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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are now a popular area for boats from Phuket, Malaysia, Singapore and those on their way to the Red Sea. Sailing foreign Yachts desirous of visiting Andaman & Nicobar Islands are to follow the government procedure |
Obtain Clearance/ Permit from the Indian High Commission/ Embassy prior to departure from the last port of call and intimate following particulars to the Indian High Commission/Embassy.
i. Purpose of Visit
ii. Port of Registration
iii. Last Port of Call
iv. Next Port of Call
v. Name of Local Agents (if any)
vi. Itinerary of the Vessel
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Clearance to be obtained from Port Management Board, Port Blair 48 hours prior to entering Indian territorial Waters. |
Immigration clearance will be given at Port Blair on Arrival/ Departure. On arrival Yachts will be inspected by Navy, Customs and Immigration for clearance.
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Visit permit is issued by the Immigration Officer for a period of thirty days. The conditions laid down in the permit are to be strictly adhered to by the permit holder. |
No deviation from the pre-drawn itinerary would be permitted. |
Yachts are to be fitted with HFRT sets for Communication failing which their visit will be restricted to VHF range. |
Yachts when Indian waters are to inform their location twice a day at 0800 hrs. and 2000hrs. to Port Management Board Control Room at the above given frequencies. |
No diving equipment is to be carried on board. The vessel can obtain the diving equipments locally from the approved diving agencies. |
The Yachts will not be permitted to pick up commercial passengers, Indian or Foreigner on board during the permitted cruise. However, Yachts will be allowed carry passengers to and from Port Blair who are cleared by Immigration authorities. |
Equipment capable of sea bed mapping is not to be carried on board. |
No arms and ammunition is to be carried on board the yacht, arms if carried for self protection are to be declared on arrival. |
Yachts visiting the Island may have an authorized agents at Port Blair. |
Clearance of customs, Port Management Board and Immigration is necessary before departure. |