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UNDER SECTION 411 (READ WITH PREAMBLE) OF MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958

Applicable to: All Indian seafarers, ship owners, and stakeholders
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Restrictions on Pakistani and Indian Flagged Ships

Effective immediately, the following restrictions are in place:

  • Pakistani Flagged Ships: Shall not be allowed to visit any Indian Port.
  • Indian Flagged Ships: Shall not visit any Ports of Pakistan.
Important Note

This order is issued to ensure safety of Indian assets, cargo, and connected infrastructure, in public interest and for the interest of Indian shipping.

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