नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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DGS Orders

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2020
26 of 2020 Extension of Certificates of Competency / Certificate of Proficiency for seafarers-reg Examination Assessment and Certification-Engineering 30-Sep-2020 DGS Orders 3.05 MB / PDF Download
25 of 2020 Addendum to DGS order 20 of 2020 dated 04.08.2020- reg. Training Branch 28-Aug-2020 DGS Orders 6.60 MB / PDF Download
24 of 2020 Availability of courses for Seafarers including trainee seafarers at Maritime Training Institutes during the period of COVID-19 pandemic-reg. Training Branch 24-Aug-2020 DGS Orders 1.63 MB / PDF Download
23 of 2020 Extension to the validity of Ship,s Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 Pandemic Engineering Miscellaneous 19-Aug-2020 DGS Orders 4.71 MB / PDF Download
22 of 2020 Issuance of seamen Identity Cards to Sailing Vessel Crew-reg Coastal 05-Aug-2020 DGS Orders 1.12 MB / PDF Download
21 of 2020 Standard Operating Procedure / Protocol (SOP) for repatriation of foreign seafarers from Indian Ports-reg Crew 20-Jul-2020 DGS Orders 8.29 MB / PDF Download
20 of 2020 Conduct of Training Courses for issuance of CoPs during the period of COVID-19 pandemic Training Branch 03-Aug-2020 DGS Orders 3.05 MB / PDF Download
19 of 2020 Extension of the validity of Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and audit of RPSL in view of Covid-19 outbreak Crew 13-Jul-2020 DGS Orders 984.50 KB / PDF Download
18 of 2020 Extension to the validity of ship sanitation certificate for Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of Indian in view of COVID-19 outbreak-reg Medical 07-Jul-2020 DGS Orders 908.21 KB / PDF Download
17 of 2020 Extension of validity of Seafarer's Certificate and Ship's Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys and Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic Engineering Miscellaneous 29-Jun-2020 DGS Orders 377.39 KB / PDF Download
16 of 2020 Re-validation of Seafarers Certificates of Competency (CoC) / Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) Nautical Miscellaneous 22-Jun-2020 DGS Orders 1.70 MB / PDF Download
15 of 2020 Extension of the vaildity of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of Covid-19 outbreak - reg Crew 06-Sep-2020 DGS Orders 126.74 KB / PDF Download
15 of 2020 Extension of the vaildity of Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers License (RPSL) and Inspection of RPSL in view of Covid-19 outbreak - reg Crew 06-Sep-2020 DGS Orders 126.74 KB / PDF Download
14 of 2020 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Protocol for repatriation of foreign seafarers from Alang port, Gujarat - reg Nautical Miscellaneous 06-Jul-2020 DGS Orders 4.48 MB / PDF Download
13 of 2020 Extension to the validity of Seafarer's Certificates and Ship's Statutory Certificates, Periodical Surveys & Audits in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Engineering Miscellaneous 21-May-2020 DGS Orders 5.95 MB / PDF Download
12 of 2020 Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for vessels at port / anchorages with confirmed COVID - 19 positive seafarer on-board-reg Crew 13-Aug-2020 DGS Orders 2.23 MB / PDF Download
12 of 2020 Standard Operation procedures / Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew changes - reg. Naval Arch. Miscellaneous 22-Apr-2020 DGS Orders 4.02 MB / PDF Download
11 of 2020 DGS Order No. 11 of 2020 - Extension of validity of DGS Order No. 07 of 2020 dated 29.03.2020 and modification of DGS Order No. 08 of 2020 dated 31.03.2020. Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) 22-Apr-2020 DGS Orders 964.80 KB / PDF Download
10 of 2020 Extension of validity of CDCs. Crew 13-Apr-2020 DGS Orders 435.18 KB / PDF Download
9 of 2020 Extension to the validity of ship sanitation certificate for all Indian registered vessels operating on the coast of India in view of COVID-19 outbreak - reg. ISPS & Maritime Security 04-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 1,023.60 KB / PDF Download
8 of 2020 Advisory on non-charging of any demurrage, ground rent beyond the allowed free period or any performance related penalty on non-containerized cargo during the period of effect of COVID-19 pandemic. Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) 31-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 2.32 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2020 Advisory on non-charging of container detention charges on import and export shipments. Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) 29-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 5.09 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2020 Addendum No. 02 to DGS Order 06 of 2020 - Regarding Extension to the validity of Seafarer's CoC and Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID 19 outbreak. Engineering Miscellaneous 21-Apr-2020 DGS Orders 1.14 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2020 Addendum No. 1 to DGS Order 6 of 2020 - Regarding Extension to the validity of seafarers CoC and Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID 19 outbreak. Examination Assessment and Certification-Engineering 03-Apr-2020 DGS Orders 834.53 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2020 Extension to the validity of seafarers' CoC and Statutory Certificates, periodical Surveys and Audits of Indian Registered Ships in view of COVID 19 outbreak - reg. NT/ENG Circulars 23-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 1.28 MB / PDF Download
5 of 2020 Clarification regarding DGS order no. 4 and no.5 of 2020 Maritime Assistance 24-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 662.17 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2020 Instructions on dealing with Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19) - reg. Nautical Miscellaneous 23-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 1.26 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2020 Instructions to all major & minor ports for dealing with Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19) pandemic - reg. Nautical Miscellaneous 20-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 1.74 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2020 Instructions on dealing with Novel Coronavirus (COVID - 19) Nautical Miscellaneous 20-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 1.48 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2020 Instructions on dealing with novel coronavirus (COVID - 19) -reg Medical 16-Mar-2020 DGS Orders 2.04 MB / PDF Download
1 of 2020 Amendment to DGS No.01 of 2020 dated 30/01/2020 - One-time Amnesty Scheme for candidates who acquired false or forget certificates from Maritime Training Institutes without attending classes - reg Training Branch 03-Jul-2020 DGS Orders 1.04 MB / PDF Download
1 of 2020 - One-time Amnesty Scheme for Candidates who acquired false or forged certificates from Maritime Training Institutes without attending classes-reg. Training Branch 30-Jan-2020 DGS Orders 1.40 MB / PDF Download
--- Notification from Ministry - Promotion of make in India initiative - RoFR for Indian built and Indian flagged ships - reg. Shipping Development 23-Oct-2020 DGS Orders 1.08 MB / PDF Download
2019
5 of 2019 Frequently asked question-prohibition on use Single Use Plastic: DGS Order 5 of 2019 and addendum No. 1 to said Order( Revision-2) -reg Marpol Implementation 06-Feb-2020 DGS Orders 309.90 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2019 Frequently Asked Question(Revision No.1) Prohibition on use Single Use Plastic DGS Order 5 of 2019 and Addendum No.1 to said Order. Marpol Implementation 27-Jan-2020 DGS Orders 435.41 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2019 Frequently asked question- Prohibition on Use Single Use Plastic DGS Order Of 5 of 2019 and Addendum No.1 to said Order. Marpol Implementation 14-Jan-2020 DGS Orders 134.60 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2019 Addendum No.l to DGS Order 5 of 2019- Prohibition on use of Single Use Plastics On- board Merchant Ships. Marpol Implementation 08-Jan-2020 DGS Orders 1.81 MB / PDF Download
5 of 2019 Ban on the use of single-use plastics Marpol Implementation 16-Oct-2019 DGS Orders 1.97 MB / PDF Download
5 of 2019 Prohibition on use of Single Use Plastics Marpol Implementation 16-Oct-2019 DGS Orders 178.52 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2019 Carriage of Livestock by the vessels registered under The Merchant Shipping Act,1958 - reg. Coastal 12-Sep-2019 DGS Orders 16.23 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2019 Consideration of Matriculation Certificate issued by Armed Forces to ex- servicemen for issuance of CDC-reg. Crew 18-Nov-2019 DGS Orders 1.79 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2019 Indian nationals holding restricted Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate(CDC) in the category of Higher National Diploma (HND) recognized by foreign Maritime Administration and GMDSS certificate holders-reg. Crew 02-Apr-2019 DGS Orders 2.27 MB / PDF Download
1 of 2019 Fire and exnloslon on tug resultins in loss of four Iives Mercantile Marine Law 26-Dec-2023 DGS Orders 69.16 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2019 Notice to the Stakeholders with regard to implementation of DGS Order 05 of 2019- reg Marpol Implementation 21-Nov-2019 DGS Orders 340.44 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2019 Relaxation of requirement of sub-rule (5) of Rule 4 of Merchant Shipping (Continuous Discharge Certificate) Rule, 2017, for seafarers who have worked on International Cruise Ships before coming into force of said rules. Crew 06-Mar-2019 DGS Orders 1.12 MB / PDF Download
2018
11 of 2018 Standard Operating Procedure for operation of Indian sailing vessel in international voyages - reg Naval Arch. Miscellaneous 12-Jul-2018 DGS Orders 6.21 MB / PDF Download
10 of 2018 Ship Sanitation Control Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate-reg Nautical Miscellaneous 22-Nov-2018 DGS Orders 2.08 MB / PDF Download
9 of 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 - reg. Merchant Shipping Law 09-Apr-2018 DGS Orders 2.68 MB / PDF Download
8 of 2018 Guidelines for issuance of "Statement of Compliance" (SOC) to Inland Vessels intending to trade within 5 (five) nautical miles from the base line (inshore traffic corridor) in fair season and fair weather conditions. Operational Limits for Inland Vessels (IV) Limits 09-Apr-2018 DGS Orders 9.81 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2018 Partial Relaxation in plying of Mechanized Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on Western Coast of India, during foul weather-reg Coastal 31-May-2018 DGS Orders 704.17 KB / PDF Download
6 of 2018 Indian CDC restricted to work as hospitality crew on cruise vessels-reg. Crew 21-May-2018 DGS Orders 516.01 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2018 Basic modular courses and Passenger Ship Familiarization course at Lakshadweep Islands - reg Training Branch 23-Apr-2018 DGS Orders 370.54 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2018 Partial Relaxation in plying of Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certian areas on South Coast of India, during foul weather- reg Navigation 16-Apr-2018 DGS Orders 422.16 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2018 Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and Maritime States & Union Territories - reg. Coastal 14-Feb-2018 DGS Orders 1.41 MB / PDF Download
2 of 2018 Assessment of Port Reception Facilities Marpol Implementation 21-Feb-2018 DGS Orders 1.50 MB / PDF Download
1 of 2018 Exemption of repair technicians from the purview of MLC,2006-reg. Crew 16-Jan-2018 DGS Orders 1.11 MB / PDF Download
2017
6 of 2017 Exemption from opening of Articles of Agreement for Government owned ships. Crew 12-Jul-2017 DGS Orders 688.29 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2017 Notification for Construction, Survey, Certification and Operation of Indian River Sea Passenger Vessels-Type 3 & 4 Engineering Miscellaneous 28-Jul-2017 DGS Orders 9.65 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2017 Comprehensive Inspection Programme to be carried out by all the maritime training institutes - reg. Training Branch 19-Jun-2017 DGS Orders 752.01 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2017 Comprehensive Inspection Programme to be carried out through respective Mercantile Marine Department by the Maritime Education and Training Institutes Association (METIA) and Maritime Institutes Association, Chennai-reg. Training Branch 30-May-2017 DGS Orders 495.29 KB / PDF Download
2 of 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 - reg. Medical 22-May-2017 DGS Orders 853.12 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2017 Relaxation of educational qualification for admission to pre-sea courses of General Purpose Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering and for issuance of CDC for the native of Minicoy Island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep belonging to Scheduled Tribe - reg. Training Branch 05-Sep-2017 DGS Orders 882.03 KB / PDF Download
2016
8 of 2016 Simplification of the 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-reg. Shipping Development 30-Nov-2016 DGS Orders 1.27 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2016 Guidelines/instructions for the construction, survey, certification and operation of pleasure rafts-reg. Nautical Miscellaneous 30-Nov-2016 DGS Orders 12.26 MB / PDF Download
7 of 2016 Guidelines and Procedures to obtain approval from Director General of Shipping, Govt of India, for the conduct of approval Pre-sea courses for Training of Seafarers in India. Training Branch 17-Nov-2016 DGS Orders 11.49 MB / PDF Download
6 of 2016 Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Maine Departments [MMDs] and Maritime States & Union Territories - reg. Coastal 11-Sep-2016 DGS Orders 2.68 MB / PDF Download
5 of 2016 CORRIGENDUM - Guidelines and procedures for an approval for the conduct of DG Shipping,Gol approved modular, simulator and post sea competency courses for the training of Indian seafarers -amendment reg. Training Branch 12-Feb-2016 DGS Orders 612.82 KB / PDF Download
5 of 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. Training Branch 11-Jan-2016 DGS Orders 13.95 MB / PDF Download
4 of 2016 127th meeting of Board of Trustees of Seamen's Provident Fund Organisation held on 04.03.2016 Crew 08-Dec-2016 DGS Orders 23.97 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2016 Comprehensive Inspection Programme (CIP) for Maritime Training Institutes for pre-sea traing. Training Branch 14-Sep-2016 DGS Orders 4.25 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2016 Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and Maritime States and Union Territories - reg. Coastal 04-Nov-2016 DGS Orders 110.91 KB / PDF Download
2 of 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 - reg. Nautical Miscellaneous 23-Feb-2016 DGS Orders 716.48 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2016 Submission of Articles of Agreement for Indian flag ships - reg. Crew 19-Feb-2016 DGS Orders 69.06 KB / PDF Download
--- Standing Committee on Training matters (SCT). Training Branch 21-Jan-2016 DGS Orders 68.62 KB / PDF Download
2015
5 of 2015 Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the the MMDs and State Union Territory Authorities concerned-reg. Coastal 17-Nov-2015 DGS Orders 98.77 KB / PDF Download
5 of 2015 समुद्री वाणिज्यर विभाग(सवावि) और राज्यर, संघ राज्य क्षेत्र प्राधिकरणों द्वारा भारतीय मात्स्यिकी नौकाओं के पंजीकरण, सर्वेक्षण और प्रमाणन संबंधी-के संबंध में. Coastal 17-Nov-2015 DGS Orders 83.94 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2015 नौवहन महानिदेशालय, भारत सरकार हेतु एक थिंक टैंक/एडवाइज़री बोर्ड की स्था्पना किए जाने संबंधी. Administration 24-Sep-2015 DGS Orders 71.90 KB / PDF Download
4 of 2015 Constitution of a 'Think Tank / Advisory Board' for the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India - reg. Mercantile Marine Law 24-Sep-2015 DGS Orders 1.52 MB / PDF Download
3 of 2015 वाणि‍ज्या पोत परिवहन में रसोइए के तौर पर सक्षमता प्रमाणपत्र – संबंधी. Crew 04-Sep-2015 DGS Orders 44.34 KB / PDF Download
3 of 2015 Certificate of Competency as Cook in the Merchant Navy - reg. Crew 09-Apr-2015 DGS Orders 45.72 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2015 बी.एससी. (नॉटिकल) और स्नांतक मैकेनिकल इंजीनियर (जीएमई) प्रशि‍क्षणार्थियों हेतु पोतस्थर प्रशि‍क्षण- संबंधी. Nautical Miscellaneous 08-Nov-2015 DGS Orders 43.75 KB / PDF Download
2 of 2015 Shipboard training for the B.Sc. (Nautical) and Graduate Mechanical Engineer (GME) training - reg (Superseded by NT/Eng cir.03/2017) Examination Assessment and Certification-Nautical 08-Nov-2015 DGS Orders 48.37 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2015 Registration, survey and certification of Indian fishing boats by the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMDs) and State Union Territory Authorities concerned - reg. Coastal 13-Apr-2015 DGS Orders 81.43 KB / PDF Download
1 of 2015 संबंधि‍त समुद्रीय वाणि‍ज्यर विभागों (एमएमडी) और संघ राज्यत क्षेत्र प्राधि‍करणों द्वारा भारतीय मात्स्यिकी नौकाओं के पंजीकरण, सर्वेक्षण और प्रमाणन – संबंधी Coastal 13-Apr-2015 DGS Orders 72.64 KB / PDF Download
--- PSC and FSI Statistics for the month of October 2015 Engineering Wing 24-Nov-2015 DGS Orders 251.71 KB / PDF Download
2014
23 of 2014 Comprehensive Inspection Programme [CIP] for Maritime Training Institutes Competency Courses. Training Circulars 29-Dec-2014 DGS Orders 500.73 KB / PDF Download
22 of 2014 Authorisation to the Directors, Seamen's Employment Offices, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata to issue recruitment and Placement of Seafarers service licneces and related issues - further procedural streamlining - reg. Crew 29-Dec-2014 DGS Orders 85.87 KB / PDF Download
21 of 2014 Issuance of Replacement/Renewal Sticker/Duplicate CDCs - reg. Crew 22-Dec-2014 DGS Orders 76.62 KB / PDF Download
20 of 2014 Partial amendment to DGS Order No. 5 of 2013 dated 15.03.2013 Dispensing with the requirement of obtaining prior approval for appointment of Principal/Head of Institute from the Directorate General of Shipping. Administration 09-Dec-2014 DGS Orders 67.67 KB / PDF Download
19 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC-reg Mercantile Marine Law 05-Dec-2014 DGS Orders 114.32 KB / PDF Download
19 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. Crew 12-May-2014 DGS Orders 106.43 KB / PDF Download
18 of 2014 Issuance of Continuous Discharge Certificate-cum-Seafarer's Identity Document (CDC) in the modified format with security features - reg. Crew 30-Oct-2014 DGS Orders 128.71 KB / PDF Download
17 of 2014 Payment of Welfare Fund Contribution by Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) Providers - reg. Crew 29-Oct-2014 DGS Orders 92.97 KB / PDF Download
16 of 2014 Payment of welfare fund contribution by Recruitment and Placement of seafarers (RPS) providers - reg. Crew 29-Oct-2014 DGS Orders 346.65 KB / PDF Download
15 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. Crew 29-Oct-2014 DGS Orders 106.43 KB / PDF Download
14 of 2014 Merger of INDoS activities with the Maritime Training Trust Mercantile Marine Law 24-Sep-2014 DGS Orders 104.71 KB / PDF Download
13 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC-reg Mercantile Marine Law 26-Aug-2014 DGS Orders 56.96 KB / PDF Download
13 of 2014 Issuance of Indian CDCs to hospitality crew working on cruise vessels and also to seafarers who are working on board trading vessels without an Indian CDC - reg. Crew 26-Aug-2014 DGS Orders 106.43 KB / PDF Download
12 of 2014 Vessel engaged by Defence agencies for missions of National importance - SPS Code application as per MS Notice 22/2013. Ship Survey 05-Aug-2014 DGS Orders 61.85 KB / PDF Download
9 of 2014 Issue of General Licenses to Indian ships. Shipping Development 21-Jul-2014 DGS Orders 262.50 KB / DOC Download