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SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT
Notice No. of Year Title Issued Date
2021
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. 11/02/2021
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) 14/01/2021
2020
31 of 2020 Guidelines for grant of licence to foreign flag vessels- withdrawl of Shipping Development Circular 02 of 2019 07/08/2020
2019
2 of 2019 Guidelines for grant of license to foreign flag vessels - NOT IN OPERATION 22/03/2019
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. 27/02/2019
2018
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 23/07/2018
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 18/04/2018
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. 16/01/2018
GENERAL ORDER NO. 02 of 2018 - Relaxation for coastal movement of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry commodities. 22/05/2018
NOTIFICATION - Relaxation for coastal movement of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry commodities. 22/05/2018
GENERAL ORDER NO. 03 of 2018 - Relaxation under Section 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act. 1958, for coastal movement of fertilizers 22/06/2018
GENERAL ORDER NO. 01 of 2018 - Relaxation for coastal movement of EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty Containers. 21/05/2018
NOTIFICATION - Relaxation for coastal movement of EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty Containers. 21/05/2018
GENERAL ORDER NO. 04 of 2018 - Relaxation under section 407 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 for coastal movement of fertilizers - clarification thereof. 12/09/2018
2017
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. 07/08/2017
On-boarding of all DDOs on Non Tax Recipt portal (NTRP) Bharat Kosh (E-receipts): Payment of fee etc. to DGS through Bharat Kosh. 22/11/2017
2016
7 of 2016 Guidelines for an issuance of licences to passenger vessels in the Indian coastal waters - reg. 02/12/2016
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. 09/09/2016
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. 01/04/2016
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 08/08/2016
2015
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. 08/12/2015
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. 28/08/2015
2 of 2015 Amendments to guidelines on chartering of Foreign Flag Dredgers issued vide SD Circular No.02 of 2004, dated 16, 2004 26/03/2015
1 of 2015 Amendments to guidelines for grant of Licence for Contract of Affreightment (COA) issued vide SD Circular No.01 of 2004 dated 14, 2004 26/03/2015
Office Memorandum - Decentralisation of shipping arrangements in respect of ocean transportation of cargoes under the control of Government/Public Sector Undertaking. 08/09/2015
2014
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. 10/11/2014
1 of 2014 Monthly Statement on the purchase and sale of Indian flag Merchant Ships - reg. 08/05/2014
Indian flag shipping tonnage position as on 31.05.14 – reg 06/06/2014
DGS Order 09 of 2014 - Issue of General Licenses to Indian ships. 21/07/2014
STATEMENT SHOWING PARTICULARS OF INDIAN TONNAGE ON OVERSEAS TRADE AS ON 30/06/2014 25/08/2014
Statement of Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 30.06.2014 05/08/2014
Indian flag shipping tonnage position as on 30.09.14 – reg 01/10/2014
DGS Order 10 of 2014 - Indian Controlled Tonnage 23/07/2014
2013
4 of 2013 Procedure for issue of General Trading Licence (GTL) for Indian vessels. 03/12/2013
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. 29/11/2013
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 18/01/2013
Amendment to SD Branch Circular 01 of 2013. 05/02/2013
Monthly Tonnage Statement as on 31.07.13 26/08/2013
Quarterly Tonnage Statement as on 30.06.2013. 30/06/2013
Quarterly Tonnage Statement as on 31.03.13 12/04/2013
Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 30.09.2013 22/10/2013
Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 31.03.2013 12/04/2013
Monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 30.11.13; 04/12/2013
Quarterly Tonnage Statement as on 30.09.2013. 30/09/2013
Quarterly Tonnage Position as on 30.06.2013 26/08/2013
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. 30/12/2013
Monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 31.10.13; 04/11/2013
Monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 31.09.13; 07/10/2013
monthly statement on the Indian flag vessel tonnage position as on 31.08.13; 06/09/2013
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. 30/12/2013
2012
2 of 2012 Procedure for issue of General Trading License for passenger ships. 14/06/2012
1 of 2012 Issuance of Technical clearance Action Plan reg 26/04/2012
2011
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. 24/05/2011
1 of 2011 Procedure for issue of License to Indian & Chartered foreign flag vessels. 17/03/2011
2010
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 27/10/2010
5 of 2010 Payment of fees payable to D. G. Shipping through Electronic Mode - Change of Account No.500011500000172 31/08/2010
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. 30/03/2010
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. 04/02/2010
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. 29/01/2010
Amendment to SD Circular No. 1 of 2004 - Guidelines for Grant of Licence for Contract of Affreightment (COA). 27/07/2010
2009
Permission to foreign flag ships under Section 407 (1) of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 - reg. 06/02/2009
2008
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-regarding. 27/10/2008
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). 23/10/2008
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. 03/07/2008
1 of 2008 Revised guidelines for chartering of vessels under Sections 406 and 407 of Merchant Shipping Act ,1958. 25/04/2008
1 of 2008 Subject : S.D. Circular No.01 of 2008 - Clarifications regarding 13/05/2008
1 of 2008 Amendment to Shipping Development Circular No.1 of 2008 22/07/2008
2007
2 of 2007 Simplification of procedure for issuance of licence under section 406 & 407 of M.S. Act, 1958. 20/04/2007
1 of 2007 Amendment to SD Circular 1 of 2007 30/09/2007
1 of 2007 Certification of Offshore vessels, Accommodation barges etc. under the provisions of SOLAS, 1974 or Special Purpose Ships Safety Code (SPS Code) 23/01/2007
2006
4 of 2006 Procedure for Issue of approvals to Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels 27/12/2006
3 of 2006 S.D.Circular No.3/2006 - Clarification regarding 08/08/2006
3 of 2006 Procedure for Issue of Licence to Indian & Chartered Foreign Flag Vessels 18/07/2006
2 of 2006 Certification of Offshore vessels, Accommodation barges etc.under the provisions of SOLAS 1974 or Special purpose Ships Safety Code 13/04/2006
1 of 2006 Guidelines for grant of licence to foreign flag vessels - Dispensation of NoC from ICC 02/02/2006
2005
3 of 2005 Incomplete information with regard to charter foreign flag vessels 01/03/2005
2 of 2005 Cabotage relaxation for Tsunami relief material 19/01/2005
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 01/01/2005
2004
2 of 2004 Guidelines on chartering of Foreign Flag Dredgers 16/04/2004
1 of 2004 Guidelines for chartering oil tankers/product tankers 31/03/2004
1 of 2004 Guidelines for grant of Licence for Contract of Affreightment (COA) 14/01/2004
2003
10 of 2003 Chartering - special type of vessel permission at two stages 25/08/2003
9 of 2003 Furnishing information regarding detention while sending application for General Trading License 21/08/2003
8 of 2003 Guidelines for chartering oil tankers/product tankers 14/08/2003
7 of 2003 Guidelines regarding chartering of foreign flag oil tankers 11/06/2003
6 of 2003 Regarding surrendering of license 08/05/2003
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 13/02/2003
1 of 2003 S.D. Circular No. 7 & 8 of 2003 - Clarification regarding. 21/11/2003
1 of 2003 Guidelines for chartering oil tankers/product tankers reg 31/12/2003
2002
5 of 2002 Guidelines in respect of documentation for closure of Registry on Sale/Scrape of Ships 19/09/2002
3 of 2002 Delay in submitting application for licence under Section 406 & 407 of M.S.Act, 1958. 30/12/2002
2 of 2002 Guidelines for Grant of Licence to Foreign-Flag Vessels. 11/08/2002
1 of 2002 Guidelines for considering amendment proposals after issue of license 19/09/2002
Chartering of foreign flag vessels - Amendment 2 28/01/2002
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 03/05/2002
2001
Chartering of foreign flag vessels - Amendment 1 10/12/2001
Guidelines - for Import of all types of ships 15/06/2001
Guidelines-for import of all types of ships -Amendment 1 15/06/2001
2000
Guidelines for chartering of foreign flag vessels 23/03/2000

Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO)
Notice No. of Year Title Issued Date
2020
8 of 2020 Online payment for Change of Name & Address through Bharatkosh Portal, account of Other Receipts Payable to PAO Shipping Mumbai, Payment to DG Shipping- Function Head- 105102800000000- Other Receipt. 12/03/2020
2016
1 of 2016 Advisory for bringing in transparency in transaction costs in EXIM trade - Clarification - Reg. 26/12/2016
1 of 2016 Advisory for bringing in transparency in transaction costs in EXIM trade - reg 07/09/2016
2015
1 of 2015 Revamped online procedure for filing of application for Registration / Renewal as Multimodal Transport Operator under section 4 of the Multimodal Transportation of Goods (MMTG) Act, 1993. 30/11/2015
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for registration of Multimodal Tranasport Operator (MTO) 17/12/2015
2014
Check list: Annexures to Application for Registration as “Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO)” : 18/08/2014
List of Duties / Responsibilities being discharged and Check list for MTO Registration or Renewal, and for request for changes in name or addresses 18/08/2014
M. S. Notice 06 of 2014 - VSA Exemption Notification reg. 09/05/2014
List of invalid MTO Registration Nos. [i.e. operators no more registered with D. G. Shipping, under the MMTG Act 1993 as on 01.07.2014] 01/07/2014
2013
Format for printing and issue of Multi-modal Transport Document (MTD) 02/05/2013
2011
1 of 2011 Processing fees for Renewal of Registration as 'Multimodal Transport Operator' under Section 4 of MMTG Act, 1993. 18/11/2011
2010
1 of 2010 Procedure for issuance of Registration / Renewal as MTO under Section 4 of the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act,1993 -on-line application thereof. 18/10/2010

TONNAGE TAX
Notice No. of Year Title Issued Date
2020
2 of 2020 Tonnage Tax Cell Circular No.02 of 2020- Calculation of Net Tonnage Factor of Financial Year 2019-20 (AY 2020-21) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space/Slot arrangements. 05/11/2020
1 of 2020 Tonnage Tax Cell Circular No. 01 of 2020 - Extension of Due Date for filing Tonnage Tax Returns for the year 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic 23/04/2020
2018
1 of 2018 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2017-18 (AY 2018-19) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space/Slot arrangement. 04/04/2018
2017
2 of 2017 Payment of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on Administrative Cost payable by the Shipping Cos. opting for Tonnage Tax. 01/11/2017
1 of 2017 Calculation on net Tonnage factor for Financial year 2016-17 (AY 2017-18) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having space / Slot arrangements. 11/04/2017
2016
1 of 2016 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2015-16 (AY 2016-17) to be used by Tonnage Tax companies having Space / Slot arrangements. 11/04/2016
2015
1 of 2015 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for financial year 2014-15 (AY 2015-16) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space/Slot arrangement. 30/04/2015
2012
1 of 2012 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2012-13 (AY 2013-14) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 06/07/2012
1 of 2012 Grant of license to foreign flag ships under section 406 or 407 of the M. S. Act, 1958, laying down the norms for engaging Indian crew on board these ships in the Indian coastal waters reg. 22/02/2012
1 of 2012 International Maritime Organization (IMO), London Internship program 22/02/2012
2011
1 of 2011 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2011-12 (AY 2012-13) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 12/07/2011
2010
1 of 2010 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2010-11 (AY 2011-12) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 19/05/2010
2009
2 of 2009 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2009-10 (AY 2010-11) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 18/09/2009
1 of 2009 System for administration of Minimum Training Requirement for Tonnage Tax Company in terms of Section 115VU of Income Tax Act, 1961 and guidelines issued vide Notification published in Gazette vide S.O. 1436(E) dated 30.12.2004 as amended in Gazette Notification S.O. 2132(E) dated 12.12.2007- Corrigendum to Tonnage Tax Cell Circular no. 2 of 2005 dated 28.1.2005 02/03/2009
2006
6 of 2006 Revision in training fees and administrative cost recoverable from trainee officers 26/08/2006
1 of 2006 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2006-07 (AY 2007-08) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 14/06/2006
2005
8 of 2005 Last Submission of returns prescribed under tonnage tax regime 28/11/2005
7 of 2005 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2005-06 (AY 2006-07) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 30/09/2005
5 of 2005 Calculation of Net Tonnage factor for Financial Year 2004-05 (AY 2005-06) to be used by Tonnage Tax Companies having Space / Slot arrangements 30/05/2005
4 of 2005 Tonnage tax opted companies scrutiny of annual returns for the financial year 2004-2005 Details of in chartering as well as space / slot arrangements during the period 1/1/2005 to 31/3/2005 30/05/2005
3 of 2005 Hosting of name of trainees eligible for sea board training in the MTT website by institutes approved by the Director General of Shipping 15/04/2005
2 of 2005 System for administration of Minimum Training Requirement for Tonnage Tax Company in terms of sec.115VU of Income Tax Act 1961 and guidelines issued vide Notification published in Gazette vide S.O. 1436(E) dated 30.12.04. 28/01/2005
1 of 2005 Companies opting for tonnage tax regime - furnishing of details regarding minimum training requirements 11/01/2005
2004
1 of 2004 Training commitments linked to tonnage tax 30/12/2004

MSL Br.
Notice No. of Year Title Issued Date
2020
1 of 2020 Issuance of the unified number to Circulars of the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India. 08/01/2020
2019
1 of 2019 Clarification on applicability of GST exemption to the DG Shipping approved maritime courses conducted by Maritime Training Institutes approved by DG Shipping, Govt. of India. 25/10/2019
2018
ADDENDUM - Request For Proposal for Temporary and Contractual engagement as Assistant Professor/Deputy Director, at the Centre of Maritime Law and Research established at Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai 21/09/2018
2017
1 of 2017 Inspection, Survey and Certification of Cargo vessel by Recognized Organization [ROs] and Mercantile Marine Department [MMDs]. 26/10/2017
2016
1 of 2016 Legal Provisions w.r.t. Oil Pollution Cess 13/10/2016
2015
Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2014 16/01/2015
2014
Engg. Branch letter - Safe Manning for Off-shore Supply vessels operating on coast of India. 07/07/2014
M. S. Notice 06 of 2014 - VSA Exemption Notification reg. 09/05/2014
2013
1 of 2013 Amendment to the Circular No. MSL-1(2)/95-III dated 10.04.12 on the subject 'Issuance of safe Manning documents on the Engineering side - Modification 05/07/2013
2012
1 of 2012 Issuance of safe Manning Documents on the Enginnering side:Medification reg. 10/04/2012
1 of 2012 Issuing of Minning Document on the Deck side 19/03/2012
2011
1 of 2011 Delegation of powers to Recognized Organizations (ROs) to carry out statutory surveys of Indian ships below 5000 GT, irrespective of their location 14/03/2011
1 of 2011 Guidelines terms and conditions for considering the request for relaxation in the crewing or flagging requirement under Section 456 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 12/01/2011
1 of 2011 Conditions for granting license to foreign flag ships under Section 406 or 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 Indian coastal water 12/01/2011
2010
2 of 2010 Modified procedures for Registration of Vessels under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 amended. 31/12/2010
1 of 2010 Issuance of Safe Manning Scale on the Nautical side. 29/06/2010
2009
2 of 2009 Minutes of the first meeting of the Working Group held on 29.04.2009 on Shipping Trade Practices Bill. 12/05/2009
2008
3 of 2008 Issuance of Safe Manning documents on the Nautical side. 02/09/2008
2 of 2008 Modified procedures for Registration of Vessels under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 amended. 28/08/2008
1 of 2008 Applicability of Para 4 of M.S. Notice No.5 of 2007- Delegation of power for inspection of equipment relating to safety equipments to IRS 02/07/2008
2007
1 of 2007 Issuance of Safe Manning Documents on the Engineering side. 27/12/2007