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Operation of Inland Barges beyond Inland Water Limits and upto the port limits at Goa.
Applicable to:
Inland barges operating at Goa
Effective Date:
1st April 2006
Superseded Circulars:
All previous orders / letters / instructions on the subject
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory Certificates
Barges must possess valid certificates:
- Certificate of Survey: Issued under the Inland Vessels Act
- Certificate of Class: Issued by a recognized Classification Society, specifying structural strength for ship to shore operations beyond inland water limits but within the port limits and in significant wave heights of upto 2 metres
- Load Line Certificate: Issued by the Directorate General of Shipping or the Indian Register of Shipping for operation beyond inland water limits
2. Safety Equipment and Navigation
Barges must be equipped with:
- VHF Set: Fixed, 25-Watt capacity
- Liferaft: Approved, capable of accommodating all persons on board, along with adequate life jackets and life buoys
- Bilge Pumping Arrangement: At least two independent pumps of adequate capacity
- Navigational Equipment: Adequate navigational lights, shapes, compass, and other necessary equipment for safe operation
- Insurance Cover: For wreck removal and oil pollution liability
- Crew Qualifications: Personnel must have adequate qualifications for operation beyond inland water limits
- Ventilation: Adequate number of fans in crew cabins
II/4 Operation within Port Limits
Barges shall carry out ship to shore operations within the port limits of Mormugao and Panaji only during the fair weather season. If weather conditions deteriorate, barges must immediately return to the safety of inland waters.
Important Note
Barges that do not comply with these requirements shall not be permitted to operate beyond the Inland Water Limits.
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