Ban on Usage of Thuraya Satellite Phones in India - Reg.

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....er Agents, Main Line Operators, Customs Brokers, VOC Port Trust regarding Ban on Usage of Thuraya Satellite Phones in India. Any person carrying Thuraya, Iridium or other such sets are also required to mandatorily declare them in the Pre Arrival Notification on Security (PANS) submitted to the Port Authorities. 2. The Steamer Agents, on behalf of the Master of the vessel, are filing Import Genera....

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....s in Vessel's stores list and list of private property, if any, are declared but the brand name/make of the satellite phones, in certain cases are not declared. Presently, the Indian Government has banned the import as well as use of Thuraya satellite Phones in India. The Director general of shipping also has issued an order vide DGS Order No.02 of 2012 dated 17th May, 2012 on usage of Thuraya....