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Partial Relaxation in plying of Mechanized Sailing Vessels (MSVs) in certain areas on Western Coast of India, during foul weather-reg
Applicable to:
Mechanized Sailing Vessels (MSVs) owners, operators, and crew
Effective Date:
31st May 2018
Superseded Circulars:
MS Notice No 28 of 2009
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Temporary Plying Relaxation
MSVs are allowed to ply in North Arabian Sea off North Gujarat coast and adjoining West central Arabian Sea off Oman coast during foul weather up to 10th June 2018, subject to the following conditions:
- a) Inform IMD and DGCom-centre every six hours.
- b) Observe traffic discipline and agreed pre-determined routes.
- c) Follow pre-determined routes with significant wave height not more than 2 meters.
- d) Obtain confirmation of settled weather condition for next 48 hours from Port Administration.
Note: MSVs must comply with these conditions to be allowed to ply during foul weather.
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