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Collision / Contact damage between MANTA NIGAR and JAG RADHA at P & V anchorage, Mumbai on 02.08.202
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers, ship owners, and operators
Effective Date:
2025-10-06
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Analysis & Recommendations
The DGS Order 46 of 2025 analyzes the collision between M.V. Manta Nigar and M.V. Jag Radha at Mumbai's P & V anchorage on 02.08.2024. It highlights the risks of vessel collisions in congested anchorages, especially during monsoon conditions.
- Key causes: Environmental conditions, navigational decisions, human factors, traffic management, and technical issues.
- Lessons learned: Enhanced traffic coordination, weather-based risk mitigation, improved BRM & crew training, and technical assessments.
- Recommendations: Avoid frequent movements during peak monsoon, adequate pilot training, advanced simulator training, vigilant VTS, and risk assessments for vessel manoeuvres.
II/4 All stakeholders are advised to review and implement the recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in severe penalties and damage to reputation. All stakeholders are urged to ensure strict adherence to the recommendations.
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