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Date: 2021-04-12 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 50 of the Major Port Trusts Act

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## Report on Amendment to Chennai Port Trust's Scale of Rates Regarding Crew Change Operations **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Chennai Port Trust's (CHPT) Scale of Rates (SOR) concerning vessel-related charges for crew change operations. The amendment, approved by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP), aims to facilitate crew changes at Chennai Port by providing concessions on port dues and berth hire charges for vessels exclusively engaged in crew change activities. The key findings indicate a retroactive implementation date of October 8, 2020, and specific changes to the SOR concerning port dues and berth hire charges for vessels involved in crew changes at both anchorage and berth. This amendment is expected to financially benefit vessels conducting crew changes. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a recent amendment to the Chennai Port Trust's (CHPT) Scale of Rates (SOR) pertaining to vessel-related charges for crew change operations. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text issued by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP). **3. Policy Overview:** * This document details an **amendment** to the existing Scale of Rates (SOR) of the Chennai Port Trust (CHPT). * **Core Objective:** To facilitate crew changes at Chennai Port by incorporating separate provisions for vessel-related charges, offering concessions for vessels exclusively engaged in crew change operations. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment appears to be a response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on crew changes at ports. The text suggests that the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) requested ports to facilitate crew changes for stranded seafarers. This amendment seeks to provide financial relief by extending concessions on port dues and berth hire charges. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment modifies the existing Scale of Rates (SOR) of CHPT, specifically addressing vessel-related charges for crew change operations. The changes introduced by the amendment are as follows: * **Schedule 2.1.2 (Port Dues):** Revises the exemptions to include vessels entering the port only to take bunkers *and/or* crew change. The original text only mentioned exemptions for vessels not taking/discharging cargo or passengers for repair. * **Effect of Change:** Vessels calling to perform crew change may be eligible for concessions in port dues. * **Schedule 2.1.2 (Port Dues at Anchorage):** Introduces concession for vessels entering the port for bunkering *and/or* crew change at Anchorage but not entering the enclosed harbor. * **Effect of Change:** Vessels calling only to perform crew change, and remaining at anchorage, may be eligible for a greater concession in port dues. * **Schedule 2.3.1 (Berth Hire Charges):** Adds "vessels for bunkers and/or crew change" to the list of vessels under this schedule. * **Effect of Change:** Vessels calling to perform crew change at berth are specifically included in the schedule. * **Schedule 2.3.1 (New Note):** Introduces a new note specifying that vessels intending to carry out crew change at berth will be allowed a free period of 6 hours stay at berth. After this time, charges will apply for the entire duration of stay. * **Effect of Change:** Vessels carrying out crew changes at berth will benefit from a six-hour grace period, reducing berth hire costs. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Shipping companies and vessel operators conducting crew changes at Chennai Port. * Seafarers and crewing agencies. * The Chennai Port Trust (CHPT) itself. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Chennai Port Trust (CHPT) is responsible for implementing the amended Scale of Rates. * **Timeline:** The amendments are deemed to have come into effect from October 8, 2020. * **Procedure:** CHPT is directed to incorporate the amended provisions into its Scale of Rates. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these changes is to: * Reduce the financial burden on vessels conducting crew changes at Chennai Port. * Facilitate more efficient and convenient crew change operations. * Enhance Chennai Port's attractiveness as a crew change location. The amendment's potential impact includes: * Increased crew change traffic at Chennai Port. * Positive economic effects for shipping companies and crewing agencies. * Continuation of revenue gap as defined in October 2019 general order of CHPT. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Chennai Port Trust's Scale of Rates regarding crew change operations represents a targeted effort to alleviate the financial impact on vessels involved in these activities, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. By offering concessions on port dues and berth hire charges, this amendment is expected to facilitate crew changes at Chennai Port and potentially enhance its competitiveness as a maritime hub. This document has been analyzed to the best of its textual capacity.

Key Entities Referenced

APRIL 12, 2021: Date of publication. CHAITRA: Month of publication. NEW DELHI: Place of publication. Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: Act under which powers are conferred. Tariff Authority for Major Ports: Authority disposing of the proposal. Chennai Port Trust: Port trust seeking approval for incorporation of separate provisions for vessel related charges. CHPT: Abbreviation of Chennai Port Trust. T.S. Balasubramanian: Member Finance of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports. Sunil Kumar Singh: Member Economic of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports. Scale of Rates: Existing scale of rates of CHPT. COVID19: Pandemic situation that created severe impact on crew change at the Ports. D.G. Shipping: Organization requesting ports to facilitate stranded seafarers. Board: Board approved to implement the proposal with immediate effect and send the proposal to TAMP for incorporating changes in the existing Scale of Rates TAMP: Tariff Authority for Major Ports Tamil Chamber of Commerce: Users welcomed the proposal of CHPT TCC: Abbreviation of Tamil Chamber of Commerce Chennai Ennore Ports Steamer Agent's Association: Users welcomed the proposal of CHPT CHENSAA: Abbreviation of Chennai Ennore Ports Steamer Agent's Association Ministry of Shipping: Ministry holding virtual meetings. Mumbai: Place of notification March, 2021: Date of notification Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Address of printing press. Delhi: Place of publication.
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ejEer iz;kstu ds fy, visf{Z kr lkexhz½] iRru esa dsoy cadj ysu s vkSj@vFkok Øw ifjoruZ ds fy, izo’s k djus okys iksrksa lfgr^^[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5 vulq wph 2-1-2 & iRru n;s rkvksa esa fj;k;r@NwV] ^^yaxjxkg esa cadfjax vkSj@vFkok Øw ifjorZu ds fy, iRru esa izo’s k djus okys Ø-l-a 3 ysfdu layXu gkjcj esa izo’s k ugha djus okys iksr^^ vulq wph 2-3-1 & cFkZ fdjk;k iHzkkjksa dh vuqlwph] Ø-l-a 4 ^^lkekU; dkxks Z iksr] ljdkjh vuqla/kku iksr] cadjksa vkSj@vFkok Øw ifjoruZ ds fy, iksr^^ vulq wph 2-3-1 & cFkZ fdjk;k iHzkkj ds v/khu Ø-l-a 8 ds ^^¼8½ cFkZ esa Øw ifjorZu djus ds vk’k; okys iksrksa dks cFkZ esa 6 ?kaV s fojke dh :Ik esa ub Z fVIi.kh fu%’kqYd vof/k Lohd`r dh tk,xh vkSj lekfIr ds ckn] vulq wph 2-3-1 ds Ø-l-a 4 ds vuqlkj ykxw iHzkkj laiw.kZ vof/k ds fy, olwy fd;k tk,xkA^^ 9-2- lh,pihVh dks mlds njeku esa mi;qDZ r izko/kku mi;qDrr% ‘kkfey fd, tkus dk funs’k nsrk gSA 9-3- mDr la’kks/ku 08 vDrwcj 2020 ls ykxw ekus tk,axs vkSj bldh oS/krk lh,pihVh ds ekStwnk njeku dh oS/krk rd cuh jgsxhA टी. एस. बाल सुब्रमजनयन, सिस्ट्य (जवत्त) [जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./30/2021-22] Tariff Authority for Major Ports NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 23rd March, 2021 No. TAMP/61/2020-CDHPT.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 50 of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 (38 of 1963), the Tariff Authority for Major Ports hereby disposes of the proposal received from Chennai Port Trust (CHPT) seeking approval for incorporation of separate provisions for vessel related charges in respect of crew change operations in the existing SOR of CHPT, as in the Order appended hereto. TARIFF AUTHORITY FOR MAJOR PORTS Case No. TAMP/61/2020-CHPT The Chennai Port Trust - - - Applicant QUORUM (i) Shri. T.S. Balasubramanian, Member (Finance) (ii) Shri. Sunil Kumar Singh, Member (Economic) ORDER (Passed on this 16th day of March, 2021) This case relates to a proposal received from the Chennai Port Trust (CHPT) vide its letter No. A.O(SOR)/Crew change/2020/F dated 04 December 2020 seeking approval for incorporation of separate provisions for vessel related charges in respect of crew change operations in the existing Scale of Rates of CHPT. 2.1. This Authority has passed an Order No. TAMP/30/2019-CHPT dated 10 October 2019, approving the revised Scale of Rates and Performance Standards for CHPT, based on the proposal received from the CHPT for general revision of its Scale of Rates (SOR). 2.2. The revised Scale of Rates and Performance Standards approved by this Authority was notified in the Gazette of India on 30 October 2019 vide Gazette No. 376. The detailed speaking Order pertaining to the revised Scale of Rates of CHPT has been notified in the Gazette of India on 4 December 2019 vide Gazette No. 447. 3.1 In this backdrop, the CHPT vide its letter dated 04 December 2020 has filed a proposal seeking approval for incorporation of separate provisions for vessel related charges in respect of crew change operations in its existing SOR. The main points made by CHPT are as follows: (i) COVID-19 pandemic situation created severe impact on crew change at the Ports and D.G. Shipping requested the Ports to facilitate stranded seafarers to sign in/ sign off free of charge to the ships.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC. 4] (ii) As per existing Scale of Rates, the Ships carrying out crew change are treated as Non-cargo vessels. Accordingly, for crew change at anchorage, 50% concession in Port dues is extended as per clause 2.1.2, Sl. No.2 – Vessels entering the port but does not discharge or take in any cargo or passengers. For crew change at berth, in addition to 50% Port dues, actual berth hire charge as per SOR is collected. (iii) In order to facilitate ships to carry out crew change safely and conveniently at Chennai Port and with a view to minimize the impact of concessions, a proposal was submitted to the Board to include separate provisions in the SOR of CHPT for carrying out crew change at Chennai Port. (iv) The details of the proposal are as follows: Sl. No. Activity Current Proposed Benefitted Justification charges charges by 1. Crew Port Dues Port Dues vessel The same concession available to change at Concession of Concession 75% vessels bunkering at anchorage is Anchorage 50% as Non- as per SoR being extended to the vessel cargo vessel 2.1.2.3 carrying out crew change at anchorage. Anchorage No anchorage charges will be levied charges (until unless they are shifted from No charges berths to Outer Anchorage and re- berthed) 2. Crew Port dues Port Dues vessel The same concession available to change at concession of concession 50% vessels entering the port to take Berth 50% as Non- as per SoR bunkers is being extended to the cargo vessel 2.1.2.2. vessel carrying out crew change at berth. Berth Hire entire No Berth Hire Vessel need not have to pay the period of stay upto 6 hours. Berth Hire charges for Non-cargo vessels, i.e. double the rate of Beyond 6 Hrs. normal cargo vessels. normal Berth hire as applicable Vessels need not to wait for to general cargo favourable weather conditions to ships, i.e. SoR carry out safe crew change at 2.3.1.4 anchorage. (v) Board vide its B.R.No. 37 dated 25.6.2020 has approved to implement the proposal with immediate effect and send the proposal to TAMP for incorporating changes in the existing Scale of Rates. A copy of the Board Resolution is furnished by CHPT. (vi) A Trade Notice has been issued on 08.10.2020 for implementing the above rates, a copy of which is furnished by CHPT. From the Trade Notice, it is seen that the CHPT has conveyed to the Trade that the proposed provisions will be applied with immediate effect. 3.2. A comparative position of the existing provision and the proposed provision, as furnished by CHPT is given below: Reference in SoR Existing Provision Proposed Provision Schedule 2.1.2 – ―Vessels entering the port but does not ―Vessels entering the port but does not Concession / discharge or take in any cargo or passengers discharge or take in any cargo or passengers Exemption in Port therein (except materials required for repair therein (except materials required for repair dues Sl. No.2 purpose), including vessels entering the purpose), including vessels entering the port (50% concession) port only to take bunkers‖ only to take bunkers and / or crew change‖ Schedule 2.1.2 – ―Vessels entering the port for bunkering at ―Vessels entering the port for bunkering and / Concession / Anchorage but does not enter into Enclosed or crew change at Anchorage but does not Exemption in Port Harbour‖ (75% concession) enter into Enclosed Harbour‖ dues Sl. No.3 (75% concession) Schedule 2.3.1 – ―General cargo vessels, Bunkering vessels ―Other General cargo vessels, Govt. Research Schedule of Berth and Govt. Research vessels‖ vessel, vessels for bunkers and / or crew[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7 Hire Charges, Sl. change‖ No.4 New note under -- ―(8) Vessels intending to carry out Crew Schedule 2.3.1 Change at Berth will be allowed a free period (To be included as a new Note, Sl. No.8, of 6 hours stay at Berth and after the expiry, under Schedule 2.3 Berth Hire Charges applicable charges as per Sl. No.4, of Schedule 2.3.1 will be levied for the entire period.‖ 3.3. The CHPT has further stated that during the period from 01.03.2020 to 15.10.2020, Chennai Port has handled only 8 vessels for crew change and has earned vessel related charges of ` 38.81 lakhs by treating the vessels as Non- cargo vessels. As the proposal of the Port is to extend additional concession in Port dues and Berth hire charges to facilitate crew change, the port has stated that there will not be any additional revenue to the Port on account of the above amendments in the SoR. 3.4. Accordingly, the CHPT has requested this Authority to process the proposal of CHPT to amend in the existing SOR to include separate provisions for crew change operations at Chennai Port. 4.1. While acknowledging the proposal, the CHPT was requested vide our e-mail dated 17 December 2020 to provide a copy of a letter where the D.G. Shipping has requested the ports to facilitate stranded seafarers to sign in / sign off free of charge to the ships. 4.2. In this regard, the CHPT vide its letter dated 16 January 2021 has conveyed that the change of crew at Outer Anchorage was discussed in a Video Conference Meeting held by the Hon’ble Minister of Shipping on 11 May 2020. 5. In the meanwhile, in accordance with the consultative procedure prescribed, a copy of the CHPT proposal was forwarded to the concerned users/ user organizations vide our letter dated 17 December 2020 seeking their comments. None of the users have responded till the order is passed. 6. In view of the outbreak of COVID – 19 and in pursuance of the then Ministry of Shipping (MOS) letter No. 11053/30/2020-Coord. dated 16 April 2020 to hold virtual meetings, a joint hearing on the case in reference was held on 20 January 2020 through Video Conferencing. The CHPT made a brief power point presentation of its proposal. At the joint hearing, the CHPT and the users have made their submissions. 7. The proceedings relating to consultation in this case are available on records at the office of this Authority. An excerpt of the arguments made by the concerned parties will be sent separately to them. These details will also be made available at our website http://tariffauthority.gov.in. 8. With reference to the totality of the information collected during the processing of the case, the following position emerges: (i) At present, the Ships engaged in crew change at anchorage of Chennai Port Trust (CHPT) are treated as Non-cargo vessels and charged 50% of port dues. If crew change takes place at berth, 50% port dues and actual berth hire charges are levied by CHPT. COVID-19 pandemic has created severe impact on crew change at ports. In order to give relief to the ships visiting CHPT, the CHPT has decided to give concessions in port dues and berth hire to the vessels visiting CHPT exclusively for crew change operations. Thus, the proposal of the Port seeks approval for incorporation of separate provisions for levy of port dues and berth hire charges in respect of vessels engaged in crew change operations in the existing SOR of CHPT. The proposal of the Port has the approval of the Board of Trustees of CHPT. (ii) The proposal has been formulated by the port in such a manner that the same concession as available to vessels bunkering at anchorage or to vessels entering the port to take bunkers is being extended to the vessel carrying out crew change at anchorage/ berth. Thus, as against the Port Dues of USD 0.3498 per GRT per entry as leviable on Non-Cargo Vessels, a 75% concession in port dues is envisaged for vessels entering the Anchorage for crew change operations but not entering into enclosed Harbour and a 50% concession in port dues is envisaged for vessels berthing at the port exclusively for crew change operations. Further, as against the existing berth hire charges levied on Non-Cargo Vessels of USD 0.0099 per GRT per hour subject to a minimum of USD 688.12 per vessel, the CHPT has proposed levy of berth hire charges at USD 0.0045 per GRT per hour on Vessels entering the port exclusively for crew change operations. Also, the vessels intending to carry out Crew Change at Berth is proposed to be allowed a free period of 6 hours stay at Berth and it is only after the expiry of 6 hours that the berth hire charges as indicated above is proposed to be levied for the entire period.8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC. 4] (iii) The users like Tamil Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Chennai & Ennore Ports Steamer Agent's Association (CHENSAA) have welcomed the proposal of CHPT and have extended their support to the proposal of the Port. (iv) The proposal of the port is to extend concessions in the levy of port dues and berth hire charges on the Vessels engaged exclusively in the Crew change operations based on the request made by DG Shipping to CHPT. The users have supported the proposal of CHPT. Also, the proposal has the approval of the Board of Trustees of CHPT. In view of the above position, this Authority is inclined to approve the proposal of the Port. (v) Since the proposal is to extend additional concession in Port dues and Berth hire charges to facilitate crew change, there may not be any additional revenue to the Port on account of the above referred amendments in the SOR. In this regard, it is to state that in the general revision Order of CHPT passed in October 2019, a revenue gap of ` 30.32 crores has been left uncovered by the Port. Thus, even otherwise, if the port earns any additional income due to handling of more such vessels, the said income may get subsumed in the revenue gap. (vi) Orders of this Authority generally come into effect prospectively after expiry of 30 days from the date of Gazette Notification unless otherwise different arrangement is specifically mentioned in the respective tariff Orders. In exceptional cases, retrospective effect is given for reasons to be recorded. From the submissions made by CHPT, it is noticed that the CHPT has already started levying the concessional provisions with effect from 08 October 2020, much prior to filing its proposal on 04 December 2020. Thus, the CHPT has sought approval for incorporation of the concessional provisions in its Scale of Rates with effect from 08 October 2020. Clause 5.7.2 of the working guidelines provides for filing of the proposal for notification of rate for use of a new facility or a new service and levy of proposed rates on adhoc manner simultaneously. The proposal of the port is to extend concessions in the levy of port dues and berth hire charges on the Vessels engaged exclusively in the Crew change operations. In view of this position, this Authority grants approval for retrospective levy of concessional vessel related charges on the Vessels engaged exclusively in the Crew change operations, with effect from 08 October 2020. 9.1. In the result, and for the reasons given above and based on a collective application of mind, this Authority makes the following amendments in the existing provisions of the Scale of Rates of CHPT. Reference in SoR Amended Provision Schedule 2.1.2 – Concession / Exemption in Port dues , ―Vessels entering the port but does not discharge or take Sl. No.2 in any cargo or passengers therein (except materials required for repair purpose), including vessels entering the port only to take bunkers and/ or crew change‖ Schedule 2.1.2 – Concession / Exemption in Port dues, Sl. ―Vessels entering the port for bunkering and/ or crew No.3 change at Anchorage but does not enter into Enclosed Harbour‖ Schedule 2.3.1 – Schedule of Berth Hire Charges, Sl. ―General cargo vessels, Govt. Research vessel, vessels No.4 for bunkers and / or crew change‖ New note as Sl. No.8 under Schedule 2.3.1 -Berth Hire ―(8) Vessels intending to carry out Crew Change at Berth Charges will be allowed a free period of 6 hours stay at Berth and after the expiry, applicable charges as per Sl. No.4, of Schedule 2.3.1 will be levied for the entire period.‖ 9.2 The CHPT is directed to suitably incorporate the above provisions in its Scale of Rates. 9.3. The said amendments shall be deemed to have come into effect from 08 October 2020 and its validity shall remain co-terminus to the validity of the existing Scale of Rates of CHPT. T. S. BALASUBRAMANIAN, Member (Finance) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./30/2021-22] Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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