Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Checklist for Registration of Vessels - The comments may be forwarded to anish-dgs@gov.in with a copy marked to nautic.lglintern-dgs@gov.in on or before 30th March 2026.

TR?FE/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA '{TGT Yf,i,fd cft-{(a 3it{ rfiErrt'dT rfiq MINIS -TR Y OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS atrgar6tAttrrem, ir$ DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI F. No.: 25l141202S-NT-DGS Datet 2410312026 PUBLIC NOTICE Subject: Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Checklist for Registration ofVessels Whereas the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 bas established a comprehensive statutory framework goveming the registration of vessels under the Indian flag, along with the rules flamed thereunder; And whereas, with a view to ensuring uniformity, transparency, and ease of compliance in the vessel registration process, a Draft Checklist for Registration ofVessels has been prepared by this Directorate; Now, therefore, the Draft Checklist for Registration of Vessels, along with the applicable forms and the Citizens' Charter specifuing the timelines for various services, is hereby placed on the Directorate General of Shipping website for stakeholder consultation. All stakeholders, including ship owners, ship managers, charters, maritime professionals, and other concerned entities, are requested to examine the same and provide their comments/suggestions, if any. The comments may be forwarded to anish-dgs@gov.in with a copy marked to nautic.lglintern-dgs@gov.in on or before 30th March 2026. This issues with the approval ofthe Competent Authority. -$,1' t\ Capt. Anish Joseph Deputy Nautical Advisor - cum - Senior Deputy Director General (Tech) +aE *r, eA dkn, srt Ar fffif +q{, aW Erf (t6), *rf - 4oo 042 Bete Building, 9th Flr., l-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Merg (E) / Mumbai - 42 t'lldlT.t.tgt-zz-zs'tszololvzl, tfr/r"*.,lt-zz-zs lszozlAs f-* /f,-meir : 4gslliEdgg!,lis:i! aT[nlE Al'ebsire: iv*li.dsshippins.sov.inभारत्सरकार/ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA पत्तन,पोत पररवहन्और िलमाग गमींत्रालय MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS नौवहन महाननदेशालय, मब ीं ई DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF SHIPPING, MUMBAI F. No.: 25/14/2025-NT-DGS Date: xx/03/2026 DGS ORDER: xx of 2026 Subject: Standardized Procedure and Checklist for Registration of Vessels Whereas the enactment of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 provides the overarching legal framework governing the registration of vessels under the Indian flag; D And whereas the detailed statutory framework for the registration of vessels has been specifically laid down under the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026, framed in exercise of the powerRs conferred by the said Act; And whereas the said Rules seek, inter alia, to streamline and facilitate the process of A vessel registration in India and promote ease of doing business within the maritime sector; And whereas the procedural framewoFrk and documentation requirements relating to vessel registration were placed for stakeholder consultation, and the inputs received from concerned stakeholders have been duly examined Tand duly considered in finalizing the requirements for implementation; Now, therefore, in order to ensure uniformity, transparency, and administrative efficiency in the processing of applications for the registration of vessels under the aforesaid Rules, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration hereby prescribes a standardized checklist along with the applicable forms for the registration of vessels, annexed to this Order. The checklist annexed hereto (Annexure – I), along with the applicable forms (Annexure – III), sets out the requisite information and documentation required to be furnished by applicants seeking registration of vessels under the Indian flag in accordance with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 and the Rules framed thereunder. All applicants shall ensure that such information and documentation are submitted strictly in accordance with the requirements specified therein. The said checklist shall apply uniformly across all offices of the Registrars of Vessels, including the Mercantile Marine Departments (MMD’s), and shall be adhered to for the scrutiny and processing of all applications relating to vessel registration. The process for registration of vessels, undertaken through the online system of the Directorate General of ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ बीटा बब ल‍्ीींग,्9वी मींजिल,्आई थ कीं टेक््नो कैम्प्स,्काींिूर माग ग(पवू )ग,्मींबई –्400्042 Beta Building, 9th Flr., I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Marg (E) / Mumbai – 42 फोन/Tel.: 91-22-25752040/1/2/3, फैक््स/Fax.: 91-22-25752029/35 ई-मेल/E-mail : dgship-dgs@nic.in वेबसाईट /Website: www.dgshipping.gov.inShipping, shall likewise require submission of information and documentation in accordance with the checklist annexed to this Order. The Registrars of Vessels at the MMD’s shall take due cognizance of the checklist and the procedures contained therein and shall exercise appropriate due diligence while scrutinizing and processing applications. In the event of any substantial deviation from the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 or the procedures prescribed in the checklist, the matter shall be referred to the Nautical Advisor to the Government of India for further inputs and guidance prior to arriving at a decision. Further, the Directorate’s Citizen Charter, detailing the prescribed timelines for the processing and disposal of applications relating to vessel registration, is also enclosed (Annexure – II) along with the registration checklist and the applicable forms. All concerned stakeholders shall take note of the timelines specified therein and ensure adherence to the same in order to promote efficiency, accountability, and time-bound service delivery. All concerned authorities shall take necessary action for the implementation of this Order from the date on which the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 comes into force. D R AShyam Jagannathan (Director General of Maritime Administration) F T Encl: As above To, 1. All stakeholders/Ship-owners/Charterers/Shippers/All Indian Shipping Companies through the official website of the DGS, Gol. 2. INSA/ICSSA/FOSMA/MASSA/A/IMF/NUSI/MUI/SUI and other stakeholder associations. Copy also forwarded for kind information to: The Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Transport Bhawan, 1, Sansad marg. New Delhi- 110001. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ बीटा बब ल‍्ीींग,्9वी मींजिल,्आई थ कीं टेक््नो कैम्प्स,्काींिूर माग ग(पवू )ग,्मींबई –्400्042 Beta Building, 9th Flr., I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Marg (E) / Mumbai – 42 फोन/Tel.: 91-22-25752040/1/2/3, फैक््स/Fax.: 91-22-25752029/35 ई-मेल/E-mail : dgship-dgs@nic.in वेबसाईट /Website: www.dgshipping.gov.inDGS ORDER: XX OF 2026 Standardized Procedure and Checklist for Registration of Vessels Under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 and the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 INDEX Page S. No. Title No. ANNEXURE I — CHECKLISTS Checklist No. I: Approval of Name, Official Number, MMSI and Call Sign and its I 1 Renewal Checklist No. II: Registration of Vessels (New Built, Second-Hand, Government, II 7 Abandoned, Non-Propelled and Bareboat Charter-cum-Demise) IIA Checklist No. IIA: Temporary Registration of Vessels Sought to be Recycled 14 Checklist No. III: Change of Name of Company, Address of Owner, or Name of III 19 Vessel IV Checklist No. IV: Registration of Alterations 23 V Checklist No. V: Transfer of Port of Registry 26 VI Checklist No. VI: Transfer of Vessel Shares and Transmission by Court Order 28 VII Checklist No. VII: Creation and Discharge of Mortgage of Vessels 31 VIII Checklist No. VIII: Loss of Certificate 36 IX Checklist No. IX: Closure of Registration 39 X Checklist No. X: Inspection of Register Book and Issuance of Certified Copies 43 ANNEXURE II — CITIZEN CHARTER Citizen Charter for Registration of Vessels under the Merchant Shipping Act, 46 2025 ANNEXURE III — FORMS 1 Form 1 — Central Register / Register Book 48 2 Form 2 — Transcript of Registry 51 Form 3 — Declaration of Ownership by Individual / Joint Owners / LLP / 3 53 Company Form 4 — Certificate of Name, Official Number, Call Sign, MMSI and IMO 4 54 Number of Vessel Form 5 — Application for Certificate of Registration / Provisional Certificate / 5 55 Temporary Pass / BBCD / Non-Propelled / Government / Abandoned Vessels 6 Form 6 — Certificate of Carving and Marking Note 58 7 Form 7 — Certificate of Survey 60 8 Form 8 — Instrument of Sale (Individual / Joint Owners / Company) 62 9 Form 9 — Certificate of Registration 63 10 Form 10 — Provisional Certificate of Registration 64 11 Form 11 — Temporary Pass Issued in lieu of Certificate of Registration 65 12 Form 12 — Application for Ships to be Recycled in India 66Page S. No. Title No. 13 Form 13 — Temporary Certificate of Registration for Recycling 68 14 Form 14 — Mortgage (To Secure Principal Sum and Interest) 69 15 Form 15 — Mortgage (To Secure Current Account) 72 Form 16 — Transmission of Interest of Mortgagee in a Vessel or Share on Death 16 75 or Insolvency 17 Form 17 — Certificate of Closure of Registration 77 18 Form 18 — Deletion Certificate 78DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. I: APPROVAL OF NAME, OFFICIAL NUMBER, MMSI, AND CALL SIGN & its RENEWAL Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 FIRST APPLICATION PART A: APPLICATION & GENERAL REQUIRDEMENTS (All Vessels) Initial application steps applicable to both new built and second-hand vessels. R Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) A Application for Name Submit electronically to the Registrar of the intended port of registry. Must propose the A.1 Rule 5(4)(a) Approval name of the vessel and request allotment. F Must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the date on which registration is desired A.2 Application Timeline Rule 5(4)(a) to be effective. T Registration Application After allotment and within its validity, the owner shall apply for registration using A.3 Rule 5(4)(d) (Post-Approval) Checklist II & Form 5 (under Schedule II of the Rules). a. “Majority Shareholder” (whether a company, LLP, individual, or joint owner) shall mean the shareholder holding the largest proportion of ownership interest in the vessel among all shareholders. The shareholding of each shareholder shall be as NA A.4 Shareholders declared in the application for registration. b. The Majority Shareholder, shall be responsible for effecting the registration of the vessel on behalf of all shareholders (whether company, LLP, individual, or joint owners) in accordance with the applicable provisions of law. Proprietor(s)/ Director(s)/ PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals) or equivalent state issued tax payer A.5 Designated Partner(s)/ identification (mandatory for foreign nationals), Address proof (Voter ID, Passport, NA Individual(s) Driving License, or Aadhaar), and Photograph. 1 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) a. Latest utility bill (electricity, telephone, or water bill not older than two (2) months. b. Corporate details shall be verified via the MCA Master Data for Indian Companies Registered Office Proof A.6 or LLPs, or the equivalent certified records from the relevant Registrar of NA (Company/ LLP) Companies within the jurisdiction of incorporation for Foreign Companies or LLPs. Rs. 10,000/- payment via Bharat Kosh Transaction Receipt or DGMA Notified Online Schedule I A.7 Fee Payment Payment Gateway. (S. No. 15) PART B: SECOND-HAND VESSELS D Specific documents required when applying for a vessel previously operating under a different registry. R S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Check (Y/N) Copy of existing Certificate of Registry to be submitted, if the vessel is provisionally B.1 Existing Certificate of Registry registered under the existiAng flag, a copy of the same shall be submitted. B.2 International Tonnage Certificate Issued by the previous flag state or Recognised Organisation. F B.3 Memorandum of Agreement Signed by both the seller and the buyer for the vessel’s sale/ purchase. T B.4 Valid Class Certificate Mandatory for second-hand vessels.(Issued by IACS-accredited Recognised Organisation) B.5 Valid Safety Construction Certificate Valid Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate is required. Ship owners shall submit an undertaking warranting that no sanctions (UNSC, OFAC, EU, B.6 No Sanctions undertaking UK etc.) have been levied against the vessel or the ship owner. Checklist No. I (Checklist for Approval of Name, Official Number, MMSI & Call Sign of Vessels & its Renewal) Page 2 of 6 2 of 80PART C: NEW BUILT VESSELS Specific documents required when applying for a newly constructed vessel in India or abroad. S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Check (Y/N) The approved tonnage computation is required in lieu of an existing International Tonnage C.1 Tonnage Computation Certificate approved/ reviewed by the Recognised Organisation. C.2 Vessel Building Contract Required to establish the contract between the shipyard and the buyer. C.3 Builder’s Certificate Provisional or original builder’s certificate to verify construction details and origin. PART D: OWNERSHIP DETAILS D Applicable to all vessel types. Updates required if owner details change. R Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) ACOMPANY Digitally signed or self-attested copy. F D.1 Certificate of Incorporation Rule 5(3) (Note: Any changes made to the Certificate of Incorporation, need to be intimated to the Registrar accordingly.) T Must have ‘Shipping or Maritime operations’ as a stated objective D.2 Memorandum & Articles of Association Rule 5(3) in case of company or LLP Original with seal/ stamp. Must specify: a. Details of proposed purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO D.3 Board Resolution Rule 5(3) Number, Seller name & address (For Second-Hand Vessel), and Type of vessel, Builder’s Name & address (For New Built Vessel) Checklist No. I (Checklist for Approval of Name, Official Number, MMSI & Call Sign of Vessels & its Renewal) Page 3 of 6 3 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) b. Signed by Company Secretary or two Directors authorising a specific person to sign/ execute documents on behalf of the company. LLP Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, and Form 2 D.4 Must identify all partners & capital. Rule 5(3) (Incorporation document and subscriber’s statement). D.5 Authorisation Letter for signing Declaration of Authority Copy of original with at least two (2) witnesses. Rule 5(3) DINDIVIDUAL/ JOINT D.6 Identity & Proprietorship Proof Notarised copy of registered proprietorship (if firm name used). Rule 5(3) RJoint Owners: Notarised declaration on Rs. 100/- stamp paper, D.7 Declaration of Shares Rule 4(1) signed by all. A PART E: IMPORTANT NOTES F S. No. Item Details/ Consequence Rule Ref. All photocopies enclosed/ attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorised person of T E.1 Document Attestation the company. Without this attestation and stamp, no documents shall be accepted by the NA Director-General/ Registrar. The Registrar will only grant approval if the proposed name is not identical with or deceptively E.2 Name Approval Criteria Rule 5(4)(c) similar to the name of any other vessel registered in India. Checklist No. I (Checklist for Approval of Name, Official Number, MMSI & Call Sign of Vessels & its Renewal) Page 4 of 6 4 of 80RENEWAL APPLICATION Part F: APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF ALLOTTED VESSEL IDENTIFICATIONS (To be filled only if the initial 2-year validity period of the allotted Name, Call Sign, MMSI, and Official Number is expiring and vessel registration has not yet been completed) Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) F.1 Initial Allotment 5(4) 1.1 Approved Name of Vessel: ___________________________ 1.2 Allotted Official Number: ___________________________ D 1.3 Allotted Call Sign: ___________________________ 1.4 Allotted MMSI Number: ___________________________ R 1.5 Date of Initial Allotment: [ DD / MM / YYYY ] A 1.6 Date of Expiry: [ DD / MM / YYYY ] F Justification for (Detailed explanation why vessel registration could not be completed within initial NA F. 2 Renewal period and need for renewal) T (E.g.: Ongoing construction delays, pending statutory clearances, deferred delivery by shipyard, etc.) Supporting Upload evidence supporting the delay (e.g., Shipyard delay letter or Notice of Delay, NA F.3 Documents extension of building contract, pending customs clearance document). Checklist No. I (Checklist for Approval of Name, Official Number, MMSI & Call Sign of Vessels & its Renewal) Page 5 of 6 5 of 80Renewal Fee Payable: Rs. 5,000/- (For subsequent validity of one (1) year) Schedule I Fee Payment Details: F.4 ● Bharat Kosh / DGMA Online Gateway Transaction Number: (S. No. 16) ___________________________ ● Date of Payment: [ DD / MM / YYYY ] Declaration I/We hereby declare that the information provided above is true and correct. The allotted identifiers are still F.5 required for the aforementioned vessel, and I/We request a renewal of the validity for a subsequent period of one (1) year as per Schedule I of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026. Signature of AuthorDised Person: ___________________________ Name & Designation: ___________________________ R Date & Place: ___________________________ A F T Checklist No. I (Checklist for Approval of Name, Official Number, MMSI & Call Sign of Vessels & its Renewal) Page 6 of 6 6 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. II : REGISTRATION OF VESSELS (For all Vessels other than Vessels Sought to be Temporarily Registered for Recycling) Under MDerchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 (Vessel Types - New Built, Second Hand, Government, Abandoned, Non-Propelled & Bareboat Charter-cum-Demise) R PART A: MASTER DOCUMENTS (One-time Submission) Applicable to all vessel types. Updates required if owner details change. A Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. F (Y/N) After Name of the vessel, Official Number, MMSI number Form filled & signed by Authorised signatory A.1 & Call Sign allotment and within its validity, the owner T Rule 5(4) shall submit Form 5 (under Schedule II of the Rules). COMPANY Digitally signed or self-attested copy. A.2. Certificate of Incorporation Rule 5(3) (Note: Any changes made to the Certificate of Incorporation, need to be intimated to the Registrar accordingly.) Must have ‘Shipping or Maritime operations’ as a stated objective A.3 Memorandum & Article of Association Rule 5(3) in case of company or LLP. Original with seal/ stamp. Must specify: A.4 Board Resolution Rule 5(3) a. Details of proposed purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO Number, Seller name & address (For Second-Hand Vessel), 7 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) and Type of vessel, Builder’s Name & address (For New Built Vessel). b. Signed by Company Secretary or two (2) Directors authorising a specific person to sign/ execute documents on behalf of the company. LLP Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, and Form 2 A.5 Must identify all partners & capital. Rule 5(3) (Incorporation document and subscriber’s statement). Original with at least two (2) witnesses. D Must specify: A.6 Authorisation Letter for signing Declaration of Authority Details of proposed purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO Number, Rule 5(3) R Seller name & address (For Second-Hand Vessel), and Type of vessel, Builder’s Name & address (For New Built Vessel) INDAIVIDUAL/ JOINT A.7 Identity & Proprietorship Proof Notarised copy of registered proprietorship (if firm name used). Rule 5(3) F Joint Owners: Notarised declaration on Rs. 100/- stamp paper, signed by all T Must specify: a. Details of proposed purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO A.8 Declaration of Shares Rule 4(1) Number, Seller name & address (For Second-Hand Vessel) & Type of vessel, Builder’s Name & address (For New Built Vessel). b. Number of shares each owner is holding. GENERAL REQUIREMENT PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals) or equivalent state Proprietor(s)/ Director(s)/ Designated Partner(s)/ issued tax payer identification (mandatory for foreign nationals), A.9 NA Individual(s) Address proof (Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, or Aadhaar), and Photograph. Checklist No. II (Checklist for Registration of Vessels) Page 2 of 7 8 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) a. Latest utility bill (electricity, telephone, or water bill not older than two (2) months. b. Corporate details shall be verified via the MCA Master Data A.10 Registered Office Proof (Company/ LLP) for Indian Companies or LLPs, or the equivalent certified NA records from the relevant Registrar of Companies within the jurisdiction of incorporation for Foreign Companies or LLPs. a. “Majority Shareholder” (whether a company, LLP, individual, or joint owner) shall mean the shareholder D holding the largest proportion of ownership interest in the vessel among all shareholders. The shareholding of each Rshareholder shall be as declared in the application for A.11 Shareholders NA registration. b. The Majority Shareholder, shall be responsible for effecting A the registration of the vessel on behalf of all shareholders (whether company, LLP, individual, or joint owners) in accoFrdance with the applicable provisions of law. PART B: GENERAL REGISTRATION STEPS (All Vessels) T STEP 1: GENERAL VESSEL PARTICULARS Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) B.1 Application for Name Submit electronically to the Registrar of the intended port of registry. Rule 5(4)(a) B.2 Principal Particulars Submitted in specified format in Checklist I and Form 4 (under Schedule II of the Rules). NA Checklist No. II (Checklist for Registration of Vessels) Page 3 of 7 9 of 80STEP 2: CARVING, MARKING & SURVEY (If delivery of vessel is outside India, RO can be authorised on applicant’s request & if in Indian waters, MMD surveyor or RO) Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) Issued by the Registrar. Must be verified by Surveyor/ RO. (Form 6 under Schedule II of the B.3 Carving & Marking Note Rule 5(5) Rules). Required Views: 1. Bow (Portside/ Starboardside) B.4 Photographs of Markings 2. Stern (Name/ Port) Rule 5(5)(c) 3. Engine Room Bulkhead 4. Brass Plate in a conspicuous place on the navigation bridge D Issued after physical verification by MMD Surveyor/ Recognised Organisation. (Form 7 under B.5 Certificate of Survey Rule 5(6) Schedule II of the Rules). Approved by Recognised ORrganisation as notified by the Government of India on behalf of any other administration & endorsed by Recognised Organisation with name of the vessel under the India flag. A 1. General Arrangement (Noted) B.6 Approved Drawings Rule 5(6) 2. Midship Section (Approved) F 3. Crew Accommodation Plan (Approved) The above plans can be submitted within two months from the date of issuance of Certificate of T Registry. STEP 3: OWNERSHIP & TITLE Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) Must be signed before the Registrar, Special Executive Magistrate, Commissioner of Oaths, Indian Ambassador, or Surveyor or online with digital signature. (Form 3 under Schedule II of the Rules). B.7 Declaration of Ownership Rule 5(3) (Note: (i) Place of attestation must be mentioned. Share count must be clear (e.g., “10 out of 10”) (ii) The declaration shall be made in accordance with A.11 in Part A of Checklist II). Checklist No. II (Checklist for Registration of Vessels) Page 4 of 7 10 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) (iii) Declaration of Ownership is not required for Government Vessels and BAREBOAT CHARTER-CUM-DEMISE (BBCD) Certificate of Registration. However, the same shall be submitted at the time of demise of the charter party with respect to BBCD to enable issuance of full term certificate of registry. B.8 Instrument of Sale Original (Notarised/ Apostille) executed by seller (if second-hand). Rule 5(8) PART C: SCENARIO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Complete ONLY the section relevant to your vessel. SCENARIO 1: NEW BUILT (India or Abroad) D S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Check (Y/N) C.1 Builder’s Certificate Must state “Fully Built” & dRated after Sea Trials C.2 Shipbuilding Contract Copy of agreement between buyer and builder. A C.3 Fitness certificate Letter issued by RO stating that the vessel is fit to proceed to sea. If there is a delay in issuing the certificate oFf registration, the validity is three (3) months issued by the C.4 Temporary Pass Registrar. T SCENARIO 2: SECOND HAND (India or Abroad) S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Check (Y/N) C.5 Protocol of Delivery Original signed by Buyer & Seller. Must state “Free of Liens/ Encumbrances”. C.6 Deletion Certificate Original Deletion Certificate (If unavailable, Transcript & No Encumbrance Certificate). C.7 Provisional Registration If the Deletion Certificate is not provided, the validity is six (6) months. Checklist No. II (Checklist for Registration of Vessels) Page 5 of 7 11 of 80SCENARIO 3: NON-PROPELLED VESSEL Requirement/ S. No. Specifics & Remarks Check (Y/N) Document Valid Load Line Certified copy of full-term certificate issued by IRS or IACS member RO (L > 24 M) OR Valid Class C.8 Certificate Certificate (L < 24 M) Approved Stability C.9 Trim & Stability booklet approved by IRS (if built in India) or IACS member (if built abroad) Booklet Certified copy of IOPP C.10 If vessel above 400 GT and having engine/ machinery on board: IOPP certificate issued by RO Certificate Approved C.11 Accommodation layout drawing showing life-saving and fire-fighting appliances. Accommodation Plan (Note: Temporary aDrrangements such as Containers NOT allowed) For Accommodation Barges > twelve (12) Passengers Certificate of Compliance C.12 issued under “Special (Note: Below documents to Rbe approved by DGMA/ RO for such vessels as applicable: Purpose Ships” Code i) Damage Stability ii) Manned Tow iii) Accommodation lay out iv) Structural Fire Protection Plan v) Life Saving Appliances Plan vi) FAire Control Plan vii) SOPEP Plan.) Sewage Management C.13 Approved Sewage Management Plan (if carrying more than fifteen (15) persons). Plan F Garbage Management C.14 Approved Garbage Management Plan (if vessel above 300 GT). Plan T C.15 RO Fitness certificate Letter stating vessel is fit to proceed to sea. SCENARIO 4: BAREBOAT CHARTER-CUM-DEMISE (BBCD) Requirement/ S. No. Specifics & Remarks Check (Y/N) Document C.16 Charter Party Certified copy (Date, Name, Period). C.17 Registry Consent A written confirmation from the Primary Registry regarding closure or suspension. C.18 Mortgagee Consent No Objection Letter from all registered mortgagees. Checklist No. II (Checklist for Registration of Vessels) Page 6 of 7 12 of 80PART D: CRITICAL TIMELINES & NOTES Requirement/ Document Timeline Original Documents Submit to the Registrar within thirty (30) Days of online application. To be submitted within three (3) months. In case of change in Crew Accommodation plan subsequently, Certificate of Survey to Crew Accommodation Plan be updated basis Recognised Organisation confirmation. In such cases, Certificate of Registration will not be reissued unless there is any substantial alteration. PART E: FEES (Schedule I of the Rules) Particulars Fee Amount Initial Registry (≤ 20,000 GT) Rs. 2.5/- per GT (Min Rs. 5,000/-) Initial Registry (> 20,000 GT) Rs. 2.5/- per GT (Max Rs. 2,00,000/-) D Transfer of Ownership (Issuance of Rs. 5,000/- Certificate of Registration to new owners) R A F T Checklist No. II (Checklist for Registration of Vessels) Page 7 of 7 13 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. IIA : TEMPORARY REGISTRATION OF VESSELS SOUGHT TO BE RECYCLED Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 D STATUTORY DEFINITION: “SHIP OWNER” For the purposes of this checklist and as defined under Section 2(1)(l) of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, “ship owner” means: R a. a person or an association of persons or body of individuals or a company registered as the owner of the ship; A b. any organisation or a person such as the Manager or the Bareboat Charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the owner of the ship; F c. a company, which is registered as operator and is operating a ship owned by the Government; or d. a person or an association of persons or company owning the ship for a limitedT period pending its sale or handing over to a ship recycling facility; PART A: MASTER DOCUMENTS (Owner Identification) Applicable if the owner or ship recycling facility details are not already registered with the Registrar. Note: The ship owner applying for temporary registration shall furnish proof of ownership. Standard ownership nationality criteria under Section 15 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 do NOT apply for recycling. 14 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) COMPANY Digitally signed or self-attested copy. A.1 Certificate of Incorporation NA (Note: Any changes made to the Certificate of Incorporation, need to be intimated to the Registrar accordingly.) Memorandum of Association & Articles of Must have ‘Shipping or Maritime operations’as a stated objective in A.2 NA Association case of a company or LLP D Original with seal/ stamp. Must specify: a. Details of proposed purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO Number, R A.3 Board Resolution Seller name & address. NA b. Signed by Company Secretary or two Directors authorising a A specific person to sign/ execute documents on behalf of the company. F LLP Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, and T A.4 Form 2 (Incorporation document and subscriber’s Must identify all partners & capital. Rule 5(3) statement). Original with at least two (2) witnesses. Authorisation Letter for signing Declaration of A.5 Must specify: Details of proposed purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO Rule 5(3) Authority Number, Seller name & address INDIVIDUAL / JOINT A.6 Identity & Proprietorship Proof Notarised copy of registered proprietorship (if firm name used). NA Checklist No. IA (Temporary Registration of Vessels sought to be recycled) Page 2 of 5 15 of 80Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) For Foreign Owners: Must be in favor of the Indian ship recycling Rule A.7 Power of Attorney yard or agent authorised on behalf of the ship owner. 5(16)(d)(ii) GENERAL REQUIREMENT PAN Card (mandatory for Indian nationals) or equivalent state issued Proprietor(s)/ Director(s)/ Designated Partner(s) / tax payer identification (mandatory for foreign nationals), Address A.8 NA Individuals proof (Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, or Aadhaar), and Photograph. Da. Latest utility bill (electricity, telephone, or water bill not older than two (2) months. b. Corporate details shall be verified via the MCA Master Data for A.9 Registered Office Proof (Company/ LLP) NA R Indian Companies or LLPs, or the equivalent certified records from the relevant Registrar of Companies within the jurisdiction of incorporation for Foreign Companies or LLPs. A PART B: REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS F Critical documents to prove intent and compliance for ship recycling in India. T Check S. No. Document/ Requirement Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) B.1 Application for Registration Rule 5(16)(a) Must be submitted under Form 12 (under Schedule II of the Rules). B.2 Proof of Ownership Valid Memorandum of Agreement for Sale, Instrument of Sale, and Certificate of Possession Rule 5(16)(c) showing transfer to the Indian recycling yard or agent authorised on behalf of the owner. B.3 Irrevocable Undertaking Rule 5(16)(d) A written, irrevocable undertaking confirming the vessel is strictly for recycling in India. Checklist No. IA (Temporary Registration of Vessels sought to be recycled) Page 3 of 5 16 of 80Check S. No. Document/ Requirement Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) (Crucial): Must possess valid Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance as per the Merchant Shipping (Entry of Ships into Coastal Waters) Rules, 2026 while holding a temporary registration. Protection & Indemnity (P&I) B.4 Rule 5(16) 1. Bunker Insurance 2. Wreck 3. CLC (if applicable) 4. MLC (2.5.2 & 4.2) D Ready for Recycling Rule B.5 Valid International Ready for Recycling Certificate (IRRC) or India Ready for Recycling Certificate 5(16)(e)(i) Certificate. R Inventory of Hazardous Rule B.6 International certificate on Inventory of Hazardous Materials issued by a Recognised Materials 5(16)(e)(i) Organisation (RO) or by the competent authority of the flag state administration. A Rule B.7 Facility Authorisation Valid Ship Recycling Facility Authorisation issued by the competent authority for the intended 5(16)(e)(ii) yard. F Rule B.8 Non-Trading Declaration Written declaration that the vessel shall not be used for any trading, carriage, or navigation T 5(16)(e)(iii) during temporary registration, and the sole purpose is to facilitate lawful recycling. Rule B.9 Deletion Certificate Deletion Certificate from previous registry or equivalent documentary evidence or a written 5(16)(e)(iv) undertaking to produce it within thirty (30) days from the date of application. Checklist No. IA (Temporary Registration of Vessels sought to be recycled) Page 4 of 5 17 of 80PART C: CRITICAL TIMELINES & NOTES S. No. Milestone Timeline/ Condition Consequence/ Action Required Automatically stands cancelled upon C.1 Validity of Registration Maximum three (3) months from date of issue. commencement of the recycling process or on expiry of the validity period. The owner/ agent authorised on their behalf must C.2 Recycling Commencement Penalties for non-reporting. inform the Registrar immediately upon commencement. D Ship Recycling Facility/ Owner must furnish a C.3 Completion of Recycling Upon final completion of the physical recycling Statement of Completion of Recycling to the process. Registrar to formally close the register entry. R Conversion/ Trading/ Commercial/ Carriage of Vessel is NOT eligible for conversion to any C.4 Strictly Prohibited. Cargo or passengers/ maritime services other class or for extension of validity beyond A the specified period. PART D: FEES & ISSUANCE F Particulars Fee Amount/ Format Temporary Certificate of Registration T Rs. 5,000/-. Certificate Format Issued in Form 13 (under Schedule II of the Rules). Attestation All photocopies must be duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the company. In the case of foreign owners, documents must be notarised/ apostille. Checklist No. IA (Temporary Registration of Vessels sought to be recycled) Page 5 of 5 18 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. III : CHANGE OF NAME OF COMPANY, ADDRESS OF OWNER, OR NAME OF VESSEL Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: CHANGE OF NAME OF A COMPANY D Applicable when the registered owning entity changes its corporate name. Requirement/ Check S. No. RSpecifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Notification by Ship A.1 The owner (Joint owner, LLP, or Company represented by someone not below the rank of Company Rule 8 Owner A Secretary) must inform the Registrar without delay. A.2 Application Timeline Application must be submitted within one (1) month of the change. Rule 8 F Original Board Resolution signed by the Company Secretary or a minimum of 2 (two) Directors A.3 Board Resolution Rule 8 regarding the change of company name. T Certificate of A.4 Certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the amended name. Rule 8 Incorporation Court Order/ (If applicable due to death/insolvency): Declaration of transmission accompanied by a succession A.5 Rule 8 Transmission Proof certificate, probate, or letters of administration. Registry Updation Formal request to update the Certificate of Registration and Register Book for all vessels owned by A.6 Rule 8 Request the company. A.7 NOC from the mortgagee NOC from the mortgagee(s) for change of name of company. 19 of 80PART B: CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF THE SHIP OWNER Applicable when the registered address of the owning entity changes. Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Notification by Ship B.1 Ship owner must inform the Registrar without delay (within one (1) month of any such change). Rule 9 Owner Original Board Resolution signed by the Company Secretary or a minimum of two (2) Directors B.2 Board Resolution Rule 9 regarding the change of registered address. B.3 Statutory Compliance Certified copy of either court order (if interstate) or Form INC-22 (if intrastate) duly registered. Rule 9 D B.4 List of Vessels Provide the names of all vessels owned by the company for register book updation. Rule 9 NOC from the R B.5 NOC from the mortgagee(s) for change of address of the ship owner. Rule 9 mortgagee A PART C: CHANGE OF NAME OF VESSEL Applicable when an existing registered vessel is being renamed. F Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & TRemarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Submit electronically to the Registrar. C.1 Submission of Proposed Rule 10 Names (Note: Propose three (3) names (with Hindi translation) in order of preference on company letterhead. Must include the Online application print filled on E-governance Portal.) Newspaper After confirmation of availability of Name from the Registrar, must publish notice in two (2) daily C.2 Rule 10 Advertisement newspapers: one (1) National English daily and one (1) Vernacular newspaper of the port of registry. (Advertisement template in PART E) (Original newspapers must be submitted). Wait Period for C.3 Must wait seven (7) days from the date of advertisement publication for any objections to be lodged. Rule 10 Objections Checklist No. III (Checklist Change of Name of Company / Address of Owner / Name of Vessel) Page 2 of 4 20 of 80Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Carving & Marking If no objections are received, then the Carving & Marking note shall be issued by the Registrar and C.4 Rule 10 Note must be verified by the MMD Surveyor/ Recognised Organisation (Indian or abroad, as applicable). Upload Endorsed C.5 Carving & Marking Original Carving & Marking note must be duly uploaded on the online portal after endorsement. Rule 10 Note Schedule I C.6 Fee Payment Rs. 5,000/- payment via Bharat Kosh or DGMA Notified Online Gateway. S. No. 9 D NOC from the C.7 NOC from the mortgagee(s) for change of name of vessel NA mortgagee R PART D: COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CHANGES A These documents are mandatory regardless of which change (A, B, or C) is being applied for. F Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks (Y/N) No Objection Letter from No Objection Certificate from all mortgagees toT the Registrar explicitly permitting the change (Name of D.1 Mortgagee Company, Address, or Vessel Name). Undertaking for Surrender of Written undertaking that the existing Certificate of Registration will be surrendered for cancellation within one D.2 Certificate month from the issuance of the new amended Certificate. D.3 Attestation of Documents All photocopies enclosed/ attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorised person of the company. Checklist No. III (Checklist Change of Name of Company / Address of Owner / Name of Vessel) Page 3 of 4 21 of 80PART E: ADVERTISEMENT TEMPLATE (For Change of Vessel Name) (To be published in one (1) English National Daily & one (1) Vernacular Local Daily) CHANGE OF NAME OF VESSEL WE, [OWNER’S NAME AND FULL POSTAL ADDRESS WITH PIN CODE, TELEPHONE AND E-MAIL ID], HAVE PURCHASED A VESSEL/ ARE THE OWNER(S) OF THE VESSEL NAMED [NAME OF VESSEL IN CAPITAL LETTERS] OFFICIAL NO. [ OFFICIAL NUMBER ] OF [PORT OF REGISTRY]. WE INTEND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF VESSEL TO [NEW NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS]. IF ANY ONE HAS OBJECTION, THE SAME MAY BE COMMUNICATED WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT TO: The Registrar of Indian Vessels MERCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT, D [Location of the concerned MMD] Telephone No: [Phone Number] E-mail: [Email Address] R A F T Checklist No. III (Checklist Change of Name of Company / Address of Owner / Name of Vessel) Page 4 of 4 22 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. IV : REGISTRATION OF ALTERATIONS Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: APPLICATION & AUTHORISATION D General requirements for initiating the alteration registry process. Requirement/ R Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Application by Ship A A.1 The ship owner or the agent authorised on their behalf must inform the Registrar about the change. Rule 11 Owner F Application must be made at the first port in India at which the vessel arrives after the alteration, or A.2 Application Timeline Rule 11 within one month of the alteration, whichever is earlier. T 23 of 80PART B: TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION (Condition Specific) Submit the relevant documents based on the specific type of alteration made to the vessel. Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) B.1 Change in Tonnage Copy of approved Tonnage Computation certified by a Recognised Organisation (RO). Rule 11 1. Copy of Approved Crew Accommodation Plan by Recognised Organisation. Change in Crew B.2 Rule 11 Accommodation 2. The adequacy of crew accommodation as per the revised Crew Accommodation plan is to be verified by jurisdictional MMD surveyor/ RO and report to be submitted. D General Alterations (Space/ Details of changes to dimensions of the engine room, closed-in spaces, addition/ removal of B.3 Rule 11 Propulsion) poop deck house, or change in propulsion means (e.g., motor to screw). R PART C: REGISTRY CERTIFICATES & SURVEY DOCUMENTATION A Required for updating the vessel’s official particulars. F Check S. No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. (Y/N) T C.1 Certificate of Survey Original Certified Certificate of Survey reflecting the post-alteration particulars. Rule 12 Change in Registered If Registered Tonnage is altered, the original Carving & Marking Note duly endorsed must be C.2 Tonnage (Carving and Rule 12 returned to the Registrar. Marking Note) Checklist No. IV (Checklist for Registry of Alteration) Page 2 of 3 24 of 80PART D: UNDERTAKINGS, FEES & COMPLIANCE Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Undertaking for Written undertaking that the existing Certificate of Registration will be surrendered for cancellation D.1 Rule 12 Certificate Surrender within one month from the date of issuance of the new amended Certificate of Registration. Schedule I D.2 Fee Payment Rs. 5,000/- payment via Bharat Kosh Payment Receipt or DGMA notified payment gateway. S. No. 8 Attestation of All photocopies enclosed/ attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the D.3 Rule 12 Documents company. D PART E: CRITICAL STATUTORY NOTES R Rule S. No. Item Statutory Provision/ Implication A Ref. E.1 Penalty for Delay If the application for alteration is not submitted to the Registrar within the stipulated period (First port Rule 11 of arrival or within 1 month), the oFwner shall be subject to a penalty. E.2 Inspection Abroad Where the altered vessel is outside an Indian port, the Registrar may re-register the vessel without Rule 11 requiring it to visit India, based on an insTpection report by a Surveyor or authorised person. If the alterations are substantial (affecting the hull, principal dimensions, or means of propulsion) such Rule 11 Substantial Alterations E.3 that the vessel’s identity is altered, the vessel must be Registered Anew under the rules for a First & Rule (Registration Anew) Registry. This requires cancelling the original registry and issuing a new one (encumbrances carried 12 forward). Checklist No. IV (Checklist for Registry of Alteration) Page 3 of 3 25 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. V : TRANSFER OF PORT OF REGISTRY Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: APPLICATION & APPROVALS Initial steps to be taken by the vessel owners and the cDurrent Registrar. Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document R (Y/N) Application by Applications expressing the desire to transfer the port of registry must be made to the Registrar of the A.1 Rule 13(1) Interested Parties current port of registry by all persons inteArested in the vessel (both owners and mortgagees). Approval to A.2 The Registrar of the current port refers the application to the Director-General for approval. Rule 13(2) Director-General F Upon Director-General approval, the current Registrar forwards an accurate transcript (in Form 2) to A.3 Transcript of Registry Rule 13(3) the Registrar of the intended port. T 1. Board Resolution signed by at least two (2) directors or company secretary (For company) Board Resolution/ A.4 2. Affidavit signed by all the partners (For LLP) NA Affidavit 3. Notarised affidavit signed by all the owners (For Individual/ Joint owners) A.5 NOC from mortgagee NOC from mortgagee for transfer of port of registry. NA PART B: CARVING, MARKING & SURVEY Physical updates to the vessel's markings reflecting the new port. Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Issue of Fresh Carving On receipt of the transcript, the Registrar of the intended port issues a fresh Carving & Marking B.1 Rule 13(4) & Marking Note Note showing the new port of registry. 26 of 80Requirement/ Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. Document (Y/N) Submission of Endorsed B.2 The duly certified Carving & Marking Note must be returned to the intended port of registry. Rule 13(5) Note PART C: REGISTRY ENTRY & SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATES Finalising the transfer and closing the old registry. Requirement/ Rule Check S. No. Specifics & Remarks Document Ref. (Y/N) Entry in New Register Once the certified Carving & Marking Note is received, the Registrar of the intended port enters all Rule C.1 Book vessel particulars into the new register book. 13(5) D Surrender of Old The old Certificate of Registry must be electronically/ physically surrendered by the owner to the Rule C.2 Certificate Registrar of the previous Registry. 13(6) R PART D: FEES & COMPLIANCE Payment details and attestation rules. A S. Requirement/ Check SpecificsF & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) Schedule I Payment of Rs. 5,000/- via Bharat Kosh Payment receipt oTr DGMA Online Payment receipt must be D.1 Payment Receipt (S. No. 12 submitted. (ii)) Document All photocopies enclosed/attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the D.2 NA Attestation company. Checklist No. V (Checklist for Transfer of Port of Registry) Page 2 of 2 27 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. VI : TRANSFER OF VESSEL SHARES & TRANSMISSION BY COURT ORDER Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: APPROVALS & NOTIFICATIONS D Initial clearances and formal notifications required before processing the transfer or transmission. S. Requirement/ R Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) A.1 Director-General prior A Rule 18 For Transfer of Shares: Notice to the Director-General along with the Approval letter is required. Approval A.2 Emergency Period For Transfer of Shares: Verification that transfer Fis not occurring during a war/ emergency, as transfers are Rule 18 Verification void without Central Govt approval during such periods. For Transfer of Shares: Letter from Original Owner or aTgent authorised on their behalf (must be at least a Company Secretary for companies). Notification from A.3 For Transmission by Court Order: Order of the court containing declaration vesting in some person Rule 16 Transferor named by the court the right to transfer that vessel or share, and that person shall thereupon be entitled to transfer the vessel or share in the same manner and to the same extent as if he were the registered owner thereof. A.4 Notification from Letter from the new owner or agent authorised on their behalf (must be at least a Company Secretary for Rule 16 Transferee companies). 28 of 80PART B: LEGAL & DECLARATORY DOCUMENTS The statutory declarations and legal instruments effecting the change in ownership. S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. (Y/N) Declaration of Transmission/ Signed declaration identifying the vessel(s), the manner of transmission or transfer, and B.1 Rule 16(1)(a) Transfer the person entitled. B.2 Instrument of Transfer For Transfer of Shares: Prescribed form with the Certificate of Survey description. Rule 5(8) For Transmission by Court Order: Notarised copies of the Court Order with relevant B.3 Court Order(s) Rule 16 sections highlighted. B.4 Proof of Insolvency claim For InsolvencDy cases: proof of the claim accompanying the declaration. Rule 16(1)(b) For Death cases: Succession certificate, probate, letters of administration, or duly certified B.5 Proof of Succession (Death cases) Rule 16(1)(c) document under applicable succession laws, or a duly certified copy. R For Transmission: A fresh Declaration of Ownership must be made by the new entitled B.6 Fresh Declaration of Ownership Rule 16(2) person. A PART C: CORPORATE DOCUMENTS (For Company Owners) F Required when the transmission or transfer involves corporate entities. T S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. (Y/N) C.1 Board Resolution (New For Transmission by Court Order: Original signed by the Company Secretary or 2 Directors Rule 16 Owner) authorising the signatory. (Company seal/ stamp not required). Updated Memorandum of For Transmission by Court Order: Copy incorporating Court Order modifications to show the new C.2 Association/ Article of Rule 16 ownership structure. Association (New Owner) Checklist No. VI (Checklist for Transfer of Vessel Shares & Transmission of Ownership by Court Order) Page 2 of 3 29 of 80PART D: REGISTRY & MORTGAGE EVIDENCE Documents necessary for updating the physical registry and verifying operational status. S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. (Y/N) Both: Submit original certificate of registration for endorsing the change of ownership. If the vessel Original Certificate of D.1 is plying overseas it shall submit an undertaking to return the previous certificate immediately after NA Registry the new registration. Mortgage Status Verification For Transmission by Court Order: Confirmation that the vessel has a clean title, free from all prior D.2 NA mortgages, liens, and encumbrances. Non-Indian Vessel If Applicable: If the transmission results in the vessel ceasing to be an Indian vessel, the D.3 D Rule 17(1) Notification Director-General must be informed immediately by submitting a report. R PART E: FEES & COMPLIANCE NOTES S. No. Item Details & Instructions A Rule Ref. Rs. 5,000/- payment via Bharat Kosh Payment Receipt or DGMA notified payment gateway. Uniform fee for Schedule I E.1 Fee Payment both procedures. F (S. No. 5) E.2 Document Attestation All photocopies enclosed/attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the company. NA T Checklist No. VI (Checklist for Transfer of Vessel Shares & Transmission of Ownership by Court Order) Page 3 of 3 30 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. VII : CREATION AND DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE OF VESSELS Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: CREATION OF MORTGAGE D Requirements for registering a new mortgage on an Indian vessel. S. Requirement/ R Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) Form 14 (Principal sum & interest) or FoArm 15 (Current account). Appropriate Mortgage A.1 Rule 19 Form (Note: Complete an individual form for every vessel, regardless of whether they share the same mortgage). F Form must be stamped with Company Seal/ Stamp. Signed by identifiable authorised signatories (Signature, Name & Designation). T A.2 Form Authentication Rule 19 (Note: A minimum of one witness is required if there is only one signatory). Original signed by Company Secretary or two (2) Directors specifying: (i) Vessel Name, (ii) Name of Board Resolution Mortgagee & address, (iii) Amount, (iv) Signatories. Form 14/ A.3 (Mortgagor) Form 15 (Note: Signatories of the Board Resolution and the Mortgage Form must be different). If the actual mortgage amount differs from Board Resolution, clarify in a covering letter or Annexure to A.4 Amount Clarification Rule 19 avoid ambiguity. Letter from Mortgagee advising Registrar to register mortgage, mentioning details of existing mortgages A.5 Mortgagee Letter NA (if any). 31 of 80S. Requirement/ Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) As per format No Objection Certificate If prior mortgages exist, No Objection Certificate required from each existing Mortgagee ranking given in A.6 from existing pari-passu with the charge created in favour of the mortgagee for a specified amount. PART D of Mortgagees this checklist Rs. 0.25/- for every Rs. 1,000/- of the mortgage value for the 1st vessel. Rs. 2,500/- for subsequent Schedule I A.7 Fee Payment vessel(s). (S. No. 3) PART B: DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE Requirements for releasing a previously registered mortgage. D S. Requirement/ Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) R The owner or agent authorised on their behalf shall state the reason for discharge of mortgage (repaid, B.1 Statement of Purpose NA substituted, released, refinanced, etc.). A Original and copy of Form 14 or 15 (as applicable), duly discharged/ endorsed by identifiable authorised Discharged Mortgage B.2 signatories of the Mortgagee. Must state the date of satisfaction and amount/ consideration for release as Rule 19(7) Form F provided in the form, along with the stamp or seal of the mortgagee. No Objection Certificate authorising the discharge, with reference number, issued by an authorised signatory. T As per Mortgagee No format given B.3 Objection Certificate (Note: In the event of the Mortgagee’s unavailability, a notarised Power of Attorney from the mortgagee is in PART E of required. This authorisation must designate a specific signatory for the discharge and include their this checklist specimen signature). Schedule I B.4 Fee Payment Discharge of mortgage is NIL fee. (S. No. 4) Checklist No. VII (Checklist for Creation & Discharge of Mortgage of Vessels) Page 2 of 5 32 of 80PART C: STATUTORY NOTES & COMPLIANCE S. No. Item Details & Instructions Rule Ref. All photocopies enclosed/attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the C.1 Document Attestation NA company. Without this, no documents shall be accepted. If a mortgage is combined across more than one vessel, it must be stated in the Form with an asterisk (*) at C.2 Combined Mortgage NA the space for stating the amount. When there are several mortgages on the same vessel, priorities shall be indicated in the register by capital C.3 Multiple Mortgages Rule 19(2) letters A, B, C, etc. If a mortgage was created jointly (two or more mortgagees) and one releases their portion, the Registrar will C.4 Joint Mortgage Release NA make the entry only upon receipt of evidence relating to the release of that specific portion. D R A F T Checklist No. VII (Checklist for Creation & Discharge of Mortgage of Vessels) Page 3 of 5 33 of 80PART D: SAMPLE LETTER FORMAT FOR NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE FROM EXISTING MORTGAGEES (To be issued on Mortgagee’s Letterhead) To, The Registrar of Indian Vessels Mercantile Marine Department, [Location of the concerned MMD] Telephone No: [Insert No.] E-mail: [Insert Email] Sub: [Name of Vessel]; Official Number: [Official Number]; Acknowledgment of Subsisting Charges D Dear Sir/Madam, With reference to the vessel [Name of the vessel] and the mortgage(s) registered therewith, we, [Name of mortgagee], acting in our capacity as Mortgagee, R hereby submit the Acknowledgment of Subsisting Mortgages (NOC). We hereby take cognizance of the fact that previous mortgage(s) has(ve) been created earlier and is(are) subsisting on the aforesaid vessel in favor of [Name A of the Existing Mortgagee(s)] for [Specify type of loan, e.g., Term Loan/ Working Capital] of [Specify Amount], ranking pari passu with the charge created in favor of [Name of your Mortgagee] for [Specify type of loan] of [Specify Amount in Rs.]. F We confirm we have no objection to the subsistence of said pari passu charges as registered in the records of the Registrar. T Specimen signature of Shri/Smt. [Authorised signatory] : _______________________ Attested: Name and designation of attesting official of the mortgagee (issuer of No Objection Certificate): _______________________ Checklist No. VII (Checklist for Creation & Discharge of Mortgage of Vessels) Page 4 of 5 34 of 80PART E: SAMPLE LETTER FORMAT FOR DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE (To be issued on Mortgagee’s Letterhead) To, The Registrar of Indian Vessels MERCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT, [location of the concerned MMD] Telephone No: E-mail: Sub: [Name of Vessel] ; Official Number: [Official Number] ; Discharge of Mortgage [Alphabet denoting mortgage] This is to inform you that (Omit whichever is not applDicable / state if due to some other reason) (1) The owner of the captioned vessel [Name of owner company] has repaid the mortgage amount in full; OR R (2) The Mortgagee has substituted the mortgage in another vessel [state name of such vessels, if any] or property for the same amount; OR (3) The vessel is released from mortgage as the underlying other properties against the same mortgage are sufficient to cover the risk A (4) Refinancing of the facility [details]; OR (5) [State reason if any other]. F Accordingly, original registry Form No. 14/ 15 is duly discharged by Shri./ Smt. [Name and designation] who is authorised to discharge the same as per T authorisation document (details of document/ power of attorney – copy of which to be attached) in presence of an identifiable witness. Date of registering mortgage with Alphabet denoting the Mortgage Mortgage amount Date of satisfaction of mortgage Reason for discharge of mortgage MMD [Alphabet] [Amount] [Date] [Date] [Reason] Therefore, you may discharge the said mortgage. Specimen signature of Shri/Smt. [Authorised signatory]: _______________________ Attested: Name and designation of attesting official of the mortgagee: _______________________ Checklist No. VII (Checklist for Creation & Discharge of Mortgage of Vessels) Page 5 of 5 35 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. VIII: LOSS OF CERTIFICATE Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: INITIAL NOTIFICATION & APPLICATION D Initial steps to report the loss and apply for a duplicate certificate. S. Requirement/ Check RSpecifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) The owner or operator must report the loss, destruction, theft, mutilation, or defacement to the Registrar Initial Notification A A.1 without delay. The report must state the vessel particulars, certificate type, and the circumstances, Rule 7(1) approximate date, and place of loss. Submit an application from the Ship Owner or authoFrised agent for the issuance of a Duplicate Certificate. A.2 Application for Rule 7(5) Must be submitted with the ship owner’s signature with an identifiable witness, or on company letterhead with Duplicate authorisation. T PART B: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION Mandatory evidence required to prove the loss and notify the public. S. Requirement/ Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) A complaint or loss report must be filed with the nearest police station. A copy of the original report B.1 Complaint/ Loss Report Rule 7(2) must be submitted and must contain the Official Number of the lost certificate. 36 of 80S. Requirement/ Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) Notice of loss must be published in two daily newspapers: one national English daily and one vernacular daily where the vessel’s port of registry is situated. Original copies of the newspapers with the highlighted advertisement must be submitted. (Note: (i) The newspaper advertisement must mention the issuance of a duplicate certificate for loss of Newspaper B.2 certificate. Rule 7(4) Advertisements (ii) Any objections to the same maybe raised before the Registrar within ten days of the publication of the advertisement, and the Registrar shall take the necessary action thereof. (iii) The template for nDewspaper advertisement has been provided in Part D of this checklist.) An undertaking stating that if the original certificate is traced or recovered, it shall be surrendered to the Rule B.3 Undertaking for Recovery issuing authority immediately. 7(5)(c) R Surrender of Original (If If the certificate was defaced, mutilated, or rendered illegible, the original certificate must be B.4 Rule 7(3) Applicable) surrendered to the Registrar. A PART C: FEES & COMPLIANCE F Payment and formatting rules. S. Requirement/ T Check Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. No. Document (Y/N) Schedule I C.1 Fee Payment Payment of Rs. 5,000/- via Bharat Kosh Payment Receipt or DGMA notified online payment gateway. (S. No. 2) Document All photocopies enclosed/ attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorised person of the C.2 NA Attestation company. Without this attestation and stamp, no documents shall be accepted by the Director-General. Until the complaint/ loss report is lodged, the owner or operator remains liable for any misuse or fraudulent C.3 Liability Note Rule 7(6) representation of the lost certificate. Checklist No. VIII (Checklist for Loss of Certificate) Page 2 of 3 37 of 80PART D: ADVERTISEMENT TEMPLATE FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION (To be published in 1 English National Daily & 1 Vernacular Local Daily) CERTIFICATE LOST WE, [OWNER’S NAME AND FULL POSTAL ADDRESS WITH PIN CODE, TELEPHONE AND E-MAIL ID], BEING THE OWNER OR AGENT AUTHORISED ON THEIR BEHALF OF [NAME OF VESSEL IN CAPITAL LETTERS] OFFICIAL NO. [__________], OF [PORT OF REGISTRY] STATE AS FOLLOWS. THE [NAME/ TITLE OF CERTIFICATE] OF THE VESSEL IS LOST/ MISSING WITH EFFECT FROM [APPROX. DATE] AT [APPROX. LOCATION]. IF ANY ONE KNOWS THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE SAID CERTIFICATE, THE SAME MAY PLEASE BE LET KNOWN / RETURNED TO US IMMEDIATELY. IN CASE THE CERTIFICATE IS NOT FOUND / RECEIVED, WE INTEND TO OBTAIN A FRESH / DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE FROM REGISTRAR, MMD [LOCATION OF THE CONCERNED MMD]. D IF ANY ONE HAS OBJECTION TO THE ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE, THE SAME MAY BE COMMUNICATED WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT TO THE REGISTRAR OF VESSELS AS MENTIONED BELOW: R The Registrar of Indian Vessels MERCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT, A [Location of the concerned MMD] Telephone No: [Phone Number] F E-mail: [Email Address] T Checklist No. VIII (Checklist for Loss of Certificate) Page 3 of 3 38 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. IX : CLOSURE OF REGISTRATION Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 Applicability Key (Refer to this for the “Applies To” column): D ● [A] = Sale to Another Indian Owner (Further Plying / Scrapping) ● [B] = Sale to Foreign Buyer (Further Plying / ScrapRping) ● [C] = Sale of Dumb Barge to Another Indian Owner (Further Plying) A ● [D] = Sale of Dumb Barge for Scrapping ● [E] = Closure of Registration due to Total Loss F PART A: NOTIFICATION, REPORTING & CLEARANCES T S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Applies To No. (Y/N) Prior Information/ Provide prior information regarding the intention to sell/ scrap, including name & address of buyer. A, B, C, D A.1 Notification Submit acknowledgment copy. Inform Registrar & Director-General by letter (signed by officer not below rank of Company A.2 Incident/ Loss Notification E Secretary or two (2) Directors) regarding the incident. Written confirmation stating whether any Court Cases (including Insolvency/ Legal proceedings/ A, B, C, D, A.3 Court Cases Confirmation Departmental inquiries/ Wage disputes) are pending. E 39 of 80S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Applies To No. (Y/N) Required regarding crew wages. If NOC is conditional, an indemnifying affidavit and undertaking on stamp paper is required. No Objection Certificate A.4 A, B, E from Shipping Master (Note: The shipping master shall submit a No Objection Certificate regarding settlement of crew wages to category [E]) Required regarding Provident Fund obligations. If NOC is conditional, an affidavit and undertaking A.5 NOC from SPFC A, B, E on stamp paper is required. A.6 NOC from Naval Required for Foreign Going Ships ≥ 500 GT regarding the surrender of Naval Documents. A, B, E Authorities A.7 Evidence of Scrapping/ Document from CuDstoms/ Port authority or physical verification by MMD confirming the vessel is A (if scrap), Demolition demolished/ scrapped. D R PART B: SALE & CORPORATE DOCUMENTATION A S. Applies Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks No. To (Y/N) F Memorandum of Agreement A, B, C, B.1 Copy of the Memorandum of Agreement or Sale Deed between the buyer and seller. / Sale Deed D T Original signed by the Company Secretary or two (2) Directors to sell the vessel (Name & IMO A, B, C, B.2 Board Resolution (Seller) Number) with name & address of the buyer and authorising a person to sign the Bill of Sale (or D notarized affidavit for individual/ joint owners). Original signed by Company Secretary/ two (2) Directors (if company) or notarised affidavit (if individual/ joint owners) B.3 Board Resolution (Buyer) A, C, D Must specify: Details of purchase i.e. Vessel Name, IMO Number, Seller name & address. (Note: Not required for foreign buyers.) Checklist No. IX (Checklist for Closure of Registration) Page 2 of 4 40 of 80S. Applies Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks No. To (Y/N) Original with company seal/ stamp duly notarised/ authenticated. (For foreign buyers, an authenticated A, B, C, B.4 Bill of Sale (Form 8) copy is acceptable. For scrapping, intermediary bills need not have a company seal). D Declaration of Ownership B.5 Signed in the presence of the Registrar by a duly authorized person. Not required for foreign buyers. A, C, D (Form 3) Memorandum & Articles of Association of the Buyer along with a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation. (For Company) Memorandum & Articles of B.6 Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, and Form 2 (Incorporation document and subscriber’s A, C Association statement). (For LLP) D Notarised copy of registered proprietorship (if firm name used). (For Individual/ joint owner) Copy of valid ID proof of the authorised person/ persons who has/ have been authorised to sign the A, B, C, B.7 ID Proof Declaration of Ownership inR presence of the Registrar. D A PART C: SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATES & IDENTIFICATION S. F Applies Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks No. To (Y/N) Surrender all original certificates: Certificate of Registration, Safety Equipment, Safety Construction, T Surrender of Statutory C.1 Safety Radio, Tonnage, Survey, Safe Manning, Civil Liability, Load Line, Safety Management, ISSC, A, B, D, E Certificates Trading Licence, and CSR. If certificates are lost with the vessel, the requirements under Checklist 9 (Loss of Certificate) must be C.2 Lost Certificates Procedure E followed. Surrender of Identifiers Surrender by written letter signed by an authorised person, along with evidence of decommissioning: C.3 A, B, D, E (Name, Call Sign, MMSI) Mobile Station Licence, INMARSAT, Ship Security Alarm, EPIRB. Undertaking regarding EPIRB de-programming/ re-programming or destruction and de-registration C.4 EPIRB Updation A, B, D from INMCC, Bangalore. Checklist No. IX (Checklist for Closure of Registration) Page 3 of 4 41 of 80PART D: MORTGAGES & FEES S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Applies To No. (Y/N) Confirmation that there are no outstanding mortgages, liens, or hypothecations at the time of sale A, B, C, D, D.1 Mortgage & Lien Clearance or closure. E D.2 Flagging Out Confirmation Confirmation whether closure is required specifically due to flagging out to another registry. D D.3 Fee Payment Payment of Rs. 5,000/- via Bharat Kosh or DGMA Notified Online Payment. All PART E: STATUTORY TIMELINES & NOTES D Item Statutory Provision/ Instruction Rule Ref. Application Timeline The ship owner must apply for closure of registration within thirty (30) days of the vessel ceasing to be an Indian vessel. Rule 21(2) Registrar Processing The Registrar shall complete the closurRe within ninety (90) days from the date of application and issue the Certificate of Rule 21(2) Time Closure in Form 17. Joint Ownership In instances involving joint ownership between Aindividuals and Companies or LLPs, the statutory requirements NA Compliance applicable to each category of owner shall apply concurrently and jointly. All photocopies enclosed/attached must be duly signed and stamped by the authorized person of the company. Without F Document Attestation NA this, no documents shall be accepted. T Checklist No. IX (Checklist for Closure of Registration) Page 4 of 4 42 of 80DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF MARITIME ADMINISTRATION MINISTRY OF PORT, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CHECKLIST No. X : INSPECTION OF REGISTER BOOK & ISSUANCE OF CERTIFIED COPIES Under Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026 PART A: APPLICATION & APPLICANT DETAILS Basic application requirements to initiate the request fDor inspection or copies. S. Check Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks Rule Ref. R No. (Y/N) Application Letter/ Must be on Company Letterhead (if applying as a corporate entity) OR on plain paper with the A.1 Rule 4(2) Request Form applicant’s full name and address (if apAplying as an individual). The application must clearly state the applicant's contact details, including Mobile Number and Email A.2 Contact Details NA Address. F The application must clearly specify the Name of the Vessel, Official Number, and IMO Number (if A.3 Vessel Identification Rule 4(2) applicable) for which the search/inspection is requestTed. Specific Purpose/ Request Clearly indicate whether the request is for physical inspection, an online transcript (Form 2), or A.4 Rule 4(2) Details specific certified copies of documents. PART B: IDENTIFICATION & AUTHORIZATION Mandatory identification requirements as per Rule 4(2) of the 2026 Rules. S. Check No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks (Y/N) Government Issued ID Self-attested copy of a valid Government ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License) of the B.1 (Individual) applicant making the request. Corporate Authorization If applying on behalf of a company: An Authorisation Letter or Board Resolution authorizing the individual B.2 (Company) to conduct the inspection or obtain copies. 43 of 80S. Check No. Requirement/ Document Specifics & Remarks (Y/N) B.3 Company Identification Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Company PAN (if applying as a corporate entity). PART C: SELECT THE REQUIRED SERVICE & FEE COMPLIANCE Select the specific service(s) required. Fees must be paid via Bharat Kosh or the DGMA Notified Online Payment Gateway. S. Check Specifics & Remarks Applicable Fee No. (Y/N) C.1 Inspection of Register Book Rs. 5,000/- (Per inspection) C.2 Certified Copy of Register Particulars D Rs. 5,000/- (Includes a certified statement showing the ownership of the vessel at that time). Certified Copy of any Statutory Declaration Document C.3 Rs. 5,000/- (Any declaration made evidence by the Merchant ShippiRng Act, 2025). Certified Copies or Extracts of Admissible Evidence A (Select the specific document needed below): ☐ Declaration of Ownership F Rs. 1,000/- (Per copy) C.4 ☐ Instrument of Sale T ☐ Instrument of Mortgage ☐ Certificate of Registry (Initial Issue) ☐ Provisional Certificate of Registration Payment Receipt C.5 As calculated from above. Copy of the successful transaction receipt attached to the application. Checklist No. X (Checklist for Inspection of Register Book or Issuance of Certified Copies) Page 2 of 3 44 of 80PART D: STATUTORY NOTES & COMPLIANCE S. No. Item Details & Instructions All photocopies of ID proofs and authorization letters attached to the application must be self-attested (duly D.1 Document Attestation signed and stamped by the applicant or authorized person of the company). Specify in the application letter if the certified copies are to be collected in person or require dispatch or be D.2 Delivery of Copies received online (include the self-addressed stamped envelope if physical dispatch is requested). D R A F T Checklist No. X (Checklist for Inspection of Register Book or Issuance of Certified Copies) Page 3 of 3 45 of 80Citizen Charter for Registration of Vessels Under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025 The Directorate General of Maritime Administration is committed to providing efficient, transparent, and time- bound registration services to all applicants. This Charter sets out the services available, the timelines within which they shall be delivered, and the avenues for grievance redressal. All timelines are computed from the date of receipt of a complete application, which means that all requisite documents are submitted and the applicable fees are duly paid. Services &Timelines S. Service / Activity Brief Description Timeline No. A. APPROVAL OF VESSEL IDENTIFIERS A.1 Approval of Name, Official Allotment of vessel name, official number, Maritime 02 Working days Number, MMSI & Call Sign Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number and call sign prior to registration. A.2 Renewal of Allotted Vessel Renewal of the validity of allotted vessel identifiers (name, 02 Working days Identifiers official number, MMSI, call sign) for one additional year, where registration could not be completed within the initial two-year validity period. B. REGISTRATION OF VESSELS B.1 Registration of New Built First-time registration of a newly constructed vessel under 02 Working days Vessel (Indian or Foreign the Indian flag and issuance of the Certificate of Shipyard) Registration. B.2 Registration of Second-Hand Registration of a previously operated vessel acquired by an 02 Working days D Vessel eligible Indian owner, including transfer from a foreign flag registry, and issuance of the Certificate of Registration. B.3 Registration of Non- Registration of vessels without independent propulsion 02 Working days R Propelled Vessel (Dumb under the Indian flag. Barge, Accommodation Barge, etc.) A B.4 Registration of Bareboat Registration of a foreign vessel chartered on a bareboat 02 Working days Charter-cum-Demise charter-cum-demise arrangement by an eligible Indian (BBCD) Vessel charterer. F B.5 Registration of Government Registration of vessels belonging to the Central 02 Working days Vessel Government, State Government, or Union Territory T Administration. B.6 Registration of Abandoned Registration or re-registration of a vessel abandoned in 02 Working days Vessel in Indian Waters Indian waters and subsequently acquired by an eligible person. B.7 Issuance of Provisional Issuance of a provisional certificate where the Deletion 02 Working days Certificate of Registration Certificate from the previous registry is unavailable or for any other valid reason accepted by the Registrar. B.8 Issuance of Temporary Pass Issuance of a temporary pass authorising the vessel to 02 Working days (in lieu of Certificate of proceed on a voyage from the port of build or the intended Registration) port of registry where registration is delayed due to administrative, technical, or force majeure reasons. C. TEMPORARY REGISTRATION FOR RECYCLING C.1 Temporary Registration of Temporary registration under the Indian flag to facilitate 02 Working days Vessel Sought to be the lawful recycling of the vessel at an authorised Indian Recycled ship recycling facility. Validity is a maximum of three months. Registration is automatically cancelled upon commencement of recycling or expiry of validity. D. POST-REGISTRATION SERVICES D.1 Transfer of Ownership of Recording change in ownership of a registered Indian 03 Working days Vessel vessel through sale, transfer, or transmission, and issuance of a new Certificate of Registration to the new owner. Citizen Charter for Registration of Vessels Page 1 of 2 DGS Order xx of 2026 46 of 80Citizen Charter for Registration of Vessels Under the Merchant Shipping Act 2025 D.2 Registration of Alterations to Updating the Register Book to record structural or 02 Working days Vessel technical alterations to a registered vessel that affect its officially registered particulars. D.3 Transfer of Port of Registry Effecting the transfer of a vessel's registration from one 07 Working days designated Indian port of registry to another. D.4 Change of Name of Vessel Renaming an existing registered vessel. Involves 07 Working days publication of a notice in two daily newspapers and a mandatory seven-working days objection period before the change is effected. D.5 Change of Name of Owning Updating the Certificate of Registration and Register Book 03 Working days Company to reflect a change in the corporate name of the owning entity. D.6 Change of Registered Updating the Register Book to reflect a change in the 03 Working days Address of Ship Owner registered address of the owning entity. D.7 Creation of Mortgage on a Registration of a mortgage or charge created on a registered 03 Working days Vessel Indian vessel in favour of a mortgagee (financier/bank). D.8 Discharge of Mortgage on a Recording the satisfaction and formal release of a 03 Working days Vessel previously registered mortgage on a vessel. D.9 Issuance of Duplicate Issuance of a duplicate Certificate of Registration where 03 Working days Certificate of Registration the original has been lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated, or (Loss of Certificate) defaced. Requires police complaint, newspaper publication, and a ten-working days objection period. D E. CLOSURE OF REGISTRATION E.1 Closure of Registration Formal closure of the Indian registry entry and issuance of 03 Working days the Certificate of Closure. Applicable on sale to another R owner, sale to foreign buyer, scrapping, demolition, or total loss of the vessel. Owner must apply within 30 working days of vessel ceasing to be Indian. A F. INSPECTION OF REGISTER BOOK & ISSUANCE OF CERTIFIED COPIES F.1 Inspection of Register Book Physical or online inspection of the Register Book 01 Working days maintained at the FMercantile Marine Department. F.2 Certified Copy of Register Certified copy of the Register Book entry showing 01 Working days Particulars / Transcript ownership details and registered particulars of the vessel at T (Form 2) a given point in time. F.3 Certified Copy of Statutory Certified copy of any declaration made as evidence under 01 Working days Declaration Document the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. F.4 Certified Copies / Extracts of Certified copies of specific documents: Declaration of 01 Working days Admissible Evidence Ownership, Instrument of Sale, Instrument of Mortgage, Documents Certificate of Registry (Initial Issue), Provisional Certificate of Registration. Grievance Redressal Mechanism Any applicant aggrieved by any service delivered or refused under this Charter may seek redressal through the following hierarchy: Level Authority Application Timeframe Level I Registrar of Indian Vessels, concerned Mercantile Within 14 working days of the service or Marine Department (MMD) refusal Level II Nautical Adviser, Directorate General of Maritime Within 10 working days of the response Administration, Mumbai to the appeal at level I Level III Director-General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), Within 05 working days of the response Mumbai to the appeal at level II Citizen Charter for Registration of Vessels Page 2 of 2 DGS Order xx of 2026 47 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration / Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Central Register / Register Book Particulars of Official Name of Vessel IMO Number Call Sign / MMSI Particulars of vessel (If any former registry) Registry Number Date: Name: Year: Official Number: Port: Place and Year: Type of Vessel & Details of Build D Details of Builders: Trading Area Year: Name: Place: Address: R PARTICULARS OF VESSEL OWNERSHIP DETAILS Number of Decks Dimensions AMeters Names Address Shares held Number of Masts Length (Overall) 1. Stern Registered Length (Loadline) F2. Hull Construction Material Extreme Breadth 3. Number of Bulkheads Moulded Depth T4. Type of Propulsion Amidships 100 PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE GROSS TONNAGE: NET TONNAGE: DWT: The number of seamen and apprentices for whom accomodation is certified (including the master) ENGINE/ MOTOR PARTICULARS Description Details of Engine/Motor Number of Shafts & BHP Propulsion Engines/Motor: Make: Model: Name and Address of Maker: Year Made: Engine 1: Estimated Speed Engine 2: Form 1(a) Form: 1 48 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration / Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Central Register / Register Book Mortgage Entries Name and Entry Date of Name and Address Date of Signature of No. Entry MAd od rtr ge ass g oo rf of Mortgagee LM eo ttr et rg a Ng oe . Na Atu mre o o uf n M t So er ctg ua reg de & Discharge Remarks Registrar (If Applicable) D R A F T Outstanding Mortgages: Form 1(b) Form: 1 49 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration / Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Central Register / Register Book General Entries Date Particulars Entry Name and Signature of No. of Address (Includes change in vessel’s name, port of registry or registered particulars, Remarks Registrar Entry charter or management details, suspension or cancellation of registration, statutory or court orders, and any other matter directed by the Registrar) D R A F T Form 1(c) Form: 1 50 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Transcript of Registry Government of India Particulars of Official Name of Vessel IMO Number Call Sign / MMSI Particulars of vessel (If any former registry) Registry Number Date: Name: Year: Official Number: Port: Place and Year: Type of Vessel & Details of Build Details of Builders: Trading Area D Year: Name: Place: Address: R PARTICULARS OF VESSEL OWNERSHIP DETAILS Number of Decks Dimensions Meters Names Address Shares held Number of Masts Length (Overall) A1. Stern Registered Length (Loadline) 2. Hull Construction Material Extreme Breadth F3. Number of Bulkheads Moulded Depth 4. Type of Propulsion Amidships T 100 PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE GROSS TONNAGE: NET TONNAGE: DWT: The number of seamen and apprentices for whom accomodation is certified (including the master) ENGINE/ MOTOR PARTICULARS Description Details of Engine/Motor Number of Shafts & BHP Propulsion Engines/Motor: Make: Model: Name and Address of Maker: Year Made: Engine 1: Estimated Speed Engine 2: Form 2(a) Form: 2 51 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Transcript of Registry Government of India Entry Outstanding Mortgage Details Name and Address of Mortgagor Name and Address of Mortgagee No. D R A F T Form 2(b) Form: 2 52 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Declaration of Ownership by Individual / Joint Government of India Owners / LLP / Company (1) Official (2) Name of (3) Date and Port of (4) Type of Vessel (5) Horsepower Num ber Vessel Registry of Engine (6) Name of Owner/s (7) Address of the owner (8) Occupation (9) Place of Birth (11) Particulars of Registered Tonnage Meters (10) Particulars of vessel Gross Net Length (overall): Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: and as described in more detail in the Certificate of the Survey and the Central Register / Register Book. I/We, [Name(s)], son/daughter of [Parent’s Name(s)], residing at [Address(es)], occupation [Occupation(s)], D [in my individual capacity / jointly as owners / being duly authorised on behalf of the LLP / company], do hereby solemnly declare as follows: R 1. That the shareholding of the vessel shall be held by such owner(s) [individual / joint / LLP / company] as may be specified or notified by the Central Government in accordance with section 15 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. In case of an LLP / coAmpany, [Name of LLP / Company], incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnerships Act, 2008 / Companies Act, 1956/ 2013 on [date], has [its registered office / principal place of business] in India and is entitled tFo be registered as owner. 2. In the case of foreign individual or corporate shareholders, the ownership and incorporation of such persons shall be governed by the applicable laws of their respectivTe jurisdictions, subject always to compliance with the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 and any applicable Indian laws, regulations or conditions as may be notified by the Central Government. 3. That the general description and particulars of the vessel furnished for registration are true and correct. 4. That the owner(s) hold [number/percentage] share(s) in the vessel and are entitled to be registered accordingly. I/We solemnly affirm that the above particulars are true to the best of my/our knowledge and belief. Made and subscribed at _____________ on _____________ (Date) Signature(s) of Declarant(s): _______________ Name(s) and Designation: ____________________ Signature: ________________ Name: ______________________________ Designation of Attesting Authority: ____________________ Place: ____________________ Note: This declaration shall be made before a Registrar, Special Executive Magistrate, Commissioner of Oaths, Indian Ambassador, or Surveyor as stated under Rule 5(3) of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026. Page 1 of 1 Form: 3 53 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Certificate Of Name, Official Number, Call Sign, MMSI and IMO Number of Vessel The following has been approved/alloted: Name of Vessel Name of Vessel (Hindi) Official Number D Call Sign R MMSI Number A IMO Number F The validity of the Certificate expires on __________ T This _______ day of ________________ 20xx: Sign: Name of Registrar Stamp/Seal: Page 1 of 1 Form: 4 54 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Application For Certificate of Registration/ Provisional Certificate of Registration/ Temporary Pass/ Bareboat Charter – Cum – Demise/ Non-Propelled Vessels / Government Vessels / Vessels abandoned in Indian Waters PARTICULARS OF THE VESSEL (1) Name of Vessel (2) Official Number (3) Type of Vessel (6) Gross (7) Net (8) (4) MMSI Number (5) Call Sign Tonnage Tonnage DWT (9) Name and Address of (10) Date Keel laid (11) Vessel Details Shipyard where built D Length in metres: Day___ Month___ Year____ Breadth in metres: Depth in metres: R (12) Country of Previous (13) Details of Previous Owner (14) Previous Name of Vessel Registration A F (15) Vessel Construction Material T (16) Description of Vessel (17) Trading Area ENGINE / MOTOR PARTICULARS (1) Name of Maker (2) Address of Maker (3) Engine / Motor Details Number of engines / Motors: Number of shafts: BHP in kilo Watts: (5) Make and Model of Each (6) Type of Engine / Motor (4) Year Made Engine / Motor and Speed of Vessel Page 1 of 3 Form: 5 55 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India OWNER’S DETAILS OR CHARTERER’S DETAILS (In case of Bareboat Charter – cum – Demise/ Dumb Barge) (3) Nationality/ Place of (1) Full Name (2) Address Incorporation (4) Distribution Of (6) Nature of Ownership Shares Owned in the (5) Total Number of Shares (Mark as Applicable) Vessel Sole Ownership: Joint Ownership: 100 Company: Limited Liability Partnership: EQUITY OF OWNING CORPORATION D(If Applicable) (1)Name of Corporation (1) Foreign Equity (2) Local Equity R A (2) Paid – up Capital Total %: Total %: F T DECLARANT’S PARTICULARS Full Name(s) Nationality Address STATUS OF DECLARANT (Tick and fill as applicable) Director of owning corporation: (DIN Number:_____________________) Company Secretary of owning corporation: (ICSI Membership Number:____________________) Individual/ joint owner(s): Person appointed by Power of Attorney/Board resolution: Page 2 of 3 Form: 5 56 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India TYPE OF REGISTRATION (Tick Mark as applicable) Certificate of Registration Provisional Certificate of Registration Temporary Pass Bareboat Charter – Cum – Demise Non-Propelled Vessels Government Vessels Vessels abandoned in Indian Waters I/ We*, whose name(s) is/ are* hereunto subscribed, hereby declare that: 1. All the particulars stated hereon are correct; 2. The person(s) mentioned are qualified to own an Indian Vessel 3. The property in the vessel is divided into 100 shares; 4. No person, other than thDose mentioned in the Owner’s or Charterer’s details is/are* entitled to be registered as owner(s) of the vessel and no unqualified person is entitled as owner to any legal or beneficial interest in the vessel or any share therein. R And I/we* make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true. A Name(s) and Signature(s) of Declared before the Registrar in person/digitally in India on declarant(s) (date)………………………………… F Sign: T Name of Registrar: Date of signing: Stamp/Seal: Indicate preferred date of Indicate preferred mode for collection of Certificate of Registry: registration: 1. Postal Service 2. In Person NOTE: Where the Certificate is issued in digital format, the same shall be downloaded from the online portal, and no physical certificate shall be issued. Page 3 of 3 Form: 5 57 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Certificate of Carving and Marking Note Official Registered Name of Vessel MMSI Number IMO Number Port of registry Number Tonnage Net Tonnage: Gross Tonnage: D The Official Number and Registered Tonnage, as stated above, are to be cut in on a brass plate 30 cm x 6 cm and affixed in a conspicuous place on the Navigation Bridge on the vessel. R A F Registrar T Port of _______________ Dated __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 1 of 2 Form: 6 58 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Verification of Carving and Marking Note I hereby certify that I have inspected the above named Vessel, and find that the Official Number and Registered Tonnage, as stated above, are cut on a brass plate 30cm x 6cm, and affixed in a conspicuous place on the Navigation Bridge, that her name is marked on the Bows, and Name, and Port of Registry are marked on the Stern in accordance with Rule 5(5) the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026. D R Dated ______________ ___________________ Place _________ A Surveyor F T INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING CARVING AND MARKING NOTE 1. The carving and Marking of the Vessel shall take place in accordance with Rule 5(5) of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels) Rules, 2026. Page 2 of 2 Form: 6 59 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Certificate of Survey IMO Port of Intended Name of Vessel Particulars of vessel (If any former registry) Number Registry Name: Official Number: Port of Registry: Type of Type of Vessel Details of Build Details of Builders: Propulsion Year: Name: Place: Address: PARTICULARS OF VESSEL Number of Decks Length (Overall) D Registered Length Number of Masts (Loadline) Hull Construction Material Extreme Breadth R Number of Bulkheads Moulded Depth Breadth Amidships A PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE The Tonnage of this Vessel is in accordance with the vessel’s International Tonnage Certificate (1969)/ Indian F Tonnage Certificate (2026): GROSS TONNAGE: NET TONNAGE: T A detailed summary of the tonnage for the ship is shown in the Annex to International Tonnage Certificate (1969) / Indian Tonnage Certificate (2026) The number of seamen and apprentices for whom accomodation is certified (including the master) I, the undersigned Surveyor appointed under section 9 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, having surveyed the above-named vessel, hereby certify that the particulars set out herein are true and correct, and that the name of the Carving and Marking of the Vessel is as specified under Rule 5(5) of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessel) Rules, 2026. This _______ day of ________________ 2026 Name of Surveyor: Sign: Stamp/Seal: Page 1 of 2 Form: 7 60 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Certificate of Survey CERTIFIED EXTRACT OF PARTICULARS PROPELLING ENGINE ETC. AS SUPPLIED BY BUILDERS, OWNERS OR ENGINE MAKERS Number of sets Place of Propulsion Type Details of Engines/Motors of Turbines/ Number of Shafts Build Engines/Motors Engine/Motor 1: (Internal Model: Combustion/ Equipment No: Steam/Electric) Engine/Motor 2: (Internal Model: Combustion/ Equipment No: Steam/Electric) Build of D Details of Maker Boiler Details Turbines/Engine/Motor Name: R Date and Year of Make: Address: A Rotating Turbines/ Electric Motor Reciprocating Engine Engines/Motor F No. of Sets: Number and Diameter (in MM) of Cylinders in each set No. of Cylinders in No. and Capacity of Length of Stroke in Number and Diameter (in MM) of each set: T Batteries: MM in each set Cylinders in each set Power & Estimated Speed of Vessel Auxiliary Engines Number of sets Place of Propulsion Type Details of engines of Number of Shafts Build Engines/Motors Auxiliary Model: Engine/Motor 1: Engine/Motor No: Auxiliary Model: Engine/Motor 2: Engine/Motor No: Auxiliary Model: Engine/Motor 3: Engine/Motor No: Auxiliary Model: Engine/Motor 4: Engine/Motor No: Auxiliary Model: Engine/Motor 5: Engine/Motor No: Name of Surveyor: Sign: Stamp/Seal: Page 2 of 2 Form: 7 61 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Instrument of Sale (Individual/ Joint Owners/ Company) (1) Official (2) Name of (5) Horsepower of (3) Port and Year of Registry (4) Type of Vessel Number Vessel Engines / Motors (6) Particulars of Vessel (7) Tonnage of Vessel Meters Gross Net Length (overall): Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: and as described in more detail in the Certificate of the Survey and the Register Book. I/We, [Name(s) of Transferor(s)], being [an individual / joint owners / a Limited Liability Partnership D incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 / a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013 / a foreign individual / foreign company or body corporate duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction of incoRrporation], having my/our/their [registered office / principal place of business / address] at [ ], in consideration of the sum of ₹ [Amount], paid by [Name(s) of Transferee(s)], being [an individual / joint owners / LLP / company inAcorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013 / foreign individual / foreign company or body corporate duly incorporated under the laws of its jurisdiction], the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do hereby traFnsfer and convey [number/percentage] share(s) in the vessel described above, together with her boats, engines, tackle, apparel, furniture and all other appurtenances, unto the said Transferee(s). The Transferee(s) shall hold the said shTares(s) absolutely, together with all rights, interests, and privileges appurtenant thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I/We have hereunto subscribed my/our name(s) and affixed my/our signature/seal on this [Day] Day of [Month, Year]. Signature(s) of Transferor(s): ____________________ Name(s): ____________________ Designation (if Company): ____________________ Executed in the presence of: 1. Witness Name & Address: ____________________ Signature: ____________________ 2. Witness Name & Address: ____________________ Signature: ____________________ Note 1: A purchaser of a Registered Indian Vessel does not obtain a complete title until the Instrument of Sale has been recorded by the Registrar in the Register Book, and neglect of this precaution may entail serious consequences. Note 2: Registered Owners or Mortgages are reminded of the importance of keeping the Registrar informed of any change of residence on their part. Page 1 of 1 Form: 8 62 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Government of India PARTICULARS OF VESSEL Name of Vessel IMO Number MMSI Number Official Number Call Sign Place of Build Details of Previous Registration (as applicable) Name and Registry: Trading Area Date Keel Laid Official Number: Date of Registration: Registered Dimensions Length (overall): Type of Vessel: Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: Vessel Construction Material: PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE The Tonnage of this Vessel is in accordance with the vessel’s International Tonnage Certificate (1969)/ Indian Tonnage Certificate (2026): NET TONNAGE: GROSS TONNAGE: D PARTICULARS OF ENGINE/MOTOR Number of Description of R Details of Engine/Motor Shafts & BHP Engine/Motor @RPM Propulsion Engines: Make: ModAel: Maker: Year Made: Engine 1: Estimated Speed Engine 2: F Name of Address of Owner T/Charterer No of Shares Owner/Charterer In the case of a Bareboat – cum – Demise Charter the Validity of the Certificate shall be for a period of xx years from the date of Registration. I, the undersigned, Registrar of Indian Vessels, hereby certify that the vessel, the description of which is prefixed to this certificate has been duly surveyed and that the above description is in accordance with the Register book. Dated: ________________ Registrar Registered with the Registrar of Indian Vessels as on _______________________ Note: I. The Certificate of Registry is not a document of Title. It is to be used only for the lawful navigation of the vessel and is not subject to detention by reason of any title, lien charge or interest possessed or claimed by any owner, mortgagee or other person. II. Any person, other than the authorised holder of this Certificate who comes into possession of this certificate is requested to send it to: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration, 9th Floor, Beta Building, I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Marg East, Mumbai – 400042. *This certificate is issued in lieu of a request received for Change in Name of Company/Address of the Owner/Change of Name of Vessel as under Rule 8/9/10 respectively of the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Vessels), 2026. 63 of 80 Form: 9Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Government of India PARTICULARS OF VESSEL Name of Vessel IMO Number MMSI Number Official Number Call Sign Place of Build Details of Previous Registration (as applicable) Name and Registry: Trading Area Date Keel Laid Official Number: Date of Registration: Registered Dimensions Length (overall): Type of Vessel: Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: Vessel Construction Material: PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE The Tonnage of this Vessel is in accordance with the vessel’s International Tonnage Certificate (1969)/ Indian Tonnage Certificate (2026): GROSS TONNAGE: NET TONNAGE: D PARTICULARS OF ENGINE/MOTOR R Number of Description of Details of Engine/Motor Shafts & BHP Engine/Motor @RPM A Propulsion Engines: Make: Model: Maker: Year Made: Engine 1: Estimated Speed F Engine 2: Name of T Address of Owner/Charterer No of Shares Owner/Charterer I, the undersigned, Registrar of Indian Vessels, hereby certify that the vessel, the description of which is prefixed to this certificate has been duly surveyed and that the above description is in accordance with the Register book. Dated: ________________ Registrar Registered with the Registrar of Indian Vessels as on _______________________ The Provisional Certificate issued is valid for a period of Six (06) months from the date of Registration. Note: I. The Provisional Certificate of Registry is not a document of Title. It is to be used only for the lawful navigation of the vessel and is not subject to detention by reason of any title, lien charge or interest possessed or claimed by any owner, mortgagee or other person. II. Any person, other than the authorised holder of this Certificate who comes into possession of this certificate is requested to send it to: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration, 9th Floor, Beta Building, I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Marg East, Mumbai – 400042. 64 of 80 Form: 10Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the TEMPORARY PASS Government of India ISSUED IN LIEU OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION PARTICULARS OF VESSEL Name of Vessel IMO Number MMSI Number Official Number Call Sign Place of Build Details of Previous Registration (as applicable) Name and Registry: Trading Area Date Keel Laid Official Number: Date of Registration: Registered Dimensions Length (overall): Type of Vessel: Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: Vessel Construction Material: PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE The Tonnage of this Vessel is in accordance with the vessel’s International Tonnage Certificate (1969)/ Indian Tonnage Certificate (2026): D GROSS TONNAGE: NET TONNAGE: PARTICULARS OF ENGINE/MOTOR R Number of Description of Details of Engine/Motor Shafts & BHP Engine/Motor A @RPM Propulsion Engines: Make: Model: Maker: Year Made: Engine 1: F Estimated Speed Engine 2: T Name of Owner/Charterer Address of Owner/Charterer No of Shares I, the undersigned, Registrar of Indian Vessels, hereby certify that the vessel, the description of which is prefixed to this certificate has been duly surveyed and that the above description is in accordance with the Register book. Dated: ________________ Registrar Registered with the Registrar of Indian Vessels as on _______________________ The Temporary Pass issued is valid for a period of Three (03) months from the date of Registration. Note: I. The Temporary Pass issued is not a document of Title. It is to be used only for the lawful navigation of the vessel and is not subject to detention by reason of any title, lien charge or interest possessed or claimed by any owner, mortgagee or other person. II. This Pass is issued solely for the purpose of recycling. During the period of such temporary registration, the vessel shall not be used for any commercial activity, trading, carriage of cargo or passengers, or for the provision of any other maritime services. III. The vessel shall carry valid Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance cover for the duration of its possession of this pass. IV. Any person, other than the authorised holder of this Temporary Pass who comes into possession of this certificate is requested to send it to: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration, 9th Floor, Beta Building, I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Marg East, Mumbai – 400042. Page 1 of 1 65 of 80 Form: 11Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Application for Ships to be recycled in India PARTICULARS OF THE VESSEL (1) Name of Vessel/Ship (2) Official Number (3) Type of Vessel (6) Gross (7) Net (8) (4) MMSI Number (5) Call Sign Tonnage Tonnage DWT (9) Name and Address of (10) IMO Number (11) Vessel Details Shipyard where built Length in metres: Breadth in metres: Depth in metres: (12) Country of Previous D(13) Details of Previous (14) Previous Name of Vessel/Ship Registration Owner R (15) Vessel Construction Material A (16) Description of Vessel F T ENGINE / MOTOR PARTICULARS (1) Name of Maker (2) Address of Maker (3) Engine / Motor Details Number of engines: Number of shafts: BHP in kilo Watts: (5) Make and Model of Each (6) Type of Engine / Motor (4) Year Made Engine / Motor and Speed of Vessel Page 1 of 2 Form: 12 66 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Application for Ships to be recycled in India DETAILS OF SHIP RECYCLING FACILITY (1) Name of Authorized (2) Address of the Authorized (3) Ship Recycling Facility Ship Recycling facility Ship Recycling facility Authorization Number DETAILS OF OWNERSHIP AND RECYCLING INTENT: (Check as applicable) (3) For Foreign-owned vessels (1) Evidence establishing (2) Memorandum of an irrevocable recycling ownership under section Agreement for Sale / undertaking to be submitted with 2(l)(l) of the Recycling of Instrument of Sale / Certificate a duly executed Power of Ships Act, 2019 of Possession Attorney D (4) International Ready for Recycling (5) International Certificate on Inventory of Certificate (IRRC) / India Ready fRor Recycling Hazardous Materials Certificate: A F DECLARATION I/We hereby declare that: T (a) the vessel shall not be used for any commercial, trading, carriage, or navigation activity during the period of temporary registration; (b) the sole purpose of seeking temporary registration is to facilitate lawful recycling of the vessel in India; (c) the information furnished herein and the documents enclosed are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief; and (d) I/We undertake to comply with the provisions of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, the Recycling of Ships Rules, 2021, and all applicable regulations during the validity of the temporary registration. Signature of Ship Owner / Agent authorized by them Name: Designation (if applicable): Declared before the Registrar in person/digitally in India on: __________ Sign: Name of Registrar: Page 2 of 2 Form: 12 67 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Government of India FOR RECYCLING PARTICULARS OF VESSEL Name of Vessel IMO Number MMSI Number Official Number Call Sign Place of Build Details of Previous Registration (as applicable) Name and Registry: Trading Area Date Keel Laid Official Number: Date of Registration: Registered Dimensions Length (overall): Type of Vessel: Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: Vessel Construction Material: PARTICULARS OF TONNAGE The Tonnage of this Vessel is in accordance with the vessel’s International Tonnage Certificate (1969)/ Indian Tonnage Certificate (2026): GROSS TONNAGE: NET TONNAGE: D PARTICULARS OF ENGINE/MOTOR Number of Description of R Details of Engine/Motor Shafts & BHP Engine/Motor @RPM Propulsion Engines: Make: ModAel: Maker: Year Made: Engine 1: Estimated Speed Engine 2: F Name of Address of Owner T/Charterer No of Shares Owner/Charterer I, the undersigned, Registrar of Indian Vessels, hereby certify that the vessel, the description of which is prefixed to this certificate has been duly surveyed and that the above description is in accordance with the Register book. Dated: ________________ Registrar Registered with the Registrar of Indian Vessels as on _______________________ The Temporary Certificate of Registration for Recycling shall be valid solely for the purpose of vessel recycling and shall stand automatically cancelled upon completion of the recycling process or upon expiry of its validity period, whichever is earlier. Note: I. The Temporary Certificate of Registration for Recycling is not a document of Title. It is to be used only for the lawful navigation of the vessel and is not subject to detention by reason of any title, lien charge or interest possessed or claimed by any owner, mortgagee or other person. II. This certificate is issued solely for the purpose of recycling. During the period of such temporary registration, the vessel shall not be used for any commercial activity, trading, carriage of cargo or passengers, or for the provision of any other maritime services. III. The vessel shall carry valid Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance cover for the duration of its possession of this certificate. IV. Any person, other than the authorised holder of this Temporary Registration Certificate who comes into possession of this certificate is requested to send it to: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration, 9th Floor, Beta Building, I-Think Techno Campus, Kanjur Marg East, Mumbai – 400042. Page 1 of 1 Form: 13 68 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Mortgage (To Secure Principal Sum & Interest) (1) Official (2) Name of (3) Port and Year of (4) Type of (4) Horsepower of Number Vessel Registry Vessel Engines (5) Particulars of Vessel (6) Tonnage of Vessel Meters Gross Net Length (overall): Registered Length (Load line): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: and as described in more detail in the Certificate of the Survey and the Register Book. We, [Name(s) of Mortgagor(s)], being an individual / joint owners / LLP / a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 / 2013, or a foreign individual / company incorporated under the applicable laws of its jurisdiction and having its registered office or principal place of business at ………, in consideration of D the sum of ₹[Amount] this day lent to us by [Name of Mortgagee/lender], do hereby covenant with the said [Name and Address of Mortgagee] and its assigns as follows: R 1. Covenant for Repayment: That we shall duly pay or cause to be paid to the said/ensure payment [Mortgagee] or its assigns the principal sum of ₹[Amount], together with interest theAreon at the rate of [Rate]% per annum, on or before [Due Date], and until such payment, interest shall be payable [annually / half-yearly] on [specified dates]. 2. Mortgage and Charge: F For the better securing repayment of the said principal sum and interest, we hereby mortgage and charge unto the said [Mortgagee] [number/percentage] share(s) of which we are the owner(s) in the vessel above T described, together with all her boats, engines, tackle, apparel, furniture, and appurtenances. 3. Covenant as to Title and Encumbrances: We further covenant that we have good right, full power, and lawful authority to mortgage the aforesaid share(s), and that the same are free from all mortgages, charges, liens, and encumbrances whatsoever [save as appears by the Registry of the Vessel, if any]. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I/We have hereunto subscribed my/our name(s) and affixed my/our signature on this [Day] Day of [Month, Year]. Signature(s) of Mortgagor(s): ____________________ Name(s) / Designation (if Company): ____________________ Executed in the presence of: 1. Name, Address & Signature of Witness: ____________________ 2. Name, Address & Signature of Witness: ____________________ Page 1 of 3 Form: 14 69 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Mortgage (To Secure Principal Sum & Interest) ENDORSEMENT TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE (Individual / Joint Owners / LLP / Company) I/We, [Name(s) of Mortgagee], in consideration of ₹[Amount], do hereby transfer, assign, and convey unto [Name(s) of Transferee] the full benefit of the within-written mortgage and all rights, powers, and remedies thereunder. Executed at: _____________ On:_________________ Signature(s): ____________________ Name(s) / Designation: ____________________ D In the presence of: R 1. Name, Address & Signature of Witness A 2. Name, Address & Signature of Witness F T Page 2 of 3 Form: 14 70 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Mortgage (To Secure Principal Sum & Interest) MEMORANDUM OF DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE (Individual / Joint Owners / LLP / Company) Reasons for discharge (retain as applicable): (1) Received the sum of ₹[Amount] in full satisfaction and discharge of the within-written mortgage; (2) Substitution of the vessel with another vessel; (3) Release of the vessel due to sufficiency of other security; (4) mortgage waived/ loan written off by the lender; (5) Other – D R Executed at: _____________ A On: _____________ Signature(s) of Mortgagee: ____________________F Name(s) / Designation: ____________________ T In the presence of: 1. Name, Address & Signature of Witness 2. Name, Address & Signature of Witness Note: 1. No mortgage, transfer, or discharge shall take effect until duly recorded in the Register Book by the Registrar. 2. The Owners and mortgagees shall promptly notify the Registrar of any change in address. Page 3 of 3 Form: 14 71 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Mortgage (To Secure Current Account) (1) Official (2) Name of (3) Port and Year of (4) Horsepower (4) Type of Vessel Number Vessel Registry of Engines (5) Particulars of Vessel (6) Tonnage of Vessel Meters Gross Net Length (overall): Registered Length (Load line): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: and as described in more detail in the Certificate of the Survey and the Register Book. WHEREAS there exists an account current and continuing financial arrangement between [Name(s) of Mortgagor(s)], individual / joint owners / LLP / company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 / 2013, or a foreign individual / company incorporated under the applicable laws of its jurisdiction and having D its registered office or principal place of business at ………, and [Name of Mortgagee / lender(s)], [individual / joint mortgagees / LLP / company with full address], pursuant to which monies are advanced and become payable from time to time, the amount dRue at any given time being ascertainable in accordance with the said arrangement. NOW THIS DEED WITNESSETH that I/We,A [Name(s) of Mortgagor(s)], for myself/ourselves and my/our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, do hereby covenant with the said [Name and Address of Mortgagee] and its assigns as follows: F 1. Covenant for Payment: T That I/we shall duly pay / ensure payment to the said [Mortgagee] or its assigns all sums for the time being due and payable under the said account, whether by way of principal or interest, at the times and in the manner agreed. 2. Mortgage and Security: For the purpose of better securing payment of all monies so due, I/we hereby mortgage and charge in favour of the said [Mortgagee] [number/percentage] share(s), of which I am/we are the owner(s), in the vessel above particularly described, together with all her boats, engines, tackle, apparel, furniture, and appurtenances. 3. Covenant as to Title: I/We further covenant that I/we have full right, power, and authority to mortgage the aforesaid share(s), and that the same are free from all mortgages, charges, liens, and encumbrances whatsoever [save as appears by the Registry of the said Vessel, if any]. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: I/We have hereunto subscribed my/our name(s) and affixed my/our signature on this [Day] Day of [Month, Year]. Signature(s) of Mortgagor(s): ____________________ Name(s) / Designation (if Company): ____________________ Executed in the presence of: 1. Name, Address & Signature of Witness: ____________________ 2. Name, Address & Signature of Witness: ____________________ Page 1 of 3 Form: 15 72 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Mortgage (To Secure Current Account) ENDORSEMENT TRANSFER OF MORTGAGE (Individual / Joint Owners / LLP / Company) I/We, [Name(s) of Existing Mortgagee], in consideration of ₹[Amount], do hereby transfer, assign, and convey unto [Name(s) of Transferee] the benefit of the within-written mortgage together with all rights, powers, and remedies thereunder. D R A F T Executed on: _____________ On: _________________ Signature(s): ____________________ Name(s) / Designation: ____________________ In the presence of: 1. Name, Address & Signature of Witness 2. Name, Address & Signature of Witness Page 2 of 3 Form: 15 73 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Mortgage (To Secure Current Account) MEMORANDUM OF DISCHARGE OF MORTGAGE (Individual / Joint Owners / LLP / Company) Reasons for discharge (retain as applicable): (1) Received the sum of ₹[Amount] in full satisfaction and discharge of the within-written mortgage; (2) Substitution of the vessel with another vessel; (3) Release of the vessel due to sufficiency of other security; (4) mortgage waived/ loan written off by the lender; (5) Other – D R A F T Executed at: _____________ On: _____________ Signature(s) of Mortgagee: ____________________ Name(s) / Designation: ____________________ In the presence of: 1. Name, Address & Signature of Witness: 2. Name, Address & Signature of Witness: Note: 1. A mortgage takes priority from the date of its production for registration at the Port of Registry and not from the date of execution. 2. No mortgage, transfer, or discharge shall take effect until duly recorded in the Register Book at the Port of Registry. 3. Registered owners and mortgagees shall notify the Registrar of any change in address without delay. Page 3 of 3 Form: 15 74 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the The transmission of the interest of a mortgagee in a Government of India vessel or share on death, or insolvency (1) Official (2) Name of (3) Date and Port of (4) Type of Vessel (5) Horsepower Number Vessel Registry of Engine (6) Name of (7) Father’s (8) Details of Residence (9) Occupation (10) Place of Owner/s Name Birth (12) Particulars of Tonnage Meters (11) Particulars of vessel Gross Net Length (overall): Registered Length (Loadline): Extreme Breadth: Molded Depth: and as described in more detail in the Certificate of the Survey and the Central Register. D I/We, [Name(s)], whose name(s) are hereunto subscribed, do hereby solemnly declare as follows: In case of Insolvency R 1. Compliance with Section 15 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: That I / We hereby declare that I / We, whether in my / our individual capacity or as a limited liability A partnership or a company, am / are duly qualified and compliant with the requirements prescribed under Section 15 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025. F 2. Transmission by Insolvency: That the person appearing in the Register Book as tThe [owner / mortgagee] of [number/percentage] share(s) in the vessel above described was, on the [date] day of [month, year], adjudged insolvent by the [name of Court], and that [name of trustee / official receiver] was appointed as trustee of the property of the said person. That I am / We are entitled, by virtue of such insolvency proceedings, to be registered as [owner / mortgagee] of the said [number/percentage] share(s) in the ship. OR In case of Death 1. Transmission by Death: That the person appearing in the Register Book as the [owner / mortgagee] of [number/percentage] share(s) in the vessel above described is deceased, and that I am / We are the [legal representative(s) / executor(s) / administrator(s)] of the said deceased, duly entitled under applicable law to the interest so transmitted. That I am / We are accordingly entitled to be registered as [owner / mortgagee] of the said [number/percentage] share(s) in the ship. Page 1 of 2 Form: 16 75 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the The transmission of the interest of a mortgagee in a Government of India vessel or share on death, or insolvency 2. Entitlement to Registration: That I am / We are entitled to be registered in respect of the said interest by transmission in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, and the rules made thereunder. I/We solemnly affirm that the particulars stated herein are true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and belief. Made and subscribed at: ____________________ On: ____________________ Signature(s) of Declarant(s): ____________________ Name(s): ____________________ Capacity ___________________D_ R Declared before: SignAature of Attesting Authority: ____________________ Name & Designation: ____________________ F Place: ____________________ T Page 2 of 2 Form: 16 76 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Certificate of Closure of Registration File No: Date: xx.xx.xxxx This is to certify that the Registry of the following vessel is closed on ____________________. Vessel Name Official Number Ownership Details Name: D Address: R A Further it is also confirmed from our records that there was no registered mortgage outstanding F against the Vessel at the time of Closure of Registry. T Registrar Mercantile Marine Department _________________ To Owner: Reference email dated______________ received from _______________ Reason for Closure: Page 1 of 1 Form: 17 77 of 80Government of India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Directorate General of Maritime Administration Mercantile Marine Department Issued by the Government of India Deletion Certificate Reference No: Issued as required under Section Part A of the INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR THE SECURITY OF SHIPS AND OF PORT FACILITIES (ISPS CODE) Official Number IMO Number Call Sign Name of Vessel D Date and Port of RegRistry Date of Deletion Type of Vessel A Name of Registered Owner FAddress of Registered Owner T It is hereby certified that the Vessel has been deleted from the Register. Issued at: _________________ Date of Issue: xx/xx/xxxx (Place of Issue of Certificate) Registrar Mercantile Marine Department __________________ Page 1 of 1 Form: 18 78 of 80