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Directorate of Logistics
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Additional Director
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Deputy / Assistant Commissioner
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CAO
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Who's who
Anti-Smuggling
- Procurement, deployment and maintenance of Anti-Smuggling Equipment required by the field formations of CBIC;
- Monitoring the disposal of seized stocks with the field formations;
- Allotment of weapons to departmental officers on loan basis;
- Policy formulation, procurements, establishment of CCCs, formulation of recruitment rules including devising strategy for detecting contrabands using K9; Development of various protocols and training modules for handling dogs, monitoring the performance of CCCs and K9 Squads; Inter-ministerial and international collaborations on K9 matters.
Existing Anti-Smuggling Equipment
Container Scanners
A. Overall Position
Presently, there are 24 container scanners of various types operational at 17 ports. Out of these, 7 container scanners have been procured by DoL, CBIC whereas 12 have been procured by IPA on behalf of the Shipping Ministry. Remaining 5 container scanners have been procured by 5 private ports under the guidance of Directorate of Logistics.
Procurement of container scanners is being done by the Directorate of Logistics since the year 2004. However, in 2015, the work was assigned by Committee of Secretaries to Ministry of Shipping which delegated it to Indian Port Association (IPA). Since there were some delays in the procurement, the work was reverted to DoL, CBIC in April, 2019. DoL accordingly took over the procurement of 8 Mobile X-ray Mobile Scanners (MXCSs) and 4 Drive Through Container Scanners (Road) (DTCSs) initiated by IPA and the same has been completed by DoL.
Port-wise details of the existing container scanners is shown in the table given below:
| Sl No | Port / Procuring Agency | Mobile X-Ray Container Scanners (MXCS) | Axis Fixed X-Ray Scanner | Drive Through Container Scanners-Road (DTCS) | Total Scanners | |||
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| CBIC | IPA | IPA | CBIC | Private Ports | ||||
| 1 | Mundra | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 2 | Kandla | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 3 | Pipavav | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 4 | Hazira | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 5 | Mumbai | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 6 | JNPT | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||
| 7 | Mangalore | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 8 | Kochi | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 9 | Tuticorin | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 10 | Chennai | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 11 | Kamarajar | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 12 | Krishnapatnam | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 13 | Kattupalli | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 14 | Visakhapatnam | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 15 | Paradip | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 16 | Kolkata | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 17 | Gangavaram | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 24 | ||
Note: Besides, Board has conveyed approval of the Competent Authority for decommissioning of 3 nos. Mobile Gamma Ray Container Scanner Systems (MGCSS) installed at Mundra, Tuticorin& Chennai Port and the process is underway.
B. Mobile Container Scanners
Mobile units are less expensive than fixed units but operate at lower energy levels, typically 3 - 6 MeV. If the cost of a mobile system (including delivery and maintenance) is the most important consideration, then a gamma ray system could be a viable option, even though the image quality may not match that of a comparable X-ray system. The latest Mobile scanners Mobile scanners can compete with the performance of fixed 6 MeV scanners in terms of penetration, contrast, spatial resolution and wire detectability. Mobile scanners should require no more than 15 minutes to be ready for operation after their arrival on location. Mobile systems are subject to greater downtime and require more frequent maintenance. Mobile scanners usually comprise of an X-ray or gamma ray scanner built onto an integrated chassis cab vehicle or, they may be constructed as articulated units which will be towed by independent tractor units.
There are 08 mobile container scanners installed at various ports details of which are as under:
Mobile X-ray Scanners (IPA procured)
Indian
Port Association (IPA) had placed orders on M/s Smiths
Detection (Asia
Pacific) Pte. Ltd, Singapore for procurement of 8 MXCSs
in March, 2018 for 6
ports, namely, 3 for JNPT and 1 each for New Mangalore,
Vizag, Paradip,
Kamarajar, Chennai and Kolkata Ports. All 8 MXCSs have
been installed and
operating successfully.
C. Fixed Container Scanners
Fixed units are the most expensive and the most powerful, typically with an energy level of 9 MeV. This high energy level provides a clearer image and deeper penetration of cargo than systems of lower energy. Most fixed scanners tend to use X-ray. A fixed unit may permit a “dual view”, i.e. both horizontal and vertical profiles of the cargo can be imaged. Due to the high energy of the systems and possible scattering of X-rays, the entire system must be housed in a purpose-built building with concrete walls of sufficient thickness to provide adequate shielding. The entire construction of this unit must also include the facility for the computer equipment and image interpretation and may also include ancillary office accommodation. There must also be sufficient space for vehicles waiting to enter the facility to park and to manoeuvre. Furthermore, there must be satisfactory access roads to and from the unit that must accommodate both import and export traffic. Due to these constraints it has been found that fixed units are better suited to areas such as container ports where there is a constant flow of traffic. 4 Fixed X-ray Scanners were installed at Kandla, Mumbai, Tuticorin and Chennai in the year 2016-17 through BEL (OEM: Smiths Detections, USA).
D. Drive Through Container Scanners (ROAD) (DTCS)
Drive- through systems deliver a much higher throughput, by increasing scanning speeds and allowing truck or terminal vehicle drivers to remain in the cab of the truck while a container is scanned. These systems incorporate many safety precautions to ensure that the driver is not exposed to direct or unacceptable levels of radiation. Drive-through systems operate with X-ray energy level typically between 3 and 6 but 7.5 MeV is also available. Dual energy versions, providing material discrimination, are also available. Drive-through systems are capable of scanning between 150 and 180 containers per hour, with a drive- through speed of around 11 kilometers per hour.
3 DTCSs were installed at Mundra, JNPT and Cochin in the year 2018-19 through M/s Rapiscan Systems Pte Ltd.
4 DTCSs have been procured by IPA for the ports of JNPT, Tuticorin, Chennai and Kolkata.
Private ports authorities have installed 5 DTCS, 1 each at Pipavav, Hazira, Kattupalli, Krishnapatnam and Gangavaram Ports as per specifications provided by DoL
E. Decommissioned Container Scanners
- Mobile Gamma Ray Scanners
The Mobile Gamma-ray Container Scanners were installed & commissioned at three ports of Kandla, Tuticorin and Chennai in the year 2014-15 for an amount of Rs. 27.64 crores purchased from Electronic Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL) manufactured Rapiscan, USA. Subsequently, the container scanners installed at Kandla Port was shifted to Mundra Port in April, 2018. The Ministry has approved the decommissioning of these three Scanners and the process of the decommissioning is underway. The process involves permissions from AERB. The DOL is liasoning with the jurisdictional Commissionerates and the vendors to complete the formalities to dispose of radiation emitting sources and to complete the decommissioning. - Fixed 9 MeV X-ray Scanner
One Fixed 9 MeV X-ray Scanner was installed as a pilot project at JNPT in the year 2005 at the cost of Rs.21.70 Crores through ECIL (OEM: Rapiscan, USA). The scanner has been decommissioned w.e.f. 19.11.2019. Ministry’s approval along with IFU “no objection” was received for dismantling and disposal vide letter dated 05.10.2020. The process for disposal and dismantling will be in initiated as soon as AERB’s approval is received.
F. X-Ray Baggae Inspection System (XBIS)
X-Ray Baggage Inspection System is a security screening
device designed to examine baggage, parcels and cargo
for prohibited goods or contraband. It uses advanced
X-ray imaging and material discrimination technology to
identify potential threats, ensuring the safety of
passengers, staff and facilities while enabling faster
clearance.
XBIS machines have been procured and deployed in 3
phases, i.e., 86 XBIS during the period 2009-2011, 76
XBIS during 2016-2017 and 82 XBIS during 2021-2023. At
present there are 209 XBIS machines operational covering
almost all the important Customs formations across the
country: 111 at Airports; 21 at FPOs/APSOs/PADs; 5 at
UBCs; 15 at LCSs/ICPs; 20 at ACCs; 4 at CFSs; 13 at
Ports; 4 at Customs House;4at/Road/Rail and 12 at ICDs.
The procurement and maintenance of XBIS machines are
centrally managed and regulated by this Directorate to
ensure consistent operational readiness and adherence to
security standards.
G. X-Ray Mail Inspection System (XMIS)
X-Ray Mail Inspection Systems are used for the non-intrusive inspection of various items, including small baggage, parcels and freight at Foreign Post Offices. By generating high-resolution X-ray images, the system enables detection of concealed objects, verify contents and maintain compliance with safety regulations. Presently, there are 15 nos. of XMIS installed at various FPOs/APSOs/PADs across field formations.
H. Karat Meter
A table top Gold Purity Analyzer which works on X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analytical technique to determine object’s elemental composition.
- 18 Karat Meters were procured in 2016 and further 24 more Karat Meters were procured in 2018.
Thus, Total 42 (18+24) Karat Meter are operation at various location under CBIC like International Airports, Air Cargos, FPOs, CFS and Gemstone Exchange Centres
- The procurement for 92 new Kacat Meters is under process.
I. Videoscopes
Videoscope is an optical instrument designed to assist visual inspection of narrow and difficult-to-reach cavities, consisting of a flexible tube with a display on one end and a camera with LED light on the other, linked together by an optical or electrical system in between.
- 90 Videoscopes were procured in 2017 and further 74 more Videoscopes Videoscopes were procured in 2020
Thus, presently a total of 164 (90+74) videoscopes are operational in the field with 19 numbers at Airports, 26 at ACCs, 18 at Ports, 12 at LCSs, 6 at DPF/CPF/CFS/ICE, 46 at ICDs and 37 cities under DRI.
j. PRD
Personal Radiation Detector (PRD) is an advanced pocket-sized instrument. It is a high sensitivity gamma radiation detector and measures dose rates in any scenario with extended range for both interdiction and response. It detects and locates orphaned sources or problematic NORM (naturally occurring radioactive materials) related sources.
- 130 PRDs were procured during 2018-19 and installed at various formations under CBIC i.e. Ports., ICDs & CFS.
K. RID
Radionuclide Identification Device (RID) is an Extreme Conditions Portable Spectroscopic Radiation Isotope Identification Instrument with internal neutron detection module. It is useful in searching for radioactive materials by identifying the exact isotope of the radioactive material and assess the potential threat.
- 26 RIDs were procured during 2018-19 and installed at various formations under CBIC i.e. Ports., ICDs & CFS.
L. Narcotics, Explosive and Chemical Detectors (Handheld Device)
The illegal international trafficking of hazardous chemicals and explosive materials have been a threat to the safety & security of the country.
Since, Customs is the first point of check and responsible to overcome such illegal cross-border activities, the DoL has under taken a task of equipping the Customs Personnel, in near future, with the most modern technology handy equipment capable of identifying such items on the spot to enhance the capacity in identifying and detecting these banned/ restricted items.
DoL aims to equip major International Airports and Customs formations, as a pilot project, with at least one three-in-one detector or a combination of detectors which can identify almost all the explosives, precursors, chemicals and narcotics during the FY 2025-26.
Prima facie, the following technologies appeared to be the most suitable and are under examination:
- Mass Spectrometry
- Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR/ IR)
- Raman Spectroscopy
Anti-smuggling Equipment Under Procurement
Container Scanners
A. Overall Position
Procurement of 12 container scanners for 7 various ports is being undertaken at present. These include procurement of 4 Drive Through Container Scanners (Road) (DTCSs) initiated by IPA which has been taken over by DoL, CBIC in 2019. Procurements of 1 Drive Through Container Scanner (Rail) (DTRS) and 5 Mobile X-Ray Container Scanners (MXCS) are being done by DoL, CBIC. In addition, 2 Drive Through Container Scanners (Rail) (DTRS) are being procured by Mundra Port privately.
Port-wise details of the container scanners under procurement are shown in the table given below:
| Port-Wise Position Of Container Scanners | |||||||
| S. No. | Port/Procurring Agency | Mobile X-Ray Container Scanners (MXCS) | Drive Through Container Scanners-Road (DTCS) | Drive Through Container Scanners-Rail (DTRS) | Total | ||
| CBIC | IPA | CBIC | Private Ports | ||||
| 1 | Mundra | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 2 | JNPT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| 3 | Goa | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 4 | Cochin | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 5 | Tuticorin | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 6 | Chennai | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| 7 | Kolkata | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Total | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | ||
B. Mobile Container Scanners Under Procurement
5 scanners are being procured by CBIC which are to be installed at JNPT, Goa, Cochin, Chennai and Kolkata (Haldia) Ports. Tender for procurement of these scanners was floated on 27.08.2019. Evaluation of bids was completed on 19.01.2021 and letter dated 19.02.2021 was sent to Ministry for expenditure sanction. Queries have since been raised by IFU vide notes dated 05.04.2021, 30.06.2021 and 26.10.2021 seeking certain clarifications. TEC meeting was held on 30.11.2021 to deliberate on the last queries raised by IFU vide note dated 26.10.2021 and observations/ recommendations of the TEC have been sent to the Ministry on 10.12.2021 for approval.
C. Drive Through Container Scanners (ROAD) (DTCS) Under Procurement
The IPA had issued a tender for procurement of 04 Drive-through Scanners for 04 Ports, namely, Kolkata, JNPT, Chennai and Tuticorin. Machines have reached the sites and are at various stages of installation. SAT in respect of DTCS installed at Tuticorin Port was conducted in October 2021. Trial run thereof was completed on 30.11.2021. SATs in respect of DTCS at the remaining ports viz. Chennai, JNPT, Kolkata are expected to be conducted during January 2022, February 2022 and October 2022 respectively.
D. Drive Through Container Scanners (RAIL) (DTRS) Under Procurement
- Procurement by CBIC
The tender for procurement of DTRS for installation at JNPT was floated by DoL on 15.07.2019. Contract for supply of DTRS has been signed between DoL and M/s Smiths Detection on 22.07.2021. Installation is expected to be completed by December 2022. - Procurement by Private Ports
Mundra port is procuring two DTRS as per specifications given by the DoL. The project is likely to be completed by end of the financial year 2022-23.
E. Full-Body Scanning System(FBSS)
Full Body Scanning Systems (FBSS) are X-ray based non-intrusive inspection (NII) systems that detect objects (including non-metal objects) both on the surface and inside body without physically removing clothes or making physical contact. It enhances checkpoint security while maintaining passenger safety and privacy. This directorate has initiated procurement process of 30 X-ray based FBSS for deployment at 10 different international airports in the initial phase. FBSS will be deployed at all the international airports in a phased manner.
F. X-Ray Mail Inspection System (XMIS) Under Procurement
At present 12 FPOs are equipped with XMIS. This directorate has initiated process for procurement of 20 more XMIS so that all the Foreign Post Offices (FPOs) of the country are equipped with XMIS.
Anti-smuggling Equipment Under Procurement
A meeting of the Committee constituted by the then Principal Commissioner, DoL was held on 08.11.2019, in DoL to review, assess and finalize fresh requirement of following Anti-smuggling equipment:-
A. HAND HELD NARCOTICS & EXPLOSIVE TRACE DETECTORS:
64 nos. of Handheld Narcotics & Explosive Trace Detector may be procured for the FPOs & Airports. Committee recommended 28 Nos., one each for FPOs and 34 for international airports and for Delhi and Mumbai airports two each i. e. 36 Nos. for various International Airports. Thus, the total requirement of Handheld Narcotics & Explosive Trace Detectors for FPOs and International Airports worked out to 64 Nos. Information is being sought from the Customs formations for the fresh requirement of these detectors.
B. TRACE CHEMICAL DETECTION SOLUTION:
As recommended by the committee, 3 Nos. of Trace Chemical Detection Solution for sensitive locations viz. Mumbai/Delhi/Cochin will be procured on pilot basis so as to examine the viability and output of the same. Information is being sought from the Customs formations for the fresh requirement of these detectors.
The Committee constituted for the purpose in its meeting dated 08.11.2019 recommended for procurement of 64 Handheld Narcotics/Explosive Trace Detectors i.e. 28 (one each) for FPOs and 36 for various International Airports. Proposal was accordingly sent to the Ministry in Sept 2020 for in-principle approval. A detailed proposal is to be formulated for consideration of the Ministry requesting publishing EoI on e-Portal.
C. Baggage Computed Tomography (CT)Scanner:
The Baggage CT Scanner employs computed tomography technology to create high- resolution, three-dimensional images of the contents of baggage which facilitates better detection of threats thereby reducing the need for manual inspections and improving passenger through put at check points. These machines are increasingly being used at all the major Customs clearance stations across the world in place of the XBIS machines. This Directorate has taken up proposal for deploying these machines at Customs clearance points in place of XBIS. Procurement process will soon be taken up for purchase of baggage CT Scanners to replace old and obsolete XBIS machines which will be phased out. It is proposed to replace all the existing XBIS machines with baggage CT scanners in a phased manner.
D. Hand Held Scanning Scanner (CT)Scanner:
X-ray based hand-held scanners used at border crossings are specialized portable devices designed for security and customs officials to quickly scan vehicles, luggage, cargo, and packages to detect concealed contraband such as drugs, weapons, explosives, and undeclared goods. These scanners emit X-rays that penetrate the scanned objects and produce images that help identify threats without the need for dismantling or manual inspection. Lightweight and ergonomic, these scanners are proposed to be deployed at 10 sea ports and at 10 Land Customs Stations as a pilot project, which will facilitate on-the-spot inspections.
E. Full Body Truck Scanner
A dedicated vertical has been created in the Directorate to expedite the procurement of Full-Body Truck Scanners (FBTS) and infrastructure upgradation at Land Customs Stations. CBIC proposes to install FBTS at major Land Customs Stations in a phased manner, prioritizing all locations to ensure early operationalization and to strengthen border security, enforcement, and trade facilitation. The process has been initiated with phase-wise prioritization of locations and finalization of technical specifications.
Anti Smuggling Equipment Under CCAMC
| S.No | Type of Equipment Scanner | Qty. | Ports/Formation | Vendor |
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| 1 | Fixed X-Ray Scanners | 4 | Mumbai, Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla | The existing CAMC period has 1 Fixed X-Ray Scanners 4 Mumbai, Chennai, Tuticorin, Kandla been expired and the process of procurement of CAMC through GeM for another 5 years is underway. |
| 2 | Drive Through Container Scanner (Road)-DTCS | 3 | JNPT, Kochi, Mundra | M/s Rapiscan Systems Pvt. Ltd., Singapore |
| 3 | Videoscopes | 90 | ||
| 4 | X-Ray Mail Inspection System* | 15 | Installed at 12 nos. FPOs | M/s Bharat Electronics Ltd |
| 5 | Carat Meters | 24 | Installed at various locations of field formations | M/s Fischer Measurement Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
| 18 | Ashlyn Chemunnoor Instruments Pvt. Ltd. | |||
| 6 | PRD/RID | RID-26 PRD-130 | ||
| 7 | X-ray Baggage Inspection systems | 86 | Various Customs field formations across the Country | M/s ECIL Rapiscan Systems Ltd., Hyderabad |
| 76 | M/s Rapiscan Systems Ltd., Singapore | |||
| 72 | M/s Rapiscan Systems Ltd., Singapore |
Miscellaneous
A. VIDEO CONFERENCING
Directorate of Logistics has been providing video conferencing facility to all CBIC formations. Directorate of Logistics and C-DAC have signed a service level agreement for providing Video Conferencing facility to all CBIC formations
B. CCTV
Hon’ble Supreme Court vide order dated 02.12.2020 in the SLP3543/2020 Paramvir Singh Saini vs Baljit Singh & Ors, issued certain directions for installation of CCTV Cameras and recording equipments in the offices of CBI/NIA/ED/NCB/SFIO/DRI/Any other agency which carries out interrogations and has the power of arrest. Vide said order, it has been ordered to install the CCTV cameras with below mentioned functionalities:
- Night Vision;
- Necessarily consist of audio as well as video footage;
- Clear image resolutions and audio;
- Storage of CCTV camera footage which can be done in digital video recorders and/or network video recorder;
- CCTV Cameras must then be installed with such recording systems so that the data that is stored there on shall be preserved for a period of 18 months;
- The best equipments available as of date should be purchased.
In this regard, CBIC directed that necessary step be taken for implementation of the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Accordingly, Pr. DGRI vide office order dated 22.02.2021 had constituted a committee comprising of the senior officers from DRI & DGGI to suggest implementation guidelines for the same. Requisitions from the field formations in this regard has been received. Consolidated proposal to Board for administrative approval will be sent soon.
Customs
Customs K9 - Success Stories
Detection of 2 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Nile and Handler Mukesh Chand at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 21.12.2021
Detection of 1.87 Kg of Methaqualone by Detector Dog Jancy and Handler Pawan Kumar at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 12.12.2021
Detection of 12.90 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Nile and Handler Mukesh Chand at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 12.11.2021
Detection of 3.584 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Urny and Handler S.T. Salve at CSMI Airport, Mumbai on 23.09.2021
Detection of 2.12 Kg of Ganja by Detector Dog Celin and Handler Tapan Haldar at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata on 25.08.2021
Detection of 4.05 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Cemna and Handler Vinu PS at Cochin Int’l Airport on 12.07.2021
Detection of 18 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Kaizer and Handler Satish Kumar at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 27.06.2021
Detection of 0.5 Kg of Cocaine by Detector Dog Urny along with Handler S.T. Salve at CSMI Airport, Mumbai on 23.06.2021
Detection of 4.05 Kg of Heroin by Detector Jancy and Handler Pawan Kumar at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 04.06.2021
Detection of 19.48 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Nile and Handler Mukesh Chand at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 04.06.2021
Detection of 3 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Kaizer and Handler Satish Kumar at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 18.05.2021
Detection of 3 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Nile and Handler Mukesh Chand at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 19.04.2021
Detection of 0.9 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Kaizer and Handler Satish Kumar at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 18.04.2021
Detection of 14 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Nile and Handler Mukesh Chand at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 15.04.2021
Detection of 4 Kg of Heroin by Detector Dog Nile and Handler Mukesh Chand at IGI Airport, New Delhi on 07.04.2021
Detection of 18.4 Kg of Khat by Detector Dog Hooty and Handler Pramod Parmar at FPO, SVPI, Ahmedabad on 02.12.2020
Marine
Customs Marine Wing under the Directorate of Logistics was set up in 1974. The Marine Wing is headed by Additional Director (Marine) who is an Officer of the Rank of Commander / Captain on deputation from Indian Navy. The Office of the Marine Wing is located at DDA Shopping Complex, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi. The Customs Marine Wing also have four workshops at Mumbai, Calicut, Ratnagiri and Nagapattinam. The workshop at Nagapattinam was hit by a storm and is no longer functional. There isa Central Store Yard at Mumbai where the spare parts of CAT III A& III B boats are stored and based on requisitions received, available spares are supplied to the Commissionerates for maintenance of CAT-IIIA& IIIB vessels. The Central Store Yard, Mumbai, and Customs Marine Headquarters, Mumbai, are under the control of this Directorate, however, the workshops are controlled by the concerned Commissionerates
A. CUSTOMS MARINE VESSELS
1. Number of Customs Marine Vessels and their Technical Specifications.
The Customs Department has total 109 vessels of four categories, acquired by the Directorate between 2008 to 2012, after Global tender. All these vessels are state of the art and equipped with modern propulsion & power generation system with electronic controls and navigation & direction aids like GPS, Radar, Echo-sounder, AIS, ECDIS etc. The technical specifications of these vessels are tabulated below:
| CAT | Shipbuilder | Total | Cost Per Vessel | Length | Speed | Endurance at Sea | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | M/s Gold Bridge Engineering and Construction Berhad, Malaysia. | 24 | Rs 7.14 Crores | 20 M | 25 knots | 72 hrs (03 days) | 10 |
| II | M/s Al Dhaen Craft Factory, Bahrain. | 22 | Rs 2.859 Crores | 13 M | 40 knots | 18 hrs | 08 |
| IIIA | M/s Brunswick, Singapore | 30 | Rs 0.57 Crores | 9 M | 30 knots | 10 hrs | 04 |
| IIIB | 33 | Rs 0.32 Crores | 6 M | 35 knots | 08 hrs | 04 |
Category-I (20 Mtr): Patrol Boat
Category –II (13 Mtr): Interceptor Boat
Category-III A(9 Mtr): Patrol Tender
Category-III B(6 Mtr): Patrol Tender
2. Allocation of Vessels
Marine vessels are stationed at Customs Commissionerates along the Indian coast line for anti-smuggling and preventive operations. Customs vessels are also deployed for joint sea patrolling / exercises, as and when planned by the Indian Navy / Coast Guard. The present allocation of vessels at various Commissionerates is given below:
| Zone | Commissionerate | Category | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | II | IIIA | IIIB | |||
| Mumbai-III | Mumbai | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| Goa | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 5 | |
| Pune | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
| Bangalore | Mangalore | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | 7 |
| Kochi | Kochi | 4 | 3 | 4 | - | 11 |
| Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Jamnagar | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Kandla | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 4 | |
| Chennai | Chennai | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | 5 |
| Bhubaneshwar | Visakhapatnam | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Vijayawada | 1 | - | 3 | - | 4 | |
| Bhubaneshwar | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 4 | |
| Trichy | Trichy | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| Kolkata | Kolkata | 1 | 2 | - | 10 | 13 |
| Guwahati | Shillong | - | - | - | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 24 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 109 | |
3. Operation and Maintenance of Vessels
(i). Customs Marine vessels with crew are under the jurisdiction of the Commissionerates for all administrative and deployment / patrolling requirements. These vessels are usually operated for 08 months in a year, excluding the 04 months of monsoon period where in such boats do not normally venture out in high seas. As per prescribed norms, Commissionerates are required to utilise Category I & II vessels for patrolling at sea for minimum 100 hours/month and Category IIIA & IIIB vessels for 60 hours/month.
(ii). Category-I & II Vessels were maintained through a Centralised Comprehensive AMC (CCAMC), steered by DoL. After expiry of the contractson 26.12.2022 for Category-I and 06.06.2023 for Category-II, vessels upkeep maintenance and repairs works has been entrusted with the user Commissionerates, as per the instructions received from IFU/Board in April 2023. User Commissionerates are undertaking the maintenance, and routines/ repairs etc required to keep the vessels operational for sea patrolling, through local repairing agencies on case-to-case basis, under the delegated financial powers of HoD.
(iii). The user Commissionerates are responsible for maintenance and repairs of Category IIIA & IIIB vessels since 2012, through local repair agencies.
(iv). To reduce down time of vessels and bring in greater involvement of Commissionerates, financial powers and decision making on all marine matters have been delegated to Commissionerates. The Commissionerates are exercising this delegated powers /authority to undertaking the maintenance, and routines/repairs and place work orders for repair to equipment/vessels.
Post expiry of CCAMCs, it is observed that few Commissionerates / boat crew have displayed their capability and skill to undertake defect assessment / identification and carry out repair work, as and when needed. This is a clear indication of development of in-house technical expertise, utilisation of experience gained in the last decade, increased level of confidence in operating/ handling onboard machinery. The positive impact of de-centralisation of maintenance/up keep is that the Commissionerates/ boat crew have developed an increased sense of ownership and responsibility and are taking immense pride in keeping the vessels defect free and operational for deployment at sea for patrolling. It is necessary that at this transition stage from centralized outsourced maintenance to attending routines/defects on their own by the boat crew, needs to be encouraged and supported by the Executive Officers handling the marine section so that they become more enthusiastic and feel appreciated for undertaking defect identification and rectification and held is developing a strong and cohesive team ready to face the sea. This in turn will also help the in-charge of Marine Section to understand the ground realities of operating/maintaining vessels and bring in better clarity while processing cases for availing services of local/OEM agencies to rectify defects. This will go along way in making our Customs Marine set-upself-reliant.
B. MANPOWER
(i) Staff position
Cadre restructuring of the Customs Marine Wing was done in November, 2007 wherein the sanctioned strength in various grades was fixed at 997. The present working strength is 590 and detailed staff position is placed below:
| Group | Designation | Sanctioned Strength | Working Strength | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group 'A' | Addl Dir, Dy. Dir, AD (Marine)/ Marine Officer & Asst. Dir | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Group 'B' | Skipper, Skipper Mate, Engineer (Marine/Hull/Electrical), Store Officer, Foreman of Stores | 104 | 53 | 51 |
| Group 'C' | Skipper Mate, Engineer Mate, Tindal, Sukhani, Sr. Deck Hand, Engine Driver, Launch Mech, Seaman, Greaser, Unskilled Ind. Worker | 872 | 528 | 344 |
| Total | 997 | 590 | 407 | |
(ii) Recruitment of Marine Staff
The Directorate is the Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) for Group 'B' staff. However, as per relevant Recruitment Rules, the DPC for promotion to all Group 'B' staff is to be headed by concerned Chief Commissioner / Commissioner. In accordance with Board’s letter dated 28.02.1989, the Cadre Control functions of Group 'C' stafflies with the jurisdictional Commissioners and DPCs as per relevant RRs are to be headed by concerned Addl. Commissioners. Also, DoL has been pursuing proposals for recruitment of Group 'A' and Group 'B' posts with the Board. Details in this regard are given below:
Group 'A' Posts
The working strength of Group 'A' posts is 9 with 01 post of Additional Director (Marine), 07 posts of Assistant Director (Marine) and 01 post of Assistant Director (Hull).
Group 'B' Posts
Major vacancies exist in the posts of Skipper, Engineer (Marine), Engineer (Electrical) and Engineer (Hull), and recruitment to fill up these posts is being expedited as these posts are part of the Boat crew[except Engineer (Hull /Electrical)
Group 'C' Posts
The Cadre Controlling Authority for Group 'C' officers, are the respective Commissionerates. The recruitment of Group 'C' Marine Staff to fill up vacant posts is the responsibility of the Jurisdictional Commissioners and is being undertaken regularly
(iii) Cadre Restructuring.
Cadre Restructuring proposal of the Custom Marine Wing was for awarded to DGHRD and was returned for re-submission on cethe Pay Scales have been revised by the Department of Expenditure (DoE). Accordingly, proposal for Upgradation of Pay Scales and Surrender/ Creation of posts in the Customs Marine wing was submitted on file to the Ministry and after examination and submission of all replies to queries by the Ministry/IFU, the file was subsequently returned by the Ministry with IFU observations that a separate proposal for Cadre Re- structuring of Group ‘A’ posts and Group ‘B’ &‘C’ posts is to be processed with upgradation of pay scales not to be processed simultaneously. A proposal for up- gradation of pay scales for 09 Group ‘B’& ‘C’ posts Engineer (Marine/ Hull/ Electrical), Skipper, Engineer Mate, Artisan, Store Officer, Tindal and Engine Driver have been forwarded to the Board vide letter dated on 10.10.2022 and this Directorate is replying to all queries by the Ministry time to time; and the proposal is under consideration of the Ministry.
(iv) Amendment in Recruitment Rules (RRs)
a. Proposal for Amendment to Ministry of Finance Customs Marine Organisation, Customs & Central Excise Department (Group ‘A’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2004- Revision of Pay Scales consequent upon implementation of 7th CPC recommendations was submitted to Ministry and observations made were replied from time to time by the Directorate.
b. Amendment in RRs of Group ‘B’ Skipper and Engineer (Marine/ Electrical/ Hull). Proposal for amendment of Recruitment Rules of all Group ‘B’ Engineer (Marine/Electrical/Hull) and Skippers was submitted to the Ministry on 16.07.2025.
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