STqqT;T ffiTT Andaman And Frfttqn rttilFt Nicobar Gazette {Rtq qqi SMT T(trI EXTRAORDINARY erFrq,n i vEFIRm Published by Authorlty Port Blair, F October ,,|.1,2019 qoq s-qq N PORT MANAGEMENT BOARD q, zss, qfd Efqr. Efi-dll. 11 fliftlB-t, 2019 sru-sfl;r nsTr Fffit{R frqg{F ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS Port Blair, dated the l1ttt october, 2019. No. 25O /2Ol9lF.No.275lCRS/ PMB/2015/PF-IV.- The following Standard Procedures (SOP) shall be followed for Ship to Ship Transshipment at Port Meadow :- l. AU waters including Tidal waters and creeks enclosed by the lines joining points A, B, C, D and E in sequenc", as mentioned below, will cover the Port Limits of Port Meadow and will be earmarked for trans-loading operations without any restriction in terms of time and volume,of cargo to be trans-loaded at the said place' A. Lat. 11' 56'06" (North) ; lnng. 92' 47'O3' (East) B. Lat. 11" 56'45" (North) ; lnng. 92' 59' 10" (East) C. Lat. 12'08'50" (North) ; lnng 92' 57'30" (East) D. Lat. 12' 11'58'(North) ; Long 92" 56'04'(East) E. Lat. 12" l7'O7" (North) ; Long. 92' 56'50" (East) The trans-loading permission will be granted on first-cum-first sewed basis' The charges for Trans-loading operations at Port Meadow shall be O'35 USD per Tltt of the cargo tra"nsshipped, which is- inclusive of charges for sea space provided' Port Dues and Trans-shipment charges. Anv further services if required by the Transloader and rendered by the- Pott for.transi]"la_* "o..*r""-"t'p..tu..aoi su"h as Tug,. Mooring, pilotage etc. shall be charged ext.a a-t th" Scale of Rates notified by PMB from tirie to time' A shipping agent shall be appointed by..the Transloader for coordinating with Port Authorities of Andaman and Nicobar Islands' Custom, Immigration and all other statutory clearances shall have to be obtained by the shippin! ageniappointed by the Tralsloadei prior to clearance of cargo'
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7. Security clearance for the vessels shall be obtained by the shipping agent appointed by the Transloader. The Transloader shall ensure that the Mother Vessel and feeder vessels inform the following to . Port Control Tower (PCT), Swar{ Dweep (Havelock) on VHF (Frequency: l56.8Mhz - CH-16) and to Port Communication Centre (PCC), Port Blair on HF (Frequency:8294Kh2 - 050O hrs to 1900 hra & 6224llhz - 19O0 hrs, to O5OO hrs):
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(g) Crew particulars etc. The Shipping Agent will pay the TransJoading charges to Port Management Board, Port Blair prior to arrival of the mother vessel at the Trans-loading Point on the basis of quantity mentioned in the Trans-shipment Import Generhl Manifest (lGM) or Trans-ship4ent permit. The charges shall be payable by the Shipping Agent to Port Management Board, Port Blair through NEFT/ RTGS in advance. Upon receipt of clearance from Port Management Board, Port Blair regarding receipt of charges, the mother vessel will be permitted to enter the notilied area for Trans-loading Operations. All units deployed for Ship to Ship trans-shipment operations shall be floating vessels and shall not need installation of any additional temporary or permanent facilities of infrastructure at the project area. All vessels arriving in the trans-shipment area should conform to all regulations of the Intemdtional Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipg- MARPOL Regulations. All vessels should be compliant with SOLAS and other IMO and Flag State Regulations (Firefighting equipment, medical officer and services). Speed of Mother and Feeder vessels during arrival to anchoring position and departure from anchoring position in the Trans-shipment area should bq limited to maximum of 1O Knots in Andaman Sea and 2-3 Knots while approach/departure, Speed of the Tug boat should be limited to 2-3 knots during approach to mother vessel in the trans-shipment area. It shall be compulsory for all ships to employ a bow watchman at the fore part of the vessels in order to increase visibility and reaction time in case of necessar5r evasivi manoeuwe. 18 All vessels should maintain regular Radio Communication ambngst themselves and also with Swaraj Dweep (Havelock) Port.
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20. 2t. All vessels calling at trans-shipment area should have a valid International Air Pollution Prevention certilicate (IAPP) certirying that the engines are in compliance with the air pollution rules as set out in the MARPOL Annex-VI. Proper berthing ofVessels and Floating Cranes shall be ensured by the Ttansloader. whilst vessels are anchgred in the trans-shipment area (Mother & Feeder Vessel) they shall switch off their large main engines and only run on auxiliary engines to generate powlr that is needed while vessels are on standby in order to reduce emissions and noise. vessels may, however, use the Main Engines in an Emergency. During operations, none of the Floating Transfer Units (FTU's) shall drop anchor as they are situated between the Mother and Feedei vessel and all units are to be secured b1i the Mother Vesirel anchor (Frus and Feeder vessel are to be secured to the Mother VesJel by mooring lines).
22. @ 23' The fendering system used by the FTUS shall. be as thin as possibre for reducing the open r.T";"il;ti":"Lffi1,'i"J:"ffi"-f * ir'u" s -'ti""J-ff ;;;; "ii" Gr or ..,v 24' The grabs shan be regularry maintained and inspected prior to each time a trans-shipmentoperation commences to ensure tt "i, *o.ti.fg'"oi_rditions at all times. 25 The grabs shall be.,equipped with overrapping unde-r knives searing the opening area toprevent any cargo falling out of the grab during"tran"r.. or "u.go. Hffi*" *iit Anti spillageplates, spillage free grabs and coverJd ""n".yo?s onfy are to be utilized. 26' All crane operators shall be instructed to lower the full grabs into the cargo holds beneaththe hatch coaming in order to ,"a""" tt "-i,rltir. ".rri""io.r" d,rrird th;;i;hrrg" of c"rgofrom the grabs into the vessel holdq. 27' During operation, it shatl be a constant endeavour to keep all decks as clean as possible. Inthe event of anv cargo spillage on a".r., """a*"p,,.d dirft; "1.;;fi;';;-"aiately, so :}T":n" cargo residues o. oin"r -"i#"t"-*iii'r,oit. wastea on'wiitr ;t" ;" ofr during 28' All units sha, be "q:lqry1 with rethining berm surrounding the perimeter ot the deck tocontain any contaminated waters. Alr a..1" rr.i"" ,r the unii "n.rfu" "r"*a ,"ith scupperplugs during handring of material d a""k i...';;ring discharge operations, bunkering etc).29' Any substances that can be considered environmentally hazardous shall be stored inapPropriate containers to prevent a.ry "c"id..rtri spills or release into the environment.30' All water ballast tanks ^shall be emptied and relilled at least 200 nautical miles away fromthe nearest shore at 2o0 meters or i"i". Jlplh to'mitigate the risk of any foreign organisms. entering Andaman sea waters through ."t.aI"J Urtrr"t. 31' lTl3', O" ensured that no oil leakage occurs on the vessels, FloatinS cranes or visiting 32' fr*:Jt, Board oil pollution Emergencv pran (sopEpl shall be in place for alr vessels in 33' In the event of an o, "ll']-T-: "o--odity sp,l, it is to be ensured that spins are handled ina safe manner and properly r.po.t"a " a"' iJqri..a uv law. If a spiil does occur, theTransloader shall act q:ri"rrv L "tlp, """,1i" "?i -i"i-ire the effects of the sp l.34' Fuelling operations w,l at all times be supervised by adequately quali'ed.personnel.35' Bunkering procedure! that are in line with MARpoL..ra ott". r.rt".rr.io.r.r negulations' shall be foltowed during bunkerine .p.i.li";r';y ;i ""tt".36' safe practices of fuer transfer at sea; personnel pr.otective Equipment as we, as o, sp,lResionse Equipment that has t t""i, "i^"Jiy "r,"u u. a.ptry"d during fuelling operationsfor an imfrrediate containment "f f*ii" "."" "iu"n'Jxpected outflow.37' All garbage accumulating- from the vessers involved _in srs operations shall be properlyseparated, transported and d.isposed as per Oirbaee Manaeement plan. 38' The organic wastes accumulating from the vessels involved in srS operations(predominantly food wastes) shall be" handed ovlr to ttre Appropriate Autt o.]ti." throughthe existing network of Harbour Aiea foi f*in-"r" t.".,ment and disposal. 39' The inorganic wastes 'ike waste papers,.packing materiars, waste, o, etc.) generated shalrbe periodically handed over. to the'autho;rJ-rfi;rs.
40. 5r"JlU: ensured that there is no change in tne nyarotory and marine water quality at the 4l' It shall be ensured that there is no disturbance to nearby corals and mangroves during theOperation of the Facility. 42' It shall be eirsured that aI workers, subcontractors and others invorved in the project meetlegat and other requirements with .;c;;;;;;i]re.rtar management. a Tr{E ANpAMAN AN qB38 J4TB49RpINARY GMEmE, OCTOBER 11, m_
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54. Exploitation of forests or natural resources by the workforce shall not be allowed. Dumping or throwing of plastics shall be banned totally. All machinery items ihall be well lubricated to reduce noise. During operations, all safety provisions and risk reduction measures shall be implemented and supervised effectively. Appropriate induction safety and operational training shall be given to the work force engaged to avoid personal injuries. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, safety shoes, life vests, life belts, helmet etc. will be provided to personnel engaged in operations. Sea survival equipment such as life jacket shall also be provided. Unsafe conditions and acts shall be minimized/controlled by frequent inspection. Periodical monitoring of water quality, turbidity levels, bottom conditions, ambient air quality, noise levels etc. shall be carriedout as per norms during Operations and the Status Reports shall be submitted to the Authorities as required. Periodical monitoring of environmental parameters shall be Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Norms and Status Reports Authorities 3s required to have a cross check and data base. All operations shall be in compliance with International Ship (ISPS) Code. carriedout as per Central shall be submitted to the and Port Facility Security s5. Operational measures as required are to be implemented to avoid any spill of cargo or oil or fuels. For any incident reported in this regard, the trans-loading agency will be held responsible and all expenses involved towards salvage recovery of cargo/oil/fuet shall be recovered from the Transloader. The vessels shall not be granted Port Clearance unless all payments due. to the Port are cleared.
56. The comprehensive port charge specified in this Notification will be applicable for 5 years from the commenc6ment of first STS operation and subsequently reviewed by the A & N Administration. The A&N Administration reserves the right to change / add any new condition, if essential for smooth operation of the Port. sd./- Chlcf Port Adnhlrtr.tor Port ![atragcacnt Bo.rd r; il MGPPB- 253 / Gazette / 2019- 25 Copies. (ES-HCL-XIII