Port Blair, Aug. 7: Heeding to the demand raised by the tribal members of Nicobar District, the Director of Shipping Services, Capt. Aushutosh Pandey has assured that he will not be scheduling any ships to the district till the situation improves.

In a communication to Aslam Majid, First Captain, Kamorta, Nancowry group of Islands, the Director informed that the department will not be sending any passengers to the Southern group of islands till the situation improves and a proper check is in place. Majid has expressed his gratitude to the Director for heeding to the request made by him on behalf of the tribal community of the Nicobar district.