Directorate General of Shipping lays down rules to combat coronavirus

Vessels using only Indian ports need not follow all the instructions mentioned in the order, but need to carry out a due diligence process

At a time when the world is readying to take the necessary precautions to fight the spread of  Covid-19 pandemic, the Directorate General of Shipping has come out with rules to ensure that trade goes on amid the coronavirus scare.

Shipping services are required to continue to be operational so that vital goods and essential commodities like fuel, medical supplies, food grains etc, are delivered and to ensure that the economic activity of the nation is not disrupted.

According to the DG Shipping order to all stakeholders, which include major as well minor ports, the master of a vessel, before arrival at