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Ministry of Surface Transport
(Shipping Wing)
New Delhi, the 26th December 1988
G.S.R. 25--- whereas a draft of the (Merchant Shipping Safety Convention Certificates ) Amendment Rules, 1988 was published as required by sub-section 344 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) at pages 8 to 19 of the Gazette of India. Extraordinary Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dated the 13th July, 1988 under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Surface Transport NO. GSR 780 (E), dated the 13th July, 1988 inviting objections and suggestions from al persons likely to be affected thereby within a period of forty-five days from the date on which the said rules as published in the Gazette of India are made available to the public;
And whereas no objections or suggestion on the said draft have been received.
Now, therefore in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sections 344 and 344-1 of the Merchant Shipping Act. 1958 (44 of 1958), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules :-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention Certificates) Amendment Rules. 1988.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. For rule 5 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety Convention Certificates) Rules, 1968 ( hereinafter referred to as the said rules ), the following rule shall be substituted, namely :-
“5 Forms of certificates - (1) Nuclear passenger ship safety certificate, nuclear cargo ship safety certificate, passenger ship safety certificate, special trade passenger ship safety certificate, special trade passenger ship space certificate, cargo ship safety construction certificate, cargo ship safety equipment certificate, cargo ship safety equipment certificate, cargo ship safety radio-telegraphy certificate , cargo ship safety radio-telephony certificate exemption certificate, supplement to the cargo ship safety construction certificate, attachment to the cargo ship safety construction certificate, supplement to the cargo ship safety equipment certificate and attachment to the cargo ship safety equipment certificate shall be granted in duplicate in the appropriate form set out in the Second Schedule. “
(2) Qualified passenger ship safety certificate, qualified cargo ship safety construction certificate , qualified cargo ship safety equipment certificate , qualified cargo ship safety equipment certificate shall be in one of the appropriate forms referred to in sub-rule (1) with such modifications as may be necessary to show in what respects the ship, in respect of which the certificate is issued , complies with requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of life at Sea 1974 as amended from time to time
3. In the Second Schedule to the said rules---
(a) for the forms relating to :-
(1) Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, and(2) Nuclear Passenger ship Safety Certificate, the following forms shall be substituted, namely :-
NUCLEAR CARGO SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
(Issued by the Government of India) (INDIA)
Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FO THE SAFETY OF LIVE AT SEA, 1974
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I . The undersigned hereby certify :-
I. That the above mentioned ship has been duly surveyed in accordance with the provision of the Convention referred to above .
II. That the ship being a nuclear ship, complied with all requirements set out in Regulation 10 of Chapter 1 of the Convention as to hull machinery and equipment , and complied with the relevant requirement of Chapter II-1 and Chapter 11-2 .
IV. That the life-saving appliances provided for a total number …………. Of persons and no more viz. …………. Lifeboats on port side capable of accommodating…… persons;
…………. Motor lifeboats (included in the total lifeboats shown above)
including ………. Motor lifeboats fitted with radio telegraph
installation and searchlight, and …………. Motor lifeboats fitted
with searchlight only:
………….. liferafts, for which approved launching devices are required
capable of accommodating …………… persons : and required,
capable of accommodating ……… persons
………….. lifebuoys:
………….. lifejackets
V. That the lifeboats and liferafts were equipped in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation annexed to the convention.
VI. That the ship was provided with a line-throwing apparatus and portable radio apparatus for survival craft in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations .
VII. That the ship complied with requirements of the Regulations as regards radio telegraph installations, viz:
Requirements of Regulations Actual provision
Hours of listening by operator
Number of operators
Whether auto alarm fitted
Whether main installation fitted
Whether main and reserve transmitters electrically separated or combined
Whether direction finder fitted
Whether radio equipment for heming on the radiotelephone distress frequency fitted
Whether radar fitted
VIII. That the functioning of the radio telegraph installations for motor lifeboats, and/or the portable radio apparatus for survival craft if provided , complied with the provision of the Regulations .
IX. That the inspection showed that the ship complied with the requirements of the said Convention as regards fire-extinguishing appliances, radar, echo-sounding device and gyro-compass and was provided with navigation lights and shapes, pilot ladder, and means of making sound signals and distress signals in accordance with the provision of the Regulations and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force.
X. That in all other respects the ship complied with the requirements of the Regulations so far as these requirements apply thereto .
This certificate is issued under the authority of the Government of India . it will remain in force until……………………………………issued at ………………………………….. the ……………………. Day of 19….
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature )
NOTE: It will be sufficient to indicate the year in which the keel was laid or when the ship was at a similar stage of construction except for the years 1965 and 1980 in which cases the actual date should be given .
NUCLEAR PASSENGER SHIP SAFETY CERTIFICATE
(Issued by the Government of India ) (INDIA)
Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
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I. the undersigned hereby certify :-
I. That the above – mentioned ship has been duly surveyed in accordance with the provisions of the Convention referred to above .
II. That the ship, being a nuclear ship, complied with all requirements of Chapter VII of the Convention and conformed to the Safety Assessment approved for the ship.
III. That the survey showed that the ship complied with the requirement of the Regulations annexed to the said Convention as regards :
(1) the structure, main and auxiliary beliers and other pressure vessels and machinery
(2) the watertight subdivision arrangements and details;
(3) the following subdivision load lines;
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Subdivision load lines assigned and marked on the ships side at a mid-ships (Regulation 11 of Chapter II-1)
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Freeboard
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To apply when the space in which passengers are carried include the following alternative spaces.
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C-2
C-3
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IV. That the life-saving appliances provided for a total number of ………………………..persons and no more, viz.
………. Lifeboats (including ……….. motor lifeboats) capable of
accommodating…………….persons, are……………….. motor
lifeboat fitted with radiotelegraph installation and searchlight
(included in the total lifeboats shown above) and ………………….
Motor lifeboats fitted with searchlight only (also included in the
total lifeboats shown above) requiring ……………….. certificated
lifeboatmen;
………. Liferafts, for which approved launching devices are required,
capable of accommodating ………….. persons;
………. Liferafts, for which approval launching devices are not
required, capable of accommodating ……….. persons;
………. Lifebuoys;
………. Life-jackets.
V. That the lifeboats and liferafts were equipped in accordance with the provision of the Regulations.
VI. That the ship was provided with a line-throwing appliance and portable radio apparatus for survival ) craft, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation.
VII. That the ship complied with the requirements of the Regulations as regards radiotelegraph installations, viz:
Requirements of Regulations Actual provision
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Hours of listening by operator number of operators
Whether auto alarm fitted
Whether main installation fitted
Whether reserve installation fitted
Whether main and reserve transmitters electrically separated or combined
Whether direction-finder fitted
Whether radio equipment for homing on the radiotelephones distress frequency fitted
Whether radar fitted
Number of passengers for which certificated.
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VIII. That the functioning of the radiotelegraph installations for motor lifeboats and/or the portable radio apparatus for survival craft, if provided , complied with the provisions of the Regulations.
IX. That the ship complied with the requirements of the Regulations as regards fire-detecting and fire-extinguishing appliances, radar echo-sounding device and gyro-compass and was provided with navigation lights and shapes pilot ladder, and means of making round signals and distress signals in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations and also the International Regulation for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force.
X. That in all other respects the ship complied with the requirements of the Regulations, so far as these requirements apply thereto. This certificate is issued under the authority of the Government of India. It will remain in force until :-
Issued at ………………………… the …………………. Day of ………19 .
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature)
Note: It will be sufficient to indicate the year in which the keel was laid or when the ship was a similar stage of construction except for the years 1965 and 1980 in which cases the actual date should be given.
In the case of a ship which is converted a s provided in Regulation 1 (b) (i) of Chapter II-1 or Regulation 1 (a) (i) of Chapter I the date on which the work of conversion was begun should be given.
(b) for the forms relating to :-
(1) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate,
(2) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate,
(3) Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelegraphy Certificate,
(4) Cargo Ship Safety Radio-telephony Certificate, and
(5) Exemption Certificate
the following forms shall be substituted, namely :-
“CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE “
(Issued by the Government of India) (INDIA)
Issued under the Provisions of the…………………………………………………
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA 1974
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Port of Registry
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I. that the undersigned hereby certify ----
That the above-mentioned ship has been duly surveyed in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 10 of Chapter I of the Convention referred to above, and that the survey showed that the condition of the hull, machinery and equipment, as defined n the above Regulation, was in all respects satisfactory and that the ship complied with the requirements of Chapter-II=1 and Chapter II-2 (other than that relating to fire extinguishing appliance and fire control plans).
This certificate is issued the authority of the Government of India. It will remain inforce until ……………………….. Issued at …………………. The ………………………….. day of …………………… 19 .
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
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(Signature)
NOTE :- It will be sufficient to indicate the year in which the keel was laid or when the ship was a similar stage of construction except for the year 1952 1965 and 1980 in which case the actual date should be given.
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CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE
(Issued by the (INDIA)
Government of India)
Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
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I. the undersigned hereby certify ----
I. That the above mentioned ship has been duly impacted in accordance with the provision of the Convention referred to above.
II. That the inspection showed that the life-saving appliance provided for a total number of …………. Person and no more viz.
…………… lifeboats on port side capable of accommodating …… persons;
…………….motor lifeboats (included in the total lifeboats shown above).
Including ………………………… motor lifeboats fitted with
radiotelegraph installation and searchlights
and………………………….. motor lifeboats fitted with
searchlights only.
…………….liferafts, for which approved launching devices are required,
capable of accommodating ……………………….. persons; and
……………liferafts, for which approved launching devices are not required,
capable of accommodating …………………….. persons;
…………….lifebuoys;
……………life-jackets.
III. That the lifeboats and lifeboats and liferafts were equipped in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations annexed to the Convention.
IV. That the ship was provided with a line-throwing apparatus and portable radio apparatus for survival craft in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations.
V. That the inspection showed that the ship complied with the requirements of the said Convention as regards fire-extinguishing appliances and fire control plans, echo-sounding device and gyro-compass and was provided with navigation lights and shapers pilot ladder, and means of making sound signals and distress signals, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea in force.
VI. That in all other respect the ship complied with the requirements of the Regulations so far as these requirement apply thereto.
This certificates issued under the authority of the Government of India. It will remain in force until…………. Issued at ……………….. the ……………. Day of …………………. 19…………………..
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature)
NOTE:- It will be sufficient to indicate the year in which the keel was laid or when the ship was at a similar stage of the constructions except for the year 1952 , 1965, 1980 in which cases the actual date should be given.
CARGO SHIP SAFETY RADIOTELEGRAPHY CERTIFICATE
(Issued by the Government of India) (INDIA)
Issued under the provision of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
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I. the undersigned hereby certify----
I. That the above mentioned ship complies with the provisions of the Regulations annexed to the Convention referred to above as regards radio-telegraphy and radar :
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Number of operators
Whether auto alarm fitted
Whether main installation fitted
Whether reserve installation fitted
Whether main and reserve transmitters electrically separated or combined
Whether direction-finder fitted
Whether radio equipment for homing on the radiotelephones distress frequency fitted
Whether radar fitted
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II. That the functioning of the portable radio apparatus of survival craft, if provided, complies with the provisions of the said Regulations.
This certificate is issued under the authority of the Government of India. It will remain in force until……………………………………..
Issued at …………………. The ………………. Day of ………………..19 ……
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature)
NOTE :- It will be sufficient to indicate the year in which the keel was laid or when the ship was at a similar state of constructions except for the years1952, 1965 and 1980 in which cases the actual date should be given.
EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
(INDIA)
(Issued by the Government of India)
Issued under the provisions of the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
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I . the under singed hereby certify –
That the above-mentioned ship is, under the authority conferred by Regulation ………………………. Of chapter …………………. Of the Regulations annexed to the Convention referred to above, exempted from the requirements of *………………………………………………………………….of the Convention on the voyages……………………………………………………………………………………..to ………………………………
Insert here the conditions,
If any, on which the exemption
Certificate is granted.
This certificate is issued under the authority of the Government of India. It will remain in force until …………………………Issued at ……………………………. The ………………. Day of ……………..19..
The undersigned declares that he is duly authorized by the said Government to issue this certificate.
(Signature)
* Insert here reference, to Chapters and Regulations, specifying particular paragraph.,
( C) after the form relating to exemption certificate, the following forms shall be inserted, namely :-
“SUPPLEMENT TO THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE (INDIA)
(Issued by the Government of India)
Issued under the provisions of the
PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974.
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Type of ship:
Tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil*
Tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil *
Tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude/other oil*
Date of contract for building or alternation or medication of a major character
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Date on which keel was laid or whip was at a similar stage of construction or on which an alternation or modification of a major character was commenced…………………………………………………………………..
Date of delivery or completion of an alternation or modification of major character …………………………………
THIS IS TO CERTIFY :
That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with regulation 10 of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974; and
That the survey showed that the condition of the hull, machinery and equipment as defined in the above Regulation was in all respects satisfactory and the ship complied with the requirements of that Protocol.
That the survey showed that the conditions of the hull, machinery and equipment as defined in the above Regulation was in all respects satisfactory and the ship complied with the requirements of the Protocol.
This certificate is valid until …………………………….. subject to intermediate surveys (S) at intervals of …………………………………….
Issued at ……………………………………………….
(Please of issue of Certificate)
Date …………………………………………
(………………………………)
(Signature of duly authorized
official issuing the certificate)
(seal or stamp of the issuing Authority as appropriate)
* Delete as appropriate.
This supplement shall be permanently attached to the Cargo
Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
ATTACHMENT TO THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE
(INDIA)
(ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
Issued under the requirements of the
PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974
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In implementation of Regulation 6 (b) of Chapter 1 of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the international Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS Protocol), the Government of India has instituted Mandatory annual surveys.
This is to certify that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with Regulation 6 (b) of the Chapter I of the SOLAS Protocol and the appropriate provisions of the annex to resolution to resolution A.413(XI) as amended by resolution.
A.465(XII).
1st Mandatory annual survey.
Signed……………….
Place………………… Date…………………..
(Seal or stamp of the Authority, as appropriate)
2nd Mandatory annual survey Signed………………….
Place………...…………
Date……………………
(Seal or stamp of the Authority, as appropriate)
3rd Mandatory annual Survey
Signed………………….
Place………...…………
Date……………………
(Seal or stamp of the Authority, as appropriate)
4th Mandatory annual Survey
Signed………………….
Place………...…………
Date……………………
(Seal or stamp of the Authority, as appropriate)
Issued at ………………………………….
(Place of issue Attachment)
Date : (Signature of duly authorized
Official issuing the Attachment)
NOTE : This attachment shall be attached to a SOLAS 1974 Certificate or a current SOLAS 1960 Certificate and shall expire on the same day as the Certificate to which it is attached.
An intermediate survey, but not an unscheduled inspection may take the place of a mandatory annual survey.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE
(INDIA)
(ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
Issued under the provisions of the PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974.
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Type of ship :
Tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude oil*
Tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil other than crude oil*
Tanker engaged in the trade of carrying crude/other oil *
Cargo ship other than at tanker engaged in the trade of carrying oil *
Date of contract for building or alternation or modification of a major character………………….
Date on which keel was laid or ship was at a similar stage of construction or on which an alternation or modification of a major character was commenced…………………………………….
Date of delivery or completion of an alternation or modification of a major character …………
THIS IS TO CERTIFY :
That the ship has been surveyed in accordance with Regulation 8 of Chapter 1 of the Protocol of 1978 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Lire at Sea, 1974; and
That the survey showed that the condition of the safety equipment as defined in the above Regulation was in all respects satisfactory and that the ship complied with the requirements of that Protocol.
This certificate is valid until …………………………………..subject to intermediate survey (s) at intervals of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Issued at………………………………………………..
(Place of issue of certificate)
(Signature of duly authorized official issuing the certificate)
Date :
(Seal or stamp of the issuing Authority as appropriate)
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* Delete as appropriate.
This supplement shall be permanently attached to the Cargo Ship Equipment Certificate.
ATTACHMENT TO THE CARGO SHIP SAFETY EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE
(INDIA )
(ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
Issued under the requirement of the
PROTOCOL OF 1978 RELATING TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974.
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In implementation of Regulation 6(b) of Chapter I of the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 SOLAS Protocol , the Government of India has instituted Mandatory annual surveys.
This is to certify that the ship has been surveyed in accordance with Regulation 6(b) of Chapter I of the SOLAS Protocol and the appropriate provisions of the Annex to resolution A. 413(XI) as amended by resolution A.465 (XII).
Mandatory annual survey
Signed……………………………….
Place…………………………………
Date………………………………….
(Seal or stamp of the Authority, as appropriate)
Issued at ………………………………………………..
(Place of issue of Attachment)
Date :
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(Signature of duly authorized
official issuing the Attachment)
This attachment shall be attached to a SOLAS 1974 Certificate or a current SOLAS 1960 Certificate and shall expire on the same day as the certificate to which it is attached.
An intermediate survey, but not an unscheduled inspection may take the place of a mandatory annual survey
[No. SW/5-MSR(1)/85-MA]
RAM SANEHI, UNDER SECY.
NOTE: The Principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3(1) dated 4th May, 1968 at pages 967 to 985 vide Government Notification, Ministry of Transport & Shipping No. GSR 814 dated 11th April, 1968 and was subsequently amended by :-
(i) Government notification No.GSR 382, dated 1.3.1978, published in the Gazette of India Part II. Section 3 (i) dated 18th March, 1978 at pages 594-597
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