In supersession of this office letter No.D/G-26/1147 dated 18.02.2004 following SOP is hereby issued for compliance with immediate effect.

1. The Ship Agent is to:

a) Submit crew list from the last port of call of the vessel at the erliest opprtunity and prior to ship's arrival at approaches to
harbour.

b) Submit crew list of the ship at departure from Pakistani Ports alogwith clearance from Pakistani Ports alogwith clearance from the immigration Authorities.

c) Provide personnel information on the prescribed Proforma (attached) duly endorsed by the Master of the ship.


2. The Port Department shall seek confirmation of the scafarers personal records from the Government Shipping Office in Karachi, if deemed necessary and also ascertain that the strength of Pakistani seafarers on the vessel is as per requirement of SRO99(KE)/2003 dated 01.10.2003.

3. The stipulated concession will be accorded once the Deputy Conservator is satisfied that the requirements in para 1&2 above are met.

General Manager (OPS)