Verification of Clearance Certificate from MMD, Kandla/Jamnagar for single voyage to IV barges, Towing, Grain loading and for the detained vessels prior issuing the Port Clearance - Customs - 05/2008

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CUSTOM HOUSE, KANDLA F. No. S/01-02/2008-Appg (G) Date : 28-01-2008 Public Notice No. 05/2008 Sub: Verification of Clearance Certificate from MMD, Kandla/Jamnagar for single voyage to IV barges, Towing, Grain loading and for the detained vessels prior issuing the Port Clearance. The attention of all Vessel Agents and all concerned is invited regarding the requirement of more statutory Certificates/permissions etc now than what is mentioned in the Merchant Shipping Act 1958. Accordingly verification of certificates/clearances besides which are already done by this office are as follows: 1. Statutory Certificates (a) ISPS Certificate (b) Safety management Certificate. (c) Copy of Document of Compliance under ISM 2. Clearance Certificates from MMD/DGS (a) Grain loading Permissions for the cargo falling under Grain Loading Code/MS Act 1958 (b) Towing permissions to tugs and barges till further information (c) Single Voyage Permission to IV Barges/Tugs/Vessels (d) Dangerous Cargo Loading Permission for the IMDG Code Cargo. 3. Release order by MMDs for the vessels detained under the provisions of M.S. Act 1958. 4. P I insurance coverage and any other insurance requirement of the ports. All the Vessel Agents are requested to publicize the contents of this Public Notice among their members/constituents. (Authority: Mercantile Marine Department s letter F. No. MMD/KDL/Customs/84 dated 18.01.2008) sd/- (T. JAYARAMAN) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS KACHCHH KANDLA