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Monsoon Advisory to Shipping Non Exclusive Surveying Companies

Applicable to: Shipping Non Exclusive Surveying Companies
Effective Date: 29th June 2008
Superseded Circulars: None

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Preventive Measures — IMO Instruments & Best Shipping Practices

Maintain ship condition post-survey, report accidents, participate in ship reporting systems, communicate breakdowns, report pollution incidents, and prepare for medical evacuation or salvage operations.

  • Maintain ship condition: Ensure vessel can proceed to sea without endangering ship, cargo, or persons on board.
  • Report accidents: Report accidents to nearest MMD, MRCC, or port state authorities.
  • Participate in ship reporting systems: Participate in relevant ship reporting systems within prescribed assigned areas.
  • Communicate breakdowns: Communicate breakdowns or total disability to MRCC Mumbai/Chennai.
  • Report pollution incidents: Report pollution incidents to concerned port authorities, Indian Coast Guard, MRCC, etc.
  • Prepare for medical evacuation or salvage operations: Contact Indian Coast Guard for assistance in medical evacuation or salvage operations within Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR).

2. Additional Measures — Strengthen Shipboard Operational & Navigational Systems

Inspect cargo vessels for seaworthiness, maintain aging vessels, ensure OSVs are seaworthy, adhere to single/seasonal voyage permission guidelines, and exercise due diligence in vessel management.

  • Inspect cargo vessels: Inspect cargo vessels for seaworthiness outside India, especially during Southwest Monsoon.
  • Maintain aging vessels: Maintain aging vessels (above 15 years) in good condition and ensure they are adequately manned.
  • Ensure OSVs are seaworthy: Ensure Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs) are in seaworthy condition, meeting flag, Class, and coastal state requirements.
  • Adhere to voyage permission guidelines: Adhere to single/seasonal voyage permission guidelines, and discourage towing voyages during Southwest Monsoon.
  • Exercise due diligence: Exercise due diligence and display reasonable care and skill in making the vessel seaworthy.
DG Commcentre — 24x7 Maritime Assistance Service
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