The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued circular No. 08 of 2024 , introducing crucial updates for vessels operating in maritime Security high-risk areas.
A key focus of this circular is the streamlined reporting process designed to enhance the safety and security of maritime operations. Stakeholders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new protocols and procedures as outlined, to ensure compliance and enhance maritime security.
This advisory is issued in continuation to the DGS Circular No. 27 of 2023 dated 29.12.2023, and subsequent observations on maritime security in sensitive regions, including the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab al Mandeb Strait, Red Sea, Somali Basin, and Arabian Sea region. There was a need to further simplify and enhance the mechanism for reporting and tracking maritime activities to safeguard the interests of merchant ships, their crew, and maritime trade flows.