Operationalization of Drive Through Scanner; Procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, NS-III MUMBAI CUSTOMS ZONE-II JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CUSTOM HOUSE, NHAVA SHEVA, TAL:- URAN, DIST : RAIGAD. PIN – 400 707.

F. No. S/V-30/Misc-55/2017-18/ CSD/JNCH Dated: 09.11.2018

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 146/2018

Subject: - Operationalization of Drive Through Scanner; Procedure to be

followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning- reg. Attention of the Importers, Exporters, General Trade, Port Terminal Operator, Shipping Lines / Shipping Agents, CFSs coming under the jurisdiction of JNCH, Nhava Sheva and all other stakeholders is invited to the Public Notice No 26/2017, Public Notice No 59/2018, dated 13.04.2018 and also Standing Order 30/2017 (regarding llinkage between CSM application and Bill of Entry (BE) Module of ICES) about procedure to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning.
2. After the linkage between Container Selection Module commonly known as “CSM” Application and Bill of Entry module of ICES has been established, a new feature is appearing as pop-up on the screen of OOC officers. The Docks Examiner and OOC Officer are able to see on their screen whether a container has been selected for scanning or not. Further, they are also able to see on their screen whether a container has been scanned or not and result of scanning i.e. whether image has been marked “clean” or “suspicious”. Public Notice No. 26/2017 stipulated standard procedures for containers selected for scanning and standing order 30/2017 specified that officers to ensure certain compliances, before giving Out of Charge to such consignments.
DRIVE-THROUGH CONTAINER SCANNER, NORMAL SCANNING PROCEDURE 3. JNCH is pleased to inform you that “Drive-through Scanner” has been installed next to PUB, Port-Karal Road and after successful “Site Acceptance Test” and trial operation. It will be fully functional from 1st November 2018. It is a high speed container scanner and efficient operation of this scanner is expected to further reduce dwell time for import significantly. With the operationalization of this new “Drive Through Scanner”, the following procedure shall be required to be followed for scanning of containers selected for scanning at “Drive Through Scanner” (for both DPD importers and non-DPD Importers): A. Container queue up for scanning CHECK-IN CABIN B. “Check-in Officer” observes the Container Number queued up for scanning. He will type first few alphabets of Container No and then select the “Container No” from the Scanning list transmitted to RAPISCAN System. After selection, officer completes the check-in and passes on the details to the “Control Operator (SO)”. OPERATION CONTROL ROOM B.1 The “Control Operator” verifies container number from the live CCTV footage coming on the screen / panel and selects the Container No. from the list of checked –in container list. B.2 The “Control Operator” should make sure that nobody is present inside Scanning Tunnel and inside the exclusive zone and if required, makes necessary

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announcement to clear the “Scanning Tunnel & and exclusive zone”. Thereafter, he gives green signal (Scan Command) and allows the vehicle to proceed for scanning.
ACTUAL SCANNING C.1 The driver drives through the trailer in the “Scanning Tunnel” (expected to drive at a speed from 4km/hour to 6 km/hour). Total time taken to pass through the scanner is approximately 10-12 seconds. After crossing the scanner and exiting the gate, driver should park the trailer in the holding areas and wait in the holding area. (Expected waiting time in the holding area may be 3 to 5 minutes). Thereafter, Driver should approach the “Check-out Cabin” either for getting “suitable stamp on EIR” or collection of printout of “Scanning Slip”.
C.2 In case the container is not scanned due to speed of the vehicle(slow/high speed) ie. not driven through scanning tunnel between the optimum speed (4km/hour to 6 km/hour), then Control Operator will make necessary announcement for recalling the Container for re-scanning. Therefore, it is essential that Vehicle Driver should pay attention to such Public Announcement and comply with such direction. IMAGE INSPECTION ROOM DECISION BY ANALYST
D.1 “Image Analyst” has to log in on the Rapiscan System with their user name and password. He should log-off on completion of his shift or if he not available in the Image Inspection Room. D.2 Once scanning is completed, the images, weight and concerned IGM details will pop up on the screen of the systems in the “Image Inspection Room” (Presently 04 Nos). “Image Analyst” is required to interpret / analyze / process the details (image as well as other details like weight, etc) and also comply with Container scanning Module (CSM) instructions.
D.3 He has two options. Either take decision, (which he is expected to do in majority of cases), enter suitable comments, select suitable options and record his decision (Clean/Suspicious) in the system, which is automatically conveyed to all concerned including officer at the “Check-out Cabin”. DECISION BY SUPERVISORY OFFICER D.4 However, in exceptional cases where “Image Analyst” is not able to take decision, he shall forward the image on his remarks / comments to next “Supervisory Officer”. Whenever, such “scanned images” are escalated to “supervisory officer”, such “supervisory officer” will take decision, enter suitable comments, select suitable options and record his decision (Clean/Suspicious) in the system, which is also automatically conveyed to all concerned including officer at the “Check-out Cabin”. SEAL CHECK IN THE HOLDING AREA E. Sepoy posted in the Exit / holding area will check the seal (seal no & intactness) vis-à-vis EIR and acknowledge the same on the hard copy of EIR on token of having checked. Said endorsed copy of EIR will be required to be submitted at the “Check Out Cabin” for obtaining Scan Result. In case seal No. varies from the seal No. mentioned on the EIR/seal is tampered, the same shall be brought to the notice of the Check-out Officer.

CHECK-OUT CABIN F. First verify the endorsement of seal verification on EIR. Thereafter, check that decision about scanning image is conveyed to him (“Check-out Officer”), and thereafter:

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i. Either stamp the “EIR Copy” with seal “Scanned” and also “scan result i.e. (clean / suspicious); or
ii. Take print of “Scan Result” and handover the same to driver. 4. In case of any difficulty, the specific issue may be brought to the notice of Deputy/Assistant Commissioner in charge of CSD Cell, NS-III (email address: feedbacktocsd@gmail.com) 5. Action to be taken in terms of decisions taken in this Public Notice should be considered as standing order for the purpose of officers and staff.

Sd/- (SUBHASH AGRAWAL) COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (NS-III).

Copy to:

1. The Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone-II, JNCH.
2. The Commissioner of Customs, NS-G/ NS-I/ NS-II / NS-IV / NS-V, JNCH.
3. All Additional / Joint Commissioners of Customs, JNCH.
4. All Deputy / Assistant Commissioner of Customs, JNCH.
5. All Sections / Groups of NS-G, NS-I, NS-II / NS-III/ NS-IV / NS-V, JNCH.
6. Representative of BCBA / FIEO for information and circulation among their members for information.
7. All Port Terminals (JNPCT, GTI, NSICT / NSIGT, BMCT)
8. CFSAI
9. AC/DC, EDI for uploading on JNCH website immediately