Minimum safe manning in nautical discipline on Catagory A High Speed Craft (HSC) operating at Port Blair Region

1. Manning Requirements

For Category 'A' HSC operating in the Port Blair region on voyages less than 2 hours, the following manning is required:

• Master: Indian GMDSS CoC or Dedicated Radio officer holding Indian CoC
• Second Mate: 1 (FG or NCV with type rating certificate)
• GMDSS Operator: 1
• Rating (Navigational Watch): 1
• Rating: 1

2. Operating Conditions

The vessel should operate only during daylight hours and voyages should not exceed 2 hours. The vessel will operate exclusively between specified ports in the Port Blair region.

The bridge should always be manned and maneuvered by the Master. All engine parameters and alarms are to be continuously monitored during sailing.

All navigating officers must possess a type rating certificate for the vessel and the specified route.

The owner/operator and the master of the vessel shall ensure compliance with navigational safety, operational safety, and rest period requirements for watch keepers as prescribed under the STCW Convention and M.S. (STCW) Rule 2014.