नौवहन महानिदेशालय
Directorate General of Shipping
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Government of India
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DGS Circulars

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0 of 2024 Addendum 01 of the DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024 - Acceptance of Application for Internship under MS Notice DGS PB Circular 29 of 2024 23-Dec-2024 View (511.42 KB) PDF
21 of 2024 Guidelines for deployment of chase and support vessels in Indian Waters/EEZ 25-Jul-2024 View (1.10 MB) PDF
0 of 2023 ADDENDUM No. 1 TO THE DGS CIRCULAR NO. 02 of 2021 dated 05.10.2023 reg Guidelines for exercise of Right of First Refusal - grant of license to foreign flag vessels for your information 10-Jun-2023 View (2.23 MB) PDF
5 of 2021 Clarification to DGS Circular 02 of 2021 dated 14.01.2021 on Guidelines for exercise of Right of First Refusal-grant of license to foreign flag vessels. 02-Nov-2021 View (1.35 MB) PDF
2 of 2021 DGS Circular 2 of 2021- Guidelines for Exercises of Right of First Refusal- grant of license to foreign flag vessels-(SD Branch) 14-Jan-2021 View (2.40 MB) PDF
31 of 2020 Guidelines for grant of license to foreign flag vessels- withdrawal of Shipping Development Circular 02 of 2019 08-Jul-2020 View (871.31 KB) PDF
0 of 2019 Extension of cabotage relaxation under Section 407(3) of MS Act, 1958 to foreign flag passenger/cruise ships to call at more than one Indian Port for a further period of five years beyond 05.02.2024 22-Nov-2019 View (558.85 KB) PDF
2 of 2019 Guidelines for grant of license to foreign flag vessels. - NOT IN OPERATION 22-Mar-2019 View (4.43 MB) PDF
1 of 2019 Clarification on chater hire payments to Indian ship-owners / Bidders who exercised Right of First Refusal [RoFR] in the quoted currency, in cases where contracts have been awarded under International Competitive Bidding (ICB) tenders. 27-Feb-2019 View (620.53 KB) PDF
0 of 2018 GENERAL ORDER NO. 04 of 2018 - Relaxation under section 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 for coastal movement of fertilizers - clarification thereof. 09-Dec-2018 View (271.38 KB) PDF
3 of 2018 Submission of information/data to be shared with the Director General of Shipping, Govt. of India under General Orders and Notifications, under Section 406/407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, issued by the Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India 23-Jul-2018 View (1.57 MB) PDF
0 of 2018 GENERAL ORDER NO. 03 of 2018 - Relaxation under Section 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, for coastal movement of fertilizers 22-Jun-2018 View (7.66 MB) PDF
0 of 2018 GENERAL ORDER NO. 02 of 2018 - Relaxation for coastal movement of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry commodities. 22-May-2018 View (957.95 KB) PDF
0 of 2018 NOTIFICATION - Relaxation for coastal movement of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry commodities. 22-May-2018 View (862.05 KB) PDF
0 of 2018 NOTIFICATION - Relaxation for coastal movement of EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty Containers. 21-May-2018 View (1.25 MB) PDF
0 of 2018 GENERAL ORDER NO. 01 of 2018 - Relaxation for coastal movement of EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty Containers. 21-May-2018 View (6.63 MB) PDF
2 of 2018 Clarification on Exchange Rates- Amendments to guidelines for grant of licence to Foreign Flag vessels issued vide SD Cir. No.2 of 2002 dtd 8.11.2002 18-Apr-2018 View (902.34 KB) PDF
1 of 2018 Amendments to guidelines for grant of licence to Foreign Flag vessels issued vide SD Circular No.02 of 2002 dated 08.11.2002 and SD Circular No. 01 of 2017 dated 07.08.2017 16-Jan-2018 View (432.90 KB) PDF
0 of 2017 On-boarding of all DDOs on Non Tax Recipt portal (NTRP) Bharat Kosh (E-receipts): Payment of fee etc. to DGS through Bharat Kosh. 22-Nov-2017 View (1.21 MB) PDF
1 of 2017 Amendments to guidelines for grant of licence to Foreign Flag vessels issued vide SD Circular No. 02 of 2002 dated 08.11.2002. 08-Jul-2017 View (1.57 MB) PDF
6 of 2016 Advisory on the age norms for vessels to be engaged through tenders for Indian cargo by Indian public sector oil marketing companies as well as private companies - reg. 09-Sep-2016 View (336.55 KB) PDF
0 of 2016 Extension of permission to foreign flag ships to call at more than one Indian Port under section 407(1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 for a further period of five years beyond 05.02.2019 08-Aug-2016 View (1,012.45 KB) PDF
7 of 2016 Guidelines for an issuance of licences to passenger vessels in the Indian coastal waters - reg. 12-Feb-2016 View (1.44 MB) PDF
5 of 2016 भारतीय नियंत्रण वाले टनभार के जलयानों के संदर्भ में दिनांक 23.07.2014 के इस कार्यालय के नौमनि आदेश सं. 10/2014(फाईल नं. नौवि. 12/विविध)(15)/12) अंतर्गत आने वाले जनयानो को दिए जाने वाले लाइसेंसों के लिए जाने वाले शुल्क और यथासंशोधित वाणिज्य पोत परिवहन अधिनियम, 1958 की धारा 406 के अंतर्गत लाइसेंस पर दिनांक 20/08/2015 के इस कार्यालय के नौवि परिपत्र सं. 3/15 फा. सं. नौ.वि.-13/पीओएल/3/97) में संशोधन- संबंधी। 04-Jan-2016 View (38.67 KB) PDF
5 of 2016 Amendment to this office SD Circudlar No.3 of 15 (F.No.SD-13/POL/3/97) dated 28.08.15, on license under section 406 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, as amended and fee to be charged for granting such licenses, to vessels covered under this office DGS order No.10 of 2014 (F.No.SD-12/Misc(15)/12) dated 23.07.14 contextual to Indian Controlled Tonnage vessels - reg. 04-Jan-2016 View (46.97 KB) PDF
3 of 2015 Licence under section 406 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 & fee to be charged for granting such license, to vessels covered under this office DGS order No. 10 of 2014 [F No. SD-12/Misc (15)/12] dated 23.07.14 [Indian Controlled Tonnage vessels] - reg. 28-Aug-2015 View (61.37 KB) PDF
4 of 2015 Procedure for online issuance of licenses and chartering permissions, for foreign flag vessels under section 406/407 of the Merchant Shipping (MS) Act, 1958, as amended - reg. 12-Aug-2015 View (129.97 KB) PDF
0 of 2015 Office Memorandum - Decentralisation of shipping arrangements in respect of ocean transportation of cargoes under the control of Government/Public Sector Undertaking. 09-Aug-2015 View (593.23 KB) PDF
2 of 2015 Amendments to guidelines on chartering of Foreign Flag Dredgers issued vide SD Circular No.02 of 2004, dated 16, 2004 26-Mar-2015 View (69.20 KB) PDF
1 of 2015 Amendments to guidelines for grant of Licence for Contract of Affreightment (COA) issued vide SD Circular No.01 of 2004 dated January 14, 2004 26-Mar-2015 View (71.23 KB) PDF
2 of 2014 Procedural simplification and enablement of an e-payment of the requisite fee for an issuance of chartering permission / licence under section 406 / 407 of the M. S. Act, 1958 - reg. 11-Oct-2014 View (68.78 KB) PDF
0 of 2014 STATEMENT SHOWING PARTICULARS OF INDIAN TONNAGE ON OVERSEAS TRADE AS ON 30/06/2014 25-Aug-2014 View (200.46 KB) PDF
1 of 2014 वाणिज्यिक सूचना और सांख्यिकी महानिदेशालय (डीजीसीआई एंड एस) कोलकाता, वाणिज्यख विभाग, भारत सरकार के अंतर्गत भारत के वाणिज्या (एक्जिम) आयात-‍निर्यात के सांख्यिकी एवं इससे संबंधित वाणिज्यिक सूचना के संग्रह, संकलन और प्रसार हेतु अधिकृत सरकारी संगठन हैं 05-Aug-2014 View (35.50 KB) DOC
1 of 2014 एसडी परिपत्र संख्यास – 1/2014 05-Aug-2014 View (35.40 KB) PDF
1 of 2014 Monthly Statement on the purchase and sale of Indian flag Merchant Ships - reg. 05-Aug-2014 View (46.32 KB) PDF
0 of 2014 DGS Order 10 of 2014 - Indian Controlled Tonnage 23-Jul-2014 View (88.68 KB) PDF
0 of 2014 Indian flag shipping tonnage position as on 31.05.14 – reg 06-Jun-2014 View (128.50 KB) DOC
0 of 2014 Statement of Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 30.06.2014 08-May-2014 View (116.00 KB) DOC
0 of 2014 (भारतीय टनभार 30.06.2014 के अनुसार) 07-Mar-2014 View (121.00 KB) DOC
0 of 2014 Indian flag shipping tonnage position as on 30.09.14 – reg 10-Jan-2014 View (106.05 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Holding in abeyance of the SD Circular No. 03 of 2013 [F. No. SD-13/POL(5)/09] dated 26.11.13 on Guidelines for grant of licence/permission under sections 406 and 407 of the MS Act, 1958 - Exercise of right of first refusal - reg. 30-Dec-2013 View (38.49 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Holding in abeyance of the Shipping Development Circular No. 3 of 2013 [F. No. SD-13/POL(5)/09] dated 26.11.13 on guidelines for grant of licence/permission under sections 406 and 407 of the MS Act, 1958 - Exercise of right of first refusal - reg. 30-Dec-2013 View (34.75 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Quarterly Tonnage Statement as on 31.03.13 04-Dec-2013 View (161.50 KB) DOC
0 of 2013 Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 31.03.2013 04-Dec-2013 View (161.50 KB) DOC
3 of 2013 Guidelines for grant of licence/permission under section 406 & 407 of the MS Act, 1958 - Exercise of right of first refusal (ROFR)-reg. 29-Nov-2013 View (59.08 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 30.09.2013 22-Oct-2013 View (102.27 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Quarterly Tonnage Statement as on 30.09.2013. 30-Sep-2013 View (106.55 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Monthly Tonnage Statement as on 31.07.13 26-Aug-2013 View (152.50 KB) DOC
0 of 2013 Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 30.06.2013 26-Aug-2013 View (125.00 KB) DOC
0 of 2013 Monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 31.09.13; 10-Jul-2013 View (153.00 KB) DOC
0 of 2013 Quarterly Tonnage Statement as on 30.06.2013. 30-Jun-2013 View (106.65 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 31.08.13; 09-Jun-2013 View (163.50 KB) DOC
0 of 2013 Amendment to SD Branch Circular 01 of 2013. flag,Foreign,Act,Merchant 02-May-2013 View (41.74 KB) PDF
0 of 2013 Monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 30.11.13; 12-Apr-2013 View (151.00 KB) DOC
0 of 2013 Monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 31.10.13; 11-Apr-2013 View (150.00 KB) DOC
4 of 2013 Procedure for issue of General Trading Licence (GTL) for Indian vessels. 12-Mar-2013 View (61.75 KB) PDF
1 of 2013 Conditions for grant of license to foreign flag ships under sections 406 & 407 of the M. S. Act, 1958, laying down the norms for engaging Indian crew and trainees on board these ships engaged in shipping and related activities 18-Jan-2013 View (96.60 KB) PDF
2 of 2012 Procedure for issue of General Trading License for passenger ships.,GTL,Registry 14-Jun-2012 View (64.22 KB) PDF
1 of 2012 Issuance of Technical clearance Action Plan reg,Nautical,Engineering 26-Apr-2012 View (53.24 KB) PDF
2 of 2011 Conditions for granted license to foreign flag ships under Sections 406 & 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, laying down the norms for engaging Indian crew on board these ships engaged in shipping and related activities in the Indian coastal water - dispensation - regarding. 24-May-2011 View (76.68 KB) PDF
1 of 2011 Procedure for issue of License to Indian & Chartered foreign flag vessels.INSA,Act,Merchant 17-Mar-2011 View (32.27 KB) PDF
6 of 2010 Guidelines for grant of License/ permissions under Section 406 and 407 of the MS Act, 1958- Exercise of right of First refusal ,Right of Refusal,Indian National Ship-owners Association (INSA) BBCD vessels,Tender Process 27-Oct-2010 View (126.31 KB) PDF
5 of 2010 Payment of fees payable to D. G. Shipping through Electronic Mode - Change of Account No.500011500000172,EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) shipping companies, charterers/shippers 31-Aug-2010 View (123.88 KB) PDF
0 of 2010 Amendment to SD Circular No. 1 of 2004 - Guidelines for Grant of Licence for Contract of Affreightment (COA). Indian tonnage in COA contracts.National Shipowners Association Contract of Affreightment (COA) charterers of foreign flag vessels 27-Jul-2010 View (193.54 KB) PDF
2 of 2010 The fees / charges for various services rendered by Directorate General of Shipping in respect of Technical Clearance, various licences and Charter Permissions in respect of Indian and Foreign flag vessels. GT for Technical Clearance,General Trading Licence (GTL), Specified Period Licence (SPL), Specified Voyage Licence (SVL) charter permission of foreign flag vessels, on voyage,Renewal of application for GTL (in addition to required fees) 02-Apr-2010 View (133.84 KB) PDF
2 of 2010 Amendment to SD Circular No. 02/2010 Regarding fees/ charges for various services rendered by Directorate General of Shipping in respect of Technical Clearance, various licences and charter permission in respect of Indian and Foreign flag vessels. 30-Mar-2010 View (381.34 KB) PDF
1 of 2010 Procedure for issuance of License under Section 406 and 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 -on-line application for Specified Period License. DD / NEFT / RTGS No.Specified Period License 29-Jan-2010 View (127.96 KB) PDF
0 of 2009 Permission to foreign flag ships under Section 407 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 - reg. 02-Jun-2009 View (597.31 KB) PDF
4 of 2008 Revised guidelines for chartering vessels under Section 406 and 407 of M.S.Act, 1958 - levy to be charged for offshore vessels-regardingDumb Barges, Pontoons, Non -propelled ,offshore vessels which are not classed with IRS, Amendment 27-Oct-2008 View (208.85 KB) PDF
3 of 2008 Amendment to S.D. Circular No. 1/2007 - Certification of Offshore vessels, accommodation barges, etc. under the provisions Special Purpose Ships Code (SPS Code),MSC Resolution,Indian Flag vessels ,Accommodation barges, Special Purpose Ships Code 23-Oct-2008 View (138.13 KB) PDF
1 of 2008 Amendment to Shipping Development Circular No.1 of 2008, Offshore Service Vessels (OSVs) , Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) or any other IACS Class Society,Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Annual Statutory Survey and an Intermediate SMC 22-Jul-2008 View (147.58 KB) PDF
1 of 2008 Clarifications regarding,ndian Flag Vessels, Ex-Officio Additional Secretary,Directorate regarding revised guidelines for chartering ,existing license overlaps the rough weather period 13-May-2008 View (126.31 KB) PDF
1 of 2008 Revised guidelines for chartering of vessels under Sections 406 and 407 of Merchant Shipping Act ,1958. During the period of foul weather, During the period of foul weather,oil exploration ,Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways,Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS) 25-Apr-2008 View (144.39 KB) PDF
2 of 2008 The fees/charges for various services rendered by Directorate General of Shipping in respect of Technical Clearance, various licences and Charter permissions in respect of Indian and Foreign Flag Vessels,Castor Oil,Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, New Delhi and Federation of Indian Export Organizations, New Delhi,Ex-officio ,cargo 07-Mar-2008 View (140.01 KB) PDF
1 of 2007 Self propelled vessels carrying less than 50 special personnel will be exempted from compliance with Damaged Stability and Bilge Pumping Arrangements, as additionally required under SPS Code. ,Amendment to Shipping Development Circular No.1 of 2007 30-Sep-2007 View (131.80 KB) PDF
2 of 2007 :Simplification of procedure for issuance of licence under section 406 & 407 of M.S. Act, 1958. Procedure for issue of approvals for chartering/ Licensing : Procedure for issue of General Trading Licence :Ex-officio Additional Secretary,vessel contracted is seaworthy and has valid registration certificate and insurance cover, cargo availability 20-Apr-2007 View (146.10 KB) PDF
1 of 2007 Certification of Offshore vessels, Accommodation barges etc. under the provisions of SOLAS, 1974 or Special Purpose Ships Safety Code (SPS Code),Self propelled vessels,Indian Special Purpose Ships, Explosive Stowage,Electrical Installations. subsequent meetings and consultations 23-Jan-2007 View (141.69 KB) PDF
4 of 2006 Procedure for Issue of approvals to Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels,Chartering Permissions., E-Samudra,Licenses and charter permissions.Ship Owners 27-Dec-2006 View (222.24 KB) PDF
3 of 2006 S.D.Circular No.3/2006 - Clarification regarding ,issue of Licences under Section 406 & Section 407 of the M S Act 1958 to Indian & Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels.,MEMORANDM 08-Aug-2006 View (126.67 KB) PDF
3 of 2006 Procedure for Issue of Licence to Indian & Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels 18-Jul-2006 View (92.07 KB) PDF
2 of 2006 Certification of Offshore vessels, Accommodation barges etc.under the provisions of SOLAS 1974 or Special purpose Ships Safety Code 13-Apr-2006 View (64.91 KB) PDF
1 of 2006 Guidelines for grant of licence to foreign flag vessels - Dispensation of NoC from ICC 02-Feb-2006 View (62.97 KB) PDF
3 of 2005 Incomplete information with regard to charter foreign flag vessels 01-Mar-2005 View (59.75 KB) PDF
2 of 2005 Cabotage relaxation for Tsunami relief material 19-Jan-2005 View (83.06 KB) PDF
2005 The fees/charges for various services rendered by Directorate General of Shipping in respect of technical clearance, various licenses & charter permissions in respect of Indian & foreign flag vessels 01-Jan-2005 View (82.35 KB) PDF
1 of 2005 The fees/charges for various services rendered by Directorate General of Shipping in respect of technical clearance, various licenses & charter permissions in respect of Indian & foreign flag vessels 01-Jan-2005 View (82.35 KB) PDF
2 of 2004 Guidelines on chartering of Foreign Flag Dredgers 16-Apr-2004 View (68.24 KB) PDF
1 of 2004 Guidelines for chartering oil tankers/product tankers 31-Mar-2004 View (63.76 KB) PDF
1 of 2004 Guidelines for grant of Licence for Contract of Affreightment (COA) 14-Jan-2004 View (76.29 KB) PDF
1 of 2003 Guidelines for chartering oil tankers/product tankers reg 31-Dec-2003 View (47.52 KB) PDF
1 of 2003 S.D. Circular No. 7 & 8 of 2003 - Clarification regarding. 21-Nov-2003 View (62.22 KB) PDF
10 of 2003 Chartering - special type of vessel permission at two stages 25-Aug-2003 View (60.89 KB) PDF
9 of 2003 Furnishing information regarding detention while sending application for General Trading License 21-Aug-2003 View (58.86 KB) PDF
8 of 2003 Guidelines for chartering oil tankers/product tankers 14-Aug-2003 View (61.98 KB) PDF
7 of 2003 Guidelines regarding chartering of foreign flag oil tankers 11-Jun-2003 View (62.76 KB) PDF
6 of 2003 Regarding surrendering of license 08-May-2003 View (57.27 KB) PDF
4 of 2003 Guidelines in respect of technical clearance & compliance with statutory safety requirements, rectification of deficiencies etc. by shipowenrs on ship acquisition from abroad 13-Feb-2003 View (91.15 KB) PDF
3 of 2002 Delay in submitting application for licence under Section 406 & 407 of M.S.Act, 1958. 30-Dec-2002 View (69.34 KB) PDF
5 of 2002 Guidelines in respect of documentation for closure of Registry on Sale/Scrape of Ships 19-Sep-2002 View (66.92 KB) PDF
1 of 2002 Guidelines for considering amendment proposals after issue of license 19-Sep-2002 View (60.46 KB) PDF
2 of 2002 Guidelines for Grant of Licence to Foreign-Flag Vessels. 11-Aug-2002 View (117.34 KB) PDF
0 of 2002 Guidelines on Registration of Indian Ship in accordance with Para 1.2 of Office Memorandum No. SD-11018/1/97-MD dated 5th march, 2002 , mortgage with the Registrar of Companies 05-Mar-2002 View (48.13 KB) PDF
0 of 2002 Chartering of foreign flag vessels - Amendment 2,Guidelines,right of refusal 28-Jan-2002 View (47.93 KB) PDF
0 of 2001 Chartering of foreign flag vessels - Amendment ,right of refusal , guidelines 12-Oct-2001 View (46.73 KB) PDF
0 of 2001 Guidelines - for Import of all types of ships,TECHNICAL CLEARANCE,EXIM POLICY 15-Jun-2001 View (49.60 KB) PDF
0 of 2001 Guidelines-for import of all types of ships -Amendment 1,TECHNICAL CLEARANCE 15-Jun-2001 View (113.76 KB) PDF
5 of 2002 Guidelines in respect of documentation for closure of Registry on Sale/Scrape of Ships 19-Sep-2000 View (66.92 KB) PDF
0 of 2000 Guidelines for chartering of foreign flag vessels, Indian and Foreign Flag Vessels for export, import, coastal trade, project-based and/or offshore activities,laycan except Crude Carriers, Chemical Carriers, Gas Carriers, Product Tankers, Feeder and Container vessels.INSA ,Chartering permission for coastal trade/off-shore operations,LIBERALISED MEASURES,Merchant Shipping Act 23-Mar-2000 View (26.38 KB) DOCX