Addendum to Engineering Circular No. 06 of 2018- Utilization of Centralized Port Reception Facility Portal: Swachh Sagar

Applicable to: All ships, masters, officers, companies, and agents calling at Indian ports

Effective Date: 1 August 2019 (waste collection), 1 September 2019 (reporting)

Superseded Circulars: Engineering Circular No. 06 of 2018

Key Changes and Requirements

All ships must use the "Swachh Sagar" portal for advanced notification and waste collection at Indian ports.

Action: Log on to the portal 24 hours prior to arrival and complete the advanced notification form, irrespective of waste collection needs.
Ports: Ensure vendors are registered on the portal and all waste transactions occur through it.

Usage of the "Swachh Sagar" portal will be monitored continually and reported on a three-monthly basis.

Monitoring: Conducted by Directorate and Mercantile Marine Department surveyors.
Reporting: Published on the Directorate's website starting 1 September 2019.

Portal Link: DG Shipping Website

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