Payment receipt (Bharatkosh) for relevant fees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs About DGS LSA service station approval<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Q1: Can a non-OEM station service LSAs?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: Yes, but with strict conditions. A DGS-approved non-OEM station can only service an LSA if an OEM-approved station is not available in that port or an adjacent port. Critically, the service must be witnessed by a local MMD or IRS surveyor who must endorse the certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ2: How long is the certificate for DGS LSA service station approval valid?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: 5 years, with intermediate verification between the 2nd and 3rd anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ3: Who certifies competent persons?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: DGS, based on the recommendation of the MMD after written and practical examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ4: Can a competent person work at multiple stations?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: No. A Competent Person must be attached to a single service station. Their name will be officially listed on that station’s Certificate of Approval, and it cannot be on more than one.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nQ5: What happens if guidelines are breached?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: Service station and competent person approvals may be suspended, with penalties under the <\/span>Merchant Shipping Act 1958<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nNavigating the <\/span>DGS LSA service station approval<\/b> process is essential for maritime compliance. <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a> for expert guidance on applications, audits, and competent person certification. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"