Andaman & Nicobar Sailing Vessels (SVs) Owner Association Meeting-reg. plying during notified foul weather season - regarding.

Applicable to: 15 specified sailing vessels registered under MMD, Kolkata, plying in A&N region

Effective Date: 16/09/2011

Superseded Circulars: NT/LSA/ CIRCULAR 02 OF 2010

Key Changes and Requirements

Operational limits and conditions have been revised for the 15 specified sailing vessels in the A&N region.

Coastal Limit: 12 miles from Lowest Low Line of tide from A&N Islands
Operating Hours: Daylight conditions upto 1700 hrs (IST) only
Area of Operation: Within 3 miles from the eastern coast of A&N Islands, from Peacock Island to Hutbay Island

Additional safety measures and inspections have been introduced for the specified vessels.

General Examination: By a MMD Surveyor prior to operation during foul season
Cargo Loading: Approved cargo plan to be strictly complied with
Radio Station Licence: Acceptable for this season, obtain RSL from Ministry of Communication

II/4 Clarifications and relaxations in safety equipment, radio communication, and fire fighting appliances

Important Note

This permission is subject to annual review and supersedes earlier NT Branch Circular No. 02 of 2010.

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