Guidelines on promulgation of NAVAREA warnings. - Indian Naval ...
Guidelines on promulgation of NAVAREA warnings. - Indian Naval ...
Guidelines on promulgation of NAVAREA warnings. - Indian Naval ...
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
GUIDELINES<br />
ON PROMULGATION OF<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> WARNINGS<br />
NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE<br />
107-A RAJPUR ROAD, DEHRADUN<br />
INDIA
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Hydrographic Office
Rear Admiral SK Jha, NM<br />
Chief Hydrographer<br />
to<br />
the Govt. <strong>of</strong> India<br />
Tel : +91-11-26181332<br />
Fax : +91-11-26181834<br />
Email: ch-inho-navy@nic.in<br />
doh-navy@nic.in<br />
Integrated Headquarters <strong>of</strong><br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence (Navy)<br />
Directoratee <strong>of</strong> Hydrography<br />
Wing - 5, West Block<br />
- 4<br />
RK Puram<br />
New Delhi - 110066<br />
MESSAGEE<br />
1. The <strong>Indian</strong>n <strong>Naval</strong> Hydrographic Department has over the years, c<strong>on</strong>tributed<br />
significantly to<br />
internati<strong>on</strong>al maritime requirements, by furnishing accurate and<br />
reliable hydrographic services that have enhanced<br />
<strong>of</strong>fshore development and<br />
safety at sea. Promulgati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> highh quality and prompt Maritime Safety informati<strong>on</strong><br />
in support <strong>of</strong> the safety <strong>of</strong> life and property<br />
at sea is<br />
the mandate <strong>of</strong> the Chief<br />
Hydrographer<br />
who is also the coordinator <strong>of</strong> the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII regi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
2. In the recent past there has been some<br />
ambiguity<br />
in respect <strong>of</strong> navigati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
<strong>warnings</strong> affecting same<br />
geographical locati<strong>on</strong>s. Navigati<strong>on</strong>al <strong>warnings</strong> affecting<br />
large<br />
areas like those relating to experimental rocket launches/space<br />
based<br />
operati<strong>on</strong>s have certain issues which merit urgent attenti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
3. The Maritime Safety Informati<strong>on</strong> (MSI) Workshop c<strong>on</strong>ducted at Nati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
Hydrographic<br />
Office Dehradun provided us a valuable<br />
opportunity to address the<br />
c<strong>on</strong>cerns <strong>of</strong> all nati<strong>on</strong>al stakeholders. These guidelines have<br />
been prepared<br />
incorporating<br />
the recommendati<strong>on</strong>s <strong>of</strong> all c<strong>on</strong>cerned<br />
agencies<br />
with a view to<br />
streamline the procedures for promulgati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong>.<br />
28 Feb 12<br />
Rear Admiral<br />
Chief Hydrographer
CONTENTS<br />
Sl. Descripti<strong>on</strong> Page No<br />
1 Introducti<strong>on</strong> 1<br />
2 Subjects for <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings 3<br />
3 Sources <strong>of</strong> informati<strong>on</strong> 5<br />
4<br />
Procedures for promulgati<strong>on</strong> and routing <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings<br />
7<br />
5 Releasing <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings 15<br />
6 Safety and Resp<strong>on</strong>sibility <strong>of</strong> Agencies 15<br />
7 Structure <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warning 21<br />
8 Chief Hydrographer 21<br />
9 Broadcast <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings 21<br />
10 <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator c<strong>on</strong>tact details 23<br />
11 Appendix A 25<br />
12 Appendix B 27
1<br />
GUIDELINES ON<br />
PROMULGATION<br />
OF <strong>NAVAREA</strong> WARNINGS<br />
Introducti<strong>on</strong><br />
1. The world<br />
has been<br />
divided into twenty<br />
<strong>on</strong>e (21) definite geographical sea<br />
areas named as <strong>NAVAREA</strong>s by the Internati<strong>on</strong>al Maritime<br />
Organisati<strong>on</strong> (IMO)<br />
for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> promulgating<br />
radio navigati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
<strong>warnings</strong><br />
under the World<br />
Wide<br />
Navigati<strong>on</strong>al Warning Service (WWNWS). The delimitati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong>s as<br />
depicted in Para 2.2.2 <strong>of</strong> Joint IHO/IMO/WMO<br />
document<br />
Special Publicati<strong>on</strong> no. 53<br />
is placed at Appendix ‘A’. The Chief<br />
Hydrographer to the Govt. <strong>of</strong> India has been<br />
nominated as the<br />
coordinator <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII regi<strong>on</strong> which generally encompasses<br />
the <strong>Indian</strong> Ocean<br />
Regi<strong>on</strong> (IOR) including the Bay <strong>of</strong> Bengal (Fig. 1) and is authorized<br />
to provide search<br />
and rescue informati<strong>on</strong> for broadcast by<br />
the IMO.<br />
Fig. 1 Limits <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII<br />
2. <strong>NAVAREA</strong>A <strong>warnings</strong><br />
c<strong>on</strong>tain critical informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong><br />
Navigati<strong>on</strong>al safety, which<br />
cannot<br />
await their inclusi<strong>on</strong> in the routine Notices to Mariners (N to M). These<br />
include<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> failure <strong>of</strong> important aids to navigati<strong>on</strong>, occurrences<br />
<strong>of</strong> new<br />
wrecks/shoals and such other dangers to navigati<strong>on</strong> as well as informati<strong>on</strong>, which<br />
may necessitate<br />
change to<br />
planned routes <strong>of</strong> ships at sea. It is therefore necessary<br />
that the<br />
Navigati<strong>on</strong>al informati<strong>on</strong> is promulgated<br />
well in advance to facilitate safe and<br />
ec<strong>on</strong>omical maritime operati<strong>on</strong>s and maritime traffic is fully aware <strong>of</strong> the navigati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
dangers likely to be encountered during their intended voyage.<br />
3. A <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning means a navigati<strong>on</strong>al warning or in-force bulletin<br />
promulgated as part <strong>of</strong> a numbered series by a <strong>NAVAREA</strong>A Coordinator. By definiti<strong>on</strong>,
3<br />
the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> coordinator is the authority charged with coordinating, collating and<br />
issuing <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> for a designated <strong>NAVAREA</strong>.<br />
Subjects for <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings<br />
4. <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> are c<strong>on</strong>cerned with the informati<strong>on</strong> which ocean-going<br />
mariners require for their safe navigati<strong>on</strong>. The broad guidelines for subjects<br />
c<strong>on</strong>sidered suitable for broadcast as <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> are menti<strong>on</strong>ed in Para<br />
4.2.2 <strong>of</strong> the Joint IHO/IMO/WMO document Special Publicati<strong>on</strong> no. 53 is as<br />
appended below:-<br />
(a) Casualties to lights, fog signals, buoys and other aids to navigati<strong>on</strong><br />
affecting main shipping lanes;<br />
(b) The presence <strong>of</strong> dangerous wrecks in or near main shipping lanes<br />
and, if relevant, their marking;<br />
(c) Establishment <strong>of</strong> major new aids to navigati<strong>on</strong> or significant changes to<br />
existing <strong>on</strong>es when such establishment or change, might be misleading to<br />
shipping;<br />
(d)<br />
Presence <strong>of</strong> large unwieldy tows in c<strong>on</strong>gested waters;<br />
(e) Drifting hazards (including derelict vessels, ice, mines, c<strong>on</strong>tainers,<br />
other large items, etc.);<br />
(f) Areas where search and rescue (SAR) and anti-polluti<strong>on</strong> operati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
are being carried out (for avoidance <strong>of</strong> such areas);<br />
(g) The presence <strong>of</strong> newly discovered rocks, shoals, reefs and wrecks<br />
likely to c<strong>on</strong>stitute a danger to shipping, and, if relevant, their marking;<br />
(h)<br />
Unexpected alterati<strong>on</strong> or suspensi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> established routes;<br />
(j) Cable or pipe-laying activities, the towing <strong>of</strong> large submerged objects<br />
for research or explorati<strong>on</strong> purposes, the employment <strong>of</strong> manned or<br />
unmanned submersibles, or other underwater operati<strong>on</strong>s c<strong>on</strong>stituting potential<br />
dangers in or near shipping lanes;<br />
(k) The establishment <strong>of</strong> research or scientific instruments in or near<br />
shipping lanes;<br />
(l)<br />
The establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fshore structures in or near shipping lanes;<br />
(m) Significant malfuncti<strong>on</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> radio-navigati<strong>on</strong> services and shore-based<br />
maritime safety informati<strong>on</strong> radio or satellite services;
5<br />
(n) Informati<strong>on</strong> c<strong>on</strong>cerning special operati<strong>on</strong>s which might affect the safety<br />
<strong>of</strong> shipping, sometimes over wide areas, e.g., naval exercises, missile firings,<br />
space missi<strong>on</strong>s, nuclear tests, ordnance dumping z<strong>on</strong>es, etc.<br />
(p)<br />
Acts <strong>of</strong> piracy and armed robbery against ships;<br />
(q) Tsunamis and other natural phenomena, such as abnormal changes to<br />
sea level;<br />
(r)<br />
(s)<br />
World Health Organizati<strong>on</strong> (WHO) health advisory informati<strong>on</strong>; and<br />
Security-related requirements<br />
Sources <strong>of</strong> Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
5. Request for promulgati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning is received from a number <strong>of</strong><br />
marine/shore authorities. A request may also be sent from any ship/vessel at sea<br />
through a Hydrographic Note / FAX / email regarding any urgent navigati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> for issue <strong>of</strong> a <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning. The various sources <strong>of</strong> informati<strong>on</strong> are<br />
as appended below:-<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
(e)<br />
(f)<br />
(g)<br />
(h)<br />
(j)<br />
(k)<br />
(l)<br />
(m)<br />
(n)<br />
Explorati<strong>on</strong> & Producti<strong>on</strong> (E&P) Operators,<br />
Ship Owners/ Shipping Agents/Ship Managers,<br />
Major and N<strong>on</strong>-Major Ports,<br />
DG Shipping and associated <strong>of</strong>fices,<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al hydrographic Office (NHO),<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> Meteorological Department (IMD),<br />
Maritime Rescue Coordinati<strong>on</strong> Centers (MRCC)/<strong>Indian</strong> Coast Guard<br />
Flag Officer Defense Advisory Group (FODAG),<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> Space Research Organizati<strong>on</strong> (ISRO),<br />
Defense Research and Development Organizati<strong>on</strong> (DRDO),<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Institute <strong>of</strong> Oceanography (NIO),<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Institute <strong>of</strong> Ocean Technology (NIOT),<br />
Director General <strong>of</strong> Lighthouse and Lightships (DGLL),
7<br />
(p)<br />
(q)<br />
(r)<br />
(s)<br />
(t)<br />
(u)<br />
(v)<br />
(w)<br />
(x)<br />
(y)<br />
(z)<br />
Sailing and Fishing vessel owners Associati<strong>on</strong>/Federati<strong>on</strong>,<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> Navy<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> Air force<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> Army<br />
Adjacent <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinators<br />
Internati<strong>on</strong>al Agencies involved in Anti-Piracy Operati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
Port VTMS, Vessel Traffic Services etc<br />
<strong>Indian</strong> Nati<strong>on</strong>al Centre for Ocean Informati<strong>on</strong> Services (INCOIS).<br />
Customs Immigrati<strong>on</strong> & other enforcement agencies<br />
State Maritime boards<br />
Other Nati<strong>on</strong>al Coordinators within <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII<br />
Procedures for promulgati<strong>on</strong> and routing <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong><br />
6. The procedures to be followed by requesting authorities for promulgati<strong>on</strong> and<br />
routing <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> are as appended below:-<br />
(a)<br />
Warnings <strong>of</strong> Routine nature.<br />
(i) Warnings c<strong>on</strong>cerning casualties to navigati<strong>on</strong>al aids, hazards,<br />
fleet exercises, routine firing by naval coastal battery etc are to be<br />
forwarded directly to O i/c <strong>Naval</strong> Chart Depot (Mumbai) with a copy to<br />
Chief Hydrographer (<strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII Coordinator) at NHO, Dehradun.<br />
The authenticati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> such informati<strong>on</strong> by their originator is to be<br />
ensured by <strong>Naval</strong> Chart Depot (Mumbai) prior to issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
warning.<br />
(ii) Requests for <strong>NAVAREA</strong>s due to scheduled repair to<br />
navigati<strong>on</strong>al aids e.g. Stoppage <strong>of</strong> DGPS transmissi<strong>on</strong>, Maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
Lighthouse, planned salvage operati<strong>on</strong>s etc should be received<br />
minimum three working days prior to the scheduled operati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
(iii) Agencies (DGLL, Port Authorities, Coast Guard, Ship Owners<br />
etc) are to notify the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII Coordinator/NCD (MB) as so<strong>on</strong> as<br />
possible for issue <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning in case <strong>of</strong> any urgent<br />
navigati<strong>on</strong>al informati<strong>on</strong> (missing/drifting buoys, sunken
9<br />
vessels/obstructi<strong>on</strong> etc) which may be a danger to shipping or to the<br />
mariner.<br />
(b) Warnings for Special Operati<strong>on</strong>s like rocket /missile firing covering wide<br />
areas (including adjacent <strong>NAVAREA</strong>s).<br />
(i) Warnings <strong>of</strong> c<strong>on</strong>fidential nature such as special operati<strong>on</strong>s/missile<br />
test firing etc are to be referred by the originating agencies to IHQ MoD<br />
(Navy)/DNO in time, for accord <strong>of</strong> approval <strong>of</strong> the text <strong>of</strong> the message.<br />
The request for <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning al<strong>on</strong>g with IHQ MoD (Navy)/DNO<br />
approval is to be forwarded to the Chief Hydrographer so as to reach<br />
minimum ten working days prior to the scheduled trials/launch date<br />
(definitive launch window) by the originating agency.<br />
(ii) The c<strong>on</strong>cerned authorities shall provide informati<strong>on</strong> about the<br />
Danger Z<strong>on</strong>e Co-ordinates, Time durati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> exercise and Safeguards, if<br />
any. The c<strong>on</strong>cerned authority shall take into account the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
designated area <strong>on</strong> the safety <strong>of</strong> maritime traffic & ec<strong>on</strong>omical<br />
operati<strong>on</strong>s. The danger z<strong>on</strong>es shall be calculated in accordance with<br />
range safety guidelines so as to keep clear <strong>of</strong> shipping lanes and<br />
inhabited land mass. Amplifying details like name, address (postal &<br />
email id), teleph<strong>on</strong>e numbers (fax/mobile no) <strong>of</strong> c<strong>on</strong>tact pers<strong>on</strong>s are also<br />
to be provided.<br />
(iii) The agencies may refer to the latest nautical charts and<br />
publicati<strong>on</strong>s for the existing dangers and navigati<strong>on</strong>al informati<strong>on</strong>. The<br />
Notices to Mariners and <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> in force can be also be<br />
downloaded from the <strong>of</strong>ficial website <strong>of</strong> Nati<strong>on</strong>al Hydrographic Office<br />
(www.hydrobharat.nic.in).<br />
(iv) Firing exercises c<strong>on</strong>ducted by <strong>Indian</strong> Army Air Defence College,<br />
IAF over areas which fall outside the designated firing and exercise<br />
areas as specified in Special Notice No 9 <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indian</strong> Notice to Mariners -<br />
Special Editi<strong>on</strong> 2008 are also to be referred to IHQ MoD (Navy)/DNO by<br />
the c<strong>on</strong>cerned authorities.<br />
(v) In the case <strong>of</strong> danger z<strong>on</strong>e coordinates extending into other<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong>S (neighbouring countries) or close to internati<strong>on</strong>al<br />
boundaries all necessary clearance /approval from Ministry <strong>of</strong> External<br />
Affairs has to be taken by the c<strong>on</strong>ducting agencies.<br />
(vi) The originating authorities are to notify the Chief Hydrographer,<br />
NHO (<strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator) if there is any change in the trials/launch<br />
dates for cancellati<strong>on</strong> and issue <strong>of</strong> fresh <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning.
11<br />
(c) Warnings pertaining to Scientific/ Exploratory Surveys, establishment <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fshore structures (Oil rigs/platforms), Cable and Pipe-laying activities.<br />
(i) Warnings pertaining to scientific/exploratory activity by <strong>Indian</strong>/<br />
foreign vessels within the Maritime z<strong>on</strong>es <strong>of</strong> India (EEZ) are<br />
promulgated after obtaining the security clearance <strong>of</strong> the MoD by the<br />
IHQ MoD (Navy) /DNI. Inspecti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> documents and other<br />
administrative/legal issues is carried out by IHQ MoD (Navy) /DNI in<br />
accordance with Ministry <strong>of</strong> Defence guidelines. The <strong>Naval</strong> security<br />
inspecti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the vessel is carried out subsequently by respective<br />
Headquarters Offshore Defence Advisory Group (HQODAG). Further,<br />
clearance <strong>of</strong> the area is obtained from DG Shipping, <strong>Indian</strong> Navy and<br />
Coast Guard with respect to the prevailing situati<strong>on</strong>. The <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
warning is thereafter promulgated by NCD (MB) <strong>on</strong> recommendati<strong>on</strong><br />
from FODAG keeping the Chief Hydrographer, NHO (<strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
Coordinator) informed.<br />
(ii) The c<strong>on</strong>cerned Explorati<strong>on</strong> & Producti<strong>on</strong> (E&P) operator, Ship<br />
Owner/Manager/ Agent c<strong>on</strong>ducting such activities should forward<br />
request to IHQ MoD (Navy) /DNI minimum 30 days prior to c<strong>on</strong>duct <strong>of</strong><br />
such operati<strong>on</strong> for verificati<strong>on</strong> and security clearance requirements. If<br />
the area <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong> falls within the established ship routing system, the<br />
requesting authority should obtain a clearance from DG Shipping for<br />
c<strong>on</strong>duct <strong>of</strong> such operati<strong>on</strong> prior to forwarding the applicati<strong>on</strong> to IHQ MoD<br />
(Navy) /DNI. The required security clearance from FODAG is to be<br />
provided to the NCD (Mumbai) / <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator a minimum <strong>of</strong><br />
seven working days in advance <strong>of</strong> the scheduled operati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
(iii) The c<strong>on</strong>cerned agency is to provide complete details <strong>of</strong> the<br />
operati<strong>on</strong>, communicati<strong>on</strong> particulars, the time durati<strong>on</strong> and the<br />
clearance required in order to avoid danger to shipping/rig<br />
operators/mariners.<br />
(iv) The c<strong>on</strong>cerned Explorati<strong>on</strong> & Producti<strong>on</strong> (E&P) operator, Ship<br />
Owner/Manager/ Agent is to make a fresh applicati<strong>on</strong> to IHQ MoD<br />
(Navy) /DNI & FODAG for extensi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> seismic survey/exploratory<br />
operati<strong>on</strong>s bey<strong>on</strong>d the date promulgated in the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warning. The<br />
area <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong> and extended time durati<strong>on</strong> is to be intimated by the<br />
c<strong>on</strong>ducting agencies minimum seven days in advance. A fresh<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning shall be issued by NCD (MB) under intimati<strong>on</strong> to the<br />
Chief Hydrographer, NHO (<strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator). In such cases<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> FODAG for fresh <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning is to reach NCD (MB)<br />
minimum three days in advance.
13<br />
(d) Warnings pertaining to Scientific/ Exploratory Surveys in Adjacent<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong>(s)<br />
(i) Warnings for surveys falling in areas bey<strong>on</strong>d <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII limits<br />
and warranting promulgati<strong>on</strong> by the adjacent <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator are<br />
to be referred by the originator to Ministry <strong>of</strong> External Affairs and obtain<br />
necessary clearance/approval. It is also to be referred to IHQ MoD<br />
(Navy) /DNO & DNI under intimati<strong>on</strong> to the Chief Hydrographer for<br />
passing the text <strong>of</strong> such <strong>warnings</strong> to the c<strong>on</strong>cerned <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
Coordinator(s). The request for such <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> should reach<br />
the Chief Hydrographer (NHO) ten days in advance <strong>of</strong> the scheduled<br />
operati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
(ii) The c<strong>on</strong>ducting agencies are to obtain a specific clearance from<br />
IHQ MoD (Navy) /DNO /DNI for any operati<strong>on</strong>s/surveys being c<strong>on</strong>ducted<br />
close to neighbouring countries or close to internati<strong>on</strong>al boundaries. All<br />
necessary clearance /approval from Ministry <strong>of</strong> External Affairs will be<br />
taken by the c<strong>on</strong>ducting agencies. The limits <strong>of</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> under this<br />
category will be as follows:-<br />
Regi<strong>on</strong>/Country<br />
Pakistan<br />
Descripti<strong>on</strong><br />
10 NM from <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII/IX boundary<br />
Other countries<br />
10 NM from charted IMBL<br />
(e) Warnings pertaining to establishment <strong>of</strong> research or scientific<br />
instruments.<br />
(i) Requests for <strong>warnings</strong> pertaining to establishment <strong>of</strong> research or<br />
scientific instruments should reach the Chief Hydrographer, NHO<br />
minimum three working days in advance <strong>of</strong> the scheduled deployment.<br />
The complete details <strong>of</strong> the system viz. sensors attached, type <strong>of</strong> buoy,<br />
the shape, colour, mooring/securing arrangement, light characteristics,<br />
period <strong>of</strong> deployment and date <strong>of</strong> recovery is to be provided with the<br />
request for <strong>NAVAREA</strong>. Further a m<strong>on</strong>thly/ quarterly status <strong>of</strong> the positi<strong>on</strong><br />
and operati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the research instruments should also be forwarded to<br />
the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> coordinator.<br />
(ii) If these research or scientific instruments (ODAS buoys etc) are<br />
deployed in or close to main shipping lanes, prior approval <strong>of</strong> DG<br />
Shipping should also be taken by the c<strong>on</strong>cerned agencies.
15<br />
(iii) Approval <strong>of</strong> the IHQ MoD (Navy) /DNI is to be obtained for such<br />
deployment <strong>of</strong> all research/scientific instruments by the c<strong>on</strong>cerned<br />
agencies. If the area <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong> lies in adjacent <strong>NAVAREA</strong> or near<br />
IMBL, the necessary clearances from Ministry <strong>of</strong> External Affairs (MEA)<br />
is also to be obtained by the originating agencies<br />
(f) Warnings pertaining to Acts <strong>of</strong> Piracy, SAR operati<strong>on</strong>s, Security related<br />
informati<strong>on</strong>, Health Advisory, Tsunami etc<br />
(i) Warnings pertaining to Acts <strong>of</strong> Piracy are transmitted in the<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> broadcast immediately <strong>on</strong> receipt and shall remain in force<br />
for 72 hours. The nati<strong>on</strong>al /internati<strong>on</strong>al anti-piracy c<strong>on</strong>trol centre,<br />
Maritime Operati<strong>on</strong> Centres, MRCC and other c<strong>on</strong>cerned agencies are<br />
to notify the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> coordinator <strong>of</strong> the piracy attack by fastest<br />
available means. Amplifying details regarding positi<strong>on</strong>, time and means<br />
<strong>of</strong> attack may also be included.<br />
(ii) Requests for <strong>warnings</strong> pertaining to SAR operati<strong>on</strong>s, Security<br />
related informati<strong>on</strong>, Health Advisory; Tsunami etc are to be forwarded<br />
directly to NCD (MB) keeping the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> coordinator (NHO)<br />
informed.<br />
Releasing <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Messages<br />
7. The Officer-in-charge <strong>Naval</strong> Chart Depot (Mumbai) shall be resp<strong>on</strong>sible for<br />
numbering, editing <strong>of</strong> the text, prioritizing and releasing <strong>of</strong> all the <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
messages <strong>on</strong> behalf <strong>of</strong> the Chief Hydrographer. The authenticati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
routine nature if forwarded directly to NCD (MB) is to be ensured by O i/c NCD (MB)<br />
prior transmissi<strong>on</strong>. He is also resp<strong>on</strong>sible to promulgate the cancellati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
<strong>warnings</strong> c<strong>on</strong>taining informati<strong>on</strong> that are no l<strong>on</strong>ger valid.<br />
Safety and resp<strong>on</strong>sibility <strong>of</strong> agencies<br />
8. The resp<strong>on</strong>sibilities <strong>of</strong> agencies seeking <strong>NAVAREA</strong> promulgati<strong>on</strong> and other<br />
authorities as covered in the preceding paragraphs are summarized below:-<br />
(a) Special Operati<strong>on</strong>s. The <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> issued by the <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
Coordinator, the Chief Hydrographer to the Government <strong>of</strong> India are merely<br />
advisory in nature. This is relevant especially in the case <strong>of</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> pertaining<br />
to special operati<strong>on</strong>s like missile/rocket firing covering wide areas over the sea.<br />
It is the resp<strong>on</strong>sibility <strong>of</strong> the c<strong>on</strong>cerned agencies namely DRDO/ISRO, IAF,<br />
Army Air Defence College etc c<strong>on</strong>ducting the special operati<strong>on</strong>s like<br />
missile/rocket launching to specify the exact co-ordinates <strong>of</strong> launch, the exact<br />
danger z<strong>on</strong>e and the launch window. In doing so they are to
17<br />
take into account the latest Notices to Mariners and <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> in<br />
force which are available in the <strong>of</strong>ficial NHO website (www.hydrobharat.nic.in).<br />
The c<strong>on</strong>cerned agencies may also to refer to the latest editi<strong>on</strong>s <strong>of</strong> nautical<br />
charts and publicati<strong>on</strong>s, if available and c<strong>on</strong>firm that the planned operati<strong>on</strong><br />
does not hamper any other activity or has any ec<strong>on</strong>omic ramificati<strong>on</strong>s The<br />
resp<strong>on</strong>sibility <strong>of</strong> agencies involved in providing necessary clearances is as<br />
appended below:-<br />
(i) The originating agencies are also to refer the request for<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> promulgati<strong>on</strong> to IHQ MoD (Navy)/DNO for approval <strong>of</strong> text <strong>of</strong><br />
message.<br />
(ii) IHQ MoD (Navy) / DNO is to forward the approval so as to reach<br />
the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator ten working days prior to the scheduled<br />
trials/launch date.<br />
(iii) In case <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong>s covering wide sea areas e.g. DRDO/ISRO<br />
two definite launch dates <strong>of</strong> limited time durati<strong>on</strong> (maximum five hours)<br />
is to be specified by the originating agency.<br />
(iv) The originating agencies should inform all agencies including<br />
FODAG, DG Hydrocarb<strong>on</strong>s, local Port <strong>of</strong>fices, Fisheries department etc<br />
about the special operati<strong>on</strong>s well in time. The agencies are to resolve<br />
issues bilaterally in case <strong>of</strong> overlapping requirements. The list <strong>of</strong><br />
addressees to be informed is placed at Appendix ‘B’.<br />
(v) FODAG is to c<strong>on</strong>firm the presence <strong>of</strong> any oil rigs/seismic vessels<br />
within the danger z<strong>on</strong>e and inform c<strong>on</strong>cerned vessel, E& P operator.<br />
(vi) The Officer-in-Charge, <strong>Naval</strong> Chart Depot (Mumbai) is to<br />
promulgate <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning after clearance from FODAG about oil<br />
rigs/seismic vessels in the danger z<strong>on</strong>e.<br />
(b) Warnings pertaining to Seismic surveys, establishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fshore<br />
structures, cable and pipe-laying activities.<br />
(i) The originating agencies are to take necessary clearances from<br />
IHQ MoD (Navy)/DNI and FODAG for the operati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
(ii) FODAG to undertake the naval security inspecti<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the vessel<br />
post clearance from IHQ MoD (Navy)/DNI. Approval for<br />
promulgati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning is to be forwarded by FODAG so as
19<br />
to reach <strong>Naval</strong> Chart Depot (Mumbai) seven working days prior to the<br />
commencement <strong>of</strong> seismic survey/operati<strong>on</strong>s.<br />
(iii) In case <strong>of</strong> an extensi<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> seismic survey by the vessel or drilling<br />
operati<strong>on</strong>, the c<strong>on</strong>cerned agency /E & P operator is to submit request to<br />
IHQ MoD (Navy) /DNI & FODAG for promulgati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> a fresh <strong>NAVAREA</strong><br />
Warning minimum seven days in advance. In such cases approval <strong>of</strong><br />
FODAG for fresh <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning is to reach NCD (MB) minimum<br />
three days in advance.<br />
(c)<br />
Warnings for deployment <strong>of</strong> scientific/research instruments.<br />
(i) The requesting agencies like NIO, NIOT, and INCOIS are to<br />
obtain clearance from IHQ MoD (Navy)/DNI as per MOD <str<strong>on</strong>g>Guidelines</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />
prior deployment.<br />
(ii) Approval <strong>of</strong> DG Shipping should be obtained in case the area falls<br />
within or close to the established shipping lanes.<br />
(iii) If the area <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong> lies in adjacent <strong>NAVAREA</strong> or near IMBL,<br />
the necessary clearances from Ministry <strong>of</strong> External Affairs (MEA) is also<br />
to be obtained by the originating agencies.<br />
(iv) Status <strong>of</strong> buoys is to be forwarded <strong>on</strong> quarterly basis to the Chief<br />
Hydrographer for updating <strong>of</strong> in force <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong>.<br />
(d) Warnings pertaining to SAR/Man Overboard/ Vessel capsizing etc.<br />
The agency requesting for promulgati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning e.g. MRCC,<br />
Port authorities, VTMS are resp<strong>on</strong>sible to pass up to date informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> the<br />
status <strong>of</strong> SAR ops/Man overboard etc so as to cancel the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning<br />
or issue a fresh <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning/ Notice to Mariners. They are to provide the<br />
time durati<strong>on</strong> and cancellati<strong>on</strong> details to the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator. It is the<br />
resp<strong>on</strong>sibility <strong>of</strong> the originators like DGLL, Port Authorities etc to provide status<br />
<strong>of</strong> drifting buoys, derelict vessels and provide time frame for rectificati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
defect and cancellati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warning.<br />
(e) The requesting agencies will m<strong>on</strong>itor all safety messages and<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings well before and after the scheduled activity. They are to<br />
ensure that the activity commences <strong>on</strong>ly after the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warning has been<br />
issued/promulgated by the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator/ the Chief Hydrographer. No<br />
activity is to commence should the c<strong>on</strong>cerned warning not be promulgated in<br />
time. In case <strong>of</strong> any accident arising out <strong>of</strong> n<strong>on</strong>-compliance with the same, the<br />
agency c<strong>on</strong>cerned will be held resp<strong>on</strong>sible for any damage and/or loss <strong>of</strong> life
21<br />
that may arise. The requesting agencies are required to m<strong>on</strong>itor all messages<br />
through the Inmarsat SafetyNET for the said purpose.<br />
9. Chief Hydrographer. The Chief Hydrographer to the Government <strong>of</strong> India<br />
is the <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII Coordinator. He is resp<strong>on</strong>sible to collate and assess informati<strong>on</strong><br />
c<strong>on</strong>cerning all events that significantly affect the safety <strong>of</strong> navigati<strong>on</strong> within the<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong>. The Chief Hydrographer shall be the central point <strong>of</strong> c<strong>on</strong>tact for all matters<br />
c<strong>on</strong>cerning to <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> including the m<strong>on</strong>itoring <strong>of</strong> their broadcasts and to<br />
ensure that the messages originated have been correctly transmitted. The<br />
resp<strong>on</strong>sibilities <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Coordinator are described in Para 3.2 <strong>of</strong> Joint IMO/IHO<br />
Special Publicati<strong>on</strong> S-53.<br />
Structure <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> warning<br />
10. <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> are c<strong>on</strong>secutively numbered throughout the calendar<br />
year, commencing with 001/YY at 0000 UTC <strong>on</strong> 01 January. All <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong><br />
shall be broadcast <strong>on</strong>ly in English in the Internati<strong>on</strong>al NAVTEX and SafetyNET<br />
services in accordance with IMO resoluti<strong>on</strong> A.706 (17), as amended. The minimum<br />
informati<strong>on</strong> which a mariner requires to avoid danger is HAZARD & POSITION.<br />
Amplifying remarks may be included in order to provide sufficient extra details to<br />
clearly identify the significance <strong>of</strong> the hazard and to assist mariners in recognizing<br />
and assessing its effect up<strong>on</strong> their navigati<strong>on</strong>. The time, date and durati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> the<br />
event shall be included if known. The text <strong>of</strong> a navigati<strong>on</strong>al warning shall c<strong>on</strong>tain<br />
specific message elements, identified and ordered by the reference numbers shown<br />
below:-<br />
Part<br />
Preamble<br />
Warning<br />
Broadcast <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> Warnings<br />
Reference<br />
Number<br />
Message Element<br />
1 Message series identifier<br />
2 General Area<br />
3 Locality<br />
4 Chart number<br />
5 Key subject<br />
6 Geographical positi<strong>on</strong><br />
7 Amplifying remarks<br />
Post Script 8 Cancellati<strong>on</strong>s details<br />
11. <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> are broadcast from Pune LES, daily at 1000hrs and 2200<br />
hrs UTC through INMARSAT. In case <strong>of</strong> any urgent informati<strong>on</strong> or emergency, they<br />
can be transmitted at any time. All in force <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII <strong>warnings</strong> are broadcast<br />
through
23<br />
SafetyNET via LES Pune for six weeks until cancelled. The <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> are<br />
forwarded to the following agencies for promulgati<strong>on</strong>/broadcast:-<br />
(a)<br />
COMNETCEN (Mumbai):- For transmissi<strong>on</strong> to IN Ships<br />
(b) Director, Pune LES: - For transmissi<strong>on</strong> through GMDSS, in accordance<br />
with Internati<strong>on</strong>al Safety Net Manual.<br />
The <strong>NAVAREA</strong> <strong>warnings</strong> in force can be also be downloaded from the <strong>of</strong>ficial website<br />
<strong>of</strong> Nati<strong>on</strong>al Hydrographic Office (www.hydrobharat.nic.in)<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII Coordinator C<strong>on</strong>tact Details<br />
12. The c<strong>on</strong>tact details <strong>of</strong> <strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII Coordinator as described in Appendix I <strong>of</strong><br />
S-53 is as appended below:-<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong> VIII<br />
The Chief Hydrographer to the Govt. <strong>of</strong> India<br />
Attn: Joint Director <strong>of</strong> Hydrography<br />
(Maritime Safety Informati<strong>on</strong> Services)<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Hydrographic Office<br />
107-A, Rajpur Road<br />
P.B. No. 75,<br />
Dehradun, Uttarakhand<br />
India<br />
Pin - 248001<br />
Tel: +91-135-2747365<br />
Fax: +91-135-2748373<br />
E-mail: msis-inho-navy@nic.in<br />
inho-navy@nic.in<br />
Website: http://www.hydrobharat.nic.in
25<br />
Appendix A<br />
(Refers to Para 1)<br />
<strong>NAVAREA</strong>S for coordinating and promulgating radio navigati<strong>on</strong>al <strong>warnings</strong><br />
under the World-Wide Navigati<strong>on</strong>al Warning Service<br />
The delimitati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> such areas is not related to and shall not prejudice the delimitati<strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> any boundaries between States.
27<br />
LIST OF ADDRESSEES<br />
Appendix B<br />
{Refers to Para 8(a)(iv)}<br />
The recommended list <strong>of</strong> addresses is appended below. The list is not exhaustive<br />
and should be regarded as a guideline depending <strong>on</strong> area <strong>of</strong> operati<strong>on</strong>. Additi<strong>on</strong>al agencies<br />
likely to be affected may be informed as hitherto.<br />
1<br />
3<br />
5<br />
7<br />
9<br />
The Chief Hydrographer to Govt. <strong>of</strong> India<br />
<strong>Naval</strong> Hydrographic Office<br />
Post Box No.75<br />
Dehradun–248001<br />
Tel: 0135 - 2747365<br />
Fax:0135-2748373<br />
inho-navy@nic.in,<br />
msis-inho-navy@nic.in<br />
Director General Shipping <strong>of</strong> India /<br />
Nautical Advisor,<br />
Jahaz Bhavan,<br />
Mumbai – 400 023<br />
Fax No.022-22613655<br />
Tel No: 022 2613651/2/3/4<br />
dgship@dgshipping.com<br />
The Chief Manager (HR),<br />
Director General Hydrocarb<strong>on</strong>s<br />
OIDB Bhawan, Tower A, Plot No 2,<br />
Sector -73,NOIDA – 201 301<br />
Tel - 0120 – 2472000:<br />
Fax - 0120 - 2472049<br />
Email - dg@dghindia.org<br />
The Flag Officer (for CSO)<br />
Headquarters, Offshore Defence<br />
Advisory Group<br />
F – Wing, 15th floor<br />
Maker Tower,Cuffe Parade, Colaba<br />
Mumbai – 400 005<br />
Tel - 022-22181424<br />
Fax - 022-22151906<br />
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief<br />
(for CSO (OPS)),<br />
Eastern <strong>Naval</strong> Command<br />
Visakhapatnam - 530 001<br />
Tel No: 0891 - 2760437<br />
Fax No:0891-2577147 / 2707517<br />
mocv@vsnl.net<br />
2<br />
4<br />
6<br />
8<br />
10<br />
Directorate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Naval</strong> Operati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
<strong>Naval</strong> Headquarters,<br />
New Delhi – 110 011<br />
Fax No.011-23793007<br />
Tel No: 011-23011008, 23010940<br />
e-mail: dno-navy@nic.in<br />
The Secretary to the Govt. <strong>of</strong> India<br />
Ministry <strong>of</strong> Petroleum & Natural gas<br />
‘A’ wing, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhawan,<br />
Dr. Rajendra Prassad Road<br />
New Delhi-110 001<br />
Tel - 011-23383501, 23383562<br />
Fax - 011-23070723<br />
Email: sec.png@nic.in<br />
Officer-in-charge<br />
<strong>Naval</strong> Chart Depot, Castle park,<br />
Shahid Bhagat Singh Road,<br />
Mumbai - 400 023.<br />
Fax No.022- 22751049/ 22661179<br />
ncdm-inho-navy@nic.in<br />
Inspector General/Commander<br />
Coast Guard Regi<strong>on</strong>(East),<br />
Near Nappier Bridge, Covam River<br />
Mouth Chennai - 600 009<br />
FaxNo.044- 23460404/23460423<br />
Tel No: 044-23460407<br />
icgrhqeast@data<strong>on</strong>e.in<br />
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief<br />
(for CSO (OPS)),<br />
Western <strong>Naval</strong> Command<br />
Mumbai - 400023
29<br />
11<br />
13<br />
15<br />
17<br />
19<br />
21<br />
Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief<br />
(for CSO (OPS)),<br />
Southern <strong>Naval</strong> Command<br />
Kochi - 682004<br />
12<br />
DG Communicati<strong>on</strong> Centre,<br />
Director General <strong>of</strong> Shipping,<br />
Mumbai.<br />
Fax – 022 – 22613636<br />
14<br />
dgcommcentre@satyammail.net<br />
dgcommcentre@vsnl.net<br />
dgcommcentre@gmail.net<br />
Signal Bosun<br />
Chennai Port Signal Stati<strong>on</strong>,<br />
No.1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai<br />
Fax No. 044-25383382/ 25384012 16<br />
Dy. Superintendent <strong>of</strong> Police<br />
PONNERI<br />
Thiravallur Dist.(TN)<br />
CAMP<br />
Fax - 044-27974013<br />
<strong>Naval</strong> Officer-in-Charge Orissa<br />
INS Chilka<br />
P.O. - Chilka<br />
Dist. - Khurda<br />
Orissa - 752 037<br />
Tel - 06756 - 227087<br />
Fax - 06756 - 227285<br />
Jt. General Manager (S&P)<br />
AAI- Aerodromes<br />
Chennai Airport, Chennai – 600027<br />
FaxNo.044-22561740 / 22561365 /<br />
22561659<br />
Tel No: 044 – 22561740/22560251/<br />
22560700<br />
18<br />
20<br />
22<br />
The Principal Officer<br />
Mercantile & Marine Department<br />
Anchor Gate Building, II Floor,<br />
PBNo.5004,RajajiSalai,<br />
Chennai - 600 032<br />
Tel no: 044-25255505<br />
Fax No.044-25232929 / 2525 5503<br />
mmdchennai@vsnl.net,<br />
chennai@mmd.gov.in<br />
Dy. C<strong>on</strong>servator<br />
Port Trust<br />
Visakhapatnam - 530 035<br />
Fax No.0891-2569894/2565023/<br />
2565042<br />
dc@vizagport.com<br />
Dy. Port C<strong>on</strong>servator<br />
Chennai Port Trust<br />
Chennai - 600 001<br />
Fax No.044-25384012/25361228<br />
Tel No: 044-25360833, 25362201/<br />
Extn.2562<br />
e-mail: dc@chennaiport.gov.in<br />
<strong>Naval</strong> Officer-in-Charge (AP)<br />
C/o Fleet Mail Office<br />
Visakhapatnam - 530 014<br />
Tel - 0891 - 2812234<br />
Fax - 0891 - 2577269<br />
The Executive Director (ATM)<br />
Airport Authority <strong>of</strong> India<br />
Operati<strong>on</strong>al Complex, Safdarjung<br />
Airport<br />
New Delhi – 110 003<br />
FaxNo.011-24611078/ 24629567<br />
Tel No: 011 - 24629015<br />
akjain@aai.aero<br />
The Commanding Officer<br />
INS Rajali,<br />
Arok<strong>on</strong>am – 631 006<br />
Vellore District, TN<br />
Fax No. 04177-227589, 227588<br />
corajali@rediffmail.com
31<br />
23<br />
25<br />
Officer <strong>on</strong> Special Duty<br />
DOS Branch Secretariat,<br />
3 rd Floor,LokNayak Bhavan, Prithvirajline<br />
New Delhi – 110 003<br />
Fax No.011-24693871 / 24617377<br />
rathin@isro.gov.in<br />
09868242437/224694775<br />
with a request to forward this notificati<strong>on</strong><br />
to the embassies <strong>of</strong> Myanmar,<br />
Malaysia, Tahiti(France) and Peru<br />
through MEA.<br />
The Director <strong>of</strong> Operati<strong>on</strong>s (T&M)<br />
Air HQ (VB)<br />
New Delhi - 110011<br />
Fax No. 011-23016354/23792973<br />
24<br />
26<br />
Director, Projects.<br />
Addl.Secretary/<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Space,<br />
Anthrisksha Bhavan, New BEL Road,<br />
Bangalore – 560 094,<br />
Fax No:080-23418237,23513035<br />
The Director General <strong>of</strong> Army (AD)<br />
GS Branch, IHQ MOD (Army)<br />
Sena Bhawan<br />
New Delhi - 110011<br />
27<br />
The Executive Director (ATM)<br />
Nati<strong>on</strong>al Airport Authority <strong>of</strong> India<br />
Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan<br />
Safdarjang Airport<br />
New Delhi - 110003