Safe loading, stowage, carriage and discharging of iron ore fines on ships from Indian Ports in fair and foul season - reg. Mercantile Marine Departments shall carry out 100% Port

Applicable to: Ship owner, Ship master, Shipper, Port Terminal and other concerned Stakeholders

Effective Date: 27th August, 2010

Superseded Circulars: MS Notice No. 31 and 34 of 2009

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Port State Control Inspections

The Mercantile Marine Departments shall carry out 100% Port State Control / Flag State Implementation Inspections of all vessels loading cargo of Iron ore fines / Concentrates and similar type of cargoes from Indian Ports during fair / foul weather season.

Action: Vessels shall only sail out from Indian ports after obtaining clearance from the concerned Mercantile Marine Departments.

2. Compliance with Regulations

All parties involved must comply with the provisions of International Regulations, National Rules, and this notice.

Penalty: Non-compliance may result in legal action under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 and other applicable laws.

II/4 Laboratory Test Houses conducting tests on cargo samples of iron ore fines under IMSBC Code shall be duly accepted by the shipper, ship, or their representative.

Important Note

All concerned are directed to comply with the provisions of Merchant Shipping Act, M.S. (Carriage of Cargo) Rules, 1991, this notice, and the relevant provisions of IMSBC Code. Contravention may result in appropriate legal action.

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