Minimum safe manning for RVS in unrestricted operations comes from Annexure F-7 of DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, and it is reserved for a single vessel category: Type 4 RSVs, the only river-sea vessels cleared to ply between Indian ports in all weather conditions, with none of the duration or daylight limits that apply … Read more
Safe manning for river-sea vessels on daylight voyages comes from Annexure F-5 of DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, and it applies the moment an RSV Type 2, 3, or 4 leaves harbour limits for a genuine daylight run between two nearby ports. A vessel under 200 GT needs 4 nautical crew. A vessel from … Read more
Safe manning for coastal voyages under 48 hours for river-sea vessels comes from Annexure F-6 of DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, and it applies once a Type 3 or Type 4 RSV leaves the harbour for a genuine coastal passage, provided that passage runs under 48 hours. A vessel under 200 GT needs 4 … Read more
Safe manning for River-Sea Vessels in harbour operations comes from Annexure F-4 of DGMA Circular No. 54 of 2025, and it is the scale that applies the moment a river-sea vessel (RSV) is confined to port limits, provided that vessel is not classed as RSV Type 1. A vessel under 200 GT needs just 3 … Read more
