DOC AUDITS
TYPES OF AUDIT FOR D.O.C.
1.
Interim audit
2.
Initial audit
3.
Annual audit
4.
Renewal audit
5.
Additional audit
6.
Surveillance audit
Interim audit
An interim DOC is issued to facilitate initial
implementation of ism code
a)
Newly established company
b)
When new ship types are added to an existing DOC
DG shipping issues 12 months interim DOC issues after
getting satisfactory audit report
Initial audit
The company
is eligible to apply for initial DOC audit
on implementation of SMS for at least 3 months on the vessel and in company
The dg
shipping issues DOC for 5years after receipt of initial audit
Annual audit
Companies in possession of DOC
are required to apply for annual
verification audit within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of
validity endorsed DOC for annual verification
Renewal audit
Renewal
audit before the expiry of validity of the DOC for obtaining fresh DOC
Issues 5 years DOC after the satisfactory audit by dg shipping
Additional audit
Company
in possession of DOC are required to apply for additional DOC audit whe
A)
change of company name
B)
shifting of office location
C)
imposed by audit team or dg shipping
D)
complete revision of sms manual
Endorses DOC additional
verification
Surveillance audit
Companies in possession of interim
DOC valid for 12 months but were unable to obtain management of ship during
period of validity can apply for surveillance DOC. Audit prior to their expiry of interim DOC to re validate their existing interim DOC beyond 12 months
Dg shipping issued interim DOC
for a maximum period of 12 months on a receipt of audit
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