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(Addendum 1 to DGS Order 05 of 2022)- Revised Standard operating procedures for cruise activities in Indian waters

Applicable to: Cruise operators, ship owners, and crew
Effective Date: Immediate
Superseded Circulars: DGS Order 05 of 2022

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Cruise Passenger Capacity

Cruise vessels can now operate at 100% capacity, subject to compliance with their disease outbreak management plan for medical isolation areas.

2. Amended General Instructions

Paragraph (D) and (iii) of Annexure I (General instructions for commencement of cruise travel) in the previous SOP has been deleted.

Note: This addendum comes into force immediately.
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