インド政府は3月26日付で添付のM.S. Notice No.3 of 1999を発布しました。これによれば、インド政府は、インド籍船であるかないかを問わず今後インドに入港する1976年より前に建造されたすべてのガス運搬船に対してもGC Codeに適合していることを証明する文書の保持を義務づけました。

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SD-13/POL(3)/98

M.S. NOTICE No.3 OF 1999

Sub:-Application of GAS Codes for Gas Carriers

It has been noticed that a number of gas carriers built prior to 1976 do not conform to the requirements of GC Code and hence pose a serious risk to the environment and habitat. These vessels may not comply, inter alia, with the vital requirements of prospectively located cargo tanks and ship survival capability in the event of damage. There have been a number of incidents that have resulted in total loss of such vessels. Any casualty incident related to gas carriers have the potential for disastrous consequences, if the incidents should occur in port areas which are invariably located near densely populated regions. Being conscious about the hazards that these vessels pose to the environment, life and property, the Director General of Shipping has already made it mandatory for all Indian flag gas carriers built prior to 1976 to carry a “Certificate of Fitness” under the GC Code as amended.

Stemming from the national concerns for the safety and protection of the infrastructure of Ports and Harbours and the marine environment, the Director General of Shipping with the approval of the Central Government hereby makes it mandatory for all foreign gas carriers built prior to 1976 to comply with the provisions of the Gas Carrier Code (GC Code) and have a valid “Certificate of Fitness” under the GC Code, if the vessels are to ply on the Indian coast and to operate from Indian ports.

All concerned may take cognizance of the above notice.


Chatterjee)

Deputy Chief Surveyor with the Government of India

D.G. Shipping, Mumbai