Foul weather relaxation for MSV sailing for Tuticorin - Colombo and Tuticorin - Male

Applicable to: Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) operating on Tuticorin-Colombo and Tuticorin-Malé routes

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: DGS Order 04 of 2018

Key Changes and Requirements

Relaxations have been granted for MSVs operating on the Tuticorin-Colombo and Tuticorin-Malé routes, subject to meeting certain conditions.

Tuticorin – Malé route: Foul weather relaxation extended until 15th May each year.
Tuticorin–Colombo route: Operations permitted throughout the entire foul weather season.

Compliance with the following criteria is mandatory:

Seaworthiness Certification: Submit self-declaration to MMDs before every departure.
Weather Clearance: Obtain official weather forecast from two independent agencies.
Position Monitoring: Report position to DGComm Centre manually every four hours.
Route Compliance: Maintain pre-approved passage plan and stay within 12 nautical miles from the coastline.
Equipment Readiness: Ensure functioning navigational and radio communication equipment.
Crew Sensitisation: Brief crew on SOP provisions, communication protocols, and reporting obligations.

DGS Order 02 of 2025 - Standard Operating Procedure for Safety and Security of Indian Mechanised Sailing Vessels (2025)

Important Note

Non-compliance may result in withdrawal of relaxation. Monthly reports to be submitted by jurisdictional MMD.

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