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Anti Piracy/Armed Robbery/Petty Theft/Unauthorized Boarding-Measures by Ports and Ships.
Applicable to:
All ships, ports, and agents
Effective Date:
5th August, 2008
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Incident Reporting
Immediately report all incidents/ attempts of piracy and armed/unarmed robbery to:
- Nearest Marine Rescue Coordination (MRCC) - Contact details in Annex-2
- Local agents
- Port Authority
- DG Commcentre - Tel: 00 91 22 2261 0606, Email: dgcommcentre@satyammail.net
2. Reporting Accuracy
Give a correct description and refrain from using the word "PIRACY" in cases of petty theft/robbery.
UNCLOS Article 101 - Definition of Piracy
... (definition provided in the circular)
Important Note
Misreporting of incidents can bring Indian ports to disrepute.
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