31 Jul 2015 / India, Mumbai

Post-monsoon increase to draft

Post monsoon, considering holding ground and average depth of 12.8 metres in (Mumbai's) deep water anchorage, it has been decided to increase permissible draft up to 12.2 metres and maximum length 230 metres, previous conditions will remain in force. Master of the vessel will: 1. Maintain strict anchor water. 2. Maintain continuous watch on VHF Ch.12. 3. NOt allow more than two arges alongside the vessel. Further, agent of the vessel has to provide Letter of Indemnity in the p[rescribed format on a stamp paper of Rs. 200/- for a vessel with a draft of more than 11.5 metres. (For information about operations in India contact GAC India at [email protected]) Source: Mumbai Port Trust Circular No: DC/C-/C-SH/4990 dated 18 October 2014

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