Sinking of Mechanized Sailing Vessel at High sea on 06.6.2009, An Indian Mechanized Sailing Vessel, built in 1991, GRT 210MT sailed out from a foreign port in Arabian Gulf with a cargo of Trucks and Jeeps and other merchandise on 25.5.2009 for island port…

Applicable to: Indian Mechanized Sailing Vessels

Effective Date: Immediate

Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

Vessels must maintain adequate bilge pumping arrangements and comply with trading restrictions specified in the Certificate of Inspection.

Maintenance: Ensure wooden hull, auxiliary machinery, and pumping arrangements are maintained as per Flag State requirements.
Trading Limits: Comply with trading restrictions specified in the Certificate of Inspection.

Crew must be trained in safety, emergency response, and oil pollution containment. Log keeping and record maintenance are mandatory.

Training: Tindal and crew must be trained in safety, emergency response, and oil pollution containment.
Record Keeping: Maintain log books and records reflecting various activities undertaken during the voyage.

II/4 - International Safety Management (ISM) Code

Important Note

Vessels must obtain weather forecast warnings for intended voyages prior to departure.

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