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Facilitation of shore leave of seafarers.Conversation and Facilitation

Applicable to: All Indian ports and concerned authorities
Effective Date: 30.4.2013
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Shore Leave Facilitation — IMO Conference Resolution 11 (2012)

All Indian ports must document procedures in their Port Facility Security Plans to facilitate shore leave for seafarers. These procedures should be forwarded to the Directorate General of Shipping by 30.4.2013.

  • Action: Update Port Facility Security Plans and submit to the Directorate General of Shipping
  • Deadline: 30.4.2013
II/4  Human-element related aspects and shore leave for seafarers (IMO Resolution 11, 2012)
Important Note

Non-compliance may lead to adverse impacts on seafarers' well-being and could hinder the realization of safer seas and cleaner oceans.

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