**Executive Summary**
Merchant Shipping Notice no 13 of 2024, issued by the Directorate General of Shipping on September 3, 2024, outlines the procedures and requirements for Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) for vessels entering Indian port facilities. This notice consolidates and revises previous circulars to align with the government's policy of ease of doing business. The notice comes into force with immediate effect, superseding all previous PANS circulars.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:**
* To provide a consolidated circular regarding Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) to enter Indian Port Facilities.
* **Regulatory Framework:**
* Complies with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code).
* Mandatory for ships intending to enter Indian ports to furnish specific information as per SOLAS Regulation XI-2/9.2.1.
* **Reporting Requirements:**
* The requirements are prescribed in the Merchant Shipping (Ships and Port Facility Security) Rules, 2024, requiring ships, ports, and companies to comply.
* All ships entering a port within the jurisdiction of India must provide information ninety-six hours prior to its arrival as per Section 29 of the MS (ISPS) Rules.
* **Vessels Subject to PANS:**
* Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger crafts.
* Cargo ships, including high-speed craft of 500 GT and above.
* Mobile offshore drilling units.
* Pleasure Yachts
* Sailing Vessel
* **Submission of Information:**
* Ship Masters, Owners, Managers, Operators, or Ship Agents are required to submit information as per Annexure I (for passenger ships, cargo ships & mobile offshore drilling units) and Annexure II (for yachts).
* The submission must be made with immediate effect to relevant regional authorities (Table 1) and the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) of the ship's port of call.
* **Timeline for Submission:**
* PANS must be submitted to the concerned port and relevant regional authority at least 96 hours before the vessel's arrival.
* If the voyage is shorter than 96 hours, PANS can be submitted within 2 hours of departure from the last port.
* **Additional Information:**
* Information regarding armed guards onboard must be forwarded to the Indian Navy, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), and local Customs Authority.
* **Port Procedures:**
* Indian Ports are advised to permit entry only to ships with relevant ISPS documentation.
* Berthing without documentation requires prior approval of the PFSO and must be reported to the Mercantile Marine Department and Directorate General of Shipping.
* **Online Reporting:**
* The online PANS reporting system in the NLP Sagar Sethu Portal is under development, and once fully implemented, online submission will be required.
* **Supersession:**
* This notice supersedes all previous circulars on PANS, including those listed (NT/ISPS/13/2005, NT/ISPS/SHIP/02/2009, NT/ISPS/SHIP/02/2011, NT/ISPS/CIRCULAR No. 01/2011, NT/ISPS/CIRCULAR No. 01/2020).
**Impact Analysis**
**Ship Masters / Ship Owners / Managers / Operators / Ship Agents**
* **Impact**
* Must adhere to new consolidated procedures for PANS.
* Must submit required information detailed in Annexures I & II to the relevant authorities in a timely manner.
* **Action Required**
* Review and implement the new PANS procedures immediately.
* Submit PANS information to authorities mentioned under the regulation.
* Use Annexure I or II for reporting based on vessel type.
**Indian Ports & Port Facility Security Officers (PFSO)**
* **Impact**
* Need to ensure ships entering ports have the required ISPS documentation.
* Responsible for reporting deviations from documentation requirements.
* **Action Required**
* Implement measures to verify ISPS documentation.
* Report vessels without proper documentation to relevant authorities (Mercantile Marine Department and Directorate General of Shipping)
* Take appropriate measures to ensure that only ships in possession of the relevant ISPS documentation are permitted to enter the port facility.
**Regional Authorities (Table 1)**
* **Impact**
* Responsible for receiving and processing PANS information.
* Need to be aware of new timelines and reporting requirements.
* **Action Required**
* Ensure readiness to receive and process PANS information within specified timeframes.
**Indian Navy, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), and local Customs Authority**
* **Impact**
* Receives information regarding armed guards onboard vessels calling at Indian Ports or transiting through the Exclusive Economic Zone.
* **Action Required**
* Processing information in line with security requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS): A reporting requirement for vessels entering Indian port facilities, aimed at ensuring security compliance. The notice concerns procedures and requirements for this notification.
SOLAS Regulation XI-2/9.2: A regulation within the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) that allows contracting governments to require specific information from ships before entering their ports to ensure compliance.
Indian Port Facilities: Ports located within the jurisdiction of India which are subject to the security regulations outlined in the ISPS Code and the Merchant Shipping Rules.
Merchant Shipping (Ships and Port Facility Security) Rules, 2024: National rules that require ships, ports and companies to comply with specific security requirements, making PANS a mandatory obligation for ships entering Indian ports.
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code): An international code established under SOLAS 1974, setting forth a mandatory security framework for international shipping and providing comprehensive maritime and port security requirements.
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F. No.:25-63011/4/2023-NT-DGS (C. No 22717) Date:03.09.2024
Merchant Shipnine Notice no l3 of 2024
Subiect: Procedure & Requirements for Pre-Arrival Notification of Securitr (PANS) to Enter
the Indian Port Facilities-ree.
Whereas, the Govemment of India has ratified the Intemational Convention for the Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), and the Convention entered into force on 25th May 1980 through
accession. The Intemational Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code), was established
under Chapter XI-2 of the Intemational Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974
w.e.f. 0lst July 2004. The ISPS Code sets forth a mandatory security framework for intemational
shipping, providing comprehensive maritime and port security requirements.
2. Whereas, under SOLAS Regulation Xl-219.2, a contracting government may reqtire that
ships intending to enter its port, fumish the specific information provided under Regulation XI-
219.2.1 to offrcers duly authorised by that govemment to ensure compliance prior to their entry into
the port facility. Compliance with this regulation is mandatory.
3. This Directorate has issued various circulars from time to time, to provide guidance to
vessels entering Indian port facilities in line with the requirements specified under ISPS Code and
specifically the Pre-Arrival Notification pf Security (PANS). Accordingly, the PANS reporting for
respective vessels is in format prescribed in these circulars.
4. However, there was a need felt to consolidate the existing circulars and revise the
requirements in line with the Govemment policy towards ease of doing business. This circular is
being accordingly issued to consolidate all previous circulars including but not limited to
NT/ISPS/I 3/2005 dated 2l November 2005; NT/ISPS/SHIP 10212009 dated 02 February 2009;
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"Guidelines to vessels for entry into Indian Port Facilities - ISPS Compliance related issues".
5.
It may be noted that the Merchant Shipping (Ships and Port Facility Secudty) Rules, 2024
have been notified, requiring ships, ports, and companies to comply with the requirement prescribed
in the notified Rules. Section 29 of the MS (ISPS) Rules makes it a mandatory obligation for any
ship entering a port within the jurisdiction of India to provide information ninely-six hours prior to
its arrival.
6.
The reporting requirement of PANS apply to the following vessels on intemational voyages
entering Indian waters, vessels trading in coastal waters or coasting between Indian Ports:
a.
Passenger ships, including high-speed passenger crafts;
b.
Cargo ships, including high-speed craft of 500 GT and above;
c.
Mobile offshore drilling units; and
d.
Pleasure Yachts
e.
Sailing Vessel
7. The Vessels as specified under para 5 or their Ship Master / Ship Owners / Managers /
Operators / Ship Agents are required to submit the information contained as per Annexure - I (for
passenger ships, cargo ships & mobile offshore drilling units) and Annexure - II (for yachts) with
immediate effect to the relevant regional authorities specified in Table 1 as well as Port Facility
Security Officer of the ships port of call.
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Table List of Authorities to be notiJied
Agency Telephone Number Fax Email
Indian Navv
For Ports in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka
Joint +91 222275 1022 +91 222266 3583 wncmocmb@naw.gov.in
Operations +91 222275 1026 022-22663583 wncjocmb@naly.hov.in
Centre. +91 222275 1078
Mumbai 022-22751022
For Ports in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Joint +91 891 2703432 +91 891 251 2161 enciocv@naw.sov.in
Operations
Centre,
Visakhapatnam
For Ports in Kerala, Lakshadweep (L&M) Island
Joint +91 484 287 2353 +91 484 266 8889 sncoicjoc@navy. gov. in
Operations
Centre, Kochi
For Ports in Andaman & Nicobar Island
Joint +91 3192240 t89 +91 3192240 189 .al.) Q)n o\f.ln
Operations +91 3192242 833 +91 3192 242 833
Centre, Port
Blair
Indian Coast Guard
For Ports in the West Coast of India
MRCC, 22 2438 8065 22 -24316558 Email: mrcc-
Mumbai 22 2431 6558 7832s0888 (F) west@indiancoastguard.ni
22 -24383146 Inmarsat : C 441907210 c.ln
MSAR Catl 1554
(Toll Free)
For Ports in the East Coast of lndia
MRCC. 44 -25395018 44 2346 0405 Email: mrcc-
Chennai 44 -29550140 783246626 (F\ east@indiancoastcuard.nic
MSAR Call 1554 Inmarsat : C 441922669 n
(Toll Free)
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For Ports in the Andaman & Nicobar Island
MRCC, Port +91 3192 245530 +91 3t92242948 Email : mrcc-
BIair +91 3192 246081 lnmarsat- C: 441922666 otb@indiancoasteuard.nic.
MRC Call 1554 in
(Toll free)
8.
General Requirements for submission of PANS:
a. The PAITIS should be submitted to the concemed port and the relevant regional
authority specified under Table 1 at least 96 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel at
any Port in India.
b. If the voyage of the vessel is shorter than 96 hours, the PANS may be submitted
within 2 hours of departure from the last port.
c.
Information regarding armed guards onboard the vessel when calling Indian Ports or
transiting through the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is also required to be forwarded
to the Indian Nary, Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Mumbai and the
local Customs Authority (through the vessel's agent at the concemed port).
d. All Indian Ports are advised to take appropriate measures to ensurc that only ships in
possession of the relevant ISPS documentation as applicable are permitted to enter the
port facility.
e. Vessels without appropriate documentation would be permitted to berth only under
special circumstances, with prior approval of the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO).
However, such cases should be immediately brought to the notice of the nearest
Mercantile Marine Department and the Directorate General of Shipping by the PFSO
explaining the circumstances under which the vessel was permitted to enter the port
facility limits without PANS reporting.
9.
The online reporting of PANS in the NLP Sagar Sethu Portal is under development. Once
the PANS is fully developed and implemented online, it needs to be submiued online. A Notice for
the implementation of PANS will be issued by the Directorate Subsequently.10.
This MS Notice supersede all previous circulars on PANS, including but not limited to
NT/ISPS/13/2005 dated 2l November 2005; NT/ISPS/SHIP/02/2009 dated 02 February 2009;
NT/ISPS/SHIP/02/2011 dated 15 November 2011; NT/ISPS/CIRCULAR No. 01/2011 dated 28
September 2011; NT/ISPS/CIRCULAR No. 0l/2020 dated 05 February 2020 issued providing
"Guidelines to vessels for entry into Indian Port Facilities - ISPS Compliance related issues".
11.
This MS Notice is issued with the approval of the Director General of Shipping and shall
come into force with immediate effect.
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Deputy Nautical Adviser -cum-Sr. DDG (Tech)Annexure - I
Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) for:
a)
Passenger ships including high speed passenger craft
b) Cargo ships, including high-speed craft, of 500 GRT and upwards, and
c) Mobile oflshore drilling units.
d)
Pleasure Yachts
e)
Sailing Vessel
This form is to be submiued to the port authorities at least 96 hours prior to the arrival of the
vessel. If the voyage of the vessel is shorter than 96 hours, the PANS may be submitted within 2
hours of departure from the last port.
l. Particulars ofthe ship and contact details
l.l
IMO Number 1.2 Name of the ship
1.3 Port of registry : 1.4 Flag state : 1 .5 Type of ship
1 .6 Call sign : 1.7 Inmarsat call Number : 1.8 Gross tonnage :
1.9 Name of company:
1 . 1 0 Name and 24 hour contact details of Company Security Officer
Name:
Tel No.
2. Port and port facility information
2.1 Port of arrival and port facility where the ship is to berth, if known
2.2 Expected date and time of arrival of the ship in port (paragraphBl4.39.3 of ISPS Code) :
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2.3 Primary purpose ofcall Cargo operation / Taking Bunkers / Taking Supplies / Repair
Changing Crew / Passengers (Embarking / disembarking) / Others
(Delete as appropriate)
If others, please speciff purpose :
3. Information required by SOLAS regulation Xl-219.2.1
3.1 The ship is provided (SOLAS REGULATION 9.2.1.1) with a valid
Intemational Ship Security Certificate
YES
NO
Interim Intemalional Ship Security Certifi cate
YES
NO
3.1.1 Certificate Indicated in 3.1 has been issued by :
Name of issuing authority
Date of expiry
:
3.1.2 Ifthe ship is not provided with a valid International Ship Security Certificate or valid
Interim Intemational Ship Security Certificate, Explain why?
3.1 .2.1 Does the ship have an approved ship security plan on board?
YES
NO
3.2 Current security level (SOLAS regulation Xl-219.2.1.2) :
3.2.1 Location of ship at the report is made (paragraph B.14.39 .2 of ISPS code) :
Latitude : Longitude : or Port
:
3.3 List the last l0 calls in chronological order with most recent call first, at port facilities at
which the ship conducted ship/port interface together with the security level at which the ship
operated (SOLAS regulation XI-2l9.2.1.3 :
No. Date Port, Country, Port Facility and
Security Level
From To UNLOCODE
I
2
J
4
5
6
78
9
10
3.3.1 Did the ship, during the period specified in 3.3, take any special or additional security
measures, beyond those specified in the approved ship security plan?
YES NO
3.3.2 If your answer to 3.3. I is YES, for each of such occasions please indicated the special
or additional secwity measures which were taken by ship (SOLAS Xl-2/9.2.1.4)
No. Date Special or
Port, Country, Port Facility and
From To additional
UNLOCODE
measure
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
l0
3.4 List the ship to ship activities in chronological order with the most recent ship-to-ship
activity first, which have been canied out during the period specitied in 3.3 :
No Date Port, Country, Port Facility and Ship-to-ship
From To LNLOCODE Activi
Uv-3.4.1 Have the ship security procedures, specified in the approved ship security plan, been
maintained during each of the ship-to-ship activities specified in 3.4 (SOLAS regulation XI-
2/9.2.1.5)?
YES NO
3.4.2 If the answer to 3.4.1 is NO, Identifu the ship to ship activities for which the ship
security procedures were not maintained and indicate, for each, the security measures which
were applied in lieu.
No. Date Special or
Port, Country, Port Facility and
From To additional
UNLOCODE
measure
I
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
I
l0
3.5 Provide a general description of cargo aboard the ship (SOLAS regulation Xl-2i9.2.1.6
and paragraph B.14.39.5 of ISPS Code):
3.5.1 Is the ship carrying any dangerous substances as cargo?
YES
NO
2.5.2 If the answer to 3.5.1 is YES, provide details or attach a copy ot the Dangerous Goods
Manifest (lMO FAL FORM 7)
3.6 A copy of the ship's Crew List (IMO Form 5 is attached)
(SOLAS regulation Xl-2/9.2.1.6 and paragraph 8/4.39.4 of ISPS Code
3.7 A copy of the ship's Passenger List (IMO FAL Form 6 is attached)(SOLAS regulation Xl-219.2.1.6 and paragraph 8,14.39.4 of ISPS Code
l. Othcr securify rclated information
4.1 Is there any security related matter you wish to report?
YES NO
4.1.1 If the answer to 4.1 is YES, provide details:
5. Agent of ship at the intended port of arrival
5.1 Name and 24-hour contact, details ofagent in intended port ofcall.
Name:
Tel No: Fax No:
6. Identification of the person providing the information
6.1 Name
:
6.2 Title or position
:
6.3 Signature:
This report is dated at (Place) :
On (Date and time) :
VAnnexure - II
Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) for yachts:
This form is to be submitted to the submitted at least 96 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel.
1 . Particulars of the yacht and contact details
l.l
Name of the Yacht
1.2 Port of registry: 1.3 Flag State:
1.4 Catl Sign 1.5 MMSI No. 1.6 Gross Tonnage
I .7 Name of Owner:
l.l0 24 X 7 hour contact details ofowner
NAME Tel. No
2. Port and Port Facility Information
2.1 Port of arrival and port facility where the ship is to berth, if known
2.2 Expected date and time ofarrival ofthe ship in port
2.3 Primary purpose of call:
Please specifr purpose
3.2.1 Location of ship at the report is made
Latitude................ Longitude.....................or Port
.3. List the lasl 5 calls in chronological order with the most recent call first, at port
lities at which the ship conducted ship/port interface together with the security level
which the shi o d
o Country
ATE I
OM
1
J
6 co ofthe achl's Crew & P List
Securi related information
I there any security related matter you wish to report?
H NO
1.1 f the answer to 4.1 is Yes, vided details
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