Deendayal Port updates berthing policy

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has recently updated the berthing policy for Deendayal Port. As per the policy, any vessel scheduled to be shifted out before completion of cargo work will be allowed to continue cargo operation till the next immediate suitable tide time subject to the payment of additional berth hire charges, i.e., penalty charges. However, in case there is no taker for the berth, the vessel will be permitted to continue till completion of cargo payment of additional berth hire charges, i.e., penalty charges till the vessel vacates the berth. In case a bagged cargo vessel under the general group is not able to complete the cargo operations, then, an additional time of maximum 48 hours will be allowed to complete its cargo operations. However, it will be subject to the payment of one time (100 per cent) additional normal berth hire charges for the extra hours. Besides, in case tanker vessel is not able to complete the cargo operations as per norms, the same will be allowed to complete its cargo operations subject to payment of one time (100 per cent) additional normal berth hire charges for the extra.