Sri Vijaya Puram, November 11: The Directorate of Shipping Services has issued an arrival notice stating that the vessel MV Swarajdweep, which sailed from Vizag, is expected to arrive at Sri Vijaya Puram tomorrow (Thursday, November 12) at 0730 hrs. She has on board a total of 365 adults and four infants, with no cargo and no containers. On arrival at Sri Vijaya Puram, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and the passengers will be disembarked immediately.
In a separate embarkation notice, the Directorate said that MV Swarajdweep will sail from Sri Vijaya Puram to Chennai on Monday, November 16, at 1000 hrs. Excess baggage will be loaded from 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs on Sunday, November 15. Excess baggage/cargo is required to be booked in advance at the Commercial Wing, DSS. Embarkation of passengers will take place from 0700 hrs to 0900 hrs on November 16, and will be closed one hour before the scheduled time. Passengers reporting late will not be allowed to board the vessel.
Bona fide passengers have been asked to note that the vessel will sail only after completion of the survey procedure, which will commence on completion of embarkation of passengers, for issuance of the ‘B’ Certificate as per the MS Act. Accompanied baggage exceeding the prescribed norms is likely to be rejected. The size and weight of each package should be 1 metre x 0.5 metre and within 20 kg. It must show in bold letters the name and the ticket number of the passenger. Packages found bigger in size and heavier will be rejected, and excess baggage will be subject to double the rate of freight.
Passengers are strictly advised to reach well in time, as the embarkation of passengers and excess baggage will be closed one hour before the scheduled time. Those arriving late will not be allowed to board the vessel.
