Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017
The Board of Trustees of Chennai Port issued Chennai Port Trust Notification No. SRO C-13/2017, published on June 7, 2017, to amend the Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981. The amendments update the rules for handling International Maritime Dangerous Goods Class I explosives at Chennai Port, subject to Central Government approval and the required official publication.
What the regulations do
The Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017 revise parts of the Chennai Port (Safety) Regulations, 1981. The Board of Trustees of Chennai Port made the amendments under the Major Port Trust Act, 1963, subject to Central Government approval and publication as required by that Act.
The regulations state that they come into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette under the applicable provision of the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.
Who is affected
The Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017 mainly affect Chennai Port Trust and persons or organisations involved in importing, exporting or handling International Maritime Dangerous Goods Class I cargo, meaning explosives, at Chennai Port.
The notification does not create or alter land ownership, property registration, planning permission or land use rights. A property buyer or owner would generally be concerned only if their activities involve handling the covered dangerous goods at Chennai Port.
Key changes
The Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017 make the following changes:
- Delete one definition and replace the definition of “IMCO Code” or “IMDG Code” with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code issued by the International Maritime Organization.
- Rename Part 3 as “Special Rules to Regulate Import / Export of IMDG Cargo Class I”.
- Remove a reference to Chennai Port Trust General Regulations from regulation 3.
- Replace “Naval Officer-in-Charge of Chennai” with “Flag Officer Commanding TN & P Naval Area”.
- Define prohibited explosives as explosives prohibited by the Central Government under the Explosive Act, 1884.
- Require the handling of International Maritime Dangerous Goods Class I explosives at Chennai Port to follow the specified Standard Operating Procedure for containers carrying such cargo.
- Allow the Chairman of Chennai Port Trust to amend the Standard Operating Procedure when necessary, with approval from the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, Nagpur.
- Require an up-to-date copy of the Standard Operating Procedure to be displayed on the Chennai Port Trust website.
- Delete sub-clauses 9 to 20 of regulation 3.
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Common questions
Does the Chennai Port safety notification affect ownership of land or property?
No land ownership, property registration, planning permission or land use provision appears in the notification. It concerns safety rules for handling International Maritime Dangerous Goods Class I explosives at Chennai Port.
What procedure must be followed when handling Class I explosives at Chennai Port?
Handling must follow the Standard Operating Procedure for containers carrying International Maritime Dangerous Goods Class I explosives cargo at Chennai Port.
Where can I find the current Standard Operating Procedure?
The Chennai Port (Safety) Amendment Regulations, 2017 require an up-to-date copy to be displayed on the Chennai Port Trust website.
Can Chennai Port Trust change the Standard Operating Procedure?
Yes. The Chairman of Chennai Port Trust may amend it when necessary, with approval from the Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation, Nagpur.
