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India enforces emergency operating protocols and mandatory reporting for Indian-flagged vessels in the Middle East
Change
India tightened oversight of its merchant fleet by enforcing emergency operating protocols and prescribing mandatory reporting requirements for Indian-flagged vessels navigating sensitive Middle East waters, following a review meeting chaired by Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (Tuesday, per the statement).
Why Now
Officials from the Directorate General of Shipping briefed the minister on enhanced real-time vessel tracking and increased reporting frequency. The ministry instituted round-the-clock monitoring through the Maritime Domain Awareness Centre and the Directorate General of Shipping Communication Centre. Mandatory reporting requirements have been prescribed for vessel masters, owners, and managers operating in sensitive waters. Authorities stated they are maintaining 24x7 monitoring of Indian-flagged ships and coordinating continuously with other government agencies to safeguard vessels and seafarers. Indian-flagged vessels operating in the region have been advised to exercise heightened caution and comply with the prescribed reporting protocols.
Impact
- • Indian-flagged vessels transiting the Middle East are subject to enhanced real-time tracking and 24x7 monitoring by Indian authorities.
- • Vessel masters, owners, and managers operating in designated sensitive waters must follow newly prescribed mandatory reporting requirements and increased reporting frequency.
- • Monitoring and communications are being run through the Maritime Domain Awareness Centre and the Directorate General of Shipping Communication Centre.
Who Recalculates
- • Indian-flagged vessel masters
- • Shipowners and ship managers of Indian-flagged vessels
- • Directorate General of Shipping and maritime monitoring/communications centers
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