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Partial relaxation in plying of Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on East Coast of India, during foul weather.
Applicable to:
Mechanised Sailing Vessels (MSVs) on East Coast of India
Effective Date:
17th November, 2009
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order No. 06 of 2009, dated 09-10-2009
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Gulf of Mannar and Andaman & Nicobar Islands — North East Monsoon Season
Relaxation in plying MSVs during foul weather, subject to certain criteria.
- Criteria: General inspection by MMD, traffic discipline, weather confirmation, and advance weather report (for Tuticorin to Maldives route).
- Duration: 1st November to 31st December (Gulf of Mannar) and 1st October to 15th November (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
2. Review of Rules
Associations to submit historical meteorological data for review of rules.
Important Note
This order supersedes DGS Order No. 06 of 2009 and is valid for two months, subject to review based on submitted data.
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