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Ship Reporting System in Indian Waters- INDSAR/INSPIRES-reg.the Naval Control of Shipping Office
Applicable to:
Exploration & Production (E&P) Operators, Ship Owners, Ship Managers, Shipping Agents, Ship Masters, Charterers, Ship Breakers, Allied offices of DGS, NCSO, ICG, FODAG, ISRO, DRDO, Sailing and Fishing vessel owners Association/Federation, and Maritime Training Institutes.
Effective Date:
03/09/2010
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No. 9 of 2002 and 11 of 2002
Key Changes and Requirements
1. INDSAR Reporting System
The Indian Coast Guard operates the Indian Ship Reporting System (INDSAR) for search and rescue within the Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR).
- Applicable Vessels: Indian ships of 100 GRT and above, and all ships carrying nuclear or other dangerous substances.
- Reporting: Send reports using IMO Resolution A.851(20) format via INMARSAT-C toll-free code 43, email, VHF, or MF band.
- Contact: indsar@vsnl.net, or +91 22 24316558
2. INSPIRES Reporting System
The Indian Navy operates the Indian Ship Position and Information Reporting System (INSPIRES) for open ocean vessel management.
- Applicable Vessels: Indian vessels of 300 GRT and above, and all vessels of 100 GRT and above transiting INSPIRES areas.
- Reporting: Send reports using IMO Resolution A.851(20) format via email, VHF, or MF band to ncsomb@vsnl.net.
- Contact: +91 22 22665435
Important All vessels entering or transiting ISRR/INSPIRES areas must carry a copy of the latest Indian Notices to Mariners (Special Edition 2008) on board.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in an offence under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
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