CHENNAI PORT TRUST - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT - Notification

**Executive Summary** This document is the Chennai Port Safety (Amendment) Regulations, 2017, issued by the Board of Trustees of Chennai Port. It amends the Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981, and is subject to approval by the Central Government and publication in the Official Gazette. The regulations come into force on the date of publication. **Key Points / Main Content** * **General:** * The regulations may be called the Chennai Port Safety (Amendment) Regulations, 2017. * The regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. * **Amendments to the Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981:** * Regulation 1: * Sub-clause 3 (k) shall be deleted. * Sub-clause 3(1) is substituted with a definition for 'IMCO Code' or 'IMDG Code' as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code issued by the International Maritime Organization. * Regulations pertaining to the IMPORT/EXPORT of IMDG CARGO CLASS I will be changed to incorporate the new changes. * Regulation 3: * In sub-clause 2, the second paragraph the words "Chennai Port Trust General Regulations No. 55(3) regulation under this head" shall be deleted. * In sub-clause 2, the last paragraph is changed to "Flag Officer Commanding TN & P Naval Area". * Sub-clause 3 is substituted defining prohibited explosives as those prohibited by the Central Government under Section 6 of the Explosives Act, 1884. * Sub-clause 6 is substituted outlining that "The handling of IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives) in Chennai Port shall be as laid down in the 'Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling of IMO- CSC - Container carrying IMDG Class I Explosives Cargo' at Chennai Port". * Sub-clause 7 is substituted, stating the SOP may be amended as necessary by the Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, with approval of the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur. * Sub-clause 8 is substituted, mandating an up-to-date copy of the SOP to be displayed on the Chennai Port Trust website. * Sub-clauses 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 shall be deleted. **Impact Analysis** **Chennai Port Trust and its Chairman** * **Impact:** The regulations impact the Chennai Port Trust by altering safety procedures and definitions. The Chairman has the authority to amend the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), subject to approval. * **Action Required:** Implement the changes outlined in the amendment regulations, update the SOP as needed with PESO approval, and ensure the SOP is displayed on the Chennai Port Trust website. **Central Government** * **Impact:** The Central Government needs to approve the amendments for them to be valid and in force. * **Action Required:** Review and approve the Chennai Port Safety (Amendment) Regulations, 2017. **Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur** * **Impact:** The Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur needs to approve the amendments to the Chennai Port Trust SOP for handling IMDG Cargo Class I explosives. * **Action Required:** Review and approve SOP changes. **Personnel Handling IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives) at Chennai Port** * **Impact:** These personnel are impacted as the changes alter requirements pertaining to the handling of IMDG Cargo Class I (Explosives). * **Action Required:** Follow the "Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling of IMO- CSC - Container carrying IMDG Class I Explosives Cargo' at Chennai Port" and regularly consult the updated SOP on the Chennai Port Trust website.

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