CHART NO 253 (Veraval to pipavav) The route leads 35 miles ENE from a position S of Diu Head (20º 41'.42 N, 70º 49'.72 E) to a position SSE of Jafarabad. Topography 1 The stretch of this coast is generally low and fringed in places by a rocky coastal reef, it is indented by bays and creeks into which empty several rivers. The coast, for about 2 miles W of the point on which Nawabandar (20º 44'.44 N, 71º 04'.31 E) stands is high with deep water close offshore. The hinterland is undulatingandpartlycultivated; there are several coastal hills, upon which, stand small watchtowers. Depths 1 There are no charted dangers seawards of the 15 m depth contour, which lies close offshore on the W part of this stretch of coast. Fishing vessels 8.85 1 Large fleets of fishing vessels may be encountered, throughout this coast, from 4 to 8 miles offshore; barrel buoys and logs mark their grounds and it is advisable to give them a wide berth. These fleets are based at several local coastal ports from October to the end of January. Tidal stream 1 During the out-going tidal stream a Westerly set has been recorded, in the offing between Diu (20º42'.71N, 070º59'.15E) and Nawabandar, 5 miles ENE, to persist for 18 hours; at this time, the ingoing stream was barely perceptible over a period of several days. Overfalls 1 Eddies may be encountered close S of Diu Head (20º 41'.42 N, 70º 49'.72 E); overfalls and strong tide-rips occur at spring tides E of Madhwad Bainsla, 1mile E of Diu Head. Jafarabad Light-tower Currents 1 The currents have a seasonal variation related to the monsoon. The most frequent set; from February to September is SE with the greatest consistency during June, July and August; in October currents are variable in direction, but from November to January the most common set is NW. The rates of the currents are generally less than 1 kt but may reach about 2 kt at times, mainly during July, August and December. Exceptionally, the current has a significant onshore component. Principal marks 1 Landmarks. Temple (20º 42'.57 N, 070º 52'.51 E). Nandivela (21º 02'.37 N, 071º 06'.95 E),a mountain which is conspicuous from S; it stands at the SE end of Gir Range, a range of mountains, which attain an elevation of 648 m but cannot be seen from any great distance from SW. Gir Forest, a sanctuary for the Asiatic lions, fringes the hills to the NW. Tower (20º 52'.12N, 071º 24'.65 E), with a chimney close E, stand at a cement factory on the E entrance point to Jafarabad Harbour. 2 Major lights. Diu Head Light (white 6.sided masonry tower, red bands, 37 m in height) (20º 41'.48 N, 070º 49'.65 E), stands near the summit of Diu Head. Madhwad Temple and two long dwellings stand nearby. Jafarabad Light (white round tower surmounting a 6-sided masonry tower on a square base, 19 m in height) (20º 51'.45 N, 71º 22'.92 E), stands close W of the SW entrance point of Jafarabad Harbour. Diu head light house Savai Bet Light (20º 54'.24 N, 071º 31'.58E). Jegri Island Light (21º 02'.42 N, 071º 48'.27 E). Radio beacon 1 Diu Head Lighthouse. Directions 1 The route leads 35 miles ENE from a position S of Diu Head (20º 41'.42 N, 070º 49'.72 E) to a position SSE of Jafarabad, passing (with positions from Khara Village (20º 45'.5 N, 071º 07'.6 E): SSE of Madhwad Bainsla (16¾ miles WSW) a rock 1m in height, with foul ground and shallows extending N and to 3½ cables E, over which the sea breaks heavily; foul ground also extends W from the rock W to Diu Head. Then to: SSE of Rocky Shoal (15½ miles WSW), a rocky shoal over which the sea occasionally breaks, lies near the center of Madhwad Bay; it is steep-to with detached shoals lying between it and the coast NW. Then to: 2 SSE of Nagwa Point (13¼ miles WSW) a dark bluff with cliffs up to 12 m high rising to a summit 20 m high and marked by a bush; shoal water extends WSW and NW from the point. Then to: 3 SSE of Panikota Islet (1½ miles E) which lies near the E end of a 2 mile long cliffy foreshore; the W end of the cliffs appears as a sharp bluff when seen from E. Simar Fort, with a white flat top and a flagstaff, stands at the N end of the islet; Simar Fort Light is exhibited from a square squat pyramid on the fort from 1st September to 15th June. Then to: 4 SSE of Bhesla Rock (3 miles E) a rocky islet, fringed, except SE, by a drying reef; a detached drying reef lies about 2 cables WSW. Then to: 5 SSE of Murex Bluff (10 miles ENE); Murex Reef, which extends about 1 mile E from the bluff, dries and has shoal water extending for about 2 cables farther E and SE. Then to: 6 SSE of a dangerous wreck (11 miles ENE), and to a position SSE of Jafarabad. Bhensla Rock Useful marks 1 Diu Head (20º 41'.48 N, 070º 49'.65 E) is a bluff rocky projection about 30 m high upon which stands a lighthouse. 2 Forte do Nagwa (20º 42'.02 N, 070º 54'.72 E) an old fort, which is prominent among palms in a village, stands on the point 1 mile E of Nagwa Point; a drying reef lies close E of the point. 3 Cavaleiro Light (white round concrete tower, black bands, 15 m in height) (20º 42'.82 N, 070º 59'.76 E), the S-most of three lights, stands near the center of Forte do Diu Citadel; this fort, located on the E end of Diu Island, is prominent from seaward. 4 Nawabandar Light (white round tower, 7 m in height) (20º 44'.4 N, 071º 04'.8 E) stands at the W entrance to Nawabandar Harbour. 5 Simar anchorage Light (white framework tower red bands, 30 m in height) (20º 46'.57 N, 071º 09'.33 E) is exhibited, during the fine weather season, from a position 7 ½ cables N of Simar Fort Light. 6 Saiyad Rajpurabandar Light (stone column and hut, 5 m in height) (20º 47'.57 N, 071º 12'.33 E), is exhibited during the fine weather season. 7 Lor Hill (20º 57'.0 N, 071º 15'.5 E) with Barman Hill 3 miles E are both prominent. MadhwadBay General information 1 Position.Madhwad Bay is entered between Nagwa Point (20º 41'.96 N, 070º 53'.99 E) and a cairn, 8 m high, standing on the rocky E point of Diu Head, 3½ miles W. 2 General information.Madhwad Bay affords shelter from NW winds in good holding ground, however, a swell frequently sets in and with S or E winds the bay should not be used for anchorage. 3 Topography.Low sandhills fronting marshy land, partly submerged at high water springs, extend W from Kotranes (20º 42'.31N, 070º 52'.31 E), a low rocky point with foul ground extending 3 cables E, to the entrance of Madhwad Creek, 2¼ miles WSW; this entrance dries and is blocked by sandbanks close inside the creek. The SW end of Diu Island forms the NE side of the bay, it is fringed with sand dunes which extend inland to a thick belt of palm trees. 4 Off-lying dangers. Rocky Shoal (20º41'.51N, 070º52'.11 E) lies near the center of the bay with Madhwad Bainsla 1½ miles W and Kachbi Reef, which dries, 1¼ miles NE. 5 Storm signals are displayed by using the brief system. See 1.36 Kotada Bluff Directions 1 Caution.While approaching the anchorage located NW of Rocky Shoal; vessels should note that the in-going stream sets strongly towards Rocky Shoal and the out-going stream towards Madhwad Bainsla. 2 West anchorage- W approach.While approaching from W and intending to anchor NW of Rocky Shoal, vessels should pass well clear of Diu Head and then alter course N for the anchorage; passing between Madhwad Bainsla and Rocky Shoal and anchor with the cliffs at the S entrance point of Madhwad Creek bearing about 270º distant 1.4 miles, taking care to avoid a 4.9 m shoal lying 1 mile SW of Kotranes Point. 3 West anchorage-E approach.While approaching from E, intending to anchor NW of Rocky Shoal, vessels should steer to pass S of Rocky Shoal; then to, when about 1½miles from Diu Head Lighthouse (20º41'.42N, 070º 49'.72 E) alter course N and proceed as for the W approach, see above. 4 Clearing bearing.The line of bearing 283º of Madhwad Bainsla or the E point of Diu Head, open well N of Diu Head Lighthouse, passes S of Rocky Shoal. 5 East anchorage.Vessels intending to anchor E of Rocky Shoal, as shown on the chart; approach from SE with the conspicuous temple (20º 42'.5 N, 070º 52'.5 E), standing at the NE entrance point of Vanakbara Creek, bearing 322º and anchor when theS endof Nagwa Point bears 077º, distant 8½ cables. Anchorages and landing 1 Caution.Vessels should not anchor midway between Madhwad Bainsla and Rocky Shoal because of the exposed position and strong tidal streams. 2 General anchorage. Moderate sized vessels may obtain anchorage NW and ENE of Rocky shoal, in positions shown on the chart, as follows: 3 While anchoring on the W side of Rocky Shoal; vessels should anchor about 1 mile ENE of the cairn standing on the E point of Diu Head (20º 41' N, 071º 50' E), in a depth of 8 m, sand and mud. 4 While anchoring on the E side of Rocky Shoal; vessels should anchor about 7½ cables WSW of Nagwa Point, in depths of 10 to 13 m, sand and mud; vessels in this anchorage usually lie across wind and tide when the out-going stream sets out of Vanakbara Creek. 5 Inshore anchorage.Between Nagwa Point and Kachbi Reef, small vessels with shallow draught may obtain anchorage in a depth of about 7 m, well sheltered from E winds and not affected by the tidal streams. This is a favorite anchorage for sailing craft awaiting the in-going stream to proceed to the Gulf of Khambhat; dhows, usually without lights, may be found here at night. 6 Landing may be carried out effectively in calm weather through a gap in the coastal reef close N of Nagwa Point. Diu Port and Harbour General information 1 Position.Diu (20º 43'.48 N, 71º 00'.96 E) is a fair weather minor port which lies between the E end of Diu Island and the mainland N. 2 Function.It is an open roadstead anchorage and sheltered anchorage for small fishing vessels. 3 Topography.Sesalkhada Creek separates Diu Island from the mainland by a narrow boat channel passing through a large swamp; sandstone cliffs form the seaward face of the island and there are some low hills standing on its W part. 4 The town of Diu lies at the E end of Diu Island, it is enclosed by an ancient wall which is much breached on its W side. Harbour 1 Storm signals are displayed from a signal station situated in the vicinity of Diu Port Office building. 2 Tidal streams.S of Diu the in-going stream sets E with a maximum rate at springs of 1½ kts, it often runs for 2 hours after the time of high water.The out-going stream sets W with a rate of 2 kts at springs, it often runs for 2½ hours after the water has begun to rise. Diu Wharf (Seen From South) Principal marks 1 Landmarks.Gogola North Temple stands 9 cables NNW of the E extremity of Diu Island; a red roofed guard house is situated 1 mile NE of the temple. There are several prominent buildings in Diu. Couraca Light 2 Lights Couraca Light (white 6-sided tower, 4 m in height) (20º 42'.95 N, 70º 59'.88 E), is exhibited during the fine season at the NE point of the citadel. Forte do Mar Light (white round tower, 7 m in height) (20º 43'.12 N, 70º 59'.77 E),is exhibited during the fine season from Forte do Mar which stands on the N side of the entrance to Sesalkhada Creek. 3 Dangers.A reef extends about 5 cables NE from the NE point of Forte do Diu citadel, it get dries in places; this reef forms a natural breakwater to Sesalkhada Creek entrance.A spit extends 3 cables NW from Forte do Mar to the mainland. Landing/Berthing 1 Diu Port.A solid masonry wharf which is 170m with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.5m during low water alongside, is used by passenger/cargo dhows of such permissible draught. Another solid concrete wharf north the above wharf which is 110m long with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.5m during low water is used by fishing boats. 2 Ghoghla.The pile “T” jetty at Ghoghla which is 60m long with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.7m during low water alongside is used by fishing boats. 3 Tugs.No tug facility exists however a tourist power motor boat with 20 nos carrying capacity with VHF hand held set is available. 4 Communication.The port maintains a listening watch on MMB Ch 16 during daylight hours. Forte do Mar Light Anchorages 1 General anchorage. The safest and best anchorage is with Cavaleiro Lighthouse (20º 42'.82 N, 70º 59'.76 E) bearing 315º distant 5 to 6 cables in depths of about 18 m, mud, as shown on the chart; this position affords some protection from W winds and is the anchorage normally used by local vessels. 2 Inshore anchorage. Small vessels may find anchorage about 7 cables ENE of Forte do Mar in depths of about 6.5 m, local knowledge is required. This anchorage is approached NE of the shoals lying NE of Forte do Diu citadel steering for Gogola North Temple bearing about 298º and anchoring when Couraca Lighthouse bears about 240º. 3 Caution.Harbour affords no protection from E. Vessels therefore should not anchor here during E winds. Port services 1 Facility.Hospital. 2 Supplies.Fish, rice, limited fresh provisions and water. 3 Connectivity. The port of Diu is well connected by means of road, rail and air. Diu airport (6km away) from the port operates daily flights to Mumbai, Vadodara and Delhi. National highway 8E connects Diu with Gujarat. Veraval is the nearest railway station which is 90 km from Diu. 4 Port Authority.Port Officer, U.T Admn, Daman &Diuu, PIN- 362 520 Ph: +91 2875 252263, Email: portprem58@yahoo.com Cavaleiro Lighthouse Small craft 1 Small craft can enter Sesalkhada Creek with local knowledge, at any state of the tide by passing through a gap in the reef close E of Forte do Diu citadel; they may anchor in the creek, in depths of about 1.8 to 3.7 m, protected from S winds by the reef. 2 Small craft with shallow draught can proceed through Sesalkhada Creek from Diu to Vanakbara, at the W end of Diu Island. Jafarabad General information 1 Position.Jafrabad (20º 52'.0 N, 71º 23'.0 E) is an all-weather direct berthing port for small ocean-going vessels. It is situated in the Gulf of Khambhat, on the south-west coast of Saurashtra, inside the Jafrabad Creek. 2 Function.Major import includes Coal and Coke while principle exports are clinker and salt. The port serves as a support non-major port for UTC port at Pipavav. The port has handled 533 vessels amounting to nett tonnage of 10, 19,000 metric tons in the year 2013. 3 Topography.On the W bank of Jafarabad creek,Jafarabad town is standing, on rising ground about 1 mile inland; the town is visible from E and S over the intervening ground. Tidal levels&Tidal streams 1 Mean spring range about 1.9 m; mean neap range about 0.7 m. See information in Tide Tables. 2 Tidal streams. Outside of Jafarabad Harbour, along the coast, the in-going tidal stream sets E and the out-going sets W.The in-going stream at springs, persists for 1 hour after high water and the out-going stream continues until 4 hours before the time of the following high water; both streams attain a maximum rate of 4 kts. 3 The in-going stream at neaps persists for about 30 minutes after the time of high water and the out-going stream until 4½ hours before the time of the next high water; the maximum rate of the in-going stream is 1¾ kts and that of the out-going stream 1½ kts. 4 At neaps the stream changes from in-going to out-going in an anticlockwise direction and from out-going to in-going in a clockwise direction. Jafrabad Harbour(Viewed From South West) Pilotage 1 Pilotage information can be obtained from the Port Officer; however, pilotage is not compulsory. Harbour 1 General layout.Two breakwaters protect the harbour from the sea, the E breakwater extends about 6 cables WSW from the shore near a cement factory situated on the E side of the harbour; the second breakwater extends about 3 cables ENE from the SW entrance point of the bay. 2 Approach.A channel about 40 m wide leads across the bar to a basin, 300 m in diameter. Cement Silos (Seen From South-West) 3 Berthing.The Clinker Jetty with a working length of 211 m and 4 m draughtaccommodatesmall coastal steamers.Loading is carried mechanically by conveyor belt.Another RCC Jetty of length 45 m and draught 1m is available for loading miscellaneous cargo.Three landing slopes, with a length of 30 m and 0.30 m draught for passenger and small boats are also available. 4 The fishing harbour has one wharf of length 400 m for the fishing vessels. 5 Storm signals are displayed from the storm signaling station situated near Jafarabad Lighthouse (20º 51'.45N, 71º 22'.92 E) by using the brief system. See 1.36. Jafrabad Light and Storm Signal Station Directions 1 Useful marks positioned from the light, (metal frame work tower on concrete platform, elevation 17 m) (20º 51'.64 N, 71º 23'.25 E), standing at the head of W breakwater: An auxiliary light (3 cables SW) is exhibited from a low rectangular hut situated on the SW entrance point. Flagstaff (1¼ miles WNW) which stands on the highest of several round towers near the centre of the town of Jafarabad. Anchorages 1 Anchorage.Vessels can anchor comfortably, 5 cables SE of the auxiliary light structure, in fine weather, in depths of about 13 m, soft mud. Port services 1 Supplies.Limited fresh provisions. 2 Port Radio. There are VHF sets installed at the port having 20-25 mile range. MMB Ch 16 is monitored during office hours on working days from 1030-1830. 3 Customs.Customs Office is available in Jafrabad town. Nearest Immigration clearance has to be sought from Amreli. 4 Port Authority.Port officer, Jafrabad port Gujarat Maritime Board,Bhandar Chowk, Jafrabad. Ph: +91 2794 245443, +91 2794 245165 E-Mail:porjfr-gmb@gujarat.gov.in Coastal Bays, Anchorages and Creeks Vanakbara Creek 1 Vanakbara Creek enters the head of Madhwad Bay NE of Kotranes Point (20º 42'.0 N, 70º 52'.0 E), the entrance is encumbered with rocks, foul ground and a bar with a reported least depth of 0.6 m over it. 2 A solid wharf which is 1100m long with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.5m during low water alongside, is used by fishing boats. Another pile jetty which is 135m long with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.7m during low water is also used to berth fishing vessels. 3 It is inadvisable for boats to enter the creek except those with local knowledge and then only between the times of half in-going and out-going tides; at such time, boats should keep in the channel near the reef, which is visible on the S side of the entrance. 4 TheVanakbaratown lies about 5 cables within the entrance to the creek on its E side. VanakbaraCreek Nawabandar 1 General information. Nawabandar (20º 44'.43 N, 71º 04'.81 E) is an open roadstead anchorage for small vessels and a fishing harbor with a small fishing jetty. Nawabandar Lighthouse 2 The Nawabandar town stands, W of Nawabandar Lighthouse, on the promontory which forms the SW side of a shallow bay into which Baru Creek flows. 3 Nawabandar Lighta concrete cylindrical tower, painted white in colour exhibiting Fl(4) W 12s is located on the creek at the western edge of Nawabandar. 4 Tidal levels.Mean spring range about 1.6 m; mean neap range about 0.5 m. See information in Tide Tables. 5 Storm signals are displayed at Nawabandar from May to August by using the brief system. See 1.36. 6 Anchorage. Vessels may obtain good anchorage about 3.3 mile ENE of Nawabandar Lighthouse in a depth of 14 m, mud; as shown on the chart. 7 Connectivity.Nawabandar is connected to Mul Dwarka railway station which is 4km. NH-8E is 12 km from the port. Nearest major seaport is Pipavav and Mul Dwarka while the nearest airport is at Diu (nearly 20km). Nawabandar Reef Light 8 Baru Creek .It is partially protected by a drying reef lying 3 cables E of Nawabandar Lighthouse, small vessels with local knowledge can enter it; the reef, which is fairly steep-to on its S edge, has a boat channel between it and the reef fringing Nawabandar Point to the W. Simar 1 General information.Simar (20º 47'.12 N, 71º 09'.0 E) is a fishing harbourroadstead anchorage for small vessels. Simar Bandar 2 Tidal streams at the anchorage, described below, set ENE and WSW; but W of Bhesla Rock (20º 46'.0 N, 71º 10'.6 E),in the W entrance tothe anchorage, they set NE and SW 3 The deep channel between the detached reef lying close WSW of Bhesla Rock and the reef extending ENE from Panikota Islet, 1 mile WSW, lacks leading marks and is not recommended. 4 Anchorage. Vessels can anchor about 4 cables NNE of Bhesla Rock in a depth of 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. 5 Landing.Landing can be carried out abreast a farm on a sandy beach near Simar Light (20º 46'.52 N, 71º 09'.12 E). 6 Caution.While attempting the landing near Simar Fort, a great care must be exercise since the passage between the reefs is narrow and heavy surf usually runs over them. Rajpurabandar 1 Rajpurabandar (20º 48'.0 N, 71º 12'.0 E) is a minor fishing harbour at which sailing vessels call regularly. JAFARABAD TO GOPNATH POINT General information Route 1 The route leads 45 miles ENE from a position SSE of Jafarabad (20º 52'.0 N, 71º 23'.0 E) to a position SSE of Gopnath Point. At its E end, the route passes through Grant Channel (21º 04'.0 N, 72º 00'.0 E) which leads between the Kathiawar Mainland Coast and Western Bank; the channel is steep-to on both sides with mud bottom towards the coast and sand towards the bank. 2 Grant Channel is the recommended route for vessels proceeding to the N part of the Gulf of Khambhat. Topography 8.115 1 This stretch of the coast is composed of lime or sandstone cliffs and is indented by bays and creeks, into which, empty a few rivers. The coastline is fringed by a coastal reef which is steep-to in parts but extends, in some places, up to about 1 mile offshore; between Gadhada (21º 01'.37 N, 71º 44'.62 E) and Islet Point,5 miles WSW, the reef extends well offshore and fills a bight fronting sandhills. The hinterland is undulating and partly cultivated. Depths 1 Along the route, there are general depths of 10 to 16 m, between the mainland and Western Bank except in Grant Channel, where less water was reported. Fishing vessels 1 Off the W part of this coast, large fleets of fishing vessels may be encountered. Tidal streams 1 The tidal streams set in the general direction of the line of the coast; the in-going stream sets ENE and the out-going stream WSW 2 Off Jegri Island (21º 02'.5 N, 71º 48'.0 E), to its S and W, the rate of the in-going stream is 2½ kts and that of the out-going is 1 kts. Further information is shown on the chart. Eddies 1 Strong eddies form SE of Jegri Island. Principal marks 1 Landmarks. Varahaswaroop Temple (20º 52'.96 N, 71º 26'.75 E) is conspicuous from S. Chachuda Temple (20º 54'.79 N, 71º 29'.18 E). Circular tower (20º 56'.61 N, 71º 31'.80 E). Chimney (21º 05'.92 N, 71º 45'.27 E). White house (21º 03'.5 N, 71º 47'.5 E). Palitana Mountain (21º 29'.5 N, 71º48'.0E) stands 25 miles NW of Gopnath Point. Jhanjhmer Fort (21º 10'.87 N, 72º 03'.81 E), a square ruined fort, which stands close S of the town of Jhanjhmer. Jegri Island Light 2 Major lights. Jafarabad Light (20º 5l'.45 N, 071º 22'.92 E). Savai Bet Light (white square masonry tower, red bands, 14 m in height) (20º 54'.24 N, 071º 31'.58 E), stands on the S side of Savni Bet Islet; an auxiliary light is exhibited below the main light. Jegri Island Light (black square masonry tower, white bands, 29 m in height) (21º 02'.42 N, 071º 48'.27 E). Gopnath Point Light (redand white square masonry tower, 34 m in height) (21º 12'.2 N, 072º 06'.6 E) stands on a hillock close NNW of the point. Directions Cautions 1 It is inadvisable to use Malacca Banks Channels, which although deep, are generally narrow and intricate towards their N ends; also, the channels are unmarked and to distant for fixing from objects on the coast at their S ends. 2 Malacca Banks are steep-to in places and, as soundings may not give sufficient warning, should not be approached on a falling tide. The N limit of the banks has not been closely examined. 3 The general alignment of the Malacca Banks is subject to change and less water than charted may exist. The charted shoals are reported to be shifting. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and for latest information refer to the local authorities. Coastal route 1 The route leads 45 miles ENE from a position SSE of Jafarabad (20º 51'.45 N, 71º 22'.92 E), through Grant Channel (21º 04'.0 N, 72º 00'.0 E), to a position SSE of Gopnath Point, passing (with positions from Dosi Rock (21º 02’.0 N, 71º 47’.0 E) : 2 SSE of an islet (20½ miles WSW) which stands near the edge of the reef that fringes the coast ESE of VarahaswaroopTemple. Then to: 3 SSE of Savai Bet (16½ miles), a barren rocky islet lying close E of Shial Bet; it has a small white-domed mosque standing near its centre which is prominent from seaward. A stranded wreck with its mast visible above water lies on Savai Bet Reef, 5 cables E of Savai Bet; the E edge of this reef is steep-to. Then to: 4 SSE of Bhensala Rock (15¼ miles WSW), which is a bluff rocky islet, steep-to on its E side. Sims Rock, which dries, lies at the W edge of foul ground extending 3 cables W from Bhensala Rock. Then to: 5 SSE of Islet Point (6½ miles WSW), a prominent hilly point fronted by several islets connected to each other and with the coast by a drying rocky reef; Pauradhar Islet, the N islet of the group, is the tallest. A shallow spit extends about 8 cables ESE from the islets. Then to: Pinnacle Rock 6 SSE of Tapan Island (5¼ miles WSW), an island with a reef extending 1¼ miles E and a 7.3 m shoal patch lying 1 mile SSE. Then to: 7 SSE of Jegri Island (1¼ miles ENE); this island, known locally as Katpur Island, has bold rocky cliffs E and S and sandhills on its N part; it is sparsely cultivated. 8 Then toSSE of an unnamed bluff (6½ miles ENE) with a bay NE in which the coastal reef covers at high water, Then to SSE of Kotada Bluff (12 miles ENE), a prominent point standing at the W end of a sandy bay. Then to: 9 SSE of Methla Point (14 miles ENE), a low rocky point which rises to the same level of the hinterland about 5 cables inland. Then toSSE of Bhensla Rock (17 miles ENE), a small rocky islet lying near the edge of the coastal reef. Then toSSE of Pinnacle Rock (19¼ miles ENE) which stands, on the coastal reef, close SW of a point of land upon which there is a tower. And: 10 To a position SSE of Gopnath Point (21º 12'.25 N, 72º 06'.64 E) which is fairly high and surmounted by its lighthouse and a bungalow; a temple, 23 m high, stands 7½ cables NW of the point. Useful marks 1 Temple (20º 57'.47 N, 71º 34'.27 E), with a palace standing 3 cables WSW, form a good landmark from S and SE; the buildings stand in a village 5 cables W of Chanch Point which itself, projects SE from about the centre of Chanch Island. 2 Bhawani Temple (21º 03'.87 N, 71º 48'.35 E) stands on top of a sandhill at the head of Jegri Bay near its centre. 3 Jhanjhmer Light (white concrete column and hut, 3 m in height) (21º 10'.8 N, 72º 03'.67 E) stands 2 cables S of Jhanjhmer Fort. Jhanjhmer Light PIPAVAV PORT General information 1 Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) (20º 55'.0 N, 71º 30'.0 E),is the first Greenfield port project in India to have been successfully established in the private sector.The port, is, situated on the mainland NW of Shial Bet, at a distance of 140 km south west of Bhavnagar and 153 miles North West of Mumbai.The port is operated by APM Terminals. 2 Port Limits. The port is bounded by the following limits: (a) 20° 53´.94 N., 71° 28´.80E (Shore) (b) 20° 53´.15 N., 71° 32´.09 E (c) 20° 54´.03 N., 71° 34´.00 E (d) 20° 57´.07 N., 71° 34´.00E (Shore) 3 The port is protected by islands Shai Bet and Savai Bet, which act as natural breakwaters making the port safe in all weather conditions. The presence of these islands has ensured wave height is less than 0.5m at most times. 4 Notice to ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours’ notice of ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master. 5 Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. Pilots generally boards in position (20º 52.56N, 071º 30.14E). 6 Tugs.3 tugs with BP 55& 35 are availableround the clock for berthing/unberthing assistance on MM Bch 16/71. 7 Regulation Concerning Entry. Vessels should not enter the buoyed channel without a pilot. 8 Weather. Winds are predominantly SW and wind speed pick-up after 1400h. The winter temperatures fall to 12ºC, while summer peak temperatures have been recorded to be 42ºC. The monsoon is predominant during the months of Jun-Jul. 9 Heavy swell occurs, south of entrance, during the SW monsoon whenever a tropical disturbance builds up some distance south off the coast. 10 Turning Circle.A turning circle of diameter 480m exists abeam of APM Terminal. 11 Communication.Port control may be contacted on VHF channel 16 & 71 for pilotage and anchorage information. It may also be contacted on email inppvportcontroL@apmterminals.com. The Harbour Master's email ID is inppvhrbmst@apmterminals.com. Pipavav Port Topography 1 Shial Bet (20º 54'.45 N, 71º 30'.9 E), an island, bounded generally by low rocky hillocks lies between west and east channels. The NW and E sides are bounded by small sandy bays providing landing to small craft. 2 Mushroom Rock,5 m high, with a lower rock close SW, stand on the coastal reef off the SW end of Shial Bet. 3 Chanch Island runs parallel to the mainland about 5 miles long, with its centre located 5 miles NE of Shial Bet. Limiting Conditions 1 Berths.The port has a total quay length of 1425m,with 690m of quay length and three jetties dedicated for handling bulk and break-bulk cargo and 735m of quay length dedicated for container handling. The port also offers a liquid cargo berth of length 200m. 2 Tides.The tidal pattern is semi-diurnal. The range of tide is of the order of 2-2.5m. 3 Tidal streams. A strong set is experienced at the approach towards first set of buoys. Throw off of suitable degree has to be given while entering the channel during prevailing tides. 4 The in-going stream sets across the S approach to West Channel where it divides. One branch sets N through West Channel and then to NE towards Chanch Island with a spring rate of 2½ to 3 kts and a rate of about 2 kts at neaps; the other branch sets ENE past Savai Bet Reef and then to towards Bhensala Rock (20º 54'.9N, 71º 32'.8E) at a rate of 3 kts at springs and from 2 to 3 kts at neaps. Savai Bet Light House 5 The out-going stream, with a SW set S of Chanch Island, divides N of Bhensala Rock. One branch sets W through East Channel and then to SW through West Channel attaining a rate of 3 kts at springs and 2 kts at neaps; the other branch sets towards Savai Bet Reef and then to W along the coast with a rate of 2½ to 3 kts at springs and 1½ kts at neaps. 6 Eddies.Strong eddies form in the entrance of West Channel at high and low water. Approaches 1 Taking into account the strong tidal streams setting across the channel entrance and to achieve a safe passage between inbound and outbound vessels off the pilot boarding point, two recommended routes have been established by the port Authority. 2 Inbound vessels are advised to proceed along the recommended route to take their pilot. The approach speed over the ground should be restricted to about 4 kts when at the charted pilot boarding point. The restricted speed is to allow vessels to abort the approach by taking all way off or use bold engine and helm to turn about in case the pilot is delayed in boarding and reaching the conning position. If aborting the approach by turning about, it is recommended that vessels entering on the flood turn to port and if entering on the ebb turn to starboard. To make good the routing track, vessels may have to steer between 10 to 40 degrees away from the 340 degree direction – depending on the strength of the stream and engine speed of vessel. Vessels should closely monitor their course and speed over the ground so as to proceed along the recommended track. Inbound vessels shall allow vessels outbound at the time to pass well clear beyond the fairway buoy before closing in to take their pilot. Outbound vessels shall pass close east of the fairway buoy. Immediately thereafter, they shall alter course to starboard and proceed along the recommended direction 210 deg. 3 For smaller, lighter vessels, the pilot may give instructions for a boarding closer to the entrance of the buoyed channel but the method of approach as above should be followed: 4 Small (LOA<100m) light draught vessels (draught<4.5m) calling frequency at the port, may be boarded inside the channel about 2 to 3 cables SSE of the L&T jetty. 5 Small, highly maneuverable vessels e.g. offshore support vessels & tugs, are usually allowed to enter without a pilot. 6 Vessels sailing out of port should make good a SSW'ly course soon after clearing the buoyed channel. This is specially to counter the significant eastward drift that prevails at the roads during flood tide and will help departing vessels to avoid close quarter situations with vessels anchored or approaching to anchor eastward of the channel entrance. 7 West Channel leads W of Shial Bet Island. A drying reef close WNW of Mushroom Rock on both sides of the channel entrance is visual during low water. A pair of weather-beaten conical shape beacons is located on the drying reefs. It should not be confused with the buoys laid close by marking the E boundary of the navigation channel. A wreck, with only part of it visible during low water, lies on the reef off the west boundary of the buoyed channel, about 6½ cables WSW of this beacon. 8 East Channel leads N of the Bhensala Rock, Savai Bet and Shial Bet. This channel is shallow and almost redundant. It is used by the low draught local fishing vessels. 3 Wreck.There is a visual wreck about 1 C east of the first set of buoys. It may be prudent to exercise caution as many ships operating in the port have reported the wreck is no longer visual. 4 Transits.The port of Pipavav has a lighted transit leg (013.2-193.2) the position of the transit along with their characteristics is as follows:- Front Mark (20055.03'N, 071030.31'E) – Fl (2) 6 s Aft Mark(20055.20'N, 071030.36'E) – Oc6 s Directions 1 LightsWest Channel No 1 Leading Lights.Front light (metal framework structure, 35m in height) (20°55'.03N 71°30'.3E), Rear light (metal framework tower, 50m in height) 2 The alignment (009½°)of these lights leads into West Channel, marked by light buoys (lateral), and towards UCL Jetty. The Light Towers are painted with black and yellow horizontal bands. 3 From a position in West Channel about 1 cable off UCL Jetty the alignment (033°) of these lights leads to GPPL jetty. 4 Storm signals are displayed at the top of the Port Control building which is located about 200m inland off the SW end of GPPL jetty. 5 Buoyage.Yellow coloured buoys (lateral system) with flashing yellow lights; have been placed off the NE end of the new LPG jetty. Their purpose is to give a transit line guide when turning vessels in the turning basin. Their positions are prone to shifting; nevertheless provide useful guidance during the turning maneuver. Anchorages and Berths 1 Vessels should contact Port Control for berthing prospects prior to anchoring. Deep draught vessels are recommended to anchor, at least 3 miles South of Savai Bet Light house, at depths suitable to their draught. Lesser draught vessels should anchor 2 to 3 miles SE of Savai Bet Lt. 2 Recommended anchorage co-ordinates are as follows:- 20º 53'.70N 71º 30.40E, 20º 53.70N 71º31.50E 20º 52'.80N 71º 31.50E, 20º52.80N 71º 30.40E 3 Prohibited Anchoragearea co-ordinates are as follows:- 20º 53'.25E 71º 29'.50E, 20º 52'.50 E 71º 29'.50 E 20º 52'.50 E 71º 31'.00 E, 20º 54'.50 E 71º 31'.00 E 4 Small crafts can obtain anchorage N of Bhensala Rock with local knowledge, bottom is generally mud; the tidal streams generally around 3.5 kts in the area. 5 Berths.Pipavav Port lies on the NW shore of West Channel. The main jetty on piles extends 8 cables SE from the port area and provide 3 berths on its SE face, 688 m length and depth alongside of 13.5m. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships(No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed and are operational. 6 The old LPG jetty has been shifted NE wards and merged in line with the new No. 4 berth. The dredged depths at berth No. 4 and LPG jetty are 15.5m. No.4 berth is 387m long with fenders at bollards spaced about 15m apart. This jetty has been designed to accommodate the larger container vessels that call at the port. The part of this new jetty that is meant for LPG handling is of a dolphin jetty design. The line of the No. 4 berth/LPG jetty is offset about 47m into the channel with respect to the line of the older berths (No. 1 to 3). Berths 1 to 3 as well as the No.4 berth & LPG jetty lie in direction 051°-231°. The bollards at the fenders of the older berths 1 to 3 are 18.5m apart and & that of berth 4 & LPG are 15 mtrs. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships (No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed and are operational. Port Services 1 Supplies.Fresh water and diesel bunkers are available in limited quantities by road tanker. Provisions can be arranged with prior orders through ship chandlers. 2 Waste Disposal.Arrangements for reception of ships garbage and waste oil are available. 3 Shore Leave is not permitted. However, crew changes can be arranged. 4 Fire. Port has a fire station with fire tenders and the ports tugs can supplement efforts with their fire nozzles. Pipavav Shipyard General information 1 Pipavav shipyard is situated between port Pipavav and Ultratech jetties. Reliance Defense and Offshore Engineering Company Ltd(RDEL) operate this integral ship building/repair yard with the largest dry-dock in India of 662 x 65 m. 2 The dry dock can accommodate ships up to 400,000 tonnes DWT. Two Goliath cranes with a span of 140 meters & height of 85 meters together capable of handling up to 1200 Ton block and two Level Luffing cranes are erected to service this dry dock. Adjacent to the dry-dock a pre-erection berth of 980 m length and 40 mwide exist. 3 To facilitate afloat fit-out and commissioning of ships, including afloat repairs, a 300–meter long quay, with the capacity for berthing on both sides exist with adequate draught. The entrance of the dry dock also has a 100-meter extension track for the Goliath cranes for unloading heavy machinery and equipment weighing up to 1200 Tons directly from ships and heavy lift barges. Ultra Tech Cement Jetty General information 8.132 1 Ultra Tech cement factory, situated 1½ miles WSW of Chachuda Temple(20º 54'.79 N, 71º 29'.18 E), has a captive jetty extending 1¼miles E from the coast.. 2 The cement plant and the jetty are connected by an approach conveyor gallery/bund. The main conveyor connecting jetty and the plant is about 4 km long , has provision for handling clinker / cement in bulk to the jetty from the plant by using Ship loader at Jetty , on forward side and Coal / other raw materials by using Jetty’s hoppers and Ship’s cranes , in return side from jetty to the plant. 3 Position. The UTCL’s jetty is strategically located within the Port limits of the Port of Pipavavin position (20º 54'N, 71º 30'E). Ultra Tech Cement Jetty 4 Arrival Information & notice of ETA.As per Pipavav port instructions & to UTCL as per charter party, addressed to: (a) Suhas.pohonerkar@adityabirla.com (b) Dharam.singh@adityabirla.com (c) Dpkulkarni@adityabirla.com 5 Port Radio.Pipavav Port Radio on VHF Ch 16/71. 6 Anchorages.Refer to Pipavav Port orders/instructions (given above). 7 Pilotage. As per Pipavav Port orders/instructions 8 Approach Information.As per Pipavav Port orders/instructions. 9 Berthing and Wharves. UTCL’s captive jetty is 547m long and there is only one loading or discharging system on jetty. The jetty is situated next to the buoy No.6 (red) of the Pipavav entrance channel & is facing the Island of Shial Bet, lie in line 035-215?. The jetty is divided in two berths, Berth no 1 is from bollard no 14 to 34, 337m in length with a charted depth of about 12.8m alongside and capable of handling vessels up to 200m LOA, Beam 32.5 m and 65000 DWT. Berth no 2 is 210m in length between bollard no 5 to 14 for handling of bulk carrier and cargo ships limited to draft 8m, up to 158 m LOA, 26m beam and 22000 DWT. In view of shallow depths on the Northern side, vessels are not to be berthed between bollards No 1 to 5. North End 20? 54?.72 N 071? 30?.39 E South End 20? 54?.43 N 071? 30?.03 E 10 Pollution Control.As per prevalling rules & regulations of Govt. of India & Gujarat State Pollution Control. 11 Facilities at Terminal (Captive Jetty). There is no facility for placing Grabs on board as well as for landing Grabs on Jetty. Crane facility is also not available. 12 Cargo Handling Equipment. Clinker/Cement is loaded by Ship Loader, traveling on rails on jetty. All other inward raw material is discharged into the hoppers (4 Nos. on jetty), placed against and in line with the Ship’s Cranes. The ship uses its cranes for discharging matrial into the hoppers. 13 Shore Leave. Shore leave is permitted subject to immigration clearance. 14 Crew Change.Vessel Agent can arrange crew change with prior intimation and permission from captain of the jetty, subject to custom and immigrations rules and regulations. 15 Port Authority. GM- Marine Operation,Ultra Tech Cement Ltd,Gujarat Cement Works Port Facility,Kovaya, Rajula, Amreli, Gujarat, India. Telfax : +91 2794 283058Mob: +91 9824442187. Email: attar.singh@adityabirla.com General Information.Mul Dwarka Port (20° 45´•34N, 70° 39´•95E) is situated 6 km south of Kodinar town and 45 km south of Veraval port. Seaward limits of the port extend up to 10 fathoms contour. MulDwarka is an all-weather direct berthing port. The port is privately owned and developed by M/s Ambuja Cements Ltd. A breakwater east of Mul Dwarka temple which is 1025 m long along a lay of 160-340 provides shelter from sea. 2 Function.The port exports cement and importscoal, gypsum and furnace oil. 3 Tides.Max range of tide is 2.4 meter. Tidal streams of 1-1.5 kts are experienced between Diu head and Sutrapura. 4 Weather.Weather is seasonal. The port is subject to south-west monsoon between 15 May and 15 September. 5 Port Limits.The port limits are marked on the navigational chart. Transits of Mul Dwarka Port Pilots and tugs 1 Pilotage.Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. Services of local Pilots can be had on request. Such a request should be addressed to local agents. Masters are advised to pass ETA at least 72 hrs and update the same 48 hrs, 24 hrs and 12hrs prior to arrival. Pilot embarks 1 Nm SSW of breakwater. 2 Tugs.Two VSP tugs of 45T BP are available in the port. Vessels are required to provide theri own lines for berthing. Tugs namely SCH3 and DCI4 join vessels at the breakwater. The tugs normally operate on MMB channel 6/15. 3 Vessels are to contact the port control on MMB channel 15, provide ETA and take instructions from the authorities. MMB Ch 15 is the working channel of the port. Jetty and Breakwater Harbour 1 The approach to harbour can be made on a course 000 heading on lattice mast. At about 01 Nm, the course should be altered as convenient to maintain a CIR of about 1.5 cables from the jetty edge. The clearing CIR should not be more than 2 cables to keep clear of the shallow patch and not less than 0.75 cables. The final approach leg is on 320/325 for berthing alongside Ambuja Cement jetty. There is a red light provided at one end of the breakwater and is visible from a distance of about 1.2 Nm from the port. Jetties 1 The port has two jetties, which are open piled structures with tuber bunds and a piled approach from the breakwater. The port has four alongside berths. The fender arrangement on old port is inadequate. 2 The old jetty, which is further north of new jetty, contains two berths (1&2) with a lay of 314-134 for vessels of 90m length. The present length of jetty is 210m. Depths available vary from 2.5 to 6.0m. Maximum draught handled is 3.7m. 3 The lay of new jetty is 160-340 and it runs parallel to the breakwater. The length of jetty is 297.5m and it has two berths (No 3 & 4). Berth No 3 can accommodate vessels of draught 6-8m and berth No 4 can accommodate vessels with draught upto 10m. Depths alongside available are 9.5 to 10m. The size of vessel being handled are length-110-130m, beam – 15.5m, DWT -18000 to 20000 tons. 4 Bulk cement/clinker is loaded by means of a mechanised ship loader on rails. Principle cargo handled is import of coal and gypsum. The outreach of the loader is 15.5 m from the face of the jetty fender. 5 Anchorage. Two Anchorages south of breakwater are established. Anchorage “A” for vessels up to 4000 GRT and Anchorage “B” for vessels over 4000 GRT. 6 Caution.There exists a shallow patch (6m) abreast of the new jetty about 2 cables away. Ships are to exercise caution and turn accordingly for making approach to the berth. The shallow patch is easily visible due to discoloration of water. Cement Silos Port Authority 1 The port is privately owned by M/s Ambuja Cements Ltd, and is under the Port Captain,Bulk Cement Terminal,P.O Ambuja Nagar,Taluka – Kodinar, Distt. Junagarh, Gujarat – 362 715 Tel:- 02795 221334, 221491,Fax:- 02795 20213 Email: -srinivas.sistla@ambujacement.com Position.The Veraval town (20º 54'.00 N 70 º22'.00 E) lies at the head of a small exposed bay indenting a straight stretch of coastline. It is situated 68 miles South of Porbandar. 2 Function.Veraval isa fair weather lighterage port with an intermediate anchorage. The principal activity is fishing. The port also handles trading of food grains and general cargo. 3 Port authority.The port is administered by Port Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, Bunder Road, Veraval 362 265.Contact details: email:poveraval@gmail.com:Tel No:02876-220001 Veraval Harbour view from Port Office Limiting conditions 1 Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.6 m; mean neap range about 0.7 m. See information in Tide Tables. 2 Maximum size of vessel handled.Lighter crafts of draught 2.5 m to 3 m and 75MT. 3 Weather.The SW monsoon affects the port adversely and it is closed to shipping from mid-May to mid-September. Arrival information 1 Port operations.At a time, only three vessels can be worked, when weather permits, between mid-Septembers until mid-May. Vessels lie at anchor in the roads and load and discharge by barges working to two basins in the inner harbour. Vessels are to inform port office 24 hours in advance prior arrival on CH 16. 2 Pilotage is not available. 3 Local knowledge is considered essential for the vessels using the enclosed and inner harbours. Harbour 1General layout.The port has an open roadstead anchorage, lying off a small harbour which is protected by two breakwaters namely Western breakwater of 334 m and Eastern breakwater of 440 m, an inner harbour with two basins is also situated North of the enclosed harbour; an inner harbour with two basins is situated N of the enclosed harbour, the inner harbour leads to East Harbour which is a shallow inland berthing area.The enclosed harbour facilitates an all-weather fishing port. Only coastal cargo is handled at this port. 2 Signal station.There is a signal station on the roof top of Port Office with which signals may be exchanged by Morse or using the International Code of Signals or on VHF RT. Western Breakwater light 3 Tidal streams in the roadstead are not perceptible, but there is sometimes a surface drift of about ½ kt due to wind. 4 Basins and berths.Two basins (namely West basin and East basin) in the inner harbour are situated close N of the root of the main breakwater, with four quays. At the anchorage, the quays; equipped with loading ramps, are normally used by barges working ships handling cargo. Petrol and oil cargoes are handled at a separate quay. 5 Depths.The inner harbour is generally shallow with several dangers including a dangerous wreck lying close NE of the main breakwater ¾ cable inside its head. Channels with depths of 2.5 m at the entrance is maintained by dredging. Vessels entering harbour are required to ascertain the same from port authority. The route leads 64 miles NW from a position SSW of Veraval Lighthouse to a position SW of Porbandar. Topography 1 This stretch of coastline is virtually straight with a steep beach in parts and a coastal reef that extends a short distance offshore. At intervals along the coast several small rivers empty into the sea during the rainy season, however, during the fine season most of the river mouths are usually blocked by sand. Mangrol Light 2 The coast is generally rocky between Veraval Lighthouse and Chorwad Bandar, 9 miles NW, with low cliffs in places; between Shil Bandar (21º11'.0 N, 70º 02'.20 E) and Madhavpur, 6 miles NW, sandhills fringe the coast. From Navibandar (21º 27' N, 69º 47' E) to Porbandar, 16 miles NW, there are more sandhills with clumps of trees growing near the villages; an extensive swamp lying inland, which is flooded during the rainy season, abounds in waterflow. 3 Surf and a rocky bottom in places makes landing difficult on this stretch of coastline. Depths There are no charted dangers except for two dangerous wrecks (20º 50'.5N, 70º 00'.5E) & (21º 28'.46N, 69º 24'.81E) seaward of the 30m depth contour.