KUMBARU POINT TO APPROACHES OF MUMBAI (BOMBAY) General information Charts 211, 255, 2016 Route The route leads about 33 miles NNW from a position WSW of Kumbaru Point (18°13'.41N, 72°55'.91E) to a position W of Kanhoji Angre Island. Topography 1 This stretch of coastline between Kumbaru Point and Kundalika River, 20 miles N, consists generally of numerous small bays, with rocky headlands and sandy beaches, these are interspaced by Rajpuri Creek and a few small streams; the hinterland is hilly and wooded, with high ranges standing behind the coastal hills. 2 The coast, between Kundalika River and the Thal village, 10 miles NNW, is less indented and consists of a low ridge of sandhills, with dense groves of palm trees or jungle inland. The Sagargarh Range of hills back this stretch of coastline; the highest peak of the range, 423 m high, stands 9½ miles ESE of Alibag, it has a round summit and is faced with prominent high cliffs on its S side, a sharp rock peak stands close S. The Hummocks of Thal are three high, bare, prominent cliffs at the NW end of this range; Parhur Peak, standing farthest S and 4 miles NW of Sagargarh, is a sharp, conical peak 313 m high. Depths Seawards of the 20 m depth contour; there are two wrecks and one obstruction. The coastline is fringed with a reef throughout much of its length and within the 5 m depth contour, which extends up to 4 miles seaward in places; there are numerous shoal patches and reefs. Directions Principal marks 1 Landmarks: Janjira Fort (18°18'.00N, 72°57'.90E) stands on a rocky islet abreast the village of Rajpuri. Camp Hill (135 m in height) (18°18'.63N, 72°58'.23E). Mosque (133 m in height) (18°20'.27N, 72°57'.59E); a radio tower stands close SW of it. Palace (50m in height) (18°20'.38N, 72°56'.88E). Murud Hill (303 m in height) (18°21'.42N, 72°57'.75E). White building (18°30'.87N, 72°54'.75E). 2 Hingla devi (18°34'.30N, 72°56'.82E) a white temple with Bhagat, another prominent temple, standing on the summit of a 172 m hill above it. Sagargarh Fort (378 m in height) (18°39'.45N, 72°57'.40E). Chimney (109 m in height) (18°41'.80N, 72°52'.60E). 3 Major lights: Nanwell Point Light (18°16'.83N, 72°56'.16E) Korlai Fort Light (18°32'.30N, 72°54'.36E) Kanhoji Angre Island Light (8-sided tower on a flat-roofed house, 30 m in height) (18°42'.20N, 72°48'.82E). Prongs Reef Light (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E) Other navigational aids 1 Racon. Korlai Fort Light Offshore Platform NLM Prongs Reef Light 2 AIS. Nanwell Point Light Korlai Fort Light Offshore routes 1 Vessels on passage offshore may use either of the following recommended routes as shown on the chart: 2 A safety fairway, from the vicinity of 18°15.'00N, 72°00'.00E, leads ENE passing W of Neelam Heera and Ratna oilfields development area; there after it joins the safety fairway W to Mumbai. 3 The safety fairway, from the vicinity of 17°30'.00N, 71°40'.60E, leads NNE passing E of Neelam Heera and Ratna oilfields development area; there after it joins the safety fairway W to Mumbai. Navigational danger presents in position (18°45'.50N, 72°07'.50E). Coastal route 1 The route leads about 33 miles NNW from a position WSW of Kumbaru Point (18°13'.41N, 72°55'.91E) to a position W of Kanhoji Angre Island, passing: 2 WSW of Whale Reef (18°16'.35N, 72°54'.92E), which dries, is covered by the red sector (057°-075°) of Nanwell Point Auxiliary light (18°16'.83N, 72°56'.16E) . 3 Shoal water, with depths of less than 5 m extends 5 cables WNW and 3½ cables S of the reef. Then to: 4 WSW of Kansa Fort (ruined) (18°19'.32N, 72°55'.95E), its walls 10 m high, stands on a reef. Then to WSW of Chaul Kadu Reefs (18°35'.82N, 72°50'.94E), a group of rocky patches over which the sea breaks heavily at low water. The reef is covered by the red sector (336°-001°) of Kanhoji Angre Island Light (18°42'.20N, 72°48'.82E) Then to: 5 WSW of a dangerous wreck (18°36'.60N, 72°49'.25E), then to: WSW of Alibag Outer Reef (18°38'.00N, 72°50'.40E). The seaward part of the reef is covered by the red sector (336°-001°) of Kanhoji Angre Island Light and by the white sector (070°-145°) of Kolaba Fort Light (18°38'.07N, 72°51'.87E). Then to: Clear of a standard wreck (18°37'.42N, 72°33'.58E), lying close E of the fairway. 6 An obstruction lies about 3 miles NE of it. Then to: WSW of Khanderi Flats (18°41'.00N, 72°49'.60E), then to: Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°41'.80N, 72°47'.28E), then to:Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°41'.75N, 72°37'.32E), then to: 7 WSW of Kanhoji Angre Island (18°42'.30N, 72°48'.80E)), an island with two hills which is sparsely covered with trees; Kanhoji Angre Island Light (18°42'.20N, 72°48'.82E) stands on 'the summit of the island's S and higher hill. Then to a position W of Kanhoji Angre Island, from which, vessels proceeding to Mumbai follow the safety fairway NNE as shown on the chart. Useful marks 1 Bandar Hill Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (18°18'.86N, 72°57'.58E) which stands on Bandar Hill, a small round headland with a grassy summit 70 m high, is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May. 2 Chaul Kadu Reefs Light (white round masonry tower, 17m in height) (18°35'.82N, 72°50'.94E) stands at the NE point of the reef. 3 Kolaba Fort Light (18°38'.07N, 72°51'.87E) is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May from Kolaba Fort. The fort, an ancient fortress with a temple of which the pagoda-shaped cupola is prominent from seaward, stands on a drying reef which surrounds it and connects with the coast NE. Dighi Harbour (Murud– Janjira) Chart 2036, 2103 General information 1 Position. Dighi Harbour (Murud-Janjira) (18°16'.68 N,72°58'.13 E) lies at the entrance to Rajpuri Creek. 2 Function. The port is capable to handle all type of cargos. It provides good shelter to vessels of moderate size within the harbour, from all winds except those from W to NW, during which, small craft may take shelter in Rajpuri Creek. Fishing is also a major activity of the port. 3 Topography. The town of Murud lies on the N shore of Rajpuri Creek, 3.4 miles NNE of Nanwell Point Lighthouse and is surrounded by a large grove of palm trees. Dighi, a village 2 miles ESE of the same lighthouse, situated on the S shore of Rajpuri Creek, has a bight SE of it which is fringed with mangroves; a drying mud-flat fills the bight. 4 Traffic. The harbour is normally used by local vessels. 5 Port limit. The port limit shown on chart 2036. 6 Port authority. Head of Marine/Operations, P.O: Dighi, Teh: Srivardhan, Dist: Raigad, Maharashtra – 402 402. Email: dighiportcontrol@balaji.co.in Website: www.dighiport.in Tidal information 1 Tidal levels. Maximum range about 4.1 m; minimum range about 0.8 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables. 2 Tidal streams 1 to 1.5 knot during flood and 0.5 to 1 knot during ebb. Arrival information There are two anchorage areas bounded by following co-ordinates: Area Alpha: 18°18'.30N, 72°48'.90E 18°18'.30N, 72°50'.90E 18°19'.30N, 72°50'.90E 18°19'.30N, 72°48'.90E Area Bravo: 18°18'.60N, 72°47'.25E 18°18'.60N, 72°48'.25E 18°19'.60N, 72°48'.25E 18°19'.60N, 72°47'.25E 2 Vessels may also obtain anchorage about 3½ miles WSW of Janjira Fort, in depths of 10 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Small vessels may anchor about 2 miles WSW of about 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. 3 Murud. Local small craft may anchor in Dongri Bandar, SE of Bandar Hill (18°18'.86N, 072°57'.58E), with some shelter from NW winds. 4 Pilotage is available and boards about 2½ cables N of fairway lightbuoy (18°17'.40N, 72°49'.24E). Harbour information 1 General layout. The entrance Channel is about 8½ miles long and marked by 10 pairs of channel buoys. Turing circle is near the berthing area. The S bank has two multipurpose berths having a totel linear quay length of 650m. Depth is 10 m inside the channel, Port authority should be consulted for latest bathy information before entering the harbour. 2 Storm signals are displayed from Nanwell Point Lighthouse by using the brief system. 3 Mobile cranes are available. Two tugs around the clock is available for berthing and unberthing. 4 Development. Berths and area on the N bank of Rajpuri creek is under construction. Directions 1 Landmarks. Nanwell Point Light stands near the W end of Nanwell Point, a cliffy wooded bluff. An auxiliary light is exhibited below the main light from the same structure. Flagstaff (41 m in height) (18°17'.97N, 72°57'.85E), stands on Janjira Fort. Bandar Hill Light (18°18'.86N, 72°57'.58E) 2 Approach and entry. From the vicinity of fairway lightbuoy (18°17'.40N, 72°49'.24E), a buoyed channel leads E and enters the port between Nanwell Point and Vihur Point, 4.2 miles NNW. A turning circle, 600 m in diametre, lies near the berthing area. 3 Caution. Fishing stakes may be encountered within the harbour, these are usually consisting of large poles or stripped palm trees; however, they generally show well above high water. 4 While approaching the harbour from S, vessels should keep in depths of more than 11 m and well to seaward of Whale Reef until Janjira Fort, standing 2 miles NE of Nanwell Point Lighthouse is identified. 5 Useful marks. Sandy Point (18°16'.40N, 72°59'.60E). Dighi Hill (251 m high) (18°16'.03N, 72°57'.35E) is the highest point on the peninsula. Conical Hill (232 m high) (18°15'.16N, 72°57'.25E), is bare. Round Hill (235 m high) (18°14'.48N, 72°57'.49E), is thickly wooded. Anchorages and berths Jetties. The port has two multipurpose berths, each length 325m. There are three jetties on the N side of Rajpuri Creek, one close SE of Bandar Hill and another on the point S of the village of Rajpuri, 1 mile SE of Bandar Hill. Third jetty lies close E to Sandy Point. On the S side of the creek, a jetty lies 2 cables SE of Dighi. Ferry service, between these jetties during the fine weather season, is available. Port services 1 Supplies. Fuel (HSHSD, HFHSD), fresh water, provisions. 2 Other Services. Telephone, internet, medical, ambulance, police, ship chandlery and stevedores, firefighting, navigational warning and weather bulletin, garbage and waste oil disposal, helicopter landing facilities, custom and immigration, restaurant. 3 Transportation. Nearest Highway: NH 17 (50 KM) Nearest Railhead: Mangaon – Indapur (47 KM) Nearest Airport: Mumbai (170 KM) Revadanda Port Chart 2026 General information 1 Position. Revadanda Port (18°32'.50N, 72°55'.50E), is the name given to the broad estuary of the Kundalika River. It is an open roadstead anchorage and provides shelter to vessels, within the port, which are able to cross the bar. 2 Topography. The land on each side of the estuary is low-lying and, for the most part, covered at high water springs. The port is now taken over by a private player for transferring iron ore from jetty to the vessels at anchorage. Local knowledge is necessary whilst navigating in the channel. The jetty is a captive jetty with a length of about 50 mtrs. 3 Approach and entry. Approach to the port is from SW and it entered between Korlai Headland (18°32'.47N, 72°54'.39E) and Revadanda, a sixteenth century Portuguese fortress standing on the N side of the river, 1 mile ENE. Tidal information Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2.6 m; mean neap range about 1.6 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables. Harbour information 1 Storm signals are displayed at Revadanda by using the brief system is used. 2 Chaul Bar obstructs the entrance to Kundalika River as it extends about 3 miles W from the coast N of Revadanda Fort; its SE edge, named Bar Sand, lying about 1 mile WNW of Korlai Point Light has a least depth of 0.9 m and consists of sand and rock. Near the edge of the bar, a light-buoy (safe water) is moored about 1½ miles WNW of Korlai Point Light and the fairway is marked with buoy, as shown on the chart. Directions 1 Approach. From the fairway light buoy (18°33'.98N, 72°53'.02E), vessels should steer SE to pass between the buoyed channel between Bar Sand and Korlai Headland. When within the bar the depths quickly deepen. 2 On the N side of the entrance to the river, a drying sandbank which extends about 8 cables W of the fortress of Revadanda; the sandbank is generally marked by tide-rips. 3 Caution. A standard wreck lies in position 18°33'.50N, 72°54'.50E. 4 Useful marks. Korlai Fort Light Korlai Fort (ruined) (18°32'.25N,72°54'.45E) ,stands at the summit of a headland, red in colour, the N part of which slopes gradually down to a rocky point on the S side of the Kundalika River entrance; the headland connects with the mainland S by a low, narrow, sandy isthmus. The village of Korlai stands at the head of a small bay on the E side of the isthmus. 5 Chaul Knob (258 m high) (18°31'.60N, 72°55'.96E) is the prominent summit of a range of wooded hills. 6 Franciscan Church, 30 m high tower stands within the walls of the fortress of Revadanda. Anchorages and berths 1 Outer anchorage. Vessels may obtain anchorage about 3½ miles WNW of Korlai Point Light in depths of 5 m, mud, as shown on the chart. Inner anchorage. Small vessels may anchor in depths of about 4 m, off a landing place close ESE of the fortress of Revadanda and upstream of the bridge which crosses the river. 2 Berth. An ISPAT jetty, 250 m in length, connect to shore by a causeway, lies in S side to the river. Creeks and Anchorage Chart 2026 Paulo creek (18°34'.70N, 72°54'.60E), lies 2 miles north of Revadanda fort ruins. The creek generally dries in low waters; it is used to navigate only during high waters by local fisherman to reach fishing village of Theronde and Agalpada. Only small fishing crafts and motorized canoes can navigate the creek even in high waters. Chart 211 1 Alibag Creek (18°38'N, 72°53'E), lies SE of the town of Alibag. The mouth of the creek is filled with a huge sand bar. This creek flows with its full flow only in monsoon. The creek extends 1.5 miles south from its mouth up to north of Nagaon. The creek is about 06 cables wide. 2 Anchorage. Small vessels of shallow draught may anchor off the entrance to Alibag Creek and fairly close to the S edge of the reef on which Kolaba Fort (18°38'.07N, 72°51'.87E) stands; on the in-going tide, the S patch of rocks here is usually marked by stakes. 3 Storm signals are exhibited from Kolaba Fort by using the brief system. Channel E of Kanhoji Angre Island Charts 211,2016 1 Caution Small vessels with local knowledge may use the channel between Kanhoji Angre Island (18°42'.30N, 72°48'.80E) and Underi Islet, 1½ miles E. 2 Dangers A dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°42'.92N, 72°49'.51E). A reef (18°42'.58N, 72°48'.99), which is awash at its centre, is marked by a beacon standing near its N end around which the sea is usually smooth. A standard wreck (18°42'.40N, 72°49'.22). Dangerous wreck (masts) (18°42'.06N, 72°49'.80E). Another dangerous wreck (position approximate) lies about 7 cable SW of it. 3 Landing can be made in a bight on the NE side of Kanhoji Angre Island. 4 Leading lights. On the E side of Kanhoji Angre Island leading lights are exhibited occasionally from a position 1¼ cables NE of the main light; in line, bearing 168°, they lead W of the above dangers and to the landing place. 5 Prohibited anchorage. An area within which anchoring is prohibited, shown on the chart, extends E from Kanhoji Angre Island to the mainland. Underi Islet (18°42'.45N, 72°50'.50E) is low, dark and rocky; it is surrounded by ruined fortifications within which are a few trees. Drying rocks, surrounding most of the islet, extend up to 2½ cables leaving a very narrow channel between them and reef extending W from the mainland coast. Chart 255, 2016, 2015 Area covered Approaches and ports of Mumbai and Jawahar Lal Nehru are described in this section. MUMBAI HARBOUR, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PORT AND APPROACHES General information Charts 255, 2016 Routes 1 The safety fairways for approaching to the Mumbai are shown on the chart. 2 Approach from W. The safety fairways leads E, from the vicinity of 18°54.'00N, 71°00.'00E, passing S of Mumbai High) and Mukta-Panna and Bassein oilfield development areas, and N of Neelam Heera and Ratna oilfield development area. Topography The coast from Thal village (18°41'.05N, 72°51'.90E) to the S entrance point of the Mumbai harbour, 6 miles N, is straight and consists of a low ridge of sandhills, backed by dense groves of palm trees or jungle, with a few isolated peaks standing farther inland. North of the harbour entrance the city of Mumbai stands on Mumbai Island; the island consists of one of a number of islands, which are now joined together by causeways and reclamation, and form a peninsula. Colaba, a narrow peninsula extending SW from Mumbai Island, lies at the entrance to the harbour; it is covered with buildings. The hills of Western Ghats lie about 35 miles inland. Depths, wrecks and dangers Seaward of the 20 m depth contour, there are no charted dangers other than charted wrecks and the oilfield installations. There are number of wrecks within this depth contour, several of which lie in a semi-circle across the approach to the port. From shore, the reefs extend both N and S of the entrance. From a position 4¼ miles SW of Prongs Reef Lighthouse (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E), the approach channel, is about 1 mile wide with a maintained depth of 11 m; it reduces gradually, to a width of 2 cables and a maintained depth of 10.9 m, 1¾ miles S of the same lighthouse. Fishing 1 Numbers of small fishing vessels, with buoyed nets, are likely to be encountered up to 25 miles offshore in the approaches to Mumbai. 2 Lines of strong fishing stakes are laid, usually in depths of less than 25 m, which are surmounted by baskets and projecting about 6 m out of the water, N and S of the entrance to the port. During the SW monsoon; the stakes are normally removed. Sometimes the stakes may not be visible above the water as occasionally the heads of stakes are broken off. Vessel Traffic Service 1 A Vessel Traffic service (VTS), for the control of shipping, is in operation in Mumbai and JNPT port. Participation is mandatory for all vessels navigating in or intending or entering Mumbai and JNPT port. For further details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. 2 The VTS Centre is administered by the Mumbai Port VTS Centre, 3rd Floor, Control Tower, South End Ballard Pier Extension Bldg., Mumbai Port, Ballard Estate, Mumbai - 400 001. E-mail: dmcsmbpt@gmail.com Web: www.mumbaiport.gov.in Pilotage The pilot should be contacted when within VHF range. Signal station In addition to Port Signal station, a Naval Signal Station is situated at Colaba Point (18°53'.58N, 72°48'.55E). Traffic information While navigating in the safety fairway, vessels are advised to keep 1 or 2 miles to starboard of the center-lines of these routes while approaching or leaving Mumbai, consistent with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972). Cargo transshipment For the transshipment of oil and petroleum products, a lighterage operation area (Oct – May) is established, about 22 miles W of Prongs Reef Lighthouse, in position 18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E; the area, which is circular with a diameter of 4 miles, is shown on the chart. Within the vicinity of this area, vessels should maintain listening watch on VHF Channel 16, and give the area a wide berth. Prohibited anchorages 1 Anchoring is prohibited in an area in the approaches to the harbour entrance; the SE edge of this area is marked by South Entrance Light-buoy (starboard hand) moored about 2¼ miles SSE of Prongs Reef Lighthouse (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E). 2 In the vicinity of submarine oil and gas pipelines; anchoring and fishing are prohibited, which are laid from the offshore oilfield development areas to the SW part of Karanja Island (18°53'.50N, 72°56'.50E). 3 In an area extending seaward NW and then W from Back Bay (18°56'.00N, 72°48'.00E), anchoring and fishing are prohibited. 4 In the vicinity of submarine cables extending WSW across the approaches from Mahim Bay (19°02'N,72°49'E), anchoring and fishing are prohibited. Encompassing a dangerous wreck, a spoil ground (18°46'.50N, 72°48'.50E) is marked lies SSW of the harbour entrance. Another spoil ground (18°53'.20N, 72°44'.40E) lies NW of the harbour entrance. The limits of the spoil grounds are shown on the chart. Tidal streams 1 General. In the approaches to Mumbai, tidal streams are much influenced by winds and heavy rains. The rate of spring streams, between Thal Shoal (18°48'.50N, 72°49'.30E) and Prongs Reef, 4½ miles NNW, is from 2½ to 3 kts and may attain 4 kts in the rainy season. 2 Through the channel the tidal stream does not set fairly but is generally as described below. 3 In-going streams. The in-going stream, off the SW end of Prongs Reef, sets first in an ESE direction, but as the rate increases it changes to NE; there after E of the reef as far as Sunk Rock (18°53'.39N, 72°49'.95E) it sets NNE. 4 Between Thal Shoal and a position 4 miles WNW the in-going stream sets between ESE and ENE turning more N as the rate increases. The in-going stream sweeps E over Thal Shoal. The in-going stream, in East Channel Swatch (18°47'.50N, 72°49'.50E) sets NNE turning more E as it crosses the mouth of Dharamtar Creek, 6 miles ENE. 5 Out-going streams. The out-going stream, during the SW monsoon rains, sets strongly W out of Dharamtar Creek. The out-going stream, on the N side of the entrance to the harbour, sets SW from Sunk Rock until abreast Prongs Reef, from where it sets W changing to SSW as the rate increases. The out-going stream sets SW between Thal Shoal and a position 4 miles WNW. The out-going stream on the S side of the entrance to the harbour, first sets WSW across Dharamtar Creek entrance altering towards SSW on nearing Thal Shoal then almost S as it goes farther S. Local weather The best time to approach Mumbai, during the SW monsoon; and during cold weather when a smoke haze often reduces visibility, is about 1 hour before sunrise at which time the navigational lights are still visible. Directions Principal marks 1 Landmarks. North Pap Beacon (black, 26 m in height) (18°46'.22N, 72°56'.10E), stands at an elevation of 248 m on the N hummock of Ashuera Hill. Thal Knob Beacon (white, 18 m in height) (18°48'.07N, 72°52'.93E), stands at an elevation of 72 m on Thal Knob; False Knob, 5 cables SSW, looks similar but lower. Being detached from the distant high land, in thick weather, these two hills stand out well among the coconut trees. 2 Air India Emblem (18°56'.00N, 72°49'.82E) with a building close E, a tower closes S and another building 2½ cables SE. Television tower (303 m in height) (19°00'.40N, 72°49'.20E), with a water tower 5 cables NNW. 3 Major lights: Kanhoji Angre Island Light. Prongs Reef Light (round tower, red, black and white bands, 52 m in height) (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E) stands near the SW end of Prongs Reef. Santa Cruz Aero Light (19°05'.47N, 72°51'.98E). Utan Light (19°16'.74N, 72°46'.87E). Other navigational aid 1 Racon. Prongs Reef Light Offshore platform Mukta-Panna 2 AIS. Following Six channel marking Virtual AIS are there in the harbour. Passage 1 Caution. A vessels position should be verified frequently throughout the approach to ensure a safe passage. There are some unmanned uncharted oil platforms reported very close to the safety fairway. Mariners are to take necessary precautions while transiting through this area, on reporting these are promulgated through NAVAREA or Notices to Mariners. 2 The chart is sufficient guide for vessels approaching Mumbai via the charted safety fairway. The route leads E, from the vicinity of 18°50'.50N, 72°40'.00E; the focal point of the safety fairway, passing: 3 N of a dangerous wreck (18°48'.82N, 72°35'.50E); another dangerous wreck lies close S of it. Then to Clear of a foul ground (18°49'.58N, 72°36'.85E), then to S of a restricted area, enclosed numerous wrecks, dangerous for navigation. A buoy (green, can) (18°51'.53N, 72°40'.90E), moored within this area. Then to S of an isolated foul area (18°50'.06N, 72°40'.68E), then to the approach channel. 4 Clearing bearings. Kanhoji Angre Island Lighthouse bearing 166° or less clears Eight Feet Patch and Prongs Reef to the W. And Thal Knob Beacon in line with North Pap Beacon, 3½ miles ESE, bearing 121.6°, clears the same dangers to the S. 5 Prongs Reef Light in line with Malabar Point (18°56'.35N, 72°47'.61E) bearing 354°, clears Thal Shoal and the dangerous wreck situated within the spoil ground to the W. Useful marks 1 Kankeshwar (18°44'.55N, 72°55'.10E), a mountain surmounted by a pagoda. Ashuera Hill, with two hummocks named The Paps, stands 1¾ miles NNE of Kankeshwar. Karanja Hill (211 m in height) (18°54'.10N, 72°55'.50E), a mill stands on a shoulder of the hill 5 cables N of its summit. 2 Trombay Peak (303 m in height) (19°01'.80N, 72°55'.03E), a light is exhibited from its summit. Kanheri (19° 13' N, 72° 55' E). Kamandurg (19° 23' N, 72° 57' E). Anchorages and small craft harbour Anchorages 1 An anchorage area lies about 21 miles NW of prongs reef light in the approaches of Mumbai Harbour; its limits are shown on the chart. BRAVO (EAST) BRAVO (WEST) 18°48’.40N 72° 38’.90E 18°48’.40N 72° 31’.90E 18°48’.20N 72° 35’.60E 18°49’.20N 72° 25’.60E 18°44’.50N 72° 34’.90E 18°40’.00N 72° 25’.60E 18°45’.00N 72° 38’.90E 18°40’.60N 72° 30’.50E 2 Anchorages for the vessels bound for Jawahar Lal Nehru Port in the outer waiting area is bounded by above coordinates: 3 While anchoring within the above area, it is advisable that smaller vessels may anchor in BRAVO 'EAST' and other vessels in BRAVO 'WEST' in accordance with the charted depths keeping clear off the cables and foul ground. A dangerous wreck (18°46'.29N, 72°29'.06E), with a 4.7 m depth over it, marked S with a light buoy (isolated danger), lies in BRAVO 'WEST'. Back Bay 1 Back Bay (18°56'.00N, 72°48'.00E) is only used by small craft as it is encumbered by dangers. The NW entrance point of Back Bay is Malabar Point (18°56'.35N, 72°47'.61E), which lies at the S end of a low ridge on Mumbai Island; a flagstaff (53 m in height) stands on the point. The point provides an excellent radar target, which is usually detected at 24 miles. 2 A dangerous wreck, with masts showing, lies in the approaches to Back Bay, about 2½ miles W of Malabar Point. Another dangerous wreck lies 9½ cables SW of Malabar point. An arc of fishing stakes also lies in the approaches. 3 Development. An area in the SE corner of Back Bay is under reclamation. A 300 m long pier also lies within this area. MUMBAI HARBOUR General information Charts 2015, 2001 Position On the western side of India, Mumbai Harbour (18°57'.50N, 72°50'.50E) is the premier port; it is a fine harbour about 14 miles long with a general width of about 5 miles lies E of Mumbai Island. Function The port of Mumbai is a multi-purpose port with facilities for handling petroleum products, chemicals, containers, dry bulk and break bulk cargo. It has more than 50 berths; it also has number of anchor berths. Mumbai is one of the major commercial as well as industrial centers of India. Topography Mumbai Harbour contains several islands, rocks and shoals; its coastline is heavily indented with small bays and inlets. The N and NW parts of the harbour are filled by a coastal bank upon which lies Butcher Big Reef (18°57'.70N, 72°53'.30E); the E and SE parts are also filled by another coastal bank upon which lie Karanja Reefs (18°53'.60N, 72°53'.50E). Depths In the central and S parts of the harbour, there are general depths of between 5 and 10 m, with lesser depths and large shallow or drying areas covering the E and N parts; a similar strip lies around the Colaba Peninsula in the W. Depths in the berthing areas are subject to change by siltation and dredging. For latest bathy information, mariners should consult the port authorities. Port limits The port limits is shown on the chart 2016. Approach and entry Approach to the port is from W and entered via a dredged channel, between Prongs Reef Lighthouse (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E) and an unnamed point of land 6 miles SE. Traffic 1 The port is equipped to operate general cargo vessels, container ships and tankers. Port authority 2 Mumbai Port Trust, Port House, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg,Ballard Estate,Mumbai– 400001. Website: www.mumbaiport.gov.in Historical background Mumbai Harbour has been used by ships and boats for centuries. It was used by the Maratha Navy, as well as the British and Portuguese colonial navies. The first of the present-day docks of the Mumbai Port were built in the 1870s. Bombay Port Trust (BPT) was established as a corporation in 1873. From its establishment, the port has been the gateway to India, and was a primary factor in the emergence of Mumbai as the commercial capital of India. Over the decades, the port underwent tremendous expansion, with the addition of berths and cargo handling capacities. Limiting conditions Controlling depths Maintained depth of main approach channel is shown on chart. E of Middle Ground Islet (18°55'.13N, 72°50'.86E); depth of 8.0 m maintained in the channel leading WNW to the Port of Mumbai and 10.5 m in the channel leading NE to Jawahar Dweep (Butcher Island) (18°57'.60N, 72°54'.20E) up to the vicinity of a buoyed W of Elephanta Island. In the vicinity of Jawahar dweep, the channel leading E, for JNPT, having throughout a maintained depth of 12.8 m. Deepest and longest berths Indira Dock Jawahar Dweep Tidal levels Mean spring range about 3.6 m; mean neap range about 1.4 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables. Density of water Basically, being a salt-water port; the density of Mumbai port varies with the state of the tide and major fluctuations occur during the monsoon season. Maximum size of vessels handled 1 In Port of Mumbai, vessels up to 228 m in length and 10.5 m draught. 2 Jawahar dweep, tankers up to 125 000 dwt with 12.2 m draught. Local weather 1 During the SW monsoon, visibility is considerably reduced, and also during cold weather, which produces a smoke haze. 2 Weather advice. Weather advice can be obtained, on request, from the Port Meteorological Office at Indira Dock; weather information is broadcast daily at 0630 and 1030 local time. Arrival information Port operations 1 Large vessels may enter Mumbai Harbour round the clock provided suitable tide available. 2 Deep-draught vessels normally enter harbour 2 hours before high water or at high water depending on their destination. Port radio 1 Mumbai port has VTS for monitoring the traffic in port and approaches area which is as per IALA Standard. Mumbai VTS works on VHF Channel 12 (JNPT monitors its traffic on Channel 13). Twelve VHF frequencies for Port, Dock, Safety and Security operations are in use for 24 hours in 156-162 MHz band. 2 Two UHF frequencies for Radio Tide Gauge and DGPS corrections are used in 400 MHz band for 24 hours. 3 Three Radar frequencies in 9 MHz band for VTMS are in use for 24 hours/365 days. Six microwave frequencies in 8 MHz for communication links for VTMS System are in use round the clock. For details see relevant List of Radio Signals. Notice of ETA Vessels should send ETA, 96 hours in advance with confirmation 48 hours in advance to their agents, and 24 hours in advance to the Harbour Master. For more details, see the Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Lighterage Area 1 Port Lighterage area encompassed by the following co-ordinates: 18°57'.00N, 72°41'.00E 18°55'.00N, 72°41'.00E 18°55'.00N, 72°43'.50E 18°57'.00N, 72°43'.50E 2 STS lighterage operations area is centered on 18°56'.00N, 72°24'.00E with a radius of 02 mile and operated between the months of Oct- May. Pilots and tugs 1 Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 100 tons N of a line drawn E/W through Prongs Reef Lighthouse (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E); such vessels may not enter, leave or shift berths in the area N of this line without a pilot or harbour official onboard. In fine weather, pilot boards in the vicinity of a position 2 miles SE of Prongs Reef Lighthouse. In bad weather, pilot boards in a position about 3 miles E of Prongs Reef Lighthouse, as shown on the chart. For further details, see the Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. 2 Tugs are available around the clock. Registration It is must for the vessels bound for Mumbai, to approach the port through safety fairway (shown on chart) and identify themselves to Mumbai VTS (VHF Ch. 12). Vessels will be given appropriate instructions. The facility of registering vessels prior to arrival has been discontinued. Dangerous cargoes While carrying certain types of dangerous cargo, vessels are required by Mumbai Port Rules, a copy which is supplied by the boarding pilot, to make certain signals and wait for instruction from Port control. Quarantine 1 Quarantine Mumbai should be advised 24 hours before arrival using the standard form of message from the International Code of Signals. 2 Vessels liable to quarantine has to follow the same procedure as that for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. Harbour General layout 1 For general cargo vessels, the principal alongside berths are situated on the W side of the harbour, with the Naval Dockyard located within the tidal basin close S of the cargo berths and Mazagaon Dockyard lying to the N of them. 2 Tankers are accommodated at Jawahar Dweep or Pir Pau in the NE part of the harbour. For general cargo vessels, anchor berths are located in the middle of the harbour on both sides of the channel; those for naval vessels lie in the W part of the harbour, S of the tidal basin. Development Following projects are due for completion in upcoming years, within the harbour: Extension of Offshore Container Terminal towards S side. Dredging and infrastructure development at Victoria Dock and Prince Dock . Construction of container yard at JNPT . Signal stations 1 In a conspicuous tower, the Port Signal Station (VTS) is situated on the E side of the head of Ballard Pier (48 m in height) (18°55'.76N, 72°50'.63E). Another tower lies close SW of it. 2 On Bull's Nose, the Dock Signal Station, a flagstaff (29 m in height), stands at the entrance to Indira Dock, 4 cables N of the Port Signal Station, this station deals only with signals affecting the docking of vessels. 3 The Naval Signal Station is a conspicuous flagstaff (41 m in height) which stands on the S point of the tidal basin, 6 cables SSW of the Port Signal Station. 4 Communication is by the International Code of Signals by day and by morse code at night, or by VHF RT. For more details see the Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Storm signals From the Port Signal Station (18°55'.76 N, 72°50'.63 E) and from a flagstaff (46 m in height) at the NE corner of Victoria Dock, 1½ miles N; storm signals are displayed by using the general system. Tidal streams 1 Harbour. Tidal streams within the port of Mumbai set, with rates of ¾ to 3 kts, as follows. East side of the harbour, in-going stream: The stream sets NE abreast Karanja Island, setting more ENE after passing Karanja Beacon. Between Jawahar Dweep and Elephanta Island the stream sets N, but towards Trombay Island it becomes NE. 2 West side of the harbour, in-going stream: The stream sets NNE, from Sunk Rock to Cross Island with a rate of 2 kts; N of Tucker Beacon (18°56'.11N, 72°52'.47E), where the stream separates, a branch of it turns N until abreast Mazagaon Dockyard; then the stream sets between NE and ENE to join the stream from the E side of the harbour N of Jawahar Dweep. 3 East side of the harbour, out-going stream: The stream starts later here than on the W side of the harbour. The stream sets SW, from the channel between Jawahar Dweep and Elephanta Island, along the NW coast of Karanja Island; when abreast the entrance to Dharamtar Creek it sets WSW. 4 West side, of the harbour, out-going stream: The stream at ordinary tides starts 30 to 35 minutes earlier than on the E side of the harbour; during strong spring tides the stream on the W side may start 40 minutes to 1 hour earlier. Inshore and near Indira Dock Wall, during the SW monsoon, the stream starts about 45 minutes before high water Mumbai. 5 The stream sets SW from Trombay Island to Mazagaon Dockyard. The stream sets SSW, from abreast Cross Island to W of Middle Ground Islet; in the middle of the harbour the set is S to SSW. The set is between S and SSW, from Middle Ground Islet to Sunk Rock, but with the start of this stream the set off Sunk Rock is more W-going. Tidal stream. The tidal stream in the vicinity of the tidal basin, Ballard Pier and the wet docks is as follows: In the vicinity of the tidal basin and the wet docks, the in-going stream is deflected by South Breakwater and runs parallel to it, joining the main in-going stream, which passes E of Middle Ground Islet. The stream then sets ENE past the entrance to the tidal basin. An eddy runs S along the E side of Ballard Pier, before turning W into the tidal basin; the effect of this eddy has been felt up to ½ cable E of the SE extremity of Ballard Pier. The out-going stream flows close E of the head of South Breakwater, before turning SW parallel to it. See also information on the chart. Directions Principal marks 1 Landmarks: On the W side of the harbour the following marks are located: Met observatoryy dome (28 m in height) (18°53'.86N, 72°48'.80E). Menaka building (54 m in height) (18°53'.94N, 72°48'.76E). TS Jawahar mast (13 m in height) (18°54'.17N, 72°49'.04E). Saint John Church Spire (55 m in height) (18°54'.40N, 72°48'.98E). Building (102 m in height) (18°54'.68N, 72°49'.36E). A blue building (116 m in height) lies 1 cable NW of it. Chimney (56 m in height) (18°54'.74N, 72°49'.63E). Hotel Taj Dome (70 m in height) (18°55'.30N, 72°49'.99E).Taj international building (83 m in height) lies close N of it. Air india building (108 m in height) (18°55'.73N, 72°49'.34E). Rajabee clock tower (85 m in height) (18°55'.78N, 72°49'.80E). Stock Exchange Building (129 m in height) (18°55'.78N, 72°49'.99E). RBI Building (115 m in height) (18°55'.97N, 72°50'.22E). Custom house tower (64 m in height) (18°56'.08N, 72°50'.37E). BMC dome (71 m in height) (18°56'.43N, 72°50'.07E). Lighting tower (lattice, 58 m in height) (18°55'.52N, 72°50'.66E) standing near the head of South Breakwater. Tower (lattice, 58 m in height) (18°55'.27N, 72°50'.41E) standing near the root of South Breakwater. On the E side of the harbour the following marks are located: Chimney (275 m in height) (19°00'.22N, 72°53'.86E). Another chimney (150 m in height) lies 1 cable S of it. Mosque dome (22 m in height) (18°59'.98N, 72°54'.76E)standing on the S end of Trombay Island. White dome (43 m in height) (19°00'.48N, 72°55'.11E) with a flare ¾ cable S. RLG Chimney (150 m in height) (19°00'.71N, 72°55'.43E). Fort (106 m in height) (19°02'.16N, 72°56'.55E) in ruins. Dome (46 m in height) (18°55'.86N, 72°57'.51E). Water tank (18°54'.18N, 72°57'.12E). Cautions 1 An area in which shallow sounding was reported lies close N of the main channel in the vicinity of 18°51'.77N, 72°49'.97E. 2 Fishing stakes, often broken off just below the surface, extend about 5 cables ESE from Oyster Rock (18°54'.15N, 72°49'.65E); they are usually removed during the SW monsoon. Fishing stakes may also be encountered in other parts of the harbour. Main channel 1 The main channel is well marked with buoy (lateral) and virtual AIS. From a position 18°49'.50N, 72°40'.90E the main channel leads E then ENE, thereafter NNE through the anchorage area, passing: 2 N of a dangerous wreck (18°48'.90N, 72°42'.00E). Then to: S of Eight Feet Patch (18°54'.10N, 72°46'.30E) which lies at the W edge of the dangers, including a dangerous wreck, extending W from Colaba Peninsula. Then to: 3 S of Prongs Reef where the route rounds to the ENE. Two beacons (063°10') leads the route upto a position 1.1 mile SSE of Sunk Rock. A number of charted stranded and dangerous wrecks lie on Prongs Reef, their positions are shown on the chart. Then to: 4 NNW of Thal Shoal (18°48'.50N, 72°49'.30E), which consists of several sand and rock patches, is marked by a buoy (green, conical) on its WNW side. Thal Reefs, with numerous detached heads and two stranded wrecks lying near their S extremity, extend about 1¾ miles W from the coast ESE of Thal Shoal. East Channel Swatch lies between these two dangers. Then to. SSE then ESE of prongs reef light. Then to ESE of Sunk Rock (18°53'.39N, 72°49'.95E), which is awash and marked by a light (red and yellow chequered round tower, 28 m in height). Then to: 5 ESE of Oyster Rock (18°54'.15N, 72°49'.65E), an islet with a tower (28 m in height) standing NW side, then to ESE of Colaba Reef (18°54'.70N, 72°49'.80E), a drying reef, surrounded by a number of detached reefs which also dry. The reef is marked by South Beacon (stone cylinder, black with white bands) which stands 1½ cables SW of the main reef; and by North Beacon, of similar colour and construction, standing close N of the reef. Then to: 6 ESE of Dolphin Rock (18°54'.85N, 72°50'.16E), which is steep-to on its E side; the rock is marked by a light (grey masonry tower, white cupola, 18 m in height). Then to: 7 ESE of Middle Ground Islet (18°55'.10N, 72°50'.85E), which is rocky with two towers standing on it. Shoal water extends about 1½ cables NE from the islet. And passing on the E side of the channel:WNW of Karanja Reefs (18°53'.60N, 72°53'.50E) which extend about 2 miles off the W end of Karanja Island. There are two spoil grounds, situated the SW end of the reefs. Karanja Beacon (black, cone topmark, 10 m in height) stands on the NW part of the reefs. Then to a position W of North Karanja Light-buoy (green, conical) (18°55'.18N, 72°52'.60E). 8 Leading lights are exhibited between Tucker beacon and a foul area, in which several dangerous wrecks lying, SW of Jawahar dweep. The alignment (029°) of these lights leads the channel upto a position W of North Karanja buoy. Fixed lights in line (port and stbd) are used to mark the edge of the channel. 9 Precautionary Areas (A and B) have been established in the channel, as shown on chart 2015. Traffic crossing between vessels entering and leaving Naval Dockyard and Indira Dock and vessels discharging and loading at oil terminal is likely to be encountered in these areas respectively. Directions 1 The main channel then continues NE towards the oil jetties S and SE of Jawahar dweep (Butcher Island) and to the approach channel for Jawaharlal Nehru Port, passing SE of Tucker Light-beacon (round masonry tower, white and black bands, surmounted by a white framework structure) (18°56'.11N, 72°52'.5 E), which marks the edge of the 5 m depth contour of the coastal bank SW of Jawahar dweep (Butcher Island); a dangerous wreck lies 2½ cables SW of the beacon and North Tucker Beacon (6 m in height), marking a shoal patch, stands2¼ cables NNW. Then to: 2 NW of Uran Light-beacon (round, black) (18°55'.74N, 72°54'.03E), which stands on a drying reef, with West Uran buoy (green, conical) moored 5 cables W and Uran Patch Light-beacon (black framework tower) (18°56'.19N, 72°54'.24E), standing 5 cables NNE, each marking shoal water. 3 Leading lights are exhibited from the SW side of Elephanta Island (18°57'.70N, 72°56'.00E); the alignment (058°) of these lights lead through the NE part of the channel, near its SE edge, to a position SSE of Jawahar Dweepand to the vicinity of the W end of the approach channel to Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Useful marks 1 North Channel Beacon Light (White beacon, red bands, 8 m in height) (18°57'.13N, 72°51'.11E). 2 Green Island (18°59'.62N, 72°53'.11E), upon which stands a beacon (121 m in height) , lies at the S end of a drying reef extending from the S side of Trombay Island. 3 Two radio masts (19°00'.53N, 72°53'.50E), red obstruction lights are exhibited from the top of each mast. 4 Barrel beacon (41 m in height) (18°58'.23N, 72°56'.24E) stands on the N end of Elephanta Island (Gharapuri) which is densely wooded with two hills separated by a ravine. 5 Signal station flagstaff (33 m in height) (18°57'.50N, 72°54'.31E) stands on the SE end of Jawahar dweep. 6 Butcher Light-beacon (18°56'.88N, 72°54'.32E) stands near the NW side of the channel S of Butcher Island. 7 Kharavli Hill (211 m in height) (18°54'.09N, 72°55'.48E) stands near the NW extremity of Karanja Island. 8 Gull Islet (Kansa Rock) (18°50'.06N, 72°53'.80E) lies off the entrance to Dharamtar Creek on a coastal bank that fills the SE part of Mumbai Harbour. A light (aluminum framework tower, 20 m in height) is exhibited from the summit of the islet. Anchorages and prohibited anchorages General information The harbour provides more than 60 anchorages berths with varying radius 200 m to 500 m, depths 3.9 m to 12.5 m at chart datum for various types of vessels. Vessels waiting for berth to use waiting anchorage area ‘A’ about 16 mile NW of Prong Reef lighthouse. The principal anchorage areas are shown on the chart, these, and uncharted anchorages are described below. Merchant vessels anchorage 1 For merchant vessels, the anchor berths lie in the S part of the harbour, on both sides of the dredged channel; individual berths are shown on the chart. Dangerous wreck lie: Close E of A5 Anchorage and 1¾ cables NNW of J3 Anchorage. 2 Vessels should be moored SSW/NNE, as a general rule. Vessels should moor, during the fine weather season, with 80 m of cable on each anchor, and for the rest of the year with 110 m of cable on the S anchor and 80 m on the N anchor; a vessel moored in the eddies off Middle Ground Islet should have 140 m of cable on the S anchor. Naval Anchorage 1 Caution. A submarine cable is laid SW across the Naval Anchorage area from Middle Ground Islet. A floating barrier is also laid WNW across the restricted area from Middle Ground Islet, as shown on the chart. 2 An area is reserved for naval vessels between Sunk Rock and the tidal basin, 2 miles N. Mooring arrangements are similar to those for merchant vessels. Quarantine anchorage Instructions will be given to the vessels subject to quarantine to anchor as convenient for boarding by the Port Health Officer. Explosives anchorage Vessels arriving with or embarking explosives or other dangerous cargoes will be anchored in the explosive anchorage located S of the main channel NNE of Karanja Beacon. Tanker anchorages Two anchorages for tankers are situated SW of Butcher Light-beacon (18°56'.88N, 72°54'.32E); the beacons of leading lights (029°) lies NW of these areas. Emergency anchorage 1 An emergency anchorage, with a maintained depth of 16.2 m, lies E of main channel about 1½ miles ENE from Sunk Rock (18°53'.39N, 72°49'.95E). 2 Another emergency anchorage, with a maintained depth of 11.5 m, is situated NE of Butcher Light-beacon. 3 Caution. Between Butcher Island and Elephanta Island, a submarine cable is laid across the channel; close N of the Emergency Anchorage area. Deep water anchorage With a maintained depth of 12.0 m, three deep-water anchorage situated E of the main channel, about 6 cable WSW of Karanja Beacon. Prohibited anchorages 1 Oyster Rock (18°54'.15N, 72°49'.65E). A prohibited anchorage area is established SW of the rock, as shown on the chart. 2 Middle Ground Islet (18°55'.10N, 72°50'.85E). A prohibited anchorage area lies close E of the islet, as shown on the chart. A buoy (red, can) moored in the N part of this area. 3 Jawahar Dweep (18°57'.60N, 72°54'.20E). An extensive prohibited anchorage area, enclosing Butcher Island, extends N from Butcher Light-beacon to the S coast of Trombay Island. The limits of the above prohibited anchorage areas are shown on the chart. 4 Trombay channel.An anchorage prohibited area lies on the N side of Trombay channel, as shown on the chart. Basins and berths General information 1 Cautions: The maximum draughts quoted for alongside berths and depths at berths in the port are subject to change by siltation and dredging. The Deputy Conservator of Mumbai Port promulgates declared draughts monthly. 2 The alongside berths in the Port of Mumbai are situated in a series of jetties and wet docks on the W side of the harbour, the principal berths are described below. 3 Directions. The berthing areas are approached through a channel, with a maintained depth of 8.0 m and 2 cables wide, which leads NW from the main channel E of Middle Ground Islet towards Ballard Pier (18°55'.90N, 72°50'.60E). 4 Leading lights. Front light (tow white discs, black borders, on mast)(18°56'.02N, 72°50'.59E) stands near the root of Ballard Pier. Rear light (similar structure) (120 m NW of front light). The alignment (305°) of these lights lead through the center of the channel and S of offshore container terminal and Cross Island Reef (18°56'.60N, 72°50'.90E) which is marked at its S end by ‘M’ Light-buoy (black and white, conical). A dangerous rock with a depth of 7.6 m lies at the center of the channel, near approach to bollard pier, as shown on the chart. Naval Dockyard 1 Caution. The in-going and out-going streams flow strongly past the head of South Breakwater, causing vessels to sheer violently in this vicinity. The Naval Dockyard lies within a tidal basin, which is entered between the S end of Ballard Pier and the N end of South Breakwater, 2 cables S. 2 South Breakwater Light (metal mast on building, 13 m in height) (18°55'.56N, 72°50'.67E) is exhibited from the head of South Breakwater. Inner Breakwater Light (metal column, 5 m in height) (18°55'.66N, 72°50'.43E) is exhibited on the head of Inner Breakwater. Bollard Pier Bollard Pier (18°55'.90N, 72°50'.60E) is the main terminal for passenger vessels, it is connected to the main railway system. The N part of the pier is operated as a container terminal. Leading lights are exhibited on the pier. Offshore Container Terminal 1 A 700 m long pier for panmax size container vessels, connected to shore by an 1100 m causeway near root of Indira dock, stands ahead of cross Island reef. A pump house is exhibited on the pier. Extension of the pier in S part is in under construction. 2 The approach channel for offshore container terminal, well-marked with buoys, leads N from mid of the approach channel for bollard pier, with a maintained depth of 8.0 m. A turning circle, 640 m diameter, with a maintained depth of 8.0 m situated near approach of the channel. Indira Dock 1 Indira Dock (18°56'.40N, 72°50'.50E) is entered close N of Ballard Pier. There are 29 berths in Indira Dock. While entering or leaving the dock; by day a blue flag is hoisted at a flagstaff, near the dock entrance, on Bull's Nose; at night, the ship's name followed by the words "come on" are sent by light from the Port Signal Station. 2 Vessels up to 191 m in length and 9.15 m draught can enter Indira Dock which is well equipped for working general cargo including containers. 3 Berths on the S part of the outside wall of Indira Dock are maintained by dredging to a depth of 8.5 m; there is an approach channel to these berths, dredged to 7.3 m close W of Cross Island Reef. Vessels are berthed bows S on the outer wall, by swinging off Bull's Nose and being towed stern first to the berth; this operation is carried out during daylight hours only. 4 The area of Victoria Dock (N of Indira Dock) and Prince's Dock is getting reclaimed for construction of new container yard. Ferry terminal to Mazagaon Dockyard. There are several drying basins, between the ferry terminal (18°57'.40N, 72°50'.95E) and Mazagaon Dockyard; 7 cables N, the positions of these may be seen from the chart. A fish wharf stands close NNE of the ferry terminal. Oil jetties The principal oil jetties are situated in the NE part of the port. 1 Jawahar Dweep Berths (18°57'.60N, 72°54'.20E) provide four berths for tankers in the NE part of the harbour. 2 A concrete jetty with three berths, each flanked by dolphins, extends from the E side of Butcher Island; this jetty carries a roadway and pipeline and provides No 1 to 3 Berths, for tankers up to 228 m in length, 11.9 m draught and 70 000 dwt at berth 1 & 3 and 42000 dwt at berth 2. 3 Number 4 Berth, for a tanker up to 300 m in length, 12.2 m draught and about 125 000 dwt, is situated on the edge of the dredged channel 1 mile SSW of Jawahar dweep (Butcher Island) to which it is joined by a causeway. For the vessels during approaching to the port and again before berthing at the terminal, it is compulsory to test astern power. 4 A turning basin, with a maintained depth of 12.9 m, is situated 3 cables SSE of Butcher Light-beacon. 5 Tidal stream. The out-going stream sets onto No 1, 2 and 3 Berths; however, these berths are partially protected from the effects of the in-going stream, but it is reported that a set off the berths may be experienced. 6 Number 4 Berth lies almost parallel to the tidal stream, however, a set off the berth may be experienced. 7 Directions., No 1 to 3 Berths, by the channel between Butcher Island and Elephanta Island. 8 Leading lights. Front light Uran Patch (18°56'.18N, 72°54'.23E). Rear light Uran Beacon (5 cables SSW of front light). The alignment (203°), astern, of these lights lead to a position, E of Butcher Island Berths, in an area with a maintained depth of 10.5 m. Old Pir Pau Jetty (18°59'.50N, 72°54'.50E), serving the refineries on Trombay Island, are an arrangement of named berths situated on the S end of the island which project up to 4 cables SE of it; Cyrus jetty, a long isolated finger pier, with a short T-head, about 1 mile ENE of the main berthing area. The berths are used by vessels, up to 171 m in length, for discharging LPG, butane and petroleum in bulk. 2 New Pir Pau Jetty- berth I (an extension of Pir Pau Jetty) lies, with its two deck T-head and flanked by berthing and mooring dolphins, in Trombay Channel, with a maintained depth of 12.0 m alongside. A turning basin, 450 m diameter with a maintained depth of 9.0 m, is located close SE of the berth. The berth is connected to a terminal, about 1½ miles NW, by a continuous jetty with a 5.15 m wide roadway. 3 The berth can accommodate one vessel at a time and is used for handling several POL products including LPG, LSHSD, lube oil and bulk liquid chemicals; corrosive chemicals are not handled at this berth.Vessels between 97 and 197 m LOA, with a maximum displacement of up to 47 000 tonnes and draught of between 10.6 m and 11.1 m (depending on tidal conditions) may berth alongside. Berthing is available by day and night when weather conditions permit. 4 New Pir Pau Jetty- berth II, lies 700 m SW from berth I. The jetty is connected to berth I by a 700 m causeway with its two deck T-head and flanked by berthing and mooring dolphins, in Trombay Channel, with a maintained depth of 13.0 m alongside. Directions. The channel, for tankers berthing at Pir Pau continues from the channel leads N passing W of W Elephanta Buoy (green, conical) to the new Pir Pau jetty, described above. There is a maintained depth of 9 m in this channel, over a width of 300 m, from E of Butcher Island to the turning basin SE of the new berth. 2 From the turning basin vessels berthing at the other named berths proceed NE then N, following the buoyed deep water through Trombay Channel, to the E end of Pir Pau Deep about 1 mile E of the berths, as shown on the chart. 3 Pir Pau Deep, a buoyed channel with a maintained depth of 5.8 m, leads W then WSW to the products berths. There is a turning basin, 350 m in dia, situated close off the berths at the W end of the Deep. Pir Pau small craft channel. A channel, suitable for vessels with local knowledge, crosses the coastal bank in the NW part of the harbour from Mumbai Island to Pir Pau. The coastal bank is encumbered with several isolated wrecks, many shoal patches and submarine cables; the positions of which are shown on the chart. 2 Directions. The channel leads NE from a position about 7 cables E of North Channel Beacon (18°57'.13N, 72°51'.11E) to the Pir Pau Berths passing NW of Butcher Big Reef (18°57'.70N, 72°53'.30E). This poorly defined channel, is only marked by a buoy (black, conical) near Green Island and by another buoy (white, conical) about 1 mile NNE of Butcher Big Reef; however, the stranded wrecks and mooring buoys shown on the chart may provide additional guidance. Port services 1 Repairs. The port can undertake all kinds of repair activities. A number of dry docks, including Hughes Dry Dock: about 304 m long and 30.5 m wide with a depth over its blocks at the entrance of about 9.75 m; the dock, which is entered through Indira Dock , can accommodate a vessel up to 80 000 dwt. 2 Three slipways are available, the largest about: length 232 m, width 26 m, is suitable for vessels up to length 148 m, breadth 26 m and draught 4 m. Few floating cranes are also available. 3 Other facilities. Hospitals, de-ratting, Ship chandlery and stevedores. 4 Supplies. Fuel, provisions and stores, fresh water to the vessels berthed at Docks, Jawahar Dweep and Pir Pau. Also other license agencies are supply fresh water to vessels. Transportation 1 The port is well connected with the main ports of the world, the principal ports of India and with islands in the Indian Ocean, by sea. 2 The international and national airports are situated at Santa Cruz, 13 km N of Mumbai, well connected with National Network of Road and Railways. Small craft and landings Harbour There is anchorage/harbour facilities for yachts NNW of Dolphin Rock (18°54'.85N, 72°50'.16E), as shown on the chart 2001. Landings At the NW end of Elephanta Island, landing can be carried out on Shet Bandar jetty. The landing is used by pleasure boats transporting visitors to and from the two caves situated on the island. A better landing place is available near the S point of Elephanta Island. Creeks and river Thane Creek 1 Thane Creek flows into the NE part of Mumbai Harbour about 3 miles NNE of Elephanta Island (18°57'.70N, 72°56'.00E), the tidal stream in its middle attains a rate of 1 kts at springs. Depths in the creek decrease gradually from about 5 m at its mouth to 1 m off the town of Thane, about 13 miles N of Elephanta Island. At low water the creek is lined with mud banks, Save on the E side for a short distance abreast Trombay Island where there are rocky ledges; its shores are fringed with mangroves backed by cultivated land. 2 Power cables and bridge across the creek between Vashi Island (19°04'.00N, 72°59'.90E) and Trombay Island. Storm signals are displayed at Thane (19°11'N, 72°58'E), the brief system is used.. 3 A custom house is situated about 5 cables downstream of the town of Thane. From the custom house to the junction of Thane Creek with Bassein Creek, 2 miles upstream, the channel is rocky and dries in places. Dharamtar Creek and Amba River 1 Dharamtar creek (18°49'.24N, 72°56'.86E) lies south of Karanja N. Karanja creek and Amba River are the main tributaries to this creek. The maximum depth alongside is 4m. The creek is perennial and can be navigated by local knowledge. 2 The maximum depth alongside is 4m. Mud flat shoal grounds exist south of the creek. The creek has a sizeable number of fishing stakes hence caution is advised whilst navigating through the creek. Local ferry plying to and from Mumbai is generally seen along with fishing boats and trawlers. 3 This creek is used for plying of coal, steel, iron ore and bulk cargo to vessels at anchorage from JSW jetty Max draught of 3.0 m with DWT of 2000 to 3000 Tonnes. 4 The anchorage is obtained 7 cables NW of Rewas Bandar in depth of 5m. Small vessels can obtain good anchorage in Dharamtar Creek about 7 cables NW of Revas Bandar in charted depths of 5 m. 5 Amba River Amba River, about 2 miles wide at its entrance and with depths of about 1.8 m, has a general upstream direction of SE and narrows to 5 cables between the mangroves fringing its banks. The least charted depth to Dharamtar, 7 miles up-river, is 1.2 m. A mid-channel course should be steered of a buoyed channel. Fishing stakes will be encountered in the creek and the river. JAWAHAR LAL NEHRU PORT Chart 2076, 2123 General information 1 Position. Jawahar Lal Nehru Port (Port of Nhava Sheva) (18°56'.71N, 72°57'.40E) lies in the NE part of Mumbai Harbour, it is situated on the mainland SE of Elephanta Island .It is one of the green port of India. 2 Function. The port is the biggest container handling port in India. The port offers state of the art facilities for handling of container & liquid cargoes. Port also provides facilities for manual handling of dry/break bulk cargo. Mumbai's expanding growth and population pressure constrained the growth of the Mumbai port by the 1970s. This led to the establishment of the Nhava Sheva port across Mumbai Harbour in Navi Mumbai on the Konkan mainland. Nhava Sheva began operations in 1989, and most container traffic now flows through Nhava Sheva. The port was named as Jawahar Lal Nehru Port and administered by Jawahar Lal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) 3 Port limits are as shown on the chart. 4 Port authority. Port Office, Administration Building, Sheva, Navi Mumbai – 400 707. Mumbai Office: 1107, Raheja Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021. E-mail: info@jnport.gov.in Website: www.jnport.gov.in Limiting conditions 1 Controlling depth. There is a maintained depth of 12.8m in the approach channel SSE of Butcher Island. The passage to BMCT container Yard is dragged upto 13.1 m which is under construction. 2 Deepest and longest berth is Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. (GTI Berth) (712m with a maintained depth of 16.2 m). 3 Tidal levels. Mora (18°54'.60N, 72°55'.40E), about 2½ miles SSW of Jawahar Lal Nehru Port, has a mean spring range about 3.5m and a mean neap range about 1.6m. For more information see Indian Tide Table. 4 Density. During the monsoon season, the density varies with major fluctuations and the state of the tide. 5 Traffic. About 2600 vessels visit the port annually and around 52.45 Million Tonnes cargo handled by the port. Mini bulk Cement carriers bound for Ulwa port and Offshore Supply Vessels calling ONGC Nhava Supply Base too transit through the harbour. Arrival information. 1 Approach and entry. The port is approached via Mumbai Harbour main channel and entered through a dredged channel S of Elephanta Island. 2 Pilotage. Overall, control of shipping is vested in Mumbai Port. Pilot boarding area is same as for Mumbai Port.Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Control can be contacted on VHF Channel 13. For more details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. 3 Tugs join at the approach channel entrance. Harbour 1 General layout. The berths are situated on reclaimed land at the NW end of Sheva Island (18°56'.90N, 72°57'.00E). A dredged channel, between 1¼ and 2½ cables wide with a maintained depth of 12.8 m, gives access to the berths and to a JNP anchorage situated NE of Elephanta Island. JNP turning circle (inner circle), 500 m diameter, with a maintained depth of 12.8m, situated at the NE end of berthing area, as shown on the chart. 2 Around 30 Container Freight Stations and Marine loading arms for handling Petroleum products, crude oil, LPG and Ammonia is available within the port. 3 Strom signals are displayed from the position 18°56'.97N, 72°57'.24E. 4 Development. The port is in the process of deepening the channel from 14 mtrs to 15 meters. The JNPT is also planning to establish a port-based multi-product special economic zone, first-of-its-kind at a major port complex in the country. BMCT container Yard is under construction. Directions 1 Landmarks. Dome (46 m in height) (18°55'.86N, 72°57'.50E). For details of landmarks in the area surrounding the port area 2 Caution The Harbour Master should be consulted for the accurate and latest depths in the channel. 3 Passage From the vicinity of the turning basin situated 3 cables SSE of Butcher Light-beacon (18°56'.88N, 72°54'.32E) the channel, known locally as JNP Channel, is marked by light-buoys and leads E then NE to the berths; then to N to the inner turning basin and anchorage 4 Leading lights. The alignment (083°) of these lights leads the vessels through a buoyed dredged channel up to outer turning basin, then the vessels should follow the dredged channel to the berths or anchorage. Front light (18°56'.82N, 72°57'.50E). Rear light (325 m ENE from front). Useful marks 1 Uran Light-beacon (18°55'.74N, 72°54'.03E) . Uran Patch Light-beacon (18°56'.18N, 72°54'.23E). Sheva Beacon (pillar, black with pole and ball top mark, 10 m in height) (18°56'.60N, 72°56'.44E). Barnacle Rock light (5 m in height) (18°57'.89N, 72°56'.73) standing on a rock which dries. Berths 1 Caution. The Harbour Master should be consulted for the accurate and latest depths at the berths. 2 Berths. There are five principal berths in the port, each lies within a maintained depth of 16.2 m. 3 JNP container berth (18°57'.30N, 72°56'.90E), about 680 m long, provides berthing facilities for three vessels. NSICT container berth (600 m in length) and NSIGT berths (300 m in length) lies E on the same quay. NSIGT container terminal borders the S bank of Nhava Creek. 4 GTI berths (18°56'.90N, 72°56'.50E), about 712 m long, provides about 500 m of berthing for two bulk cargo vessels at its SW end and a service berth, with a depth of 10.7 m about 212 m long at its NE end. 5 Liquid berths (18°56'.70N, 72°56'.30E), about 300 m long and 40 m width jetty with a facility to berth ships on both sides, for handling all grades of liquid cargo. It can accommodate vessels of maximum displacement 1,00,000 tonnes at outer berth & 45,000 tonnes at inner berth. The dredged depth of outer and inner berth is 16.2 m and 12.2 m respectively. A light is situated at the centre of this jetty. 6 Shallow Water Berth 425 m long, for vessels up to 180m LOA and 10 m draught, lies between GTI and JNP container berths. The maintained depth alongside of the berth shown on the chart. 7 BPCL jetty, 400 m long, lies NE side of liquid berths, can also berth vessels on its inner and outer faces. 8 An ONGC jetty also lies in the NW end of Nhava (Hog Island). 9 Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) (18°56'.33 N, 72°56'.17 E) is newly established container terminal within Jawahar Lal Nehru Port. BMCT is situated 250m S of the BPCL Jetty and Landing Jetty. The main function of the terminal is handling of container vessels. Contact Details: BMCTPL, JN Port Nhava Seva Tele: +9122 27248000/62668000 Fax: +9122 274248090/62668090 E-mail: info@bmctpl.com 10 Berths. There are three berths with a total length of 1000 mts which lies within a maintained depth alongside 16.5 m (70 m wide) Anchorage 1 A JNP anchorage (18°58'.54N, 72°57'.06E), with a maintained depth of 12.8m, lies at the W end of Panvel Creek; the limits of the anchorage, which is marked by light-buoys, are shown on the chart. A mooring buoy also lies at the SW end of ONGC jetty. 2 Anchorage may be obtained in area centred in position 18°55.95´ N, 072°54.24´E with radius of 350m and maintained depth 11.2m. Port services 1 Security. Port Complies with all the requirements of International Ship & Port Facility Security Code. 2 Supplies. Fuel oil; fresh water; provisions. 3 Facility. Ambulance and emergency medical facilities for minor cases; Port hospital with small facilities is 6 km away. 4 Pilot and VIP Launches are available. 5 Transportation. Nearest Airport. Mumbai (60km). Nearest City. Navi Mumbai (25km). Small craft landings 1. A landing jetty is situated close N of Sheva Beacon near the E of Liquid berth. The Panvel Creek, marked with buoys (lateral), flows into the northern part of JNPT channel about 2 miles NE of Sheva Island. The mouth of the creek is 6 cables wide and has depth of 3m. Small craft with local knowledge navigate in the creek. A good holding ground exists further up-creek. 2 A hover craft jetty lies about 1¼ miles SE of above jetty. Landing can be carried out at Raj Bandar jetty, about 1½cables NNE of the S point of Elephanta Island. Ambuja Ulwa Jetty Chart 2123 General information 1 Position. Ambuja cement jetty (18°59'.50 N, 73°01'.60 E) is situated at Ulwa channel with depth of 5 m alongside and length is 115 m. Two Dolphin Piers exist N and S of Ambuja Cement Jetty. 2 Function. Handling of bulk cement 3 Traffic. About 10 vessels calls the port yearly. 4 Port authority. Capt. Manas C Pandey,Ulwa reti bunder road, Post office: Ulwa, Taluk: Panvel, Raigad, Navi Mumbai-410306. Ph.022-64567400, 022-27574300, Fax-022-27574360 E-mail- manas.pandey@ambujacement.com Port services 1 Facilities. Fresh water and chart agents are available. 2. Additional Information. The nearest airport is Mumbai International airport. WORLI POINT TO TARAPURPOINT General information Charts 255 Route The route leads 50 miles N from a position W of Worli Point (19º 0l'.52 N, 72º 48'.93 E) to a position W of Tarapur Point. Topography This stretch of the coastline is generally low, fringed with rocky reefs and is heavily indented by bays and river mouths. North of Arnala Island(19º 27'.98 N, 72º 43'.92 E) much of the foreshore is submerged at high water spring tides and reefs extend well offshore; the hinterland is thickly wooded. Depths and offshore dangers There are isolated wellheads, seaward of the 20 m depth contour, outside of the oilfield development areas, which form obstructions, also there are a number of dangerous wrecks; the positions of these dangers are shown on the chart. Fishing A good lookout is essential for, and a wide berth given to, fishing stakes which may be encountered in depths of less than 25 m; they are normally removed each year during the SW monsoon. Currents The currents are of monsoonal origin, however, it tend to follow the trend of the coast. Sets are NW with rates up to 1 kts in December and January. When the SW Monsoon is well established in July and August, SE sets with rates up to 2 kts are experienced. During the NE Monsoon; exceptionally, onshore sets up to 1.5 kts and during the SW Monsoon up to 3 kts sets are experienced. Principal marks 1 Landmark. Eskar Temple (19º 14'.5 N, 72º 51'.2 E) with a white dome stands on the N summit of a round hill. 2 Major lights. Prongs Reef Light (18º 52'.75 N, 72º 47'.99E). Utan Light (white square masonry tower, red bands, 15 m in height) (19º 16'.74 N, 72º 46'.87 E). Satpati Light (RCC Tower, 30 m in height(19º43'.3 N, 72º 42'.2 E). Tarapur Point Light (white square masonry tower, black bands, 23 m in height) (19º 50'.7 N, 72º 39'.5 E); an auxiliary light is exhibited from the same structure. Santa Cruz Airfield light in position19º 05'.47 N, 72º 51'.98 E 3 Sheva Island leading lights of height 20 m. Kanhoji Angre Island light (30 m in height) in position 18º 42'.2 N, 72º 48'.82 E Directions Coastal route 1 Cautions.This stretch of coast is fronted considerably by reefs and foul ground.In fine weathervessels on passage should keep in depths of more than 15 m, giving due attention to the dangers described below; in adverse weather conditions a greater offing is advised. 2 The offshore area, between Vasai Creek (19º 19'.0 N, 72º 47'.0 E) and a position 9 miles N, is under examination in 0.5 m depth contour. 3 The route leads 50 miles N from a position W of Worli Point (19º 01'.5 N, 72º 49'.0 E) to a position W of Tarapur Point, passing (with positions from Arnala Island (19º 28' N, 72º 44' E).W of a shoal lying 1½ miles NW of Bandra Point (26 miles S), then to: 4 W of a rock awash (23½ miles S), the rock is part of a rocky head lying about 7 cables NW of Uarashi Beacon. Then toW of Hervey Patches (21½ miles S), a cluster of shoal patches over which the sea always breaks and which are marked, on their N side, by a buoy (red, conical) during the fine weather season; a small drying reef and other rocky dangers lie about 1½ miles ENE of these patches. And: 5 Clear of a dangerous wreck (21 miles S), a light-buoy (green, conical) is moored close W of the wreck. Then to W of Mehti Khada (20 miles S), a small basalt rock which is 4 m high and steep on its W side;therocklies 5 cables W of Ambu Islet, a low islet covered with palms, with an old watch tower standing upon it. A fort, with a pagoda situated 1 mile N, stands at the S end of a promontory located close E of Ambu Islet. Then toW of a dangerous rock (16 miles S) lying 8 cables WNW of Manori Point, then to: 6 W of Green Islet (13½ miles S) which is covered with short green shrub, and surrounded by a ledge of rocks that extend E to the mainland shore. Then toW of Outer Islet (12 miles S), a sandy islet lying at the S end of a drying reef; High Rock, a sharp pinnacle, stands 1 mile N. The passage E of these features is foul and cannot be navigated. Then toENE of a dangerous wreck (18 miles SW), Then to: 7 W of Poshpir (8 miles SSE), a rocky islet with foul ground extending about 1 mile seaward. Then toW of Arnala Island which is encircled by rocks and has a small fort standing upon it; the island is reported to be radar conspicuous at 27 miles. Then toW of Ussapur Rock (5 miles NNW) and its drying reef which extends about 1 mile seaward, then to: 8 W of the reef which fringes the coast between Ussapur Rock and Tarapur Point, 18 miles NNW. Then to clear of a dangerous wreck (25 miles NNW), a wreck with its mast showing. And to a position W of Tarapur Point from which foul ground extends about 7½ cables W, with a narrow reef extending about 2 miles farther NNW Useful marks 1 Worli Point (19º 01'.5N, 72º 49'.0E), with a ruined fort standing close SSE of the point. Uarashi Beacon (10 m in height) (19º 04'.53 N, 72º 48'.74 E) stands on the S end of Uarashi Reef, a light is exhibited from the beacon from 1st October to 31st May. 2 Kanheri (19º 12'.84 N, 72º 55'.0 E), the highest peak on Salsette Island, appears from W to have a flat summit. Gorai Rock (19º 15'.0 N, 72º 47'.0 E) (not charted) a sharp pinnacle of black rock, 32 m high. 3 Shendur (19º 15'.5N, 72º 56'.36E) is a sharp detached peak, 459 m high, standing in the NE part of Salsette Island. 4 Dongri Point Light (metal column, 2 m in height) (19º18'.61 N 72º47'.6 E) is exhibited from 16th September to 15th June from Dongri Point; the point, which rises to a hill with its summit about 5 cables S of the light, appears as a bluff point from seaward. Girij Hill (19º 22'.95N, 72º 47'.30E), a small round hill 51 m high. 5 Kamandurg (19º 22'.93 N, 72º 57'.47E) a conical mountain surmounted by a fort, is easily identifiable; Tungar, a remarkable plateau, stands 4 miles NNW. These mountains provide prominent marks when making a landfall. 6 Arnala Light (white metal framework tower, 15 m in height) (19º 27'.48N, 72º 44'.8E) stands, near the custom house, on a low point of land E of Arnala Island. The light is partially obscured by Arnala Island. 7 Kelve Mahim Light (white mast, 15 m in height) (19º 36'.1 N, 72º 44'.2E). Kaldurg (19º 41'.51N, 72º 49'.01E) is the S peak of a mountain range which runs parallel to the coast; it resembles a castle when seen from the NNW. NavapurLight (Mast, 6m in height) (19º47'.37N, 72º 41'.42E). Coastal Bays, Creeks and Rivers-Worli Point to Vasai Chart 211 Mahim Bay 1 Position.Mahim Bay (19º 02'16 N, 72º 49'.0 E) is entered between Worli Point and Bandra Point, 1 mile N, the bay forms the shallow rocky entrance to Mahim River. 2 General information.At the head of Mahim Bay, Jamsetji Causeway crosses the river, connecting Mumbai Island with Salsette Island (19º 10'.0N, 72º 55'.0E). 3 Submarine cables are laid within an area, in which anchoring and fishing is prohibited, extending WSW from Mahim Bay as shown on the chart. 4 Anchorage. Small vessels may obtain anchorage with local knowledge at Bandra Point (19º03'.0N,72º 49'.0E), which affords some shelter from NW winds. 5 Storm signals are displayed by using the brief system. 6 The Bandra-Worli sealink, an eight lane cable stayed bridge has been constructed between Bandra point (19º02'.53N, 72º 49'.09E) and Worli point, 1 mile S, to relieve traffic congestion on the causeway. Caution Effluent diffuser in position19º01'.55N,72º 47'.46E, 1 ½ miles W of Mahim Bay. Vesava 1 Position.Vesava (19º 08'.5N, 72º 48'.44E), a minor port but a prominent centre for fishing, lies close inside the entrance of Malad Creek on its E side. 2 Vesava Light (white mast,15m in height) (19º 08'.8N, 72º 48'.2E) stands, on an island, on the W side of Malad Creek. 3 Storm signals are displayed near Vesava Light by using the brief system. Anchorage Smallvesselsmay obtain anchorage with shelter from N winds, close S of the point forming the W entrance to Malad Creek, in depths of about 3.6 m, sand. Malad Creek 1 Position. Malad Creek (19º10'.24N, 72º49'.33E) is entered W of the SW extremity of shoal ground extending SW from Vesava , the creek dries except for a narrow channel leading about 3 miles NE from its entrance. 2 Channel.At all states of the tide, the channel is navigable from its entrance to a position about 1 mile upstream; at which point, a ferry crosses the creek. Local knowledge is considered essential. 3 Tidal streams in Malad Creek often attain a rate of 5kts. Manori Creek 1 Position. Manori Creek is entered between Manori Point (19º 11'.16 N, 72º 46'.99 E), a bluff of dark bare rock, and a beacon standing 1 mile ESE of it; a customhouse stands near the beacon.Manori Village,with a church at its S end, stands 7½ cables N of Manori Point. 2 Storm signals are displayed by using the brief system is used. Anchorage Small vessels can anchor with some shelter in Manori Creek E of Manori Church in a depth of 4.6 m, sand, local knowledge is required. Utan 1 Position.Utan (19º 16'.79 N, 72º 47'.18 E), a fishing village, stands on the shore of a bight close N of Utan Lighthouse. 2 Storm signals are displayed by using the brief system. Vasai Chart 211 General information 1 Position.Vasai town (Bassein) (19º 20'.05N, 72º 49'.0 E) stands on the N bank of Vasai Creek close within its entrance. 2 Function.Fishing vessels and small trading craft of about 60 tons are based at the port. 3 Approach and entry. Entrance to the Vasai Creek is between Dongri Point (19º 18'.3N, 72º 47'.7E). 4 Traffic. Shallow draught small coastal trading crafts use the port. Limiting conditions 1 Depth.The depth in the fairway is reported to 0.9 m at low water springs, but this depth is approximate. 2 Tidal levels.Mean spring range about 3.2 m; mean neap range about 1.5 m. See information in Tide Tables. Tidal streams The in-going and out-going tidal streams set, respectively, ENE and SSW across the entrance to Vasai Creek; they attain a rate of 3 kts at springs near the entrance, then to, about 5 miles upstream it decreases to about 1½ or 2 kts. The streams continue to set for about 1 hour after the times of high and low water; slack water lasts for about 20 minutes. Storm signals Storm signals are displayed by using the brief system. Directions 1 Caution.From Dongri Point, drying rocks extend 1½ miles W and sandbanks, which dry and probably shift their positions, extend about 2½ miles WSW from the N entrance point of the port; in calm weather there is no indication of these dangers for the sea does not break over them, but in adverse weather the sea breaks heavily. Vasai Creek can only be used by small boats at slack water because of the tidal streams and its tortuous nature caused by the shoals, local knowledge is considered essential to navigate through it. 2 Channels. The main channel lies close to the S shore abreast Dongri Point, then to it leads ENE and follows the N shore ENE of Vasai Fort.From a position NE of Poshpir Islet (19º 20'.0 N, 72º 46'.0 E), a boat channel is reported to lead ESE to a position S of Vasai Fort. 3 Useful marks. Vasai Fort (19º 20'.0 N, 72º 49'.0 E). Vasai Light (metal post on masonry base, elevation 5 m) (19º 19'.52N, 72º 49'.23E) stands on a reef 4 cables SE of Vasai Fort. Anchorage and landing 1 Vessels can anchor comfortably abreast Vasai Fort in depths of about 10 m. 2 There is a stone pier at Vasai and another at the village of Bhayandar, 2½ miles SE, and the latter pier has access to the railway system. Port services Facility-Customhouse. Supplies-Limited provisions. Transportation-Road and railways. Small craft 1 General information A boat passage connects Vasai Creek, via Ulhas River (19º 18'.0N, 72º 53'.5E), with Thane (19º 11'.0 N, 72º 58'.0 E) and thereafter S with Mumbai Harbour. 2 Directions Boats proceeding through Vasai Creek should remain in the deepest part by keeping close to the NW side of the creek until abreast the W end of Panju Island (19º 20'.0 N, 72º 51'.0 E), thereafter keep in mid-channel N of the island until a large white domed temple in Ghod Bandar, a village on the S shore of the creek, bears 180º; from this position steer for the S side of the Ulhas River and keep from ½ to 1 cable offshore, following the bends and avoiding the points, as in most river navigation. Coastal bays, creeks and rivers Vasai toTarapur Point Chart 211 Agashi Bay 1 Position. Agashi Bay (19º 29'.33N, 72º 44'.0E) lies N of Arnala Island and at the entrance to Vaitarna River. 2 General Information. The bay is very shallow and being encumbered with shoals it can only be navigated by a small vessel at around high water. 3 Storm signals are displayed from Arnala Island by using the brief system. See 1.36. 4 Major lights.Arnala light (15 m in height)19º 27'.48N, 72º 44'.8E. Danda Creek 1 Position. DandaCreek(19º36'.0N,72º 43'.0E); this shallow creek extends about 3½ miles inland from a fort which stands on a detached rock at its entrance. 2 Kelve Village with a customhouse,stands on the N side of the creek E of Kelve Mahim Light. 3 Storm signals are displayed at Kelve by using the brief system. Mahim Creek 1 Generalinformation. MahimCreek(19º37'.83 N,72º 43'.77 E) is a shallow creek encumbered with rocks. The town of Mahimstands on the N side of the creek. Dudh River 1 Position. Dudh River empties into the sea close N of the village of Satpati (19º 43' N, 72º 42' E), it is encumbered with rocks and is very shallow; this part of the coast is particularly foul with reefs, which partly dry, extending about 2 miles offshore. Shirgaon Village, in which there is a fort, stands 2 miles SSE of Satpati Village. 2 Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff on the foreshore at Satpati by using the brief system. See 1.36. 3 Tide levels of Satpati Mean spring range about 3.7 m, Mean neap range about 1.6 m. for details see Indian Tide Table. Ucheli Creek 1 Position.Ucheli Creek (19º47'.66N, 72º41'.32E) is entered close N of Navapur Light, it is shallow and encumbered with rocks. 2 Storm signals are displayed at Navapur (19º 47'.37 N, 72º 41'.42 E) by using the brief system. See 1.36.