**Executive Summary**
The document is the Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017, issued by the Chennai Port Trust. It amends the Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981, and is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The amendment requires approval from the Central Government.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General:**
* These regulations are called the Chennai Port Safety (Amendment) Regulations, 2017.
* They come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Amendments to Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981:**
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(k) is deleted.
* Regulation 1, sub-clause 3(l) is substituted to define "IMCO Code' or 'IMDG Code' as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code issued by the International Maritime Organization".
* The title of "PART 3" is substituted with "SPECIAL RULES TO REGULATE IMPORT / EXPORT OF IMDG CARGO CLASS I".
* In regulation 3, sub-clause 2, the phrase "Chennai Port Trust General Regulations No. 55(3) regulation under this head" is deleted.
* In regulation 3, sub-clause 2, "Naval Officer-in-Charge of Chennai" is replaced with "Flag Officer Commanding TN & P Naval Area."
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 3 defines Prohibited Explosives as those prohibited by the Central Government under Section 6 of the Explosive Act, 1884.
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 6 details that 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.
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 7, states that the SOP may be amended by the Chairman of Chennai Port Trust with the approval of the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), Nagpur.
* Regulation 3, sub-clause 8 requires an up-to-date copy of the SOP to be displayed on the Chennai Port Trust website.
* Regulation 3, sub-clauses 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 and 20 are deleted.
**Impact Analysis**
**Chennai Port Trust**
* **Impact**: Must implement the amended regulations for the safety and handling of dangerous goods.
* **Action Required**: Ensure compliance with the updated regulations, particularly regarding handling of IMDG Cargo Class I, updating and displaying the SOP, and obtaining necessary approvals for SOP amendments.
**Shippers and Consignees handling IMDG Cargo Class I**
* **Impact**: Must adhere to the revised procedures for handling explosives at Chennai Port.
* **Action Required**: Familiarise themselves with the updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and comply with its requirements for importing/exporting IMDG Cargo Class I.
**Chennai Port Staff**
* **Impact**: Need to be aware of and implement the changes to ensure safe operations.
* **Action Required**: Review and understand the updated regulations and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling IMDG Cargo Class I.
**Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)**
* **Impact**: Responsible for approving amendments to the SOP.
* **Action Required**: Review and approve amendments to the SOP as submitted by the Chairman, Chennai Port Trust.
Key Entities Referenced
Major Port Trust Act, 1963: Act that provides the legal framework for port trusts.
Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981: The original regulations being amended by this notification.
Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017: The regulations being introduced to amend the 1981 Chennai Port Safety Regulations.
Chennai Port Trust: The entity responsible for the safety regulations at the Chennai Port.
Chennai: The location of the port to which these regulations apply.