Mumbai Port Authority
Ministry of Ports , Shipping and Waterways , Government of India
Deployment of private Watchmen in docks
Private watchmen are deployed in the port by CHA’s / Exporter / Importer to ensure more safety & security of their cargo. The application for deployment of private watchmen is to be made by the CHA / Exporter / Importer of the cargo concerned to the office of Dy. Traffic Manager ID / P & V Docks
| Steps : | ||
| (i) | The request letter of CHA / Exporter / Importer along with a letter from the private watchmen contractor holding valid registration with MbPT furnishing details of cargo and location, should be made to Dy. Traffic Manager, ID / P&V Docks as the case may be. | Application Form |
| (ii) | Initially permission is granted for a period of 7 days and extended thereafter for 7 days at a time till clearance /shipment of cargoes. | |
| (iii) | As per Dy. Traffic Manager, ID/ P&V Docks permission S/Supdt. concerned permits deployment of watchmen for the cargo. | Checklist |
| (i) | Approving Authority | Dy. Traffic Manager, ID / P & V Docks |
| (ii) | Processing Duration | Immediately on receipt of written request accompanied with requisite documents during office working hours |
| (iii) | Application Scrutiny Levels | 01 level scrutiny for all applications |
| Checklist | |
| (i) | Permission for deployment of watchmen by Dy. Manager Cargo Accountal |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | |
| (i) |
How to apply ? Request letter of CHA as per the format at Application Form along with a letter from the private watchman contractor holding valid registration with MbPT furnishing details of cargo and location |
| (ii) |
Where to apply ? Office of Dy. Traffic Manager ID / P & V Docks |
| (iii) |
Duration of permission? Initially permission is granted for a period of 7 days and extended for 7 days till clearance / shipment of cargoes. |
| (iv) |
How the submitted application is further processed ? Permission is granted by Dy. Traffic Manager, ID / P & V Docks and endorsed to Shed Supdt. concerned who after verifying the permission permits deployment of watchmen for the cargo. |
| (v) |
Any specific requirements of Port to be complied by the watchmen? Watchmen with valid Dock Entry Permit should always be in uniform and his company's name should prominently be displayed on it. |