TEAM HERALD
PANJIM: Captain of Ports Department has stated it sees no objection in granting permission allowing vessels/barges to cross the Aguada sand bar from May 29 to 31 to those which have applied for permission.
It stated the vessels crossing the sand bar have to do so at their own risk, should have valid survey certificate/ insurance and weather permitting and carry 2/3rd of its carrying capacity.
Vessels/barges holding extension survey certificate are not permitted. CoP
has warned owners/masters/crews/fishing vessels to exercise extra caution while navigating as the buoys in the rivers, Mandovi and Zuari, have been withdrawn.
It has advised to keep a watch keeper on duty to avoid any mishap and prohibited vessels from overtaking from Mandovi Bridge to the mouth of the river. The vessels have been asked to keep clear off ferryboats at ferry crossings.
