Notice

As a precautionary measure due to health risks posed by COVID-19, the following procedure will be applied by this office with effect from 17^th March 2020.

Signing on Procedure

1. Seafarer may sign the article of agreement at the office of the licensed manning agent.
2. Applicable charges shall deposit to the Bank (BOC account number 7040299, Account Name- Secretary, Ministry of Ports and Shipping)
3. An affidavit from the seafarer to be obtained indicating that he has signed the Article of agreement before the authorized officer of the licensed manning agent.
4. Scan copies of the signed article ( Paragraph 9), an affidavit, copy of the license, other relevant documents and the bank deposit slip shall be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and get the approval from the Asst. Shipping Officer
5. Original documents shall be handover to the Shipping officer during office hours within one week

Issuance of Visa letter

1. For urgent cases, all relevant documents to be sent by email to the Asst. Shipping Officer
2. Necessary approvals/ no objection letter for visa will be issued by Asst. Shipping officer by email or by a letter accordingly

Shipping Agency Matters

1. For Vessel Wise license and inclusions, relevant documents to be submitted by email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Applicable charges shall deposit to the Bank (BOC account number 7040299, Account Name- Secretary, Ministry of Ports and Shipping)
3. Approval will be granted accordingly

Exams/ Issuance of certificates, CDC and CoC/ Revalidations

All above services has been suspended till 31^st March 2020

Flag State Matters

Official mail - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will be observed by Government Ship Surveyors and will attend accordingly.