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Temporary withdrawal of the SOP for domestic cruise in Indian waters.
Applicable to:
Cruise passenger vessels operating in Indian waters
Effective Date:
Immediate
Superseded Circulars:
DGS Order 31 of 2021 dated 20.08.2021
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Temporary Withdrawal of SOP — Standard Operating Procedures for domestic cruise
The SOP issued vide DGS Order 31 of 2021 is temporarily withdrawn with immediate effect until further orders.
MV Empress — COVID-19 Positive Passengers
- Action: Disembark existing passengers at Mumbai following health authorities' protocol
- Action: Do not embark fresh passengers at Goa
Important Note
This order is issued in view of the recent COVID-19 positive cases detected on board the cruise vessel "MV Empress".
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