Crew Change Update -DG Shipping guidelines for controlled crew change at anchorages within port limits

To facilitate and regulate crew change for seafarers so that the safe environment on the ship is not compromised or no contamination is brought from ship to shore, the Directorate hereby prescribes the following additional Standard Operating Procedures / Protocols (SOP) for controlled crew change of Indian seafarers at Indian port anchorages within the port limits for compliance by all stakeholders.