MALVAN TO KUNDAPURA Malpe Chart 2071, 2014 1 General information.Malpe (130 21'N, 0740 41.5'E.) is an open roadstead port, which lies on the N bank of the Udiyavara River close within its entrance. The principle activity and trade of the port is export of sea foods and ship construction. Ships of GRT 4644 tons had anchored off Malpe with a draught of 5.65 m. Minor repairs of small vessels can be undertaken at m/s Tebma ship yard Ltd at Malpe. 2 Topography. Malpe is afforded some protection by Saint Mary Isles (Dariya Bahadurgarh Islands) which lie in a semicircle N and S of the approach to the port. The coastline is low, sandy and fringed with coconut trees; its hinterland is well populated and backed by a number of low hills. 3 Port limits. Seaward of Saint Mary Isles, the port limits extends about 2¾ miles W from South Island and Middle Rock to the 12.8 m depth contour; E of the Isles, the limits converge from South Island and Middle Rock towards the port. 4 Approach and entry. The port is North of North Island and entered between the breakwaters which boarder the Udiyavara River estuary. 5 Connectivity. Malpe can be reached by train. The nearest railway station is Udupi which is 7 km from Malpe. Mangalore airport is 65 kms from Malpe. 6 Traffic. About 200 vessels use the port annually. 7 Port authority. The Deputy Port Conservator, Port Office, Malpe 576 118, Phone - 0820 – 2537592 Limiting conditions 1 Depths. The entrance has a least charted depth of 3.8 m between the breakwaters; however, it is liable to change. In parts of the berthing basin the depth is 2.2m. 2 Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.1 m; mean neap range about 0.5 m. See information in Tide Tables. Arrival information 1 Pilots and tugs. Licensed pilot can be requisitioned from Kundapura 17 miles N. During high water, unlicensed pilots are available to take sailing vessels in and out. Tugs are also available at Kundapura. Harbour 1 General layout. The small inner harbour lies close within the breakwaters on the N bank of the Udiyavara River estuary. Since the harbour and its entrance are fronted by Saint Mary Isles, it provides some protection from W winds. 2 Storm signals are displayed from the signal station flagstaff (38 m in height) (13° 21' N, 74° 42' E) by using the brief system. Directions 1 Caution. The Passage between the Saint Mary Isles, except as described above, is obstructed by numerous rocks and should not be attempted without local knowledge of the channels. 2 Approach from seaward. The route leads E from a position W of the port, passing Clear of a dangerous wreck (4 miles WSW), then to: N of North Island (5 cables SW) with several rocks standing on a rocky ledge extending 1½cables NW, there is a rock 8 m high near the end of the ledge; a rock with a depth of 3.3 m over it lies ¾cable WNW of the ledge. And:S of Entrance Rock (6½ cables NW), a ridge of below and above water rocks, extends about 4 cables N from Entrance Rock to Middle Rock; foul ground lies up to 2½ cables NW and W of the ridge. Thence the route leads ESE to the breakwaters passing:SSW of a rock which dries 0.3 m (5½ cables NW), then to: SSW of Adjakal Rock (7 cables NNW), a rock with a depth of 0.9 m over which the sea often breaks. A number of below-water rocks lie between Adjakal Rock and Coconut Island 1¼ miles NWandto a position between the breakwater heads from which lights are exhibited from September to May inclusive. 3 Small craft channel. About 2 cables wide channel, leading from a position S of the port to the entrance; it passes between the S part of Saint Mary Isles and a dangerous wreck lying near a rock 2 cables SSE of South Island (13° 20'.0 N, 74° 41'.5 E), and the drying sandpit extending W from the S bank of Udiyavara River about 5 cables NE. Useful marks: North boundary pillar (white, 4 m in height) (13° 21' N, 74° 42' E). Dariya Bahadurgarh Island Fort (ruin) (13° 20' N, 74° 41' E). Anchorages 1 Anchorage can be obtained at about 1 mile WNW of North Island Lighthouse, in a depth of 7.3 m, mud.Small vessels may anchor about 4 cables WNW of the N breakwater light; or about 5 cables E of the summit of South Island. Both anchorages are in a depth of 6 m, sand and mud. 2 Small craft can anchor with shelter from W winds, in the channel E of North Island and Dariya Bahadurgarh Island, in depths of 3 to 4 m, sand and mud. Basin and berths 1 There is a small craft basin is situated close SE of the N breakwater. 2 The port has a berth with a length of 34m and the least depth available alongside is 2.5m. There is also another jetty nearby with a depth of 1.8 m alongside. Landing places 1 Landing should not be attempted on the seaward side of Saint Mary Isles but can be attempted, in moderate weather, on the E sides of North Island or Dariya Bahadurgarh Island; it is also possible on the mainland coast in the lee of the islands. In another places on the open coast landing is only possible in calm weather. Port services Repairs.Small slipway; minor repairs. Facilities.Hospital; cargo lighters. Supplies.Fuel and fresh water are not available. Small craft Udiyavara River (13° 20'.5 N, 74° 42'.5 E) is navigable only by small boats and with local knowledge. There is a bar with a depth of about 0.7 m close upstream of Malpe and the channel, which is sparsely marked, is liable to constant change in depth. Landing place There is a landing place in the lee of a ledge of rocks which extend about 5 cables NW from Kap Lighthouse (13° 13' N, 74° 44' E). Other names Mulki Town (13° 05' N, 74° 47' E) Mulki River (13° 05' N, 74° 47' E) MALPE TO KUNDAPURA General information Chart 2071, 217 Route The route leads 18 miles N from a position W of Malpe(13° 2l' N, 74° 42' E) to a position W of Kundapura. Topography The coastline is flat, straight and sandy. It is fringed by coconut trees and broken only by the mouths of rivers; the hinterland consists of low hills. The Western Ghats extend roughly parallel with the coast about 20 miles inland. Depths There are no charted dangers seawards of the 20 m depth contour. Principal marks 1 Landmarks.Chimney (42 m in height) (13° 39' N, 74° 40' W). 2 Major lights: Suratkal Point Light Kap Light Saint Mary Isles Light (13° 21' N, 74° 41' E) Bhatkal Light (13° 58' N, 74° 32' E) Directions 1 The route leads 18 miles N from a position W of Malpe (13° 21' N, 74° 42' E) to a position W of Kundapura, passing W of a rock (8 miles SSW), with a chain of above and below-water rocks extending 3½ miles NNE. Then to: 2 Clear of the dangerous wreck of a sailing vessel (8 miles NW), with another dangerous wreck lying 1½ miles N. Useful marks 1 Kundapura Light (metal mast, 12 m in height) (13° 37' N, 74° 40' W), it is difficult to distinguish this light from other white lights nearby. 2Chimney (grey, 40m in height) (13° 38' N, 74° 41' E), stands 1 mile E of the harbour entrance. 2 Tippu Sultan Gudda Light (6-sided column on a round hut, 9 m in height) (13° 40' N, 74° 40' W). Both lights above are exhibited from mid-September to mid-May. Kundapura Chart 2073 General information 1 The Port of Kundapura (38°.18’ N, 740 40’ E) in is situated at the confluence of the rivers Haladi and Chakranadi at Gangolli village. The port is 53mile North of Mangalore. Kundapura is a riverine port and during the South West monsoon the port is closed (16th May to 15th September) to traffic as the sea is generally rough. 2 The port is protected against wind and swells by a Rocky chain extending for 1.5 mile. West-South-West ward from the entrance by “Pate Rock” at the western edge and astretch of rocks roughly 3mile. 3 Principal Activities.In the past Kundapura was a busy port; however of late the shipping activity has declined considerably due to competition from other ports 4 Topography. The coastline is low, sandy and fringed withcoconut trees. 5Approach and entry. From WSW, the port is approached, and entered between two low lying spits of land which form the estuary of the Haladi and Chakra Rivers. 6 Port authority. The port is administered by the Port Officer, Kundapura Port. Post: Gangolli – 576 216.Udupi Dist., Karnataka State. Tel: 08254 – 745072 Limiting conditions 1 Depths. The bar across the entrance to Kundapura is continually changing; charted depth at the entrance is 1.7 m. vessels with a maximum draft of about 3.55 m can negotiate the bar at highest water and anchor opposite the wharf. 2 Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.2 m; mean neap range about 0.6 m. See information in Indian Tide Table. Arrival information 1 Port operations. Between 16th May and 14th September the port remains closed. 2 Outer anchorage. Vessels of deep draught can anchor as far as 5 miles from the harbour entrance. 3 Pilot and tugs. Vessels are generally piloted in and out by the local pilots during days and night. Port Officer, who is a Licensed Pilot of the Government, renders pilotage service to foreign streamers calling at the port of the anchorage in the open road stead. No tugs are available. 4 Wrecks and Obstructions. For a distance of about 3.5 miles northwards of the entrance, foul grounds, with rocks above and below water, extends about 1.5 mile offshore. Numerous patches with depth of 2.5 to 3 m over them, lie between 5 .5 miles NW and 03 miles SSW of the entrance. Their position can best be seen on the chart. Pate Rock which lies about 1 ¾ miles westward of the entrance, dries 0.9m and the sea normally breaks over it. A rock 3.7m in height, lies about 03 C NE of Pate rock. Harbour 1 General layout. The small berthing area lies about 3 cables NE of the harbour entrance. 2 Storm signals are displayed from a mast standing close N of the harbour entrance by using the brief system. Directions 1 Caution. Gangoli Shoals, an area of foul ground and numerous other rocky patches, with depths from 5.2 to 10 m over them, lie in the outer approaches to the port seaward of the 5 m depth contour. The inner approaches to the port, between W and the coastline N, are encumbered by numerous rocks both drying and above water; these dangers extend up to 2 miles from the coast. 2 Outer anchorages.Vessels approaching the anchorages from South are to be careful of the Dangerous wrecks which lie in the port approaches. 3 Inner harbour. The surf breaks continuously over the bar during W winds and it is advisable to enter only with the aid of the local pilot; inside the bar there are depths of 6.4 to 8.3 m. A channel, about 1¾cables wide, leads NNE from the harbour entrance to the berth; E of the channel the entire area dries at low water. Anchorages 1 About 3 miles SW of the harbour entrance, anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 13 m, as shown on the chart; a rocky patch lies close NW of the anchorage. 2 Small vessels and sailing craft can anchor in the fairly deep water, within the harbour entrance, E of the town of Gangoli (13° 39' N, 74° 40' E). Streamers call at this port for carrying ore cargo and anchor with the Tippu Sultan Gudda Light house bearing 0460 and Kodi Light bearing 0760 at a distance of about 3.5 mile depending upon their drafts. Northern approaches to the port are rocky. Extreme care is necessary while approaching Kundapura anchorage as foul ground extend to about 5 ½ miles N.W and 3 miles S.W entrance. The recommended approach to the anchorage would be from the south. The southern coast of the rocky outcrops, the pare rock is conspicuous and waves break practically at times. Berth 1 There is a stone wharf, situated 3 cables NE of the harbour entrance, with a depth of about 1.6 m alongside. 2 Another berth of length 213m with a least depth a alongside 3.5m is also available. 3 Extreme care is necessary while approaching the anchorage for foul ground which extends to about 5.5 miles NW and 3 miles SW of the entrance. Caution is also to be exercised for depths of 1.8m at the entrance to port due to shifting sand bars. Coastal port Chart 2071 Hangarakatta 1 General information. Hangarakatta Port (13° 26' N, 74° 42' E) stands on the banks of Swarna river and Sita river.Hangarakatta port is mainly used by fishing boats.The port can handle vessels having a maximum draught of 2m only. Anchorages 1 Waiting anchorage which is also and open roadstead anchorage can be obtained off Hangarakatta. Minimum depth at anchorage is 10m with good holding ground. 2 Port Authority.The port is administered by the Asst Port Conservator Hangarakatta. 3 Dangers in approach. There are several rocks lying between the coast S, and a position 1¾ miles W, of the harbour entrance. 4 Directions. Clear approach to the port is from NW. Crossing the bar, which is very shallow, local knowledge is considered essential KUNDAPURA TO BHATKAL General information Chart 216, 217 Route The route leads 20 miles NNW from a position W of Kundapura (13° 38' N, 74° 41' E) to a position W of Bhatkal. Topography 1Between Kundapura to Baindur, 14 miles N, the coastline is straight, low and sandy. North of Baindur the coast, though generally low, sandy and fringed with coconut palms, is rocky in places with bold headlands and much broken by the estuaries of numerous rivers. Several rocks, above and below-water, lie close offshore. A narrow strip of flat country, up to 15 miles wide, lies between the coast and a range of low flat-topped hills; the latter are traversed here and there by the densely wooded and rugged spurs of the Western Ghats, which converge towards the coast N of Kundapura. Depths There are no charted dangers seawards of the 30 m depth contour. Principal marks Landmarks. Chimney (13° 39' N, 74° 40' W), Ht 42 m. Kodachadri (13° 51' N, 74° 52' E), an impressive isolated sugar-loaf peak which, is conspicuous from S; however, when bearing more than 090° it is obscured by Male Gudda a prominent mountain standing 9 miles W. 2 Huddi Point (13° 57' N, 74° 33' E), is a cliffy promontory rising to 61 m about 1 cables inland; a small rounded hill, 37 m high, stands at the end of the point. Major light 1 Bhatkal Light (white square masonry tower, 14 m in height) (13° 58' N, 74° 32' E), stands on the ruined site of Bhatkal Fort situated on a rocky point on the N side of Bhatkal River mouth. An auxiliary light is exhibited from a metal mast, 2 m in height, located below the main light. These lights are obscured by Shirali (Hog) Island (14° 01' N, 74° 29' E) on bearings between 129° and 132°. Directions 1 Caution. The area inside the dangers described below has been examined, however, further dangers may exist. Vessels should therefore keep outside of the charted dangers and it is recommended they keep in depths of more than 20 m throughout this stretch of coast. 2 The route leads 20 miles NNW from a position W of Kundapura (13° 38' N, 74° 41' E) to a position W of Bhatkal, passing (with positions from Baindur Head (13° 52' N, 74° 36' E): 3 WSW of an area of foul ground (11 miles S), consisting of above and below-water rocks, extending 3½ miles SSE to Kundapura Harbour entrance and up to 2 miles offshore in places. Then to: WSW of Nancowry Rock (5 miles SW) which consists of two adjacent rocky shoals with another rocky patch lying 3 miles ESE, an above water rock stands near the W end of the latter patch. Then to: WSW of Two White Rocks (4 miles WNW), these two rocks standing close together are very prominent when the sun is on them. There are other rocks awash and several shoals in this vicinity. 4 Clear of an area of foul ground (6½ miles WNW), then to: WSW of Single White Rock (5½ miles NW), and: Clear of a wreck (12 miles WNW) with a least depth of water of 7.3 m over it. Useful marks 1 Madalbare Gudda (1027 m high) (13° 54' N, 74° 43' E). 2 Yadamale Gudda (13° 59' N, 74° 40' E). 3 Baindur Head (13° 52' N, 74° 36' E) is the W point of a tableland that extends some distance inland. Other name 1 Yedamavina River (13° 48' N, 74° 38' E). Bhatkal Chart2072 General information 1 General information.The port of Bhatkal (13º 58’N, 074º32'E)isa well-protected port on the bank of Bhatkal riversurrounded by hills and river. 2 Function. The port is not open for any activities other than for the local fishing boats due to insufficient depths. 3 Anchorage.The approaches to port are very rocky and dangerous and sufficient caution is therefore to be exercised when entering the port. 4 Anchorage for shallow draught vessels is found with the main Light House bearing 014 distance 2 ½ cables in depths of 6-8m. Shallow draught vessels can anchor with the light house bearing 058 distances 1 mile in 10m depth. The anchorage has good holding ground. Pilotage 1 The system of licensed pilot is not there in the port. Ocean going steamers are however piloted into the anchorage by the Port Officer who is also Master Mariner. 2 Landmarks.There are two conspicuous islands lying northward of the port namely the Netrani (Pigeon Island) and HogIsland situated about 19 km WNW and 6.5 km NW respectively from the port. Thepigeon island is wooded and flat topped whereas the Hog Island is 356ft high and is peaked. 3 Bhatkal light which is a conspicuous lighthouse on the hill 150ft tall and 20 miles range is a prominent light of the area. There is also an auxiliary light on the slope of the same hill with a range of 17 miles. Berthing and Wharves 1 There exists a lighterage wharf which is 186m long with a stacking area of 16 sq.m. Cargo shed measuring 20X7.5X4.5m has a stacking area measuring 675cu.m. A ramp measuring 20X10m which is adjusted to the wharf is a special feature of the port. A mini ramp 12 ½X6m which is also adjustable with the existing wharf is used for specially taking hauling up of small crafts. Repairs 1 There are small private workshops with welding and other minor repair facilities for sailing and fishing vessels. Port Authority 1 The Honavar port Divisions, functions with two ports namely Bhatkal Port and Tadri Port. Thus the address of port authority is:- Port authority. Deputy Port Conservator, Port Office, Honavar, Karnataka– 581 395. E-mail: portofficer@sancharnet.in Directions 1 Caution. Vessels should not proceed in depths of less than 20 m, when closing the port, unless local knowledge is available, for dangers, in addition to those described below, lie in or near the approaches. 2 Approach from SW. The route leads NE then E from a position SW of the port to a position SW of the mouth of the river, passing: NW of a 3.9 m rocky shoal (13°57´.05N, 74°31´.36E), then to:S of a 4.5 m shoal (13°57´.97N, 74°31´.37E), then to:To the inner anchorage. 3 Approach from NW. From a position NW of the port, keep the summit of Shirali Island (14°01'N,74°29'E) (6.124) bearing 006° or more and alter course for the anchorage when Bhatkal Lighthouse bears 090°, passing: S of a shoal (13°58´.71N, 74°29´.20E), then toSouth of a 4.7 m shoal (13°58´.30N, 74°30´.00E), then to: As for the SW approach to the inner anchorage. BHATKAL TO KARWAR Bhatkal to Tadri General information Chart 216 Route 1 The route leads 32 miles NNW from a position W of Bhatkal (13° 59' N, 74° 33' E) to a position WSW of Tadri. Topography The coast between Bhatkal to Tadri is low and sandy with some rocky points, it is broken only by the estuaries of a number of rivers and a 2 mile long ridge situated 15 miles NNW of Bhatkal. Depths There are no charted dangers between Netrani Island (14° 01' N, 74° 20' E) and 30 m depth contours. Currents 1 The currents follow seasonal variation as per the prevailing monsoon. From February to September the most frequent set is SE with the greatest constancy during June to August; during October currents are variable in direction, but from November to January the most common set is NW. The rates of the currents are mostly less than 1 kts, but rates of about 2 kts occur at times, mainly during July, August and December. Exceptionally the current has a significant onshore component. Principal marks 1 Landmarks: Two chimneys (14° 15'.64 N, 74° 26'.29 E) and (14° 15'.86 N, 74° 26'.18 E). Lattice mast (14° 16'.5 N, 74° 26'.5 E). Monument (14° 17' N, 74° 27' E) standing on a hill. Kalti Gudda (14° 22' N, 74° 33' E) is the highest peak of a small mountain range orientated WSW/ ENE. Parvat Gudi (Danson Peak) (14° 32' N, 74° 28' E). Offshore mark. 1 Basavarajadurg Island (14° 19' N, 74° 24' E), the island is covered with trees and brushwood; it is the site of an ancient ruined fort. Major lights: 1 Bhatkal Light (13° 58' N, 74° 32' E). 2 Oyster Rocks Light (14° 49' N, 74° 04' E). Caution. In the vicinity of Shirali Island and the coastal reef which extends seaward up to 2 miles in places, lying between Bhatkal and a position 6½ miles NNW, vessels should not enter into depths of less than 20 m. Directions 1 The route leads 32 miles NNW from a position W of Bhatkal (13° 59' N, 74° 33' E) to a position WSW of Tadri, passingWSW of Shirali Island (Hog Island) (13 miles S), the island is surrounded by rocks, some of which dries. 2 Kerekund, a rocky islet also surrounded with above and below-water rocks, stands 7½ cables NNE of Shirali Island. 3 Netrani Island (Pigeon Island) (14 miles SSW), the island is wooded with a prominent flat topped summit; except for an above water rock lying off its S end and a rocky shoal close off the E side. 4 The island is steep-to. Then toWSW of a dangerous wreck (11 miles S), then toWSW of Dart Rock (8½ miles S); with Hawkins Reef, Murudeshwar and Hadimadi Islands lying, respectively, 1¾miles NE, 2 miles E and 1¼ miles ESE of the rock. 5 This area is backed by the village of Mavalli. Then to WSW of Indravati Patch (6 miles NNW), then toWSW of Snail Rock (13½ miles NNW), the rockresembles a snail when seen from N; a rock awash lies 5 cables N of itandto a position WSW of Tadri. Useful marks 1 Microwave tower (13° 59'.5 N, 74° 33'.l E). 2 Hudel Gudda (14° 05' N, 74° 36' E), which is easily identified by its long flat summit. 3 Nisana Gudda (14° 08' N, 74° 31' E), with a saddle-shaped summit, is connected at its lower levels to a long sharp ridge that extends about 2 miles inland; it is very prominent from S. 4 Honavar Lighthouse (mast, 15 m in height) (14° 16'.5 N, 74° 26'.6 E), it is obscured by trees when bearing less than 035°; the light is exhibited from mid-September to mid-June. 5 Haravalli (14° 17' N, 74° 34' E), an isolated peak. 6 Ramangundi (14° 21'.5 N, 74° 24'.8 E), a rocky headland with two summits, when seen from the W it is saddle-shaped and prominent; it is reported to show up well on clear nights. 7 Banbikauguda (14° 24' N, 74° 26' E) a wedge-shaped reddish hill. 8 The Kumta Point Light house has perished. 9 Devate Gudda (Pagoda Hill) (14° 28' N, 74° 23' E) stands close to the coast, the temple on its summit is prominent from N. 10 Tadri Light house is disused and is not operational. 11 Koli Gudda (14° 33' N, 74° 25' E) is dome-shaped and prominent from W. Coastal ports Chart 2024 Honavar 1 General information.Honavar port(14° 16'.5 N, 74° 26'.6 E) is located at the place where Sharavati River joins Arabian Sea. The port is near to town of Honavar. 2 Function/Anchorage.The port is not open for any activities, however provides a sound anchorage spot for ocean going steamers. Good anchorage is available at a distance of three miles in depths of 10m from the river mouth. Smaller vessels can be anchored at depth of 6m. The approach to port is easy and safedepths are irregular owing to heavy siltation. The holding ground is sand and mud. 3 Pilotage. Private Pilots are available to assist Tindal to navigate. Ocean going steamers are however piloted into the anchorage by the Port Officer who is also Master Mariner. 4 Landmarks.A conspicuous monument, Colonel Pillar exists in position 140 16’ 30”N, 0740 27’ 10”E.Honavar Lighthouse (14º 16'.5 N, 74º 26'.6 E) and another light (round masonry hut on a white tower, elevation 7 m) stands ½ cables SW of the light. 5 Berthing and Wharves.There exists a first stage lighterage wharf 400ft long with a stacking of 69,000 sq.ft. Second stage lighterage wharf of 564 ft long with about 3 lakhs sqft of stacking area is also available. 6 Repairs.There are small private workshops with welding and other minor repair facilities for sailing and fishing vessels. There are no dry docks at the port. 7 Port Authority.Port Officer,Honavar-581 395 Karnataka, Tel: 08387-220243 Email - portofficer@sancharnet.in 8 Communications. The port is well connected to national highway which is ½ km from the port. Nearest railway station is Karki at a distance of 05 km. 9 Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff standing near the S end of the town. Chart 2024 Tadri 1 General information. Tadri (14° 31' N, 74° 21' E),port is situated in the estuary of the Aghanashini river. The backwaters of the river Aghanashini forms a vast water front at this port 2 Facilities. The port has sufficient number of cranes available for loading/stevedoring activities with private operators. No dry dock facility is available. 3 Berths. A masonry wharf of 91.4m long with a T shaped jetty having depths of about 1.2m alongside during high tide exists in the port. 4 Directions. From seaward the anchorage is approached direct with two beacons, standing well up on a hill 1½ miles E of Tadri Light, bearing about 070°. 5 Anchorage can be obtained about 1½ mile SW of Tadri Light, in a depth of 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. 6 Dangers. Local knowledge is essential for entering the port, the following dangers exist: Foul ground extends 2½ cables S from Tadri Light. The river bar is subject to constant silting. Anchorages and river Chart 216 1 Netrani Island (14° 01' N, 74° 20' E); anchorage may be found in a depth of 27 m, mud, off the SE side of the island with some shelter from NW winds. 2 Venkatapur River (14° 02' N, 74° 30' E) is shallow and can only be used by boats with local knowledge. 3 Basavarajadurg Island (14° 19' N, 74° 24' E); smallcraft may anchor between the island and the coast in about 5 m, with some shelter from NW winds. 4 Kumta Point (14° 25' N, 74° 23' E) lies at the N entrance to a creek whereas the town of Kumta situated about 1½ miles inland. Small craft may anchor S of Kumta Point in depths of about 6 m with some shelter from NW winds. Kumta is the chief commercial town of North Kanara; local vessels call frequently. TADRI TO KARWAR General information Chart 216, 215 Route 1 The route leads 24 miles NW from a position WSW of Tadri (14° 31' N, 74° 21' E) to a position WSW of Karwar. Topography 1 The coast is formed by a number of bays and creeks interspaced by rocky headlands and broken by river estuaries, many of the bays havesandy beaches fringed with palms or backed by cliffs; inland, there are several small hills with higher mountains in the farther distance. Kandani Halla, a low valley lying 13 miles NNW of Tadri, extends for several miles NE from Belekeri Creek (14° 43' N, 74° 16' E) and contrasts strongly with the high land flanking it. Depths 1 There are no charted dangers seawards of the 20 m depth contour. Principal marks Landmarks. 1 Tulsi Gudda (14° 42' N, 74° 21' E), a mountain with a black peak. 2 Conical Hill (14° 43' N, 74° 20' E), is named from its appearance. 3 Guddadevara Betta (Aversa Hills) (14° 44' N, 74° 17' E), a hill with twin peaks.Guddehali Betta (14° 47' N, 74° 10' E) appears, with an adjacent summit, as a saddle-back shaped hill when seen from S. Major light 1 Oyster Rocks Light (red round masonry tower, white bands and cupola, 19 m in height) (14° 49' N, 74° 04' E), stands on the summit of Devgadgudda Island. Directions 1 The route leads 24 miles NW from a position WSW of Tadri (14° 31' N, 74° 21' E) to a position WSW of Karwar, Then toSW of Kusuldiva Gudda(5 miles SSE), a table-topped hill standing on a promontory, with foul ground extending about 1 mile from the coast SE and NE of it. Then to: 2 SW of Button Rock (5½ miles W), a small black rock; with another rock lying 1 mile NE. Arge Islet, which is wooded, lies 9 cables NNE of Button Rock. Then toSW of Anjadip Island(8 miles WNW). A flagstaff stands near the NW end of the island with a church 1 cable ENE of it; there are forts standing near the center and at the SE end of the island, both are in ruins. The island is cliffy with coconut trees near its N end. Then to: 3 SW of Mogeragudda Island (Elephant Island) (10 miles WNW), a rocky island covered with jungle; with a shoal patches extending 4 cables SSW Karwar Rock lying 6 cables WNW, Then to a position SW of Oyster Rocks (12½ miles WNW). Useful marks 1 Moti Gudda (Achuvil) (14° 37' N, 74° 30' E), a hill with a sugar loaf shaped summit. Hulikkal Gudda (14° 37' N, 74° 22' E) has a well-defined isolated summit. 2 Belekeri Hill (14° 45' N, 74° 15' E) lies at the SW end of a mountain range which rises from the NW side of Kandani Halla . Dauglish Peak (14° 47' N, 74° 18' E) is the highest summit in the above range. 3 Golikodlu Peak (14° 48' N, 74° 13' E) can be identified by its sharp peak. Coastal port Chart 2009 Belekeri 1 Position. Belekeri (14° 42' N, 74° 16' E) Belekeri is a small ore landing port on a promontory extending W from S side of the entrance to Belekeri Creek.It is located 8 km north to Ankola and 15 km South to Karwar. 2 The main advantage of this port is its proximity to Hospet and Bellary cities which are major producers of Iron Ore. This port is mainly used for Exporting of Iron Ore. Vessels won't come to shore/berth. Ore is transported to ships in sea through bargers. For now three jettys are available for barger loading. Port is not well dredged. Some private companies are operating. 3 Function. The port is an open roadstead port mainly used for Exporting of Iron Ore. Vessels won't come to shore/berth. Ore is transported to ships anchored outside the port through barges. 4 Port authority. The port is administered by the Port Conservator. Landmark 5 Kukra Island (14° 42'.5 N, 74° 14'.4 E), a wooded island with a tower standing near its N point. A drying rock lies close SE of the island. Useful marks: 6 Kukra Light (white tower with black bands) is exhibited from September to May from the S part of Kukra Island. Belekeri Point (14° 42'.4 N, 74° 15'.5 E) is low flat and rocky with a large prominent bungalow standing among trees. The point is surrounded by a number of islands, and has foul ground and rocks awash extending 9 cables S and 7cablesW. Anchorages: 7 Belekeri Roads lie between Kusuldiva Gudda (14° 38' N, 74° 16' E) and Kwada Point (6½ miles NW); vessels at anchor load iron ore from lighters in the N part of the roads. Anchorage for medium draught vessels may be obtained with Kukra Island Light bearing about 080° distant 2½ miles in depths of 11 m, mud; shallower draught vessels can anchor with the light bearing 065° distant 1¾ miles in depths of 9 m, mud, as shown on the chart. 8 Berth. There is a quay, for lighters loading iron ore, in Belekeri Creek. 9 Supplies.Provisions; water by barge from Karwar. Bunkers are not available. 10 A dangerous wreck, marked close SE by a light-buoy (port hand), lies 1.6 miles WSW of the island. Other Places Gangavali River (14° 36' N, 74° 18' E). Gokarn (14° 33' N, 74° 19' E), Famous temple town. Mudhulla Point (14° 53' N, 74° 06' E). KARWAR General information Charts 215, 2008 Position 1 Karwar town (14° 48.8' N, 74° 08' E), the names of the anchorage offshore and the port of Karwar are given after it, is situated on the SE shores of Karwar Bay. Function 1 Karwar is an all-weather intermediate port with an open roadstead anchorage. The chief imports are fertilisers, rock phosphate, industrial salt and timber whereas the principal exports are iron ores, manganese ores, granite stone, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid and marine products. The port also has the capacity for transshipment traffic. Topography 1 Karwar Peninsula. The town of Baitkol (Baitkal), forms the S side of Karwar Bay, lies in a valley situated near the center of the peninsula. The coastline of the SW side of this promontory is indented with numerous bays, most of which have rocky headlands; the salient features of this stretch of coast are described from Kwada Point (14° 43' N, 74° 12' E) to Karwar Head 8½ miles NW. 2 Kwada Bay lies between Kwada Point and Arge Cape, 3½ miles NW. Golari Creek (Manzel Creek) enters the NW part of the bay and extends inland to the NE; the valley and the low lying land NW of the creek give Arge Cape and Hebattu Gudda, its highest point, the appearance of an island. 3 The largest bay on this coast is Binge Bay, which extends 2½ miles NW from Arge Cape to Binaga Point. 4 Baitkol Point (14° 47'.lN, 74° 06'.7E) separates two small sandy bays; an unnamed bay lies SE, and Baitkol Bay lies NW of the point. 5 Another small bay lies between Machhli Bandar Reef (14° 47'.5 N, 74° 06'.l E) and Karwar Head. Karwar Bay lies between the peninsula that extends W from the SE head of the bay to Karwar Head (14° 48' N, 74° 06' E), and Shimisgudda Island and Kurmagadgudda Island situated 1¾miles W of the NE head of the bay. Shimisgudda Island is wooded. Kurmagadgudda Island is encircled by fortifications and is wooded with a tower standing near its centre; it is surrounded by shoal water but there is a safe narrow channel between the two islands 1 Oyster Rocks, a prominent group of islands and rocks which extend about 5 cables SW and 9 cables E from Oyster Rocks Lighthouse (14°49'.22 N 074°03'.63 E); a cylindrical masonry structure 63 m tall painted alternate red and white, should be given a wide berth. Devgadgudda Island has Mandalgudda Island 2 cables SW and Karkaigudda Island close E, with East Islet about 3 cables farther E; Devgadgudda and Karkaigudda Islands are covered with jungle, East Islet is a bare rock. 2 Karkaigudda Island is surrounded by foul ground; a detached shoal lies midway between the dangers extending from the E end of this island and East Islet. There is a customs house and several other buildings standing on Karkaigudda Island. 3 A rock which dries lies 1 cable E of East Islet, during the fine season the sea does not break over this rock at high water. Detached shoals lie ½ cable E and ¾ cable SE of the rock. Port limits 1 The port limits are shown on the chart. Approach and entry 1 Karwar Bay is entered between Badchidhar Point (14° 48'.3 N, 74° 05'.6 E), the NW point of Karwar Head, and Dayamada Point, 2¾ miles NNE. 2. The approach to the port is through a buoyed channel. The port is entered between the W and E headlands of Baitkol Cove (14° 48' N, 74° 07' E). It is presently reported that channel buoys have been removed. Traffic 1 About 100 vessels use the port annually. The port can handle vessels upto 8.5 m draught. Port authority 1 The port is administered by the Port Officer, Karwar Port Office, Karwar 581 301.Tele - +91832221342, Email - portofkrw@yahoo.com The Port Office and Custom House stand near Karwar Lighthouse(14° 48'.2 N, 74° 07'.4 E) Development Indian Naval Karwarnaval base, including shipbuilding and repair facilities, is in progress in Binge Bay (14° 46' N, 74° 08' E). There are plans to develop facilities for a deep sea fishing harbour within the Karwar Port complex. Limiting conditions 1 Controlling depths.A least depth of 6 .0 m exists in the inner part of approach channel. Depths of 5.1 m exist in the turning circle and depths upto 8.0 m are present in the approach to Baitkol cove. Maintenance dredging has not been carried out in the entrance channel since 2011. Mariners are to consult port authorities for latest bathymetry information. 2 Tidal levels. See information in Tide Tables. Mean spring range about 1.4 m; mean neap range about 0.8 m. 3 Local weather and sea state. During the SW monsoon, the wind and sea state, precludes cargo operations in the open roadstead anchorage. Arrival information 1 Port operations. The port has an all-weather capacity located in Baitkol Cove. It is considered to be one of the safe berthing areas between Kochi and Mumbai. 2 Port radio. There is a port radio station, which operates during day light hours. The port radio station operates on MMB CH 12 and CH 16 is used as calling channel, for details see the relevant List of Radio Signals. 3 Notice of ETA. Forty-eight hour’s notice of ETA is required, ETA and pratique messages should be sent through Mumbai or Goa coast radio stations. 4 Outer anchorage. Vessels awaiting a pilot may obtain anchorage 6½ cables SSE of Oyster Rocks Light, in a depth of about 12 m, soft mud and sand. 5 Pilotage is compulsory; it is provided by the Port Officer. 6 Tugs. Two tugs are available with 30& 10 ton Bollard pull capacity Tug assistance can be sought on VHF MMB channel 12 and 16 from Port. Harbour General layout 1 The alongside berthing area consists of a narrow cove facing NE, with a turning basin situated close off its entrance. 2 The principal anchorage area is located near the middle of Karwar Bay. Depths 1 Alongside depths of 6.0m are present in the berthing area within Baitkol cove, then depths reduce rapidly towards the SW part of the cove which Dries. Theprincipal anchorage area, N of the approach channel, has depths of between 7 and 9 m over an extensive area. Storm signals 1 Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff (14° 48'.2N, 74° 07'.4 E); the general system is used. Principal marks 1 The following are marks positioned from the Flagstaff (14048’.2 N,74007’.4E): Tanks (5 Cable WSW) Tower exhibiting red lights (6.6 cables NNE) Tower (1.4 miles NNE); another tower, exhibiting red lights, standing 1.5 cables WNW of it. Directions General Cautions: 1 Vessels approaching from N should give Parker Rock (14° 51' N, 74° 02' E) a wide berth. 2 Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes should contact the Port Authority for restrictions that apply to their approach. 3 While approaching or entering the Karwar Bay vessel should have no difficulty by day or night, having first made Oyster Rocks Lighthouse. Baitkol Cove 1 Approaching to the Baitkol Cove (14° 48' N, 74° 07' E) is through a channel about 2½ miles long and ¾ cable wide. 2 Leading beacons: Front beacon (elevation 7 m) (14° 48'.6 N, 74° 07'.6 E). Rear beacon (elevation 15 m) (180 m E of front beacon). The alignment (090½°) of these beacons leads through the channel to a position N of Ambari Sunv (Fisherman's Rock) (14° 48'.4 N, 74° 06'.4 E). Then to: 3 Leading beacons: Front beacon (elevation 7 m) (14° 48'.4 N, 74° 07'.6 E). Rear beacon (elevation 12 m) (100 m ESE of front beacon). The alignment (103¼°) of these beacons leads in the channel ESE to the N edge of the turning basin 4 cables NNE of the cove. Then to: The dredged channel leads SW to the cove, passing SE of Baitkol Rock (14° 48'.3 N, 74° 06'.8 E) which is marked on its NE side by a buoy (black, conical). The leading beacons leading into the port are not conspicuous till less than 01 mile due to infrastructure development. Principal Anchorage, approaches 1 The principal (inner) anchorage in Karwar Bay (14° 49'.0 N, 74° 06'.3 E) can be approached direct by vessels of suitable draught passing S or N of Oyster Rocks. 2 South approaches.From SE, between Mogeragudda Island (14° 47'.7 N, 74° 05'.4 E) and Karwar Head (5 cables NE). Or:From SW, between Mogeragudda Island and Mandalgudda Island (2 miles NW), passing well clear of Gudsar Sunv (14° 47'.9 N, 74° 04'.7 E). 3 North approaches. From NW, vessels should pass clear of Parker Rock (14° 51' N, 74° 02' E), a shoal consisting of rock sand and shell, lying 2½ miles NW of Oyster Rocks Lighthouse; this danger is unmarked. A detached patch lies 1 cable E of the rock. 4 Between East Islet (14° 49'.1 N, 74° 04'.3 E) and Shimisgudda Island (1½ miles NE) . An area of foul ground lies 4 cables SSE of the island. 5 Clearing bearing. The W extremity of Anjadip Island (14° 45'.2 N, 74° 06'.6 E) in line with the E extremity of Mogeragudda Island (14° 47'.7 N, 74° 05'.4 E) bearing 154° clears E, but only by about 1½ cables, the dangers lying E of East Islet. Or: From NNW 6 Caution. Small vessels approaching from NNW, or leaving the port, and passing between Parker Rock and the coast NE should pass seaward of the following islets and dangers lying close offshore, (positioned from Loliem Point (14° 55' N, 74° 03' E): 7 WSW of Loliem Rocks (1 mile S), a group of above water rocks with a rock awash 2¼ cables NNE. Then to:WSW of Black Rock (2 miles SE) which is fringed with reefs, then to:WSW of an unnamed islet 3½ miles SE), then to: WSW of Kangiguda Islet (4 miles SE), a densely wooded islet. Then to: WSW of Kangi Islet (5 miles SE). 8 Clearing bearing. The SW end of Kurmagadgudda Island (14° 50' N, 74° 06' E) in line with Guddehalli Betta (14° 47' N, 74° 10' E) ,bearing 131°, clears the dangers just described to the SW. Then to: 9 WSW of Shimisgudda Island (14° 50'.2 N, 74° 05'.7 E); or, pass through the channel between Shimisgudda Island and Kurmagadgudda Island (3 cables NE). Useful marks 1 Karwar Head (14° 48'.2 N, 74° 05'.6 E), a promontory covered with dense jungle. Baitkol Gudda (14° 48'.0 N, 74° 06'.4 E). Banara Gudda (14° 47'.8 N, 74° 07'.2 E). Sadashivgarh Hill (14° 50'.8 N,74° 08'.0 E) stands close within the entrance to Kalinadi Creek, the ruins of an old fort stand on its summit. The ruins of another fort on a hill lie about 3 cables ENE 2 Oyster Rock lighthouse Fish factory (14°48'03.63''N 074°06'48.10''E)Ht – 18m; Grey metallic cylindrical structure) on the foothills of Karwar Head Navy watch tower(14°48'03.67''N 074°06'39.56''E)Ht – 12m; White masonry structure. Berths Anchorages Caution: 1 An area of foul ground, the site of a wreck, lies in position 14° 49'.7 N, 74° 05'.8 E, about 8 cables NNW of Karwar Bay's principal anchorage. 2 A submarine pipeline is laid 2 miles WSW from the unnamed bay lying immediately SE of Baitkol Point (14° 47' N, 74° 07' E). 3 Outer (14° 48'.6 N, 74° 04'.0 E). Pilotage anchorage. 4 Inner (14° 49'.0 N, 74° 06'.3 E). The principal anchorage, for working cargo, lies in the SE part of Karwar Bay in a depth of about 7 m, soft mud; as shown on the chart. 5 Karkaigudda Island (14° 49' N, 74° 04' E). There is anchorage NE of the island, during the SW monsoon, with Oyster Rocks Lighthouse bearing 248° distant about 8 cables, in a depth of 10 m, soft mud. 6 Baitkol Cove (14° 48' N, 74° 07' E). There is an anchorage near the head of the cove in a depth of 2.7 m for small vessels, with local knowledge. Alongside berths 1 Berths. The existing length of General cargo berths, New Cargo Berth and Lighterage Wharf is 440m. The lay of the berth is 045-215. Less depthis reported alongside the berths.Mariners are advised to contact port authority for the latest depths. Extension work of lightrage wharf is in progress, on completion of this work the total length of the wharf increase to 500m. Port services 1 Facilities.Cargo lighters; hospital. 2 Supplies.Limited provisions; fresh water by barge; fuel oil for small craft only. 3 Bunkering facilities are provided by IOC from Baitkol. 4 Cargo Handling. The port is declared for container traffic with facility of barge operations to be undertaken when necessary. No crane is available but private vendors facilitate availability of mobile cranes on jetty before arrival of ship at the Port. Small craft 1 For small craft, there is ample shelter in Kalinadi Creek (14° 50'.5 N, 74° 07'.5 E) which is situated on the NE side of Karwar Bay. The entrance to the creek is much encumbered by sandbanks and the channels between which are subject to frequent change. Local knowledge is considered essential. 2 About 2½ cables E of Shitta Point (14° 50'.3 N, 74° 07'.6 E), the S entrance point of the creek, there is a pier; 1½ cables farther SE there is small jetty from which a ferry crosses the creek to a another jetty located between two beacons on the N bank. The coastline on the S side of the creek is low. Landing place 1 On the E side of Devgadgudda Island, landing in small boats can be effected in fine weather; it should not be attempted on the W side of the island which is steep-to. KARWAR TO MORMUGAO HEAD General information Chart 214, 215 Route 1 The route leads 41 miles NNW from a position WSW Karwar (14° 49'N, 4° 08'E) to a position W of Marmugao Head. Topography 1 The coast between Karwar and Betul, 23 miles NNW, consists of sandy bays fringed with palms and separated by rocky capes which are backed by low hills. From Betul to Cola Bay, 14 miles NNW, the coastline is low, straight with several churches standing on small hills. From Cola Bay a large promontory extends WNW to Mormugao Head. Depths 1 There are no charted dangers seawards of the 30 m depth contour. Prohibited anchorage 1 A prohibited anchorage is established off the W end of Saint George's Islands (15° 21' N, 73° 46' E). Anchoring and trawling are also prohibited in the vicinity of 15° 18'.4 N, 73° 41'.7 E due to the existence of concrete piles and underwater sensors. Underwater obstructions, which may protrude up to 0.5 m from the seabed exist within this area and any vessel damaging these could face an immediate hazard. Local weather 1 There are frequent periods, during the thick weather of the SW monsoon, when parts of this coast are not visible beyond a distance of 4 or 5 miles. Principal marks Landmarks: 1 Betul lighthouse (15°08'.70N, 73°57'.50E) stands about 1 mile NE of Betul point. (White Octagonal RCC tower, red spiral bands, 15 m in height) 2 Velim Church (15° 09' N, 73° 58' E). 3 ProminentBuilding (15° 22' N, 73° 50' E) Major lights 1 Oyster Rocks Light 2 Aguada Light 3 Betul lighthouse Other navigational aid 1 A Racon (15° 25' N, 73° 47' E) transmits from a radio mast on Mormugao Head. For details see the relevant List of Radio Signals. Directions 1 The route leads 41 miles NNW from a position WSW Karwar (14° 49' N, 74° 08' E) to a position W of Mormugao Head, passing (with positions from Cape Rama (15° 05' N, 73° 55' E): WSW of Parker Rock (16 miles SSE), then to: 2 WSW of Loliem Point (12½ miles SE), which is steep, rocky and well wooded. Loliem Rocks lie 1 mile S of the point and several other dangers, lying near the coast, extend SE to Karwar Bay; andClear of a dangerous wreck (13 miles S), then to: 3 WSW of a stranded wreck (10 miles SE); the wreck, which stranded in 1955 has since broken in two, lies close offshore about 1 mile S of the entrance to the Talpona River. Then to,WSW of Pandigat Point (6 miles SE) a steep projecting headland with a village on its N side. Then to: 4 WSW of Cape Rama, with a ruined fort standing above Rama False Bluff about 5 cables E. Cape Rama point is reported to be radar conspicuous. Then to,WSW of a stranded wreck (7 miles NNE); the wreck, a barge, is visible at all states of the tide. Then to: 5 WSW of Saint George's Islands (18 miles NNW), a group of three islands of which the two S islands have the collective name of Grandi Island, they are joined by a narrow reef of rock and shingle; Pikene Island, the third island in the group, lies1½ miles NE. The islands are covered with vegetation and surrounded by foul ground with numerous shoal patches lying within the 10 m depth contour. These off-lying dangers include: 6 Martha Patches lying about 8 cables N of the island, which are mostly covered by the red sector of Grandi Island Light (15° 21' N, 73° 46' E) between bearings 185° to 225°; Saint George's Reef lies 3½ cables off the E point of Grandi Island and Sail Rock, a pillar of rock which can be mistaken for a sail, stands about 5 cables SSW of the light. The W-most danger is Saint George's Bank which is situated about 7 cables WNW of the islands. An ODAS light-buoy (special) (SW3) is moored in position 15° 22' N, 73° 45' E, about 6 cables N of Saint George's Bank, a 500 m operation circle is established within which mariners are requested not to trawl or anchor; a wide berth is requested. AndTo a position W of Mormugao Head (21 miles NNW). Useful marks 1 Barren Hill (15° 03' N, 74° 03' E) is the W summit of a range of hills extending E. Chandreshwar Bhutnath Temple (15° 13' N, 74' 02' E), a temple standing on a hill. Grandi Island Lighthouse (white round concrete tower, black stripes, 16 m in height) (15° 21' N, 73° 46' E), stands on the W summit of Grandi Island. 2 Pikene Island Summit (15° 22'.5 N, 73° 47'.8 E) is round and precipitous with a flat top. Coastal anchorages and landing places Chart 215,257 1 Rama Bay (15° 06' N, 73° 55' E) is entered between Cape Rama and Moliem Point, 1½ miles NNE. Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of about 11 m, mud, about 5 cables NNE of Cape Rama. 2 With a landing place in its S part, this bay is sandy; there is a warm and a cold water spring near the landing place close NE of Cape Rama Fort. 1 Canaguinim Bay (15° 07' N, 73° 56' E) indents the coast between Moliem Point and Canaguinim Point, 1¾ miles NE. Anchorage may be obtained 5 cables NNE of Moliem Point in a depth of about 9 m, mud.From the shore a concrete jetty projects about 1 mile ENE of Moliem Point. 2 Betul Point (15° 08' N, 73° 57' E) is flat and rocky; anchorage can be obtained from 1¼to 2¼ miles W of the point in depths of about 10 m, mud. The position of the outer anchorage is shown on the chart. 3 Cola Bay (15° 22' N, 73° 52' E), during NW winds it affords sheltered anchorage in depths of about 7 m, mud. 4 Grandi Island (15° 2l' N, 73° 47' E), large vessels can obtained anchorage, with shelter from NW winds, about 4 cables SW of the SE point of the island in a depth of about 18 m, mud. Smaller vessels may anchor 1½ cables ESE of the same point in depths of about 17 m, as shown on the chart. 5 Landing may be effected on the N side of the island; or on the S coast, near its E end, in a small cove which is fronted by the wreck of a vessel that stranded in 1960 and is now broken in two. River 1 Sal River (15° 08' N, 73° 57' E), with its entrance close N of Betul Point, can only be used by small craft at high water and in fine weather; local knowledge is required. Lighters to tranship iron ore to vessels lying in Betul Point Anchorage use a wharf on the S side of the river entrance. Other name 1 Kankon Bay (15° 00' N, 74° 01' E). Mormugao Harbour and Bay Chart 214, 2020, 2022, 2078 General Information Position 1 The port of Mormugao(15º 25' N, 73º 48' E) is a natural, open protected harbour and premier iron ore exporting port of India. It lies on the NE side of Mormugao Head in the SW part of Mormugao Bay. Function 1 Mormugao is an important port for the exportation of iron ore; it provides deep water accommodation, where there is safe anchorage for up to 50 vessels, in the outer and inner anchorages during the fair season; and some sheltered anchorage during the SW monsoon. The port offers a number of alongside berths and mooring dolphins for vessels working cargo in the stream. 2 Beside the trade of iron ore exportation; general cargo, bulk containers and liquid bulk handling facilities are also available in the port. The principle imports include bulk oil, fertiliser, petroleum products, chemicals, machinery, ammonia, iron, coal/coke and steel where as the main exports include manganese ore, oil cake, alumina, sugar, frozen shrimps etc. Topography 1 Mormugao Head (15°24'.00N, 73°48'.00E), about 61m high, is a tableland peninsula with steep sides, especially W. It is connected to the mainland SE by a narrow neck of low ground. 1 Mormugao Bay Entrance. Several rocks, wrecks and shoal patches, including Outer Patches (15°27'.74N, 73°46'.50E), Albuquerque Rocks, Marivel Patches, Sunchi Reefs, Amee Shoals, marked on its SW side by a buoy (White, can) and Mormugao Rocks extend from N to S across much of the entrance to the bay. Thesedangers are marked on the chart. 1 Mormugao Bay-South Side. The shore is mostly bold and rocky between Mormugao Head and the mouth of the Zuvari River, 3½ miles E; it comprises of a number of headlands and bays which dry in places. 2 Vasco Bay is entered between the E end of Mormugao Head and Alparqueiros Point, 7½ cables E. 3 Vadem Bay is entered E of Alparqueiros Point; there is a shipyard located at the head of the bay. 4 Chikalin Point lies 7½ cables ENE of Vadem Bay. Vereg Islet, lying7½ cables ESE of Chikalin Point, is connected to the shore by a causeway; a stranded wreck lies about 5 cables N of the islet. 5Saint Jasintu Island (15º 24'.3 N, 73º 51'.8 E) is flat-topped, precipitous and covered with dense jungle The island is the S entrance point of the Zuvari River and is connected to shore by a cause way. 1 Mormugao Bay -North Side. The shore comprises alternating stretches of sand and rock backed by low hills, which are covered in jungle, from Nazaret Point (15°25'.73N, 73°51'.68E) to Cabo Rajniwas, the W end of the island of Goa, 4¾ miles WNW. 2 Cancara Point lies 1½ miles NW of Nazaret Point; the shore is fringed with a reef between the two points and there are several isolated rocks lying off Nazaret Point. 3 Odshel Point lies 1½ miles WNW of Cancara Point, between the points a reef extends up to 1¾ cables offshore in places. 4 Dona Paula Bay lies between Odshel Point and Cankarso Island, 8 cables W. A passenger jetty, with a least depth of 2.4 m alongside, projects E from Cankarso Island into the bay. 5 Searle Patches lie at the outer edge of foul ground extending 3 cables SSW from Cankarso Island; Pascoe Rock lies in the foul ground 2 cables SSW of the island. 6 Cabo Rajniwas has foul ground extending 6 cables W and 9 cables S from it. Port limits 1 The seaward limits of the port are shown on the chart 2022. The inshore limit is defined as follows: 2 East limit, on Zuvari River, is a line joining Agacaim Point (15°25'.00N, 73°54'.40E) and Cortalim Point (15°24'.50N, 73°54'.40E); a bridge spans the river between the two points. Approach and entry 1 Mormugao Bay is entered between Marmugao Head and Cabo Rajniwas, about 3 miles N. The port is approached through a buoyed (lateral) channel which passes close N of Mormugao Head. Local weather and sea state 1 Between the middle of February to the end of March, occasional strong NE winds cause a heavy swell in the bay; these winds usually last from three days to one week, they fall light from sunset to sunrise. 2 It is also reported that heavy swell conditions, associated with the SW monsoon, can significantly reduce the limiting draught of vessels using the port. Tidal levels 1 Mean spring range is about 2.3m; mean neap range is about 0.6m. See information in Tide Tables. Density of water 1 The density of water is normally about 1.025 g/cm3, however it is slightly fresher during the monsoon season. Traffic 1 About 700 vessels calls the port and 31 million tonne cargo handled per year. Limiting conditions 1 Controlling depth. The approach channel has been dredged to 14.4m. The port authorities apply an under-keel clearance of 1.2m and a swell allowance of 0.5m. During SW monsoon a higher swell clearance may be applied. 2 Caution. Mariners are advised to contact port authorities for latest bathy information in approach channel, inner anchorage and turning basin. 3 The maximum draught and length over all for vessels berthing is as follows:- Sl Berth LOA Draught (a) Bulk 335 14.0 (b) Containers 225 11.0 (c) Tankers 260 12.5 Deepest and longest berths 1 The deepest berth is No 9 & No 6 Berth with a maintain depth of 14 m. Berth No 10 and No 11 are combined as a cargo berths. Maximum size of vessels handled 1 Vessels up to 14m draught can be berthed alongside as well as vessels up to 275000 dwt can be loaded partially alongside and topped up in outer anchorage through transfer vessels. Arrival information Vessel Traffic Service 1. A Vessel Traffic Management System fitted with AIS controls traffic in the approaches to Mormugao. For more information see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Port radio 1. There is a coast radio station on Goa Island (15°28'.00N, 73°51'00E) and a port radio station at Mormugao. Port radio station can be contacted on channels 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16 in which channel 14 is manned round the clock. For more information see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Notice of ETA required 1. Notice of ETA is required at least 48 hours in advance. Anchorages 1. Vessels can anchor east of break water inposition 15º 25'.3N, 73º 48'.0E 2. Anchorage Area 'A'. This anchorage has been designated for waiting area for ships loading/discharging at berth and/or at mooring dolphin or EOB. 15º 27'.5N, 73º 46'.00E 15º 25'.3N, 73º 46'.00E 15º 25'.1N, 73º 44'.95E 15º 26'.2N, 73º 44'.60E 15º 26'.1N, 73º 44'.10E 15º 27'.5N, 73º 44'.10E 3 Anchorage Area 'B'. This anchorage has been designated for ships loading with ship's own gear. 15º 27'.5N, 73º 44'.10E 15º 26'.1N, 73º 44'.10E 15º 25'.0N, 73º 44'.30E 15º 25'.0N, 73º 42'.50E 15º 27'.5N, 73º 42'.50E 4 Anchorage Area 'C'. This anchorage has been designated for trans-shipment are and for capsize vessels loading to deeper drafts. Barges are notpermitted to wait/anchor in this area. 15º 25'.0N, 73º 42'.50E 15º 25'.0N, 73º 41'.00E 15º 27'.5N, 73º 41'.00E 15º 27'.5N, 73º 42'.50E Outer anchorage 1 Caution. A spoil ground enclosing an obstruction, a dangerous wreck and a wreck with a least depth of 10.5 m lies about 2½ miles WNW of Mormugao Point (15º 25' N, 73º 47' E); the limits of the area are shown on the chart. 2 General anchorage. Off the port, about 50 vessels can lie at anchor during the fine weather season. Inner anchorage 1 Vessels may obtain anchorage in depths of 6 to 7 m, N of the dredged channel NE of Breakwater North Head Light (15º 25'.1 N, 73º 47'.5 E), fine silt and sand. During the SW monsoon up to 15 vessels can obtain shelter in this area clear of the shoals shown on the chart. 2 Vasco Bay. Small vessels may obtain anchorage in the bay, in depths of about 3½ m. Vessels approaching the bay should give the dangerous wreck lying 3 cables NNE of Alparqueiros Point (15º 24'.5 N, 73º 49'.0 E) a wide berth. Prohibited anchorages 1 Approaches. Off the W end of Saint George's Islands (15º 21' N, 73º 46' E), a prohibited anchorage is established; the limits of the area, which lie partially within the port limits, are shown on the chart. 2 Anchoring and trawling are also prohibited 5 cables and 1.5 miles SE of Pikene Island due to the existence of concrete piles and under water sensors. Under water obstructions, which may protrude up to 0.5 m from the seabed exist within this area and any vessel damaging these could face an immediate hazard. 3 In Mormugao bay, anchorage is prohibited between Searle Patches (15° 26'.7N, 73° 47'.9E) and Amee Shoals, 1.0 mile SW. Pilotage 1 Pilotage is compulsory and vessels should give advance notice of their ETA at least 48hrs before arrival. During fair weather the pilot boards 3 cable W (15?24’.6N 73?44’.2E) of the channel mouth. During the SW monsoon when pilots cannot board, the vessels are guided upto the breakwater by the pilot launch and with assistance from VTMS. 2 Pilot can be contacted on VHF channel 16, preferably 1 to 6 hr before arrival. For pilotage services, vessels should call the signal station as soon as possible when the vessel is within VHV range. 3 Night navigation is available for all berths in fair season (Sept to May). Vessels over 280m long using Berth No. 9 are berthed during daylight hours only. 4 Tugs and Launches.Four tugs are available in Mormugao Port and used depending upon the type and size of vessels. There is no separate charge for tugs for berthing/ unberthing operations. They are generally used inside breakwater. Tugs can be contacted on channel 12 and work on channel 14, 11, 10. The details of the tugs are as follows: Sl Tug HP BP Remarks (a) Dona Paula 3000 30 VST, Fire fighting (b) Sigma 3600 45 ASD, Fire fighting (c) Tiracol II 5192 45 VST, Fire fighting (d) Chapora II 5192 45 VST, Fire fighting 5 Four launches are available for the purpose of linehandling, pilotage, survey, etc. Quarantine 1 Quarantine messages should be sent 48 hours before arrival indicating: (a) Name of Ship (b) Expected date and time of arrival (c) Maritime declaration of health (d) List of ports of call with dates of departure during last 30 days. (e) Status of Monkey onboard (f) Status of person onboard embarking at Aden, Djibouti or Yemen. Request radio pratique 2 Pratique can be granted by Port Health Officer by radio, fax (+91 832 2512213) or cable "Quarantine Mormugao". Until pratique is granted the quarantine signal must be hoisted by all vessels entering Mormugao Bay. Harbour General layout 1 Being protected by a breakwater and a mole at its W end, the alongside berthing area is situated on the NE side of Mormugao Head. There is a turning basin, for vessels using the deep water berths, enclosed within the dredged area about 6 cables ESE of the breakwater head and an inner turning basin for berth No 10, 11. The inner anchorage area is located in the bay NE of the breakwater and clear of the buoyed channel. Depths 1 Berths. Depths alongside berths have been reported to be less than charted. The latest draught permitted at berths should be confirmed with the Port Authority. 2 InnerAnchorage. The general depth in the inner anchorage is between 6 to 7 m. However, it should be noted there are lesser depths surrounding the area and there is a shallow patch, shown on the chart, about 4¾ cables ENE of the breakwater head, with a depth of 4.3 m, which is marked by a mooring buoy moored close W of it. The stranded wreck of a fishing vessel lies in position 15º25'.5N, 73º 48'.7E about 1¼ miles ENE of the breakwater head on the E side of the anchorage area. Alongside Berths 1 In the SE part of the berthing area, the principal berths are located within maintained depth areas appropriate to the berth. Where as in the W part of the area, secondary berths and the floating dock are situated in depths of around 6 to 8 meter. At the W end of the harbour, within about 1 cable of the breakwater, depths are very shallow. 2 Berths extend E, SE thence S for 1½ miles from the root of the breakwater, it affords eleven numbered berths the positions of which and their main usage may be seen from the chart. The principal berths are described below. Berth 1 to 4 being used for floating dock and ship repair facility. 3 Bulk Cargo. Berth 5, 6 built on reclaimed land seaward of earlier berths 5 and 6 is used for discharging coal. The total length of the berth is 450m and berth 6 is deepened to 14 m. 4 Oil berth. A T-headed berth, No 8, has an overall berthing length of about 298 m and is flanked by dolphins. The maximum size of vessel permitted to use the berth in the fine season is, draught about 12 m and length 190 m. Bulk petroleum and phosphoric acid liquids are handled. 5 Ore berth. With an overall berthing length of 350 m, Berth No 9, a purpose built berth with dolphins at its NW end. The maximum draught permitted at the berth is normally about 14.0 m for vessels up to 331 m in length. For berthing purpose synthetic mooring ropes are to be used. 6 General cargo berth. With a berthing face of about 230 m, Berth No 10, is used by vessels up to 35000 dwt. No 11 Berth of similar dimensions to No 10 Berth, lies S of it. Mooring Dolphins 1 Six mooring dolphins (lit) for working cargo in stream is available E of the channel, with a maintained depth of 14.1 m, in a mooring dolphin area. The positions of the dolphins are as follow: (a) MD1: 15º 24'.65 N, 73º 48'.48 E (b) MD2: 15º 24'.79 N, 73º 48'.36 E (c) MD3: 15º 24'.94 N, 73º 48'.24 E (d) MD4: 15º 25'.08 N, 73º 48'.12 E (e) MD5: 15º 25'.23 N, 73º 48'.01 E (f) MD6: 15º 25'.35 N, 73º 47'.85 E 2 Another three mooring buoys also available at the entrance of Vadem bay. Hazard 1. Small crafts and ferries, which ply between a position near the root of the breakwater on its inner side and Cankarso Island jetty, 2¼ miles NNE, cross the approach channel close E of the breakwater head. Signal stations 1. The port signal station (15o 24’.7N, 73o 47’.2E.) stands 4 ¼ cables SSE of the breakwater head. 2. Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff on top of Signal Station using the general system. Principal marks Landmarks Mormugao Bay 1 Radio masts (15º 27'.5 N, 73º 50'.9 E). 2 Metrological radar dome (79 m in height) (15°27'.38N, 73°48'.12E). 3 Water Tank (39 m in height) (15°27'.30N, 73°47'.97E). 4 Church spire (63 m in height) (15°27'.76N, 73°47'.30E). Landmarks Mormugao Harbour 1 Radio masts (83 m in height, red lights) (15°24'.77N, 73°47'.18E). 2 Water Tower (94 m in height) (15°24'.55N, 73°47'.48E). 3 MPT building (88 m in height) (15°24'.66N, 73°47'.55E). 4 Chruch spire (58 m in height) (15°24'.73N, 73°47'.66E). 5 Radio masts (88 m in height) (15°24'.35N, 73°48'.05E). 6 Water tank (48 m in height) (15°24'.48N, 73°49'.19E). One radio masts (85 m in height) stands close SE of it. Directions Cautions. 1 Vessels approaching the port in dark hours should not proceed into depths of less than 13 m. 2 While approaching the dredged channel an S set may be experienced. 3 In the SW monsoon condition, there may be heavy swells in the approaches, care should be taken to maintain adequate steerage way when making the turn around the breakwater head to avoid being set E; also sufficient under keel clearance should be allowed for swell manoeuvring. 4 The buoys marking the approach channel may be removed without notice. Approach 1 The port is entered through a marked channel, about 3.5 miles long and 250 m wide; it has a dredged depth of 14.4 m. The channel is marked by light-buoys (port and starboard hand) in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A); the buoys are positioned about 25 m outside of the charted channel limit. 2 From a position N of the breakwater head, vessels should follow the buoyed channel to the berth. 3 Proceed clear of the isolated shoal (9½ cables NE), marked on its W side by a mooring buoy, to the inner anchorage. Useful marks 1 Breakwater light ( white concrete tower with FRP Pillar on top and radar reflector, 26m in height (15°25'.13N, 73°47'.51E), is exhibited from the N point of the main breakwater. 2 Mole light (15°25'.10N, 73°47'.65E)(FRP tower, 8m in height) is exhibited from the head of a mole that extends about 1 ½ cables E from a point near the head of the main breakwater. 3 Stranded wreck (mother pearl) (15°25'.54N, 73°48'.74E). 4 Stranded wreck (15°24'.16N, 73°48'.61E). 5 Stranded wreck (15°24'.90N, 73°49'.18E), marked with a buoy close E. 6 Water tower (57 m in height) (15°24'.08N, 73°50'.00E) stands onshore close SE of Vadem Bay. 7 Water Tower (13 m in height) (15°24'.62N, 73°50'.42E) stands on Chikalim Point. Landing 1 There are landing steps on the main breakwater and a passenger jetty exists E of the Barge Berths. Port services 1 Pollution Control. Vessels should adopt anti-pollution measures in port. In case of pollution, Signal Station is to be informed on Channel 16. 2 Repairs. Numerous of licensed specialised private firms available in the port area for minor repairs as well as Goa Shipyard Ltd. A floating dock of 210 m length and 42 m width, can accommodate vessels up to 60000 dwt, LOA 215 m with 8 m draught. 3 There are numerous dry docks and slipways for small craft up to 1000 tones, length 100 m and draught 3m. 4 Facilities. Mobile crane, Forklifts, space for storages, Hospital, Security, Stevedores, Barges, shore leave, Sewage reception at berths only. 5 Supplies. Fuel oils, fresh provisions, fresh waters. Communications 1 Nearest Highway – NH - 17B Nearest Railhead – Vasco-da-Gama (2 km) Nearest Airport – Goa International Airport (8 km), Mumbai International Airport (440 km) Port Authority 1 The port is administered by the Mormugao Port Trust. AO Building,Headland Sada,Goa - 403804 Tel: +91 832 2521100, 2521150 Fax: +91 832 2521105, 2521155 Email: dc@mptgoa.com Web:www.mptgoa.com MORMUGAO HEAD TO TEREKHOL RIVER General information Chart 214 Route The route leads 17 miles NNW from a position W of Mormugao Head (15° 24' N, 73° 48' E) to a position WSW of Terekhol River. Topography 1 The stretch of coast is generally low, sandy and fringed with coconut treesbetween Aguada Head (5 miles N of Mormugao Head) and the Terekhol River, 15 miles NNW. Close N of Aguada Head heavy surf always runs along the foreshore. Depths 1 There are no charted dangers seawards of the 20 m depth contour. Principal marks 1 Landmarks: Three banyan trees (15° 31'.5 N, 73° 46'.7 E) stand on Kandoli Hill (Condolim Hill). Church (15° 34' N, 73° 45' E) stands on Baga Point. 2 Major lights. Aguada Light (white rectangular concrete tower, 22 m in height) (15° 30' N, 73° 46' E), is exhibited from close NW of the fort that stands on the S side of Aguada Head. Vengurla Point Light (15° 51' N, 73° 37' E). Vengurla Rocks Light (15° 53' N, 73° 28' E). Other navigational aid 1 A Racon (15° 30' N, 73° 46' E) transmits from Aguada Lighthouse. For further information of rescue see the relevant List of Radio Signals. Directions 1 The route leads 17 miles NNW from a position W of Mormugao Head (15° 24' N, 73° 48' E) to a position WSW of the mouth of the Terekhol River, passing (with positions from the church (15° 34' N, 73° 45' E):WSW of a spoil ground (8 miles S). AndWSW of the shoal patches and rocks (8 miles SSE) fronting Mormugao Bay, then to: 2 Clear of an obstruction (8 miles SSW), the depth of water over the obstruction is not known. And: 3 WSW of Aguada Head (4 miles SSE), a bold bluff headland which appears from seaward to have a flat summit; it is fortified along the N side and on its S side stands a fort with a flagstaff. The W extremity of the headland should be given a berth of at least 1 mile. Then to: WSW of a shoal patch (2 miles NW), WSW of a dangerous rock (7 miles NNW), and: To a position WSW of Terekhol River. 4 Clearing marks. The alignment (168°) of Kambariam Island (15° 24'.0 N, 73° 46'.5 E) with the E end of Grandi Island (3 miles SSE) leads small craft, using the inshore route N of Mormugao Head, clear of the dangers extending across much of the entrance to Mormugao Bay. Useful mark 1 Chapora Fort (15° 36' N, 73° 44' E) stands on a high bluff at the S entrance to Chapora River, it is easily identified by its black walls. Aguada Bay General information Chart 2020, 2022 1 Position. Aguada Bay entered between Aguada and Kabo Rajniwas (15° 28' N, 73° 47' E), about 1.8 miles SSE. 2 Topography. The coastline of Karanjhalen Bay, a shallow bay which forms the SE part of Aguada Bay lying between Cabo Rajniwas and Gaspar Dias 1¾miles NE, is low, sandy and covered with coconut trees. The N coast of Aguada Bay consists of Aguada Head lying W of Mama Point at the S entrance to Sinquerim River (15° 30' N, 73° 47' E); and the coastline extending 1¼ miles E of the river mouth to Raij Magus Point, this stretch of coastline is backed by low hills and fringed by a reef with isolated rocks lying up to about 1¾ cables offshore. 3 Depths. The main part of the bay, outside of the 5 m depth contour, is free from dangers. 4 Local weather and sea state. W winds raise a heavy swell in the bay. 5 Tidal streams. Out of the Mandavi River, the out-going stream sets strongly into the head of Aguada Bay, but the stream is weak at the entrance to the bay; the in-going stream is barely perceptible throughout the bay. Landmarks: 1 Aguada Lighthouse (15° 29'.5 N, 73° 46'.4 E) 2 Television tower (15° 29'.2 N, 73° 49'.7 E) 3 A conspicuous water tower stands 1¼ cables ENE of the television tower. Useful marks 1 Positioned from Gaspar Dias Beacon (15° 28'.9 N, 73° 48'.6 E): Light (white round tower, 12 m in height) (2 miles WNW) stands ¼ cables SE of Aguada Lighthouse. San Lorenzo Chapel (1¾miles WNW) stands on a hill. Raij Magus Fort (9 cables N). Raij Magus Light (white round tower, 12 m in height) (1 mile N); the light is exhibited from 15th September to 31st May. Flagstaff (1½ miles SW) stands close NNE of the church spire at Cabo Rajniwas. Anchorages. 1 Large vessels can obtain anchorage during the fine season, about 2 miles W of Aguada Head, in a depth of about 14 m, mud; a moderate sized vessel cananchor about 1 mile SE of the same head, in a depth of 7.1 m, mud, as shown on the chart. 2 Sinquerim River (15° 30' N, 73° 47' E) is shallow and navigable by boats, with local knowledge, at high water only. 3 Rescue. At the mouth of the Sinquerim River a lifeboat is stationed for rescue operation.For further information of rescue see the relevant List of Radio Signals. Mandavi River Chart 2020, 2022 General information 1 Position. The Mandavi River flows into the head of Aguada Bay close SW of Panaji (15°30' N, 73°50'E). 2 Pilotage is not compulsory in the river, but it is advisable to employ a local master who may be engaged by VHF, e-mail, telephone, fax to the Captain of the Port, Panaji. 3 River bar. The bar, which extends from the river mouth into the NE part of Aguada Bay, is subject to frequent change. In the SW monsoon heavy breakers across the river mouth render the bar impassable. 4 Channel. The entrance channel, which is less than 1 cable wide in many places, lies between sandbanks extending about 9 cables SW from Raij Magus and 4 cables WSW from Gaspar Dias. There is a charted depth of 1.3 m in the channel on the bar. 5 Prohibited anchorage. Vessels may not anchor within 500 mtrs on either side of the two parallel Mandovi bridges that span the river at the E end of the city. Directions 1 Caution. The dangers in the channel are not marked. From a position NW of Cabo Rajniwas (15°28'N, 73°47'E) a vessel should pass well clear N of the dangers at the S end of Aguada Bay and join the track shown on the chart which leads through the SE part of the bay to the river entrance channel. Leading lights 1 Campal front light (white round masonry tower, 22 m in height) (15°29'.6N, 73°49'.1E). 2 Rear light (white triangle, red band, on white concrete tower, 11 m in height) (1¼ miles NE of front light), is exhibited on a dwelling at Penha di Frans (Malim). 3 The alignment (054°) of these lights, which are exhibited from 1stSeptember to 31stMay, leads from a position NE of Outer Patches (15°27'.8N, 73°46'.5E) and clear of the shoal ground extending W and WNW of Cabo Rajniwas, across the bar to a position N of Tejo, about 4 cables SW of Campal front light. 4 Tejo front light (white column on a white concrete round tower, black bands, 9 m in height) (15°29'.3N, 73°48'.7E). 5 Rear light (white triangle, black band, on white trestle tower on white pyramidal tower, black bands, 16m in height) (90 m SSW of front light). 6 The alignment (191¼°) (astern) of these lights, which are exhibited from 15th Septemberto 31st May, leads through the channel between Raij Magus Point and a bank lying NW of Campal front light. 7 Vessels should keep in the deep water channel which leads N of Reis Sand (15°30'.00N, 73°49'.10E), a patch which dries, to the berths on the S bank of the river at Panaji. Panaji Chart 2020 General information 1 Position. Panaji (15°30'N, 73°50'E), capitalof Goa, stands on the S bank of the Mandavi River 1½ miles within the entrance. 2 Topography. The city is well established with prominent public buildings along the waterfront. A bridge spans the river at the E end of the city. 3 Function. The principal exports are Iron ore and main imports is coking. 4 Storm signals are displayed at the port by using the brief system is used. 5 Climate. For details see climatic table 1.175. 6 Berths for small vessels are available; Steamer jetty is reported to have a depth of 4.3 m alongside. Rivers Chart 214 1 Chapora River (15°37'N, 73°44'E), small vessels may cross the bar at its entrance but local knowledge is necessary. 2 Terekhol River (15°43'N, 73°42'E) represents the boundary between the coast of Goa and Konkan coast to the N. TEREKHOL RIVER TO MIRYA HEAD Chart 214,213,255 Area covered 1 All coastal and offshore water from Terekhol river (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14E) to Mirya head(17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E) about 84 miles NNW is described in this section. TEREKHOL RIVER TO MALVAN BAY General information Chart 2043, 2042,2041 Route 1 The route leads 25 miles NNW from a position WSW of Terekhol River (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14E) to a position WSW of Malvan Bay. Topography 1 This stretch of coast is in the form of shallow bights within which, there are rocky capes and sandy bays intersected by creeks and rivers. Depths 1 There are no charted dangers seawards of the 30 m depth contour; however, an area of foul ground exists in position 15°40'.05N, 73°29'.95E. Tidal streams 1 The in-going tidal stream sets N and the out-going stream sets S between Vengurla Roads (15°50'.11N,73°36'.19E) and Chaldea Rock, 9 miles NW, with a spring rate of about 1 kts. Overfalls 1 Sudden overfalls may occur between the S end of Vengurla Rocks (15°53'.50N, 73°28'.00E) and Malvan Rock, 9 miles N, except at the N end of Karil Kachal Channel. Principal marks 1 Landmark. Radio tower (R Lts, 242 m in height) (16°04'.48N, 73°33'.07E). Chimney (33 m in height) (15°33'.72N, 73°44'.74E), stands at Baga Point. 2 Major lights. Aguada Light (15°29'.52N, 73°46'.36E) Vengurla Point Light (15°51'.32N, 73°36'.89E) Vengurla Rocks Light (white metal tower, red bands, 20 m in height) (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E) stands on the NW point of an unnamed islet; the light is obscured on some bearings by islets nearby. A disused lighthouse (31 m in height) stands on an islet 3 cables W of Vengurla Rocks Lighthouse. Devgarh Light (16°23'.33N, 73°22'.32E) Other navigational aids 1 Racon: Aguada Light Vengurla Rocks Light 2 AIS: Aguada Light Vengurla Point Light Devgarh Light Outer route (W of Vengurla Rocks) 1 Caution. Vessels should keep in depths of more than 20 m by day and 30 m at night between Chaldea Rock and Malvan Rock, 5 miles NNW. The buoy about 4 cables WSW of Chaldea rock are only in position between October to May. 2 Passage. The route leads 25 miles NNW from a position WSW of Terekhol River (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14E) to a position WSW of Malvan Bay, passing, WSW of Havelock Rock (15°43'.25N, 73°39'.69E), a sharp pinnacle awash with another rock, also awash, 4 cables NE and 1½ cable SW. Then to WSW of Redi Rock (12 m in height) (15°43'.86N, 73°38'.92E), and clear of the islets, rocks and drying reefs lying off Redi Point, about 1 mile NNW. 3 Then to WSW of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (15°46'.00N, 73°37'.00E), then to WSW of Vengurla Rocks (Burnt Islands) (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E); lying between Tapti Rock and Karil Rock situated, respectively, near the S and N ends of the area of foul ground. 4 Then to WSW of Square Rock (12 m in height) (15°59'.24N, 73°27'.37E) with rocks lying SSW and NNE of it and foul ground extending E to the coast. Then to WSW of Malvan Rock (16°01'.78N, 73°26'.07E), with a swept depth of 2.5 m over it. 5 Mandel Rock (6 m in height), with numerous detached shoals and rocks, lies about 1½ miles ESE of Malvan Rock. Then to a position WSW of Malvan Bay. 6 Clearing bearing. Between Niuti Fort and Malvan Bay, Vengurla Rocks Light bearing less than 158° clears of the offshore dangers. Inner route (Karil Kachal Channel) 1 Caution. Do not use this channel in the night, but pass W of Vengurla Rocks. 2 Passage. Small craft, intending to proceed through Karil Kachal Channel, from the vicinity of Vengurla Roads (15°50'.11N,73°36'.19E) should steer to pass (with positions from Vengurla Point (15° 51' N, 73° 37' E): E of Vengurla Rock (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E) and the foul ground extending about 3 miles N of it. 3 Then to SW of Bhubra Rock (15°56'.09N, 73°30'.59E), a rock awash lying 3½ cables SW of Niuti Fort (ruin); the rock is marked by a buoy (black, can) moored close off its SSW side during the fine weather season (October to May), the position of the buoy is not reliable. 4 Follow the moderate depth channel between Karil Rock (13 m in height) (15°56'.00N, 73°27'.85E) and Chaldea Rock (15°57'.16N, 73°28'.27E), 1¼ miles NNE; the latter rock, which is awash and lies near the S end of foul ground extending to the shore NNE, is marked by a buoy (black, conical) moored about 3½ cables WSW of it during the fine weather season (October to May). A line of bearing 093° astern, of Niuti Fort, leads through the channel. And thereafter, As described in the outer route above. Useful marks 1 Near the North bank of Terekhol River, Terekhol Fort (22 m in height) (15°43'.28N, 73°41'.18E) stands on the brow of a hill. Redi Fort (ruined, 35 m in height) (15°45'.17N, 73°39'.94E) stands at 1 mile ENE of the flat rocky projection of Redi Point. 2 Machlimar Point (15°48'.35N, 73°38'.70E), with a small hill, which rises about 1 mile NNW of the entrance to Talavda River. Wagh-giri (Tiger Hill) (316 m in height) (15°52'.85N, 73°41'.94E). Parule Hill (158 m in height) (15°58'.32N, 73°30'.78E) standing 2 miles N of Niuti Fort is prominent. Sindhudrug Janjira Light (16°02'.47N, 73°27'.43E) Redi Port Chart 2046 General information 1 Position. Redi Port (15°44'.50N, 73°34'.22E), 47 mile N of Goa, stands on the S side of a shallow creek about 2 miles NNW of the entrance to the Terekhol River. It is well known iron ore mining town. 2 Function. The port is a private port which is planned to be developed into all weather, multi-commodity port. Presently the port is used by barges and lighters to transport iron ore from jetty to the vessels at anchorage. The iron ore is mainly exported to China and Singapore. The port is an open roadstead port used by vessels loading iron ore from self-propelled lighters. The port is closed during the SW monsoon from mid-May to mid-September. 3 Traffic. About 15 vessels calls the port and around one million metric tons of iron ore is exported yearly. 4 Port authority. Port Officer, Redi Port Ltd., Redi Village, Taluk: Vengurla, Redi – 416517, Maharashtra. Ph. +91-2366-268590/91 E-mail- info@reiport.com Web- www.rediport.com Arrival information 1 Notice of ETA. Vessels are required to send their ETA through E-mail or fax 72 hours in advance to Redi Port Head Office at Mumbai or fax to the port directly. 2 Pilotage is compulsory and carried out by the Port Officer in day light hours only. The pilot boards in the general anchorage and conducts vessels to a loading anchorage. The port office is manned 24X7 and available on Ch 16. Channel 15 is used as working frequency of the port. Harbour information 1 General layout. There are two lighter jetties at Redi Point situated W of the town. The general depth in the harbour is about 2 m. The harbour is protected from N winds and currents by cliffs and islands which almost surround it. 2 Development. There are plans to convert the port from a barge orientated port to one which will accommodate vessels of up to 60 000 dwt at alongside berths. 3 Landmark. Redi Fort (15°45'.17N, 73°39'.94E) Anchorages 1 General anchorage. Vessels can obtain anchorage in the general anchorage area about 2 miles W of Redi Point, in a depth of 13 m, mud; as shown on the chart. 2 Loading anchorages. Jetty One and jetty two are the two anchorages situated NW and SW of Redi Point; at these anchorages, vessels with a draught of up to10.4 m can load safely. Port services 1 Facilities. The port is providing all infrastructure facilities to exporters and is ISPS compliant. First aid facilities are available at the port. Hospital facility is available only at Vengurla, 14 km N. 2. Additional Information. Redi is connected to nearest national highway NH-17. The nearest airport is at Goa around 70 Kms and the nearest railhead is Sawantwadi road which is located around 25 Kms. Nearest Airport - Dabolim Airport (80 km) Vengurla Chart 2046 General information 1 Position. The town of Vengurla lies about 7 cables NE of Vengurla Point (15°51'.22N, 73°37'.02E). 2 Function. Vengurla is an open roadstead port with vessels anchoring S and SW of Vengurla Point in Vengurla Roads. Presently the port is used only by fishing vessels. Tidal information 1 Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.5 m; mean neap range about 0.8 m. Harbour information 1 Storm signals are displayed from a mast on the signal station at Vengurla Point by using the brief system.. 2 A small jetty of 15 m is available in the port. 3 Offshore dangers. South Rock (15°50'.79N, 73°36'.94E) lies close NE of a 4.8 m shoal; a buoy (black, conical) is moored 2 cables NE of these dangers. East Rock (15°50'.92N, 73°37'.22E) is marked by buoys (black, conical) moored close NE and SW. 4 South West Point Rock (15°51'.18N, 73°38'.72E) is marked by a buoy (red, can) moored close WSW. 5 A shoal patch (15°51'.00N, 73°37'.00E) with a depth of 4.9 m, is unmarked and unnamed. Another shoal patch with 4.9 m depth lies about 1½ cables NE of it. 6 Caution. The buoys off Vengurla are only in position between October and May. 7 Landmarks. Vengurla Point Light (white 6-sided masonry tower, black bands, 13 m in height) (15°51'.32N, 73°36'.89E). Radio Tower (15°51'.65N, 73°37'.00E). Anchorages 1 Large vessels can anchor in 10m, with the flagstaff on Vengurla Point bearing 036°, distant about 1¼ mile, as shown on the chart; or closer inshore, in similar depths on the same bearing with the flagstaff distant about 0.4 mile. 2 Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor in about 4.6m in the bight on the E side of Vengurla Point. Port authority 1 The contact details are as follows; The Regional Port Officer, Salgaonakar Building NO-32, Parulekar Galli, Tal – Vengurla Tel/FAX-91-952366-262077 E-mail-povengurlammb@gmail.com Malvan Chart 2041, 2042 General information 1 Position. The town of Malvan (16°03'.40N, 73°27'.70E) stands on the N side of Malvan Bay, it is almost hidden from view by coconut palms. 2 Function. It is an open roadstead port. The port is more used nowadays for tourism related water sports activities viz; scuba diving and parasailing. Limiting conditions 1 Depths. The entrance is much encumbered by rocky shoals and the bay is accessible to shallow draught vessels only during good weather. 2 Tidal levels. See information in Tide Tables. Mean spring range about 1.5 m; mean neap range about 0.7 m. Harbour information 1 Offshore dangers. Johnston Castle Rock (16°02'.73N, 73°27'.26E), a rocky shoal. Rajkot Rock (16°02'.88N, 73°27'.41E), a rocky shoal lying with a depth of 3.3 m over it close NNW of the fairway. Perch Rock (16°02'.89N, 73°27'.57E), an isolated rock with a depth of 1.6 m over it lies close NNW of the fairway, it is unmarked. 2 Storm signals are displayed from the flagstaff using the brief system. Directions 1 The alignment (075.7°) of the leading lights at the head of Malvan Bay leads through the fairway to the head of the bay: Front light (white mast, 4 m in height) (16°03'.08N, 73°28'.15E). Rear light (white mast, 14 m in height) (16°03'.11N, 73°28'.28E). 2 Caution. The rear mark is obscured by palm trees during day time; at night, the rear light is hooded in certain sectors due to developments and construction of building in the area. 3 The lights are shown from 16th September to 15th June when the weather permits. A tower, surmounted by a white cross is standing close S of the leading lights aids identification of the transit. 4 Vessels entering Malvan Bay should maintain the leading line in order to keep clear of the foul ground which, in addition to the named dangers described above, lies both N and S of the fairway, as shown on the chart. There is a depth of 3.6m charted on the centerline of the fairway. 5 Useful marks: Sindhudrug Janjira Light (16°02'.47N, 73°27'.43E) is exhibited from 01st September to 31st May at the W end of Sindhudrug Janjira, a fortified island, situated on the S side of the entrance to the bay. Padmagarh Fort (ruined) (16°02'.78N, 73°27'.88E), lies about 2½ cables NEof Sindhudrug Janjira Fort. A flagstaff (23 m in height) (16°03'.22N, 73°27'.51E), stands at the Rajkot fort. Anchorages and berth 1 Vessels can anchor off the entrance to Malvan Bay in 15m, mud, with the N end of Sindhudrug Janjira bearing 095°, about 1 mile, as shown on the chart. Shallow draft vessels can anchor in the bay in depths of 4m, sand, on the range line, with Padmagarh Fort, bearing 163°. 2 Berth. The jetty is located about 3½ cables NW from the front leading light. It is about 30 m in length. Vessels up to 1m in draught can come alongside during high water. Port services 1 Port authority: The contact details are as follows; The Regional Port Officer, Salgaonakar Building NO-32, Parulekar Galli, Tal – Vengurla Tel/FAX-91-952366-262077. E-mail-povengurlammb@gmail.com Coastal anchorages Chart 2043 1 Havelock Rock (15°43'.25N, 73°39'.69), as shown on the chart, anchorage may be found about 8½ cables SE of the rock in a depth of about 9 m, mud. 2 Vengurla Rock (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E), as shown on the chart, anchorage with shelter from NW winds may be obtained 1mile ESE of the S end of the rock in depths of about 21 m, mud. A shoal patch of 8.4 m lies 7½ cables S of the rock. Rivers Chart 2043 1 Terekhol River (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14), which is entered 2½ miles SE of Redi Port, is fronted by a bar with a least charted depth of 1.4 m but this is subject to change. 2 Karli River (15°57'.50N, 73°30'.00E), which is entered 1½ miles NNW of Niuti Fort can only be used by small boats.