature of the person to whom this certificate is issued ………………………………........
Year of Birth…………………………………………………………………………………….....…
Place of Birth…………………………………………………………………………………………
Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………………………
On the …………………………………………….. day of ……………………….. 19 ……….… 

NOTES :-           

(1)    A certificate of service which has been cancelled or suspended shall be delivered up as required by section 378 of the Merchant Shipping Act.  1958, (44 of 1958), any  person who fails to do so shall  be punishable with  fine which may extend to Rs. 500.00. 

(2) Any  person other than the holder of a Certificate of Service who comes into possession of the said certificate is   requested  to transmit  fort with to the Director General of Shipping or the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Bombay/Calcutta/ Madras.    

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Certificate  of Service
As
Second Class Engineer of a Motor Ship
......................…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………….………………………………………………………….....

having attained the rank in the Indian Navy required by sub-section (2) of section 80 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958), is granted this Certificate of Service as First Class Engineer   of a Steam Ship in the Merchant Navy.

Dated this ………………………………………….. day of …………………………………. 19 …

Director General of Shipping

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Signature of the person to whom this certificate is issued …………………………………..
Year of Birth………………………………………………………………………………………
Place of Birth……………………………………………………………………………………….
Issued at ……………………………………………………………………………………………
On the …………………………………………….. day of ……………………….. 19 ………… 

NOTES :-           

(1)    A certificate of service which has been cancelled or suspended shall be delivered up as required  by section 378  of the Merchant  Shipping Act.  1958, ( 44 of 1958), any  person who fails to do so shall  be punishable with  fine which may extend to Rs. 500.00. 

(2) Any  person other than the holder of a Certificate of Service who comes into possession of the said certificate is   requested  to transmit  fort with to the Director General of Shipping or the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, Bombay/Calcutta/ Madras.   

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APPENDIX III

[(Rule 6 (i)]

               Application for Certified copy of  a Certificate of Service as Master of Engineer 

   Declaration to be made and signed by applicant before a Principal Officer Mercantile Marine Department  or if the applicant is Abroad, before an Indian Consular Officer.              

                I do hereby declare that -------- 

(I)                  my certificate of service  as ……………………………………………………

numbered …………………….. was lost/ I have been deprived of my certificate of service as ……………………… numbered…………………………. 

 (2) the  statements made herein are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. 

__________________

Applicant Signature

                                                                                                                                      …………19………
           

   This from was completed and signed in my presence.  The fee for certified copy of Rs. 1.00 has been received.  I am satisfied that the certificate of service was lost/the applicant was deprived of the certificate of service.                          

                                    …………………….

                                    (Officer’s signature)

………….. 19……………

               To,
               The Director General of Shipping,
               Bombay.                    

                        * Strike out whichever is not applicable,             

                        Certified copy of the certificate of service  is enclosed  for delivery to the applicant person.  The  Consular  Officer/Principal Officer shall satisfy by  reference to the  personal and other particulars entered in the  certified copy and in the Discharge Book  or other appropriate document that the applicant  is the person properly  entitled  to the certified  copy . 

 …………………………
Director General of

Shipping

…………19…………….

To,

                Certified copy of the certificate of service  delivered to Applicant. 

……………………….

( Issuing Officer)

………….19……… 

No………………………………

To

The Director General of Shipping
Bombay

[NO. F. 30- MD/7/67ML]
Jaswant Singh, Under Secy.