NSPC/SPS CHECK LIST FOR NON-MAJOR PORT'S APPROVAL

Name of the Port Name of Ministry Name of the Maritime Board Name of the Organizational Head Limits of the port including Inland vessels limits if any

The items required to be inspected to grant approval

i. A copy of organizational chart ii. Appointment of conservators - iii. Appointment of Harbour Master & Pilots- iv. List of cargoes to be handled including the IMDG in packet form or in containers- v. Maximum size of the vessels to be berth- vi. Number of berths for various types of vessels details including the depths vii. Prevailing weather conditions and tides (range) & currents details- viii. Details on Navigational aids onshore and offshore for safe navigation- ix. Facilities for maintenance of channels- x. Length & width of the channel- xi. Size of turning circle- xii. Contingency planning arrangement- xiii. Provision for Hydrographic / Bathymetric survey- xiv. Number of tugs and other port crafts with details on the bollard pull/power- xv. Arrangements of port/storm signals- xvi. Arrangements for security measures under ISPS code- xvii. Preventing measures for Oil pollution such as establishment of Oil pollution Sec board/reception facilities etc-OIL-spill plan. xviii. Type of fendering system- xix. A provision for local navigational warning system- xx. A provision for monitoring prevailing weather system- xxi. A provision for AIS under Security system- xii. A provision for VTIMS- xiii. Summary of rules applicable to the port Sop xxiv. Annual budget for the maintenance of Navigational aids- xxv. Provision of facilities for passengers if any- xxvi. Provision for port of refuge and facilities to affect emergency repairs- xxvii. Basic repairing facilities such as dedicated anchorages or berths, repair yards & dry-docks- xxviii.Provisions for facilities for ships such as Water, bunkers, suppilies & crew change xxix. Nearest Airport (National/International)-Railway stations-Road Transport-Ferry service-