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Procedure for Reporting of Navigational Warnings
Applicable to:
All Indian Merchant Shipping Directorate Offices
Effective Date:
January 12, 2004
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Purpose and Scope
This circular aims to improve the reporting methodology of navigational warnings using modern communication techniques. It covers information related to safety of navigation, life, and marine environment protection in India's NAVAREA VIII.
2. Authorized Personnel and Procedure
Authorized personnel can relay navigational warnings to specified organizations immediately by fax and followed by confirmatory mail. These include:
- National Hydrographic Office, Dehradun - www.nho.in
- Naval Chart Depot, Mumbai - www.indiannavy.nic.in
- Central Telegraph Office (BSNL), Mumbai & Chennai - www.bsnl.in
II/4 Use appropriate prefix for navigational warnings to draw mariners' attention.
Important Note
Ensure all cases are copied to the Nautical Adviser to the Govt. of India at the office address.
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