ANNEX II

ANNEX II

To the Notification

(Requirements in exemption of Section 76 of M.S. Act)

Minimum Safe Manning Requirements1.1 Type 1 River-Sea Vessels shall be manned as per applicable Inland Vessels Rules.

1.2 Type 2 River-Sea Vessels shall be manned as per applicable Inland Vessels Rules. In addition, 1 no. MASTER (NCV) OR MATE (NCV) with one year experience shall be required to sail in the capacity as Master of the vessel.1.3 DECK SIDE MANNING FOR TYPE 3 & 4 RIVER-SEA VESSELS ENGAGED IN COASTAL OPERATION:Type 3 River-Sea Vessels, while engaged in coastal operations, shall be manned (deck-side) by:

CapacityGT 500500 < GT 16001600 < GT 3000

MasterMaster (NCV) *

OR

Mate (NCV) with 6 mos. experienceMaster (NCV) *

OR

Mate (NCV) with 1 yr experienceMaster (NCV) *

1st Navigation Watch keeperNWKO (NCV) WrittenOR

Inland Master (1st/2nd Class)

NWKO (NCV)

Mate (NCV)

OR

NWKO (NCV) with 6 month experience

2nd Navigation Watch keeper---NWKO (NCV) WrittenOR

Inland Master (1st/2nd Class)OR

Rating forming part of Navigation Watch with 2 yrs experience NWKO (NCV) WrittenOR

Inland Master (1st/2nd Class)OR

Rating forming part of Navigation Watch with 2 yrs experience

Ratings 2 nos. Ratings (OS)1 no. Rating forming part of Navigation Watch

1 no. Rating (OS)

1 no. Cook

2 nos. Rating forming part of Navigation Watch

1 no. Rating (OS)

1 no. Cook

Type 4 River-Sea Vessels, while engaged in coastal operations, shall be manned (deck-side) by:

CapacityGT 500500 < GT 16001600 < GT 3000

MasterMaster (NCV) *

OR

Mate (NCV) with 6 mos. experienceMaster (NCV) *

OR

Mate (NCV) with 1 yr experienceMaster (NCV) *

1st Navigation Watch keeperNWKO (NCV)OR

Equivalent Naval/Coast Guard Personnel **

Mate (NCV)

ORNWKO (NCV) with 6 mos. experience

Mate (NCV)

ORNWKO (NCV) with 1 yr experience

2nd Navigation Watch keeper---NWKO (NCV) WrittenOR

Inland Master (1st/2nd Class)OR

Rating forming part of Navigation Watch with 2 yrs experience NWKO (NCV) WrittenOR

Inland Master (1st/2nd Class)OR

Rating forming part of Navigation Watch with 2 yrs experience

Ratings 2 nos. Ratings (OS)1 no. Rating forming part of Navigation Watch

1 no. Rating (OS)

1 no. Cook

2 nos. Rating forming part of Navigation Watch

1 no. Rating (OS)

1 no. Cook

*Holders of Certificate of Service (COS) may command river-sea vessels under this Notification

**Equivalent Naval / Coast Guard Qualification is deemed to be from testimonial purporting to be from Nautical Technical branch of Indian Navy / Coast Guard describing watchkeeping / sea service

1.4 DECK SIDE MANNING FOR TYPE 3 & 4 RIVER-SEA VESSELS ENGAGED IN HARBOUR OPERATION:Type 3 & 4 River-Sea Vessels, while engaged in harbour operations, shall be manned (deck-side) by:

CapacityGT 500500 < GT 16001600 < GT 3000

MasterInland Master 1st ClassMate (NCV)

Master (NCV)

OR

Mate (NCV) with at least one year experience

1st Navigation Watch keeperInland Master 2nd Class

Inland Master 1st/2nd Class

(as applicable)

NWKO (NCV)

OR

1st Class IV Master with one year experience

2nd Navigation Watch keeper---NWKO (NCV) WrittenOR

Rating forming part of Navigation Watch with 1 yr experienceNWKO (NCV) WrittenORRating forming part of Navigation Watch with 2 yrs experience

Ratings 1 no. Rating (OS)2 nos. Ratings (OS)

1 no. Cook

2 nos. Ratings (OS)

1 no. Cook

1.5 ENGINE SIDE MANNING FOR TYPE 3 & 4 RIVER-SEA VESSELS ENGAGED IN COASTAL OPERATION:

Type 3 & 4 River-Sea Vessels, while engaged in coastal operations, shall be manned (engine-side) by:

CapacitykW 750750 < kW 15001500 < kW 3000

Chief EngineerMarine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV 2nd Engineer)

OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV) with 1 yr. experience as Officer In charge of Engineering watch

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV Chief Engineer)

OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV 2nd Engineer) with 1 yr. experience as 2nd Engineer

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV Chief Engineer)OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV 2nd Engineer) with 1 yr. experience as 2nd Engineer

1st Engine Watch keeperInland (IV) Driver (1st Class)

OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV) Part A

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV 2nd Engineer)

OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV) with 6 months experience as Officer In charge of Engineering watch

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV 2nd Engineer)

OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV) with 1 yr. experience as Officer In charge of Engineering watch

2nd Engine Watch keeper---Inland (IV) Driver (1st Class)*OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV Part A (NCV)*

Inland (IV) Driver (1st Class)*

OR

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV) Part A*

Ratings 2 nos. Ratings (Oilman)1 no. Rating (Oilman)*

1 no. Rating (Oilman)*

* Where the 10 degree channel is crossed, manning scale would require additional watch keeping engineer to be an MEO Class IV (NCV) and one additional Rating forming Part of Engg. Watch* Where the 10 degree channel is crossed, manning scale would require additional watch keeping engineer to be an MEO Class IV (NCV) and one additional Rating forming Part of Engg. Watch

1.6 ENGINE SIDE MANNING FOR TYPE 3 & 4 RIVER-SEA VESSELS ENGAGED IN HARBOUR OPERATION:

Type 3 & 4 River-Sea Vessels, while engaged in harbour operations, shall be manned (engine-side) by:

CapacitykW 750750 < kW 15001500 < kW 3000

Chief EngineerMarine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV)

OR

S.G.E.D

OR

Inland (IV) Driver (1st Class) with 1 yr. experienceMarine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV)

Marine Engineer Officer Class III (NCV 2nd Engineer) with 1 yr. experience as 2nd Engineer

1st Engine Watch keeperS.G.E.D

OR

Inland (IV) Driver (1st Class)ORInland (IV) Driver (2nd Class) with 2 yrs. Experience

Marine Engineer Officer Class IV (NCV)

OR

S.G.E.D with 1yr. experience

OR

Inland (IV) Driver (1st Class) with 2 yrs. Experience

Ratings2 no. Rating (Oilman)1 no. Rating (Oilman)1no. Rating forming part of Engineering Watch

1 no. Rating (Oilman)

1.7 For the purposes of this Annex, Harbour Operations would mean plying within harbour limits & partially smooth waters (including River Hooghly) with occasional operation within six nautical miles of port jurisdiction

1.8 Officers and crew sailing on board river-sea vessels under this Notification shall be entitled to receive full sea time in respect of eligibility and service requirements towards NCV certificates.