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| Code of safety for Indian Coastal Ships |
In order to facilitate the growth of coastal trade between ports in India, DGS is considering it necessary and expedient to review and modify some of the stringent provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act as applicable to vessels plying in international waters.
Posted On:18-Jun-2008 Read More ... |
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| Modified procedures for registration of vessels |
In adherence to the fundamental tenet of Merchant Shipping Act 1958 and considering the reservations expressed by the shipping industry, the DGS has identified areas to be addressed for expanding maritime sector and encouraging the growth of quality Indian tonnage
Posted On:18-Jun-2008 Read More ... |
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| Application invited for the position of Principal |
The Indian Institute of Maritime Studies (IIMS),n autonomous Society under the Directorate General of Shipping, proposes to recruit an eligible officer to be appointed as Principal in T.S.Chanakya, Navi Mumbai on deputation/contract basis.
Person concerned shall have experience of 10 years or more in Administration or in management or in academic or a combination.
For more details click on the link...
Posted On:24-Mar-2008 Read More ... |
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| Increase in the number of attempts for BES Exit Ex |
Directorate General of Shipping has approved that Exit examinations for BSE will be conducted at the end of the course and then after three months at a re-sit. If candidates fail to pass out the BSE Exam in the earlier allowed three attempts, four more attempts would be allowed to clear the BES Exit Exams.
Posted On:15-Feb-2008 Read More ... |
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| DG’s notice to Ship-owners, Ship Operators and Cla |
The Directorate General of Shipping has decided to to implement the amended provisions of the 88 Protocol relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, with immediate effect. So, all Indian ships should undergo two inspections of the outside of the ship’s bottom during the validity of the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Construction Certificate or the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate, as the case may be, and the period between any two such inspections shall not exceed 36 months.
Posted On:15-Feb-2008 Read More ... |
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| Nominations Invited for NMDC Awards |
On the occasion of the ensuing 45th National Maritime Day Celebration (5th April, 2008), the National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee has decided to recognize and honor the Indian Seafarers, Indian Shipping Companies and Foreign Employers for their sustained contribution to the cause of Indian Shipping and at the same time to motivate and encourage them to maximize their efforts towards this cause.
So, nominations has been invited from eminent persons/ companies/organizations eligible as mentioned categories
Posted On:31-Jan-2008 Read More ... |
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| Director IIMS - Vacancy Opening |
IIMS is a registered Society to oversee management of four premier Maritime Training Institute in India and will eventually form the Indian Maritime University. The IIMS is now under the control of a Board of Governors headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping with eminent personalities as its members. The IIMS, Mumbai has invited applications for the post of its Director.
Posted On:9-Jan-2008 Read More ... |
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| Procedure for obtaining replacement COP for SSOs |
The officers holding DGS Approved Ship Security Officers Certificate issued before 31st December, 2007 may request for DGS approved Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Officer in the STCW format from the DGS Approved Maritime Training Institute that had issued the Certificate earlier, either in person or by post. The procedure for applying for this certificate is elaborated in MS Notice 2/2008 dated 04 Jan 08.
Posted On:9-Jan-2008 Read More ... |
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| Certificate of Proficiency for Ship Security Offic |
All DGS approved Ship Security Officers' (SSO) Courses meet the requirements of STCW Code and therefore current SSO certificates issued by DGS Approved Maritime Institutes stand recognised in full till 01 July 2009. However, holders of existing DGS-approved SSO certificates are required to obtain STCW format certificate from the DGS Approved Maritime Training Institute, which had issued the earlier certificates, in order to perform the functions of SSO on board after 1st July2009. This has been notified vide MS Notice 01/08 dated 04 Jan 2008.
Posted On:9-Jan-2008 Read More ... |
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| IGNOU Common Entrance Examination for DNS |
Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was made mandatory for all the candidates for its Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS). Considering the request of Indian and Foreign ship owners, who conduct their own selection process, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India has waived the CEE for candidates sponsored by shipping companies for the February 2008 batch. These candidates will be admitted directly in the approved institutes. This has been notified vide DGS Training Circular No 09/2007 dated 24 Dec 07.
Posted On:8-Jan-2008 Read More ... |
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