Lack of check post hinders crew sign-offs at Vizhinjam

THE DELAY in approving an Integrated Check Post (ICP) at the Vizhinjam International Seaport is making crew sign-offs a cumbersome process, even in emergency situations.

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Experts have flagged the lack of formal permission for the entry and exit of ship crew members as a significant operational bottleneck — particularly concerning for a port that regularly receives ultra-large vessels.