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Reporting of defective navigational aids or relating Navigational Developments in or around Indian Ports or Coast of India
Applicable to:
All Port authorities (Major and Non-Major Ports) and Mariners
Effective Date:
7th June, 2006
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Reporting of Navigational Changes
All Port authorities and Mariners are required to report any changes in navigational information or any discrepancies to charted data to the Chief Hydrographer of India at Dehradun.
- Port Authorities: Report changes in navigational information relating to their respective ports, including modernization plans.
- Mariners: Report any discrepancy to charted data, including any dangers or incorrect charted aids to navigation.
2. Reporting Format and Contact Information
The above information should be reported using the format prescribed in the Indian Notices to Mariners - Hydrographic for Port information/by mariners Note.
Contact: The Chief Hydrographer to the Govt. of India, National Hydrographic Office, 107-A, Rajpur, PB 75, Dehradun 248 001, India
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in action under the relevant sections of the Merchant Shipping Act. Cooperation will be recognized during National Maritime Day celebrations.
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