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AASHI Ferry 1 Cruise Schudule
PB- Port Blair | HL- Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) | NL- Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
PB-HL: 7:30 AM
HL-NL: 2:00 PM
NL-PB: 3:40 PM
HL-PB: 2:00 PM
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Hon’ble President Witnesses Spectacular Operational Demonstration By A&N Command at Swaraj Dweep Havelock Island
Demonstration Highlights Synergy, Cooperation & Interoperability Between Services
New Delhi, Feb. 28 (PIB) Hon’ble President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind witnessed a Joint Services Operational Demonstration at the Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep Havelock Island today. Integral combat platforms and forces of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) demonstrated multidimensional operational capabilities of the Command, including an amphibious landing.
The President was, earlier, briefed by Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM on the operational capabilities and state of readiness of the Command. Fourteen ships of the Indian Navy, two Fast Attack Crafts of Coast Guard, aircraft of the Indian Airforce and over 300 troops of the Indian Army with six BMPs showcased integrated application of combat power of the only Tri-Service Command of the nation. The demonstration highlighted the synergy, cooperation and interoperability between the Services towards achieving desired outcomes. The Operational Demonstration showcased various facets of joint operations and included Combat Free Fall (CFF) and helocasting by the MARCOS, Special Heliborne Operations (SHBO) by Ghatak Platoon and amphibious assault by infantry troops, who landed on the beach with six BMPs and over 300 combatants. Naval Gun Fire Support (NGFS), Counter Surface Force Operations (CSFO), Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and vertical replenishment at sea were also demonstrated. The amphibious landing of Infantry troops on the beach was executed by Landing Ship Tank (Medium) and Landing Craft Utility. Operational Demonstration culminated with the fly past of Dornier aircraft, MI-17 V5 and Chetak helicopters flying in close formation depicting the Tri-Service synergy and Combat potential of the Andaman & Nicobar Command. The Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Principal Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Vijay Kumar and Senior Officers of Defence and Civil Administration were present on the occasion.
Tourism Activities To Restart in North & Middle Andaman District With Due Standard Operating Procedure
I. Standard Operating Procedure For Opening of Beaches in A&N Islands
1. The Tourism activities are permitted only in North & Middle Andaman District and South Andaman District except Little Andaman.
2. The beaches will remain open between 10.00 AM to 05.00 PM daily.
3.Tourists/visitors to maintain a minimum distance of 02 meters in public places / beaches.
4. Use of face cover / mask will be mandatory for all the people visiting the beaches.
5. Life Guards / TSET Members posted at various beaches to wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures.
6. Spiting shall be strictly prohibited on the beaches.
7. Entrance gate of the beaches to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer) and thermal screening provisions. Only asymptomatic staff and guests shall be allowed.
8. Tourists/visitors shall monitor their health report about any illness immediately to the Beach Officers/Life Guards and TSET Members.
9. Tourists/visitors shall dispose of face cover/masks/ cloves and other leftovers only in the dustbins.
10. Tourists / visitors should follow the directions of staff regarding crowd management at beaches.
11. Separate entry and exit for guests on the beaches to be organized, wherever feasible.
12. Group photography will not be allowed at the beaches.
13. Only authorized vendors to be allowed on the beaches.
14. Tourists/visitors should avoid overcrowding in the washroom area.
15. Tourists/visitors above 65 years will not be allowed.
16. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/ handkerchief/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
II. Standard Operating Procedure for Waterbased/Watersports
activities
A. General Standard Operating Procedure for Watersports
The following general measures and the specific step as listed out
herein are to be observed by all: Owner, Operator, Employees, Associations,
Agents, Guides and Guests- at all times. General measures are:
a) All Watersports/boating activities in containment zones shall remain closed and no operation shall be allowed.
b) It shall be made mandatory for guests and all those involved in operations to download, install and verify the status AarogyaSetu mobile application.
c) The Owner, Operator, Employees, Associations, Agents, Guides etc. Must subject themselves for thermal scanning at least twice in a day before commencement of the duties in the morning and upon completion of the operations in the afternoon/evening.
d) All Guests arriving at the booking counter/watersports center should be thermally scanned and the status ascertained on AarogyaSetu mobile app before the tickets are issued.
e) It is mandatory for all to wear the face-mask of stipulated standard all through and it should be enforced unfailingly.
f) Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/ handkerchief/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
g) Sick or unwell guests to be immediately taken for check-up to nearest hospital in separate vehicle.
h) Booking of trips and allocation of slots should be planned to avoid unwarranted gathering of guests and adhere to social distancing norms.
i) Ensure that guests are taken in small groups to meet physical distancing norm of minimum 6 feet between guests and it should be strictly maintained. Any change in this norm should be in accordance to the Government norms from time to time.
j) Greet the guests with “Namaste” preferably with folded hands. Handshakes should be strictly avoided.
k) Agents and guides should carry sanitizer and wear mask.
l) Always carry extra face masks onboard to offer guest in case of emergency.
m) As per Ministry of Tourism stipulation, the Guides must handle group lesser than 10 guests. One dedicated person should be deployed for coordination of every group of maximum 10guests.
n) At ticket counters/booths, the staff etc. must wear the gloves and masks all through. In addition, face-shield for the counter-staff can also be considered.
o) Upon issuing the tickets, the guests should be given a detail brief on the do’s and don’ts during the operations, and it must be reminded frequently till the trip is over.
p) Employees handling ticketing and currency transactions are compulsorily to wear, face shield and to hand sanitize the hand frequently.
q) Maintain the hygiene standards.
B. Standard Operating Procedure for Boat owners
The following practices are to be strictly adhered to while taking guests
for boating trips. The following SOP stipulates practices at each stage/
facet and for specific stakeholders. The boat shall operate 50% passenger
capacity.
I. Before Boarding the Boat (While arriving at watersports Centre)
i. Boat Owners:
a) It must be ensured that all touch points in public areas like the ticketing counter, counter tops, boat jetty, onboard boat, door handles, levers, hand railings, etc. are cleaned frequently and at regular intervals every day using a sanitizer/disinfectant. It is advised to use Sodium Hypochlorite 1% solution having at least 70% alcohol to clean these frequently touched points.
b) The commonly used personal safety protection equipment’s like Personal Floatation Device (PFD) should not be reused without disinfecting.
c) Ensure that hand sanitizers are made available in sufficient numbers and quantity for disinfection facilities of visiting tourists/crew members at the booking counter/booking stations.
d) At ticket counter, if wash basin is not available, a water tank fitted with tap may be placed at safe distance from booking counter/station. Soap dispenser may be placed near the wash-basin.
e) Face masks and sanitizers should be made available to guests on demand.
f) Proper documentation of the guest in each trip for contact tracing must be enforced. Use of separate trip sheets for each trip must be a standard practice.
g) The trip-sheet should have details viz.: Guest name, their age, city of domicile, telephone, date and time of the trip etc. Trip-sheet must be duly signed by the escort and owner.
ii. Operator and Crew Members:-
a) To ensure all boat systems and engines function efficiently and all equipment and gears in full operating condition.
b) A boat operating with more than one staff, viz. the operator and crew/ helper must ensure the stipulated social distancing norms on-board also.
c) The boat and all gears in use must be cleaned and disinfected before commencement of the operation, after which, it must also be thoroughly wash-down. On completion of trips every day also, above safe procedure must be followed.
d) To ensure that sanitizers are used by the guests before boarding the vessel.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.
iii.Duties and responsibilities of Guests
a) Vigilantly maintain the social distancing norms uncompromisingly.
b) Avoid sharing of items like in addition eatables, water bottles, toys and safety gear etc. Always wear hand-gloves.
c) Wash the hands frequently with soap for 20 – 30 seconds even if it is visibly not dirty.
d) Hand sanitizers should be used before and after use of safety gear.
e) Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest must be diligently practiced.
f) All guests must mandatorily to have AarogyaSetu mobile application downloaded installed and used frequently.
g) Maintain the hygiene standards.
II. While boarding the boat
i) Duties and Responsibilities of owners:-
a) Fix the queue markers as per distancing between norms in waiting areas and ensure the orders.
b) Ensure complete discipline and order during boarding and to avoid unwarranted heckling.
c) Ensure that all persons aboard are seated as per social distancing norms, wearing face masks, hand gloves etc.
d) Ensure all equipment’s are adequately disinfected before and after every use.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.
ii) Duties and Responsibilities of Operator and Crew
a) It shall be mandatory on part of the operator and crew to ensure social distancing norms on-board.
b) It must be ensured that the hand gloves, masks and face shields are worn by the crew members, especially during the boarding and alighting.
c) The guest needing assistance during boarding and alighting should compulsorily wear face shield and hand gloves.
d) Specific seat should be allotted to each guest and they should not be allowed to change during the entire trip.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.
iii) Duties and Responsibilities of Guests
a) Always allow the guests in front to move/board or alight first by maintaining social distancing norms.
b) Always wait for those in front to completely disembark the ramps during boarding/alighting before others are allowed.
c) Always walk in the walkways assigned and do not wander.
d) The guests should avoid touching the objects/ surfaces when it is not absolutely necessary.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.
iv. During Ride- Duties and Responsibilities.
1) Owners:
a) Proactive replenishment: Hand Sanitizers, Hand Gloves and Masks to
be available at the Guest waiting Area.
b) Supply sufficient disinfectants like sodium hypochlorite (1%) etc.
c) Maintain the hygiene standards.
2) Operators and Crews:
a) Safe operation practices must be strictly followed.
b) Ensure that at no point during the trip, the guest should be allowed to change the seat or stand-up to avoid loss of balance and bodily contact.
c) If bodily contact was necessary, use hand sanitizers and clean hands properly.
d) Maintain safe speed so as to avoid any accidents or injury so that calling emergency services/help can be avoided.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.
3) Guests:
a) Always wear a face mask and do not sneeze or cough openly, instead use towels or folded elbow. While onboard, should not stand-up to avoid loss of balance and bodilycontact.
b) To remain seated only at the assigned seat throughout the trip.
c) Maintain the hygiene standards.
III. While Alighting-Duties and Responsibilities.
1) Owners, Operators and Crew:
a) Ensure that the Jetty or marina area is not crowded. Complete discipline must be adhered to.
b) Incoming boats should wait for their turn to use jetty/marina until all boats are cleared of fit.
c) Maintain the hygiene standards.
2) Guests:
a) Guest should vacate/disembark from boat by following social distancing norms.
b) Remove safety gears and also sanitize the hands thereafter.
c) Dispose of the disposables only at designated bins/containers.
d) Maintain the hygiene standards.
C. Standard Operating Procedure for Snorkeling
All Standard Operating Procedure mentioned above is to be complied with by the Operators/Crew members/Association/Agents and Guests. However, additional measures/precautions to be taken on certain activity specific watersports such as Snorkeling which are as follows:-
I. Snorkelling:-
i) Before entering the water:-
a) The Snorkeling Guide shall brief the guests on the importance of maintaining social distancing and operations of snorkelling.
b) The Guests should have complete personal snorkelling kit full face mask. Only such guests should be allowed to undergo the rides.
c) No Snorkeling equipment’s shall be hired, borrowed, lent or shared even among members of the same family.
d) Only 02 guests per Guide must be allowed to snorkel at a time.
e) All guests must compulsorily wear face masks and hand gloves until entering the water and upon leaving the water-body.
f)At no point should the snorkelling guide touch any guest’s snorkelling equipment’s. All demonstrations must be given using own equipment’s.
ii) While in water:-
a) Demonstrate snorkeling skills in thigh-level water, maintaining social distancing norms.
b) All guests must wear a life jacket before entering the water.
c) Use Lifebuoy with rope to tow the guests while snorkeling.
iii) After leaving the water:-
a) The safety gears such as Life Jacket and Life-buoy used by the guests must be rinsed, dried and disinfected before the next use.
b) The snorkeling equipment used by the guide must be kept at possession at all times to avoid accidental usage by other guides. The Guide must be diligent on this practice.
c) To ensure that the snorkel guide should mark all personal snorkeling kit with paint so that other persons may not use the same.
D. Emergency Response Procedure
As we all are aware of the fact that Watersports/water based activities have inherent risk factor involved, therefore as part of precautionary measures the following preparedness is to be kept ready by the owner/operator/crew:-
I. On board Emergency:-
a) As a matter of practice, the Operator or Crew shall not disobey physical distancing norms unless any life-threatening emergency situation emerges.
b) The Operator must call for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) from the boat, and with the victim, immediately rush to the shore.
c) Assess the condition of patient till the emergency medical service arrives for help. If possible, ask the family or friend of the patient to aid the patient as per qualified First Aider instructions.
d) When EMS arrives, brief the professional medical person about the condition and First Aid provided to the patient.
e) If the PPE kit is available at Watersports center, the qualified First Aider must wear the same to perform First Aid till the time EMS arrives.
II. Over board Emergency:-
a) During Man Over-board situation, the boat operator and crew must follow the standard MOB procedure to rescue thevetin.
b) All boats in operations must carry a boat embarkation ladder/scramble net and extra rope 14 mm and 15 meters length.
c) To rescue the conscious victim on-board, the life guard/crew must give correct instructions to climb the ladder and to get on-board. If the victim requires support, provide step-by-step instructions to the family members
or friends of the victim to assist him/her.
d) If the victim is unconscious in water, use spinal board/ back board to mobilize the victim from water and recover him on-board.
e) Once the victim is on-board, qualified First Aider must do complete assessment of victim for response. If the victim does not respond, i.e. No breath or No Pulse, contact EMS immediately and rush the victim to the shore. If possible, commence the CPR procedure onboard. Else, administer the CPR procedure immediately after reaching the shore and securing the
victim.
III. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation:-
a) If the Victim is not responding, the qualified CPR aider must wear PPE kit and gloves before commencing of chest compression. Continue chest compression at the rate of 100 per minute.
b) Emergency breathing must be given only with AMBU bag, mouth to mouth resuscitation is strictly forbidden.
c) Continue the procedure till the Emergency Medical Service arrives or the victim is handed over to a medical professional.
Dy. Director (Andaman Tourism)
Makruzz Schedule For The Month of Feburary And March 2021
Makruzz Tickets Available With Us For The Month of February & March 2021 As Per The New Schedule
Ferry Services in Andaman
Andaman Islands can be called a small paradise because of its exotic beauty and the unforgettable experience it has to offer. These islands are an archipelago of about 300 idyllic and little-visited islands in the Bay of Bengal that can be mostly reached by water. There are regular ferries to Swaraj Dweep Havelock and Shaheed Dweep Neil Island and also Rangat, Mayabunder, Diglipur and Little Andaman. But, booking Andaman Ferry Tickets can be a daunting task, especially when it is closer to the dates of travel. But they are also the cheapest means to commute from one island to another. So, if you want to save some money on your travel without compromising on the natural beauty sites, book your tickets in advance. Here are the top Andaman Ferry Services that can help you get around with a feeling of adventure.
Makruzz
The Makruzz, a Catamaran Passenger Ferry is luxurious and is fully air-conditioned and fully automated. The engine also is automated to offer a rich and happy experience on the face of the sea. To board this comfortable and top-notch ferry, make your Andaman Ferry Online Bookings in advance as seats are subject to availability.
Makruzz Gold
Makruzz Gold is one of the fastest passenger ferries that operate daily with the capacity to carry 330 passengers at one go. This high-speed craft is quite luxurious and has been especially renewed to a tourist’s vessel and is buoying to help the tourists get a heartening experience during their stay in Andaman. Every tourist who can afford, Makruzz Gold is a must try.
Coastal Cruise
This ferry was built in Singapore with four decks and a seating capacity of 218 passengers at a go. Compared to Makruzz and Makruzz Gold, the Ferry Booking in Andaman for Coastal Cruise is much more affordable and is one of the most travelled on ferries by both the locals and the tourists visiting the pristine Islands. This ferry also takes care of the safety measures and automation as per the international standards.
Green Ocean
Green Ocean Ferry in Andaman is a modern and high-speed monohull vessel between the islands of Port Blair, Havelock and Neil. This is quite similar to the Government ferry and is also affordable. The biggest benefit about this ferry is it offers much more space and allows the tourists to experience the beauty of nature by standing by the railing on the deck. This is an apt choice for the nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Government Ferry
This is the oldest ferry but may not be the fastest, yet it is the strongest and the most punctual mode of transportation by water. It is loved by the locals as well as the tourists because of the homely atmosphere. But tickets are not available online. Tourists can get tickets to Government Ferries by contacting their Ferry Booking Agents in Andaman, or by physically queuing up at the counters.
No matter whichever ferry you choose, enjoy the panoramic beauty of the surroundings. Travelling by ferry is the most preferred choice of Travellers who want to explore the real Andamans.
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Sea Link India Private Limited is a luxury cruise company of international standard that brings cosy voyage experience with safety precautions onboard for the holiday enthusiasts. With plush interiors, spacious seats and ultra-modern features, it presents great hospitality and warmth. The deep-sea vessel also provides panoramic natural vistas of Andaman to all the guests in their vacation.
With maritime transportation becoming popular in Andaman for sightseeing, we strive to provide the guests unparalleled onboard services with excellent food so that they relish fine dining while enjoying the lush green rainforest, white sandy beaches and blue crystalline sea.
The Sea Link Cruise is bifurcated into 2 Decks Upper and Lower which is classified into three classes Business, Premium, and Premium Plus and is equipped with glamour and entertainment quotient which means guests will not have a single dull moment. To enhance the overall experience, there are visual entertainment facilities as well inside the vessel.
Sea Link is a complete Luxury Cruise that brings a wonderful maritime transportation experience for all tourists in Andaman. Imported from Singapore and manufactured by well-known company. It is built with all the state-of-the-art facilities and integrated with lavish up-to-date features to impress all holiday enthusiasts. It sails from Port Blair Phoenix Bay jetty to Havelock Island. The second destination is from Port Blair Phoenix Bay jetty to Neil island. Whether it is your honeymoon trip or family vacation, group holiday or secluded retreat you can surely get into your groove, and celebrate as you have never done before.
Speed: It can attain a top speed of 23 nautical miles and takes a duration of 1 Hour 15 Minutes minutes to cover the distance between Port Blair and Havelock Island.
Distance: It sails from Port Blair Phoenix Bay jetty to Havelock Island. The second destination is Port Blair Phoenix Bay jetty to Neil island.
Seating Capacity: The magnificent vessel can accommodate 200 Guests and is equipped with Air Conditioners. The Upper Deck comprises of Business Class prepared with 27 seats, Lower Deck Front Position Premium Class 84 Seats and Lower Deck Aft Position Premium Plus Class with 100 Seats.
Barren Island in Andaman
Barren Island in Andaman is an island located in the Andaman Sea, dominated by Barren Volcano, the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia, and the only active volcano along a chain of volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory’s capital, Port Blair.
This Video Shows The Volcanic Eruption in Barren Island of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. To book your Barren Island Trip online with Andaman Bluebay Holidays, just follow the link below:
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