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08 Nov 2023 / Deendayal, India
In partial suspension of the Berthing Policy circulated vide Circular No. TF/SH/Berthing Policy/2019-11/680 dated 28.07.2022, following clauses stand modified and same will come into effect on and from the proceedings of the Berthing Meeting to be held on 09.11.2023 at 11:00 hours.
“4. General instructions
(8) Any vessel scheduled to be shifted out before completion of cargo work will be allowed to continue cargo operation till next immediate suitable tide time subject to payment of additional berth hire charges, i.e. penalty charges. However, in case there is no taker for the berth the vessel will be permitted to continue till completion of cargo payment of additional berth hire charges, i.e. penalty charges till the vessel vacates the berth. The rates of penalty, i.e. penalty charges against failure to achieve the productivity norms is as under:
1. 100% of additional berth hire for all break bulk cargo ships.
2. 75% of additional berth hire for all dry bulk cargo ships having parcel size of 40,000 MT or less.
3. 50% of additional berth hire for all dry bulk cargo ships having parcel size above 40,000 MT.
(13) In case a bagged cargo vessel under General Group is not able to complete the cargo operations as per norms, an additional time of maximum 48 hours will be allowed to complete its cargo operations subject to payment of 1 time (100%) additional normal berth hire charges for the extra hours. Thereafter, the vessel will be shifted to OTB at the cost and responsibility of the concerned Vessel Agent.
(14) In case tanker vessel is not able to complete the cargo operations as per norms, the same will be allowed to complete its cargo operations subject to payment of 1 time (100%) additional normal berth hire charges for the extra.”
This will be reviewed in due course.
(For information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected])
Source: Deendayal Port Authority Circular dated 8 November 2023