1. |
Shipping Agents can declare vessels under 48-72 hrs. quota if they carry cargo as indicated below:
| Type of vessels |
Type of cargo |
Tonnage |
| 48 hr. vessel |
Mixed General Cargo |
800 Tons. |
| 48 hr. vessel |
Iron materials including Steel Cargo |
3000 Tons. |
| 72 hr. vessel |
Mixed General Cargo |
1200 Tons. |
| 72 hr. vessel |
Iron materials including Steel Cargo |
5000 Tons. |
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2. |
The declaration of vessels in the above categories upto the tonnage stated below against each category may be accepted by the DTM (Op.) considering various factors involved in the discharging operation of the vessel:
| Type of vessels |
Type of cargo |
Tonnage |
| 48 hr. vessel |
Mixed General Cargo |
1200 Tons. |
| 48 hr. vessel |
Iron materials including Steel Cargo |
5000 Tons. |
| 72 hr. vessel |
Mixed General Cargo |
1800 Tons. |
| 72 hr. vessel |
Iron materials including Steel Cargo |
7000 Tons. |
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3. |
The Declaration of any vessel in the above categories beyond the stated tonnage and also for vessels carrying other type of cargo may be accepted by Director (Traffic) if he is convinced that the vessels would be able to perform within the specified time. |
4. |
On acceptance of such application made by the shipping Agent a vessel may be considered under 48-72 hrs. quota. |
5. |
While declaring a vessel under 48-72 hrs. Quota the Shipping Agent must take into consideration all factors contribution to his performance and timely completion of cargo work. |
6. |
In case the vessel fails to complete cargo work within the assigned time without any valid reason CPA may impose penalty on the ship and the ship also may have to bear consequential loss of vessels which could not take berth due to non vacation of berth by the vessel at fault. |
7. |
This issues with the approval of the competent Authority and will come into effect from 01.8.2000 |
