Monsoon preparedness

12 May 2022 / Mumbai, India

In view of severe weather conditions during the monsoon period in the Arabian Sea, off Mumbai Port, all [are] to adhere to guidelines and safe practices of seamanship…

…In addition, the following points to be included for monsoon weather preparedness but should not be limited to:

  1. Monitoring of weather forecast by all available means and technology. Preventive and precautionary measures to be taken as per the prevailing weather conditions.
  2. Agents/owners/managers/masters to ensure the foul weather preparedness of their crafts /or the applicable to the expected foul weather season.
  3. All crafts to be manned as per safe manning requirements.
  4. All crafts to have sufficient bunkers/provisions/fresh water in reserve keeping in mind the prevailing weather conditions.
  5. The vessels to keep their engines in readiness, keeping prevailing conditions in mind.
  6. Owners/agent/charterer to ensure that the Master is aware and provided with regular updates of weather forecast and ensure the compliance of safe practices.
  7. Master/owner/manager/agent of a craft without propulsion to ensure that stand-by tug(s) of suitable capacity and numbers with respect to prevailing weather conditions is/are available.
  8. Master/owner/manager/agent will be held responsible for any deviations or any incidents/accidents due to non-compliance of the above mentioned guidelines.
  9. All statutory certificate including but not limited to P&I certificates, Class certificates, etc. should remain valid at all times. Any violations will be considered as non-compliance.

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Source: Mumbai Port Authority Circular No.DC/C-SH/1713

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