Annex I

Checklist for Self Assessment / ROs / MMDs inspections The owner / operator before undertaking towing shall examine the table below and verify its experience, capability, knowledge and understanding of towing and related implications. The owner/ operator shall also identify the nature of assessment applicable to his case and accordingly, be guided for assessment, inspection, verification and permissions as per the procedures stipulated in this notice. Conditio n No. Towage Condition Fair Weath er (Yes/ No) Yes Foul Weath er (Yes/ No) No Risk level Low/ Medium / High (L / M /H) Low1 Type of Assessme nt /Applicabl e insurance cover * Self Assessment , & Adequate Insurance cover # Type of Controls / Safeguards

Certified towing Vessel; Certified towing gear; and Certified tow, without cargo / unmanned.

Companys Declaration, Towing plan on Board. However, owner / operator is encouraged to have the towing plan approved. Companys Declaration, Towing plan on Board. However, owner / operator is encouraged to have the towing plan approved. Companys Declaration, approved Towing plan on Board. Copies of last three tow permissions on board, if applicable.

Certified towing Vessel; Certified towing gear; and Certified tow, with cargo / unmanned

Yes

No

Low1

* Self Assessment , & Adequate Insurance cover #

Certified towing Vessel; Certified towing gear; Uncertified tow, other than wet tow and without cargo & unmanned Certified towing Vessel;

Yes

No

Medium2

**ROs Inspection & adequate Insurance cover #

No

Yes

Medium2

**ROs Inspection & adequate

Companys Declaration, Approved

Certified towing gear; and Certified tow, without cargo/ unmanned

Insurance cover #

Certified towing Vessel; Certified towing gear; and Uncertified tow, without cargo / unmanned.

No

Yes

Medium2

**ROs Inspection & adequate Insurance cover #

Certified towing Vessel; Certified towing gear; and Uncertified tow, with or without cargo and manned

Yes

No

High3

***MMDs & adequate Insurance cover #

Certified towing Vessel; Certified towing gear; and Certified tow, with hazardous cargo/ manned.

No

Yes

High3

*** MMDs inspection, & Adequate Insurance cover #

Towing plan on Board, subject to weather monitoring stated by ROs. Copies of last three tow permissions on board, if applicable. Companys Declaration and approved towing plan onboard, subject to weather monitoring stated by ROs. Copies of last three tow permissions on board, if applicable. Companys Declaration and approved towing plan onboard, subject to weather monitoring stated by MMDs. Copies of last three tow permissions on board, if applicable. Companys Declaration and approved towing plan onboard, subject to weather monitoring stated by MMDs. Copies of last three tow permissions on board, if applicable.

Note:
* Vide self assessment checklist as per Annex-1. ** Information on application forms, ROs (Recognized Organizations), reporting and relevant NT Branch circular etc. is available on DGS website. *** Information on application forms MMDs (Mercantile Marine Departments) reporting and relevant NT Branch circulars etc. is available on DGS Website. # Adequate insurance means Hull and Machinery insurance cover for ship, Protecting and Indemnity (P&I) for crew and third party liabilities (which may include collision, property damage, wreck removal and pollution liabilities including Towage liabilities, etc.). Risks are classified as L1 (Low), M2 (Medium) H3 (High). Permissions from MMDs to be obtained in case of uncertified tow with or without cargo but manned or wherever the services of ROs are not available on the coast of India. Permission for cases dealing with foreign flag ships and cases not cover in the above matrix shall be referred by the owner/ operator to the Directorate General of Shipping (NT Branch) for their consideration.

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