Section 131(a) in The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Port Rules, 2004
(a)Official Log (Signal):- Duty Signal Operator is to log all visual observation made on movement of vessels. The Log Book should contain following information:-(i)Sighting time of the vessel.(ii)Direction and approach instruction given.(iii)Berthing instruction given.(iv)Vessel's position while passing various navigational points.(v)Time of signal made to port as per Chapter VI of Indian Port Act, 1908 and Local Signals made to Port.(vi)Pilot's boarding and disembarkation time.(vii)Port craft and Pilot Launches arrangement time for port operations.(viii)Particulars on placement/display of storm signals (day and night).(ix)Vessel's anchor position and time of anchoring.(x)Tide, sun rise and sunset particulars.(xi)State of Navigational aids, Communication equipment and state of ships during sun rise and sun set in the harbour.(xii)Berthing time and vessel state at the wharves/jetties indicating the bollard numbers.(xiii)Observation made on rafting, movement of harbour craft, ferries and landing/taking off of sea planes.(xiv)Particulars on identification of vessels passing/approaching the port.(xv)All other observations made on safety of vessel including dragging of anchors and signals made/observed as shore life-saving station.(xvi)Vessel arrival draft (forward, mid ship and aft).(xvii)Allocation of Port entry code.(xviii)Details of Local Weather.(xix)Details of Dangerous cargo on board.
