GOPALPUR TO PARADIP Chart-352 General information 3.10 1 Gopalpur port is located at a Latitude 19º 18.22’N and Longitude 84º 57.88’ E along the coast of Bay of Bengal in the state of Odisha. It is midway on the 22km stretch of coastline, extending from the Gopalpur town in south and Rushikulya river mouth in the north. The port is 90 nautical miles south of Paradip port and 110 nautical miles north of Vishakhapatnam port.The port was 2 Proximity to bauxite rich areas of Sundargarh, Balangir, Sambalpur, Kalahandi and steel clusters of central Odisha, offers a sizable advantage to Gopalpur Port. 3 Situated between Paradip and Visakhapatnam port, Gopalpur offers excellent rail and road connectivity. The broad gauge Howrah-Visakhapatnam-Chennai east coast trunk route which runs parallel to the east coastline is just 6 km away from Gopalpur port site. Close proximity to NH5 (Kolkata-Chennai) and State Highway No 7 and 17 provide excellent road connectivity to and from Gopalpur. 4 The port was hit multiple times by cyclone and has suffered heavy damage. The port resumed operation in Dec 2015. 5 Approach and entry. Gopalpur Port is protected by two numbers rubble mounted breakwaters. The port is approached through a buoyed channel about 200 m wide. The channel extends only about 1.80 NM from the tip of the South Breakwater and buoyed with three pair of channel buoys and a fairway buoy. One set of leading lights, bearing 262°, is provided to assist in navigation through the channel. 6 The turning circle inside the harbour basin is of 500mtr diameter and safe for turning vessels up to 260 LOA. At present the Port handles vessels up to 240mtr LOA, 36M Beam and 12.5M draught. 7 The port control is manned 24 hours. Entry and berthing instructions are passed through the Port Control on VHF Ch 12/16. 8 Arrival Information. The vessel desiring to enter the port is required to make an application to the Deputy Conservator, Gopalpur Port Limited at least 72 hr prior to vessel's arrival. The confirmed time of arrival needs to be sent by the vessel at least 24/12 hours prior to arrival. The vessel on arrival should establish contact with Port Signal Station on VHF channel 12/16. 9 The pre-dominate wind direction in Gopalpur Port is from SW during period of March to September and from NE during the period October to February. 10 Pilotage. Pilotage is compulsory for all the vessels of more than 200 GRT calling at Gopalpur Port. Vessels are not to navigate within the harbour unless a pilot is on board. Pilot boarding station is located at 19°17.7'N 085°00.9’E. (At a distance of about one mile east of fair way buoy. 11 Supplies. With prior intimation adequate quantity of stores and provisions is available at Gopalpur. 12 The port possess adequate heavy equipment such as material handlers, pay loaders, heavy duty cranes, fork lies, and trailers and tippers for swift cargo handling operations. 3.11 1 Gopalpur Port has very good rail connectivity due to its own railway siding which is only 6 km from the Howrah-Visakhapatnam-Chennai broad gauge railway line. Major ports like Kolkata, Haldia, Paradip, Visakhapatnam and Chennai are well connected with this particular line. 2 NH-5 (Kolkata-Chennai) is at a distance of about 6km from Gopalpur Port site. This highway is well connected with State Highway 7 and 17. This gives Gopalpur excellent road connectivity to its hinterland. 3 The Nearest International Airport is at state capital city Bhubaneswar which is over 150Km away from Gopalpur Port. A sub divisional district Govt. hospital situated at just 6.0 Km and a reputed Govt. Medical College and Hospital is located at about 20Km away from the Port. 3.12 1 Regulation. Gopalpur Port has strict Environmental Regulations; No ballast may be thrown overboard in depths less than 22m. 2 Port Authority is exercised by the Port Officer, Gopalpur. Gopalpur Ports Limited, Arjeepallil. Ganjam, Odisha Web - www.gopalpur ports.in Berthing and Wharves 3.13 1 Three dry cargo berths with a total length of 800 m are available. The max LOA of vessels permitted is 240 m and max draught 12.5 m. Landmarks and Navigational Marks 3.14 1 Water Tower (19° 18' .52N, 84° 57' .5E) Chimney (19° 18' .63N, 84° 57' .6E Water Tower (19° 18' .74N, 84° 58' .1E) Beacon (19° 15' .64N, 84° 53' .9E) Temple (19° 18' .16N, 84° 57' .8E) 2 A beacon lies 3 cables SW of the Gopalpur light. A Racon (S) transmits from the light. A white port flagstaff stands on the E side of a building near the coast at Gopalpur. 3 Gopalpur Light (19º 15'.35N, 84º 54'.4E), is exhibited from a white round masonry tower, with red bands, 45m high 3½ cables SW of the mouth of the small stream mentioned above. 4 Leading lights on bearing 262º: Front (19º17'.28 N, 84º56'.78 E), Rear (19º17'.27 N, 84º56'.66 E). Anchorage 3.15 1 Anchorage, may be obtained in area bound by following coordinate: 19°17'.05N, 84°59'.95E 19°15'.78N, 84°58'.38E 19°14'.80N, 84°59'.40E 19°16'.10N, 85°00'.92E 2 Anchorage, may be obtained ESE of Gopalpur light in a depth of 10 m to 12 m, the bottom is coarse Sand, and in some places Mud; with Gopalpur light-tower bearing 299º distant about 6 cables. During the period from April to July, in strong wind, vessels should anchor in depths of about 16m with a good scope of cable. 3 An anchorage be obtained ENE of the terminal, in position 19° 17´.97 N, 85°00´.09 E, depths from 16 to 18 m, sand and mud. 4 Two hard patches, one 8 cables SSE and the other 7 cables E of Gopalpur Light, should be avoided when anchoring. 5 Although without shelter, landing and shipping operations are possible throughout the year except occasionally when the surf seems too high. All transport between ships and shore is effected by the surf boats of the Masula type; ship’s boats must not be used for landing. 6 Between march and August, owing to the displacement of sand along this coast, all the river mouths have narrowed spits trending NE from their entrances. 7 No ballast are permitted to be discharged in depths less than 22m. 8 Fishing Harbour. The fishing harbour is situated within the port. The access to the fishing harbour is only available at high water. Sandbars have obstructed the main channel of the fishing jetty and port near the Port signal station. 9 There is a slipway for repairing fishing trawlers and port craft. 3.16 1 Firing Practice Area a point centered on 19° 07'.39N, 85° 35'.94E with an arc of 40.50 nm radius joining between 18° 33'.61N, 84° 53'.74E and 18° 46'.05N, 85° 22'.86E which is marked on the chart, for further details mariners are advised to see Notices to Mariner Special Edition Notice no 9. 2 Storm Signals are displayed at Gopalpur, the general system is used. Chart 352 Gopalpur to Puri 3.17 1 Between Gopalpur and Puri 62 miles ENE, there are no off-lying dangers. Near the coast the sea bottom is sandy; between depths of 20m and 40m it is sand and mud; and in depths of over 42m it is generally mud. 2 Between Gopalpur and Ganjam, 12 miles NE, the coast is sandy; several isolated and conspicuous hills are visible over the coastal sand hills. There are several fishing villages on the coast. 3 Manusurukota (19º 18'N, 84º 55'E) an isolated rocky hill 55m high stands 2 miles N of Gopalpur and shows over coastal sand hills. A distinctive isolated hill stands 5½ miles N of Manusurukota with Landabaums, 198m high and presenting in conical sugarloaf appearance from all directions, 2 miles E of it. 3.18 1 Ganjam, is a little town which is seen from seaward, on the N side of which the land is low and with the ruins of an old fort standing on rising ground on its S side, The town lies on the N bank of Rushikulya River, which enters the sea 12 miles NE of Gopalpur. This river cannot be used for navigation. The small fishing harbour exists at the mouth of river. The port of Ganjam is little used because of heavy surf and shifting banks. Prayagi Light House is 15 km NE of Ganjam town. The light house derives its name from a small fishing village Prayagi. 2 Chilka Canal connects Chilka Lake to Ganjam. From Ganjam to Puri, about 51 miles NE, the coast is irregular and consists of sandhills backed by cultivated and grazing land but little can be identified from seaward. Hill ranges N of Ganjam rise to an elevation of 340m. 3 Paluru Bluff, (19º 27'N, 85º 08'E), 175m high and standing 5 miles NE of Ganjam is the bold NE termination of the ranges of Ganjam district which reach their great elevation in Kujidheppo (Kujidaba) Pahar, a saddle shaped hill, 340m high, stands 5 miles WNW of Paluru Bluff. 4 Between Paluru Bluff and the mouth of Chilka Lake, 32½ miles ENE, the coast consists of sandhills backed by cultivation and grazing land, but little can be identified from seaward. A beacon stands on the coast 19 miles ENE of Ganjam. 5 Pryagi light (White circular tower, red spiral bands, 32 m in height) (19°28'.0 N, 85°10'.0 E) exhibited 7 nm NE of Chilka Canal mouth. 6 Mount Chandikho, rises to an elevation of 462m on the W shore of Chilka Lake described later; its summit, which is 15.6 miles NNE of Paluru Bluff, appears as a double peak from S. This peak stands out somewhat from the high ranges W of Chilka Lake. A low beach of sandhills, backed by a little cultivation and grazing ground, stretches between Paluru Bluff and the Mouth of Chilka Lake, The entrance of the Chilka Lake is 32½ miles farther ENE, but little can be identified from seaward. 3.19 1 Chilka Lake, is a large shallow expanse of water, which is separated from the sea by a long, narrow sandy ridge. At its SW end, the lake is bordered by lofty hills N of Paluru Bluff, but to the N, it disappears in endless shallow, sedgy banks and islands just above the surface Nalaban Island a reed forest occupies the centre of the lake and there are several islands on the E side. Bhargavi, Daya, Nuna and many other rivers discharge into Chilka Lake. Chilka is the largest salt water lake. The lake extends upto Palaru junction in the SW direction. The lake disappears in the North in shallows. Nalaban Island exists in the centre of the lake. 2 Chilka Mouth. The entrance of Chilka lake 19º 43' N, 85º 30' E is small and not easily identified. It has depths about 0.9m over the bar in the dry season (December to June) and probably more during the rains, when the high surf renders the lake inaccessible from the sea. At the entrance shoals extends nearly 4 cables offshore with depths of 11m to 15m close outside them; the sea breaks over these shoals. The entrance is reported to move its position considerably. The Chilka Mouth is accessible only by the country boat during monsoon season. Boat service to different island exists from Satapada and Balugoan. Satapada is a tourist spot which is about 30 km from Puri. From Satapada boats are available for transiting to Naupada. Road transport is available from Naupada to Paluru junction. Satapada has a jetty for tourist and ferry boat for Naupada. The ferry also visits the island in between Satapada to Naupada. There is no hospital near the Satapada. Nalaban Island now comes under the forest department and one forest watch tower exists on this island. Chikha Lake has reserve forest boundary pillar where the boats entry is restricted. 3 The Tidal Stream rushing through the mouths of Chilka keeps the lake water brackish during the dry season, but with Bhargavi, Daya and other rivers flowing down in the monsoon, the water becomes fresh. 3.20 1 The coast between mouth of Chilka and Puri, 13 miles NE, is low and sandy and marked by sandhills. 2 Babeswal Temple, painted black and standing among trees about 27 miles NE of Paluru Bluff, is only visible from seaward on certain bearings. 3 Harchandi Temple, stands on a sand hill about ¾ mile inland and 4 miles NE of the Mouths of Chilka Lake. This temple is similar in shape to the temple at Puri but is much smaller. 3.21 1 Puri (19º 48' N, 85º 50' E), an open roadstead port, stands on a low sandy ridge on the coast; the sea front, on which are some large building, extends about 3 miles. The town of Puri, one of the most sacred places for Hindus. The annual festival of “Rath Yatra” held a during, June to July, attracts large crowds from all parts of India. The town gets a good breeze when the NE monsoon blows over it, fresh and cool from the sea, but is less so during the rains 2 Jagannath Temple, having three circular towers each crowned by a white dome, stands on low ground, covered with small trees, near the middle of the town and about ¾ mile inland. Its three circular towers decrease in size to the E. The W tower, the highest, has an elevation of 58m and the three towers are in line when seen from the E. The W side of the towers appears perpendicular while the E side is sloping. They stand out well when seen from seaward during the forenoon. Another temple stands on the coast about 1¼ miles E of Jagannath Temple. An obelisk stands about 1¼ mile E of the temple. 3 Puri Light (19º 47'.4N, 85º 48'.4E) is exhibited from a circular masonry tower 25 m in height with black and white bands. 4 Anchorage may be obtained, in fine weather, off the town in depths of about 14m, with good holding ground; the best berth is reported to be in a depth of 13m with Puri old lighthouse, bearing 006º distant 6 cables. The bottom is mud and sand. Depths decrease gradually to 13m and then rapidly to the beach. It is advisable to sound continuously while approaching the anchorage. Char 352 Puri to Devi River 3.22 1 Between Puri and Devi River, 34 miles ENE, the coast is sandy, with bare sandhills 6m to 20m high; to the E of Konark (19º 53'N, 86º 07'E), a village about midway along this stretch of coast, groups of trees appear between the sandhills. Current in the order of 1 ½ Kt in direction 220 exists throughout the year off 500m contour to 1000m contour. 2 Caution. By keeping in depths of 20m a vessel may proceed along this coast in perfect safety but it must be borne in mind that there are depths of 15m very close outside the breakers. On no account should reliance be placed on the apparent distance of the coast by eye as fine sand haze sometimes makes objects appear much more distant than they are. At night the sandy beach blends with the water and the top of the large trees, showing over the hillocks, appear as very distant objects on an indefinite horizon. This is especially the case on moonlight nights when vessels are tempted to follow the coast closely to avoid missing their ports, which they are apt to do because of the strong and uncertain currents. During the SW monsoon, heavy surf breaks on the coast. 3 Baleshwar Temple, a small black pagoda-shaped building, surrounded by trees, stands 6 miles ENE of Puri (19º 48'N, 85º 50'E); only its upper part is visible from seaward. 4 Ramchandi Temple, a small temple with palm trees near it, lies at the entrance to Kushbhadra River, 13 miles ENE of Puri. There are breakers off the mouth of this river, which is very shallow but no known dangers lie off it. 3.23 1 Konark, a small village famed for its historic temples, stands about 2 miles NE of the mouth of Khushbhadra River. The Sun Temple of Konarak, which stands 2½ miles NE of Ramchand temple is historically famous. It is about 40m high and prominent. It stands on low ground with a few trees as its base and looks like the gable end of a house with a roof slopping W; from NE it shows as a black pyramid. 2 Chandrabhaga Light, (19º 52'.1N, 86º 06'.6E), is exhibited from a white circular masonry tower, with red bands, 37 m high standing about 1¼ mile ESE of Sun temple of Konark. A 4000 tonnes ship was driven ashore by cyclone in 1950, it lies about 6 miles ENE of lighthouse. 3 Tandahar Obelisk, 4.6 m in height, stands on a sandhill, 7 miles ENE Chandrabhaga Light. A minor rivulet Prachi flows into the sea from this point. It is frequented only by local craft. 3.24 1 Devi River (20º 00'N, 86º 25'E), One of the largest branches of Mahanadi River enters the sea after passing W and N of a long narrow sandspit at the end which is Devi Point. This river is frequented only by local craft. The country within the river entrance is dense swampy jungle and is uninhabited. There is a Harbour exists at the mouth known Naugarh jetty in the Devi River. A trawler jetty of 80 m length is available and depth along the jetty is about 6 m. The minimum depth in the channel is 2 m at mouth of Devi River 2 A wreck, whose position is approximate in the chart, lies about 2½ miles SSW of Devi Point. Devi Point is the W entrance point of Devi River. 3 On approaching close to Devi point, breakers on the bar may be seen and from aloft the river is visible over the sand spit. During the SW monsoon the entrance is known to break right across. 4 The outer bank of the river mouth, known as Central Sand, lies 1½ miles NE of Devi Point and the sea does not always break on it in good weather; this bank, extending 1 mile sea ward from the coast, has extended 1 mile farther SE. There is an obelisk 4½ miles NNE of Devi Point 5 Landing. In case of necessity boats may land, during S winds only, in a bight N Central Sand about 1¼ mile N of Devi Point. 6 Anchorage. Vessels with local knowledge may obtain anchorage off the mouth of Devi River, E and NE of Devi Point. During on shore winds the anchorage is in depths of 15m with the obelisk bearing 317º distant about 1½ mile. During W winds the usual anchorage is about 1 mile S of this position; great care should be exercised and continuous sounding is necessary in view of the reported SE extension of Central Sand. Small vessels with local knowledge and draught not exceeding 3m may obtain good anchorage in depths of 5.5m inside the mouth of Devi River about 6 cables WSW of Devi Point. 7 The coast NE of Devi River is low and at two places, the sea washes over it during heavy weather into the backwater behind. 8 Nuagaon, a village lies 18½ miles NE of Devi Point. A conspicuous sandhill, 28m high, lies close E of Nuagaon. PARADIP PORT Charts 352, 3010, 3041 General information 3.25 1 Paradip Port (20º16'N, 86º41'E), a deep water all weather port, lying about 1 mile NE of Paradip lighthouse. The Port has an artificial lagoon type harbour protected by two rubble mound “Break Waters” and approached by the dredged channel. 2 Function. The main exports are iron ore, thermal coal, chrome ore, chrome conc., steel coils, steel slab, fero-chrome, pig iron, Manganese ore, lime stone and aluminum. The main Imports are coking coal, fertilizer raw material, phosphoric acid, hard coke, lime stone, rock phosphate, ammonia, pig iron, steel, magnetite, edible oil and heavy lifts. 3 Traffic. The entrance to the port is sheltered by Northern Breakwater 538m in length and Southern Breakwater 1217m in length. The approach channel is 10.00 km long, 300.00 mtrs wide and 18.70 mtrs deep. The Entrance channel is 2.00 km long, 240.00 mtrs wide and 17.10 mtrs deep. Paradip Port 4 Tidal Streams. The general direction of tidal stream is parallel to the coast. Set runs in a north-easterly direction during flood and south-westerly direction during ebb. The velocity of set is 1.2 to 1.5 knots at spring tides for both ebb and flood. Tidal ranges neap - 0.7m, spring - 1.9m. Weather 3.26 1 Wind. The wind direction of Paradip coast during April to September i.e. during southwest monsoon season is predominantly from southwest. The wind speed during May to July is around 15 to 18 m/sec. and during August to September the wind speed is about 10 to 12 m/sec. The month of October is with variable wind direction and the wind speed is around 8 m/sec. During November to February the wind direction reverses and predominantly from northeast. The wind speed is around 8 to 10 m/sec. The month of March is with variable winds similar to the month of October. 2 Waves. The predominant wave direction from November to February is from north to northeast. The predominant wave periods are around 5 to 6 seconds and the wave height are low of the order of 0.5 to 2.0 m. The month of March and April are with variable wave direction and the wave periods are also varying between 5 and 8 sec and the wave height are low of 0.5 to 1.5m. During May to August that is during south west monsoon season the waves are predominantly from south to southwest and the wave heights are high in the order of 1.5 to 3.5 m and the range of the wave period also increased to 8 to 9 sec with occasionally low period waves. The influence of the strong and persistent southwest monsoon is felt on the wave directions during September and October with the waves approaching from south and southwest. But the predominant wave heights are reduced to 1.0 to 2.5 m and wave period are around 5 to 7 sec. 3 Current. The currents off Paradip are generally controlled by monsoon winds. The currents in general are in the NW-NE direction during January to September and SW direction during October-December. During the SW monsoon season the speed of the wind driven surface current varies between 0.1 to 0.4 m/sec. The currents generated by tide (Tidal current) are parallel to the coast during flood tide and offshore during ebb. The surface current speeds are in the order of 0.7 to 0.8 m/sec but currents may even exceed 1 m/sec when the sea is rough in Bay of Bengal. The bottom currents recorded were of the order of 0.55 m/sec. But in general bottom currents were below 0.45 m/sec. 4 Temperature and Relative Humidity. May is the hottest month of the year with the highest recorded temperature 35o.6 C. With the onset of south west monsoon by about the beginning of June the weather becomes progressively cooler. After November the day temperature also begins to decrease. January is generally coolest month of the year with lowest mean minimum temperature 12o.0C. 5 The relative humidity is moderate to high throughout the year with the mornings being more humid than the afternoons. With the onset of the southwest monsoon there is marked increase in the relative humidity which remains around 80-86 till October. The minimum relative humidity occurs in the months from December to February. 6 Lights are also exhibited from the heads of N and S breakwaters and from the head of the Trestle Pier. A stranded dredger lies close to the inner side of S breakwater, but clear of the channel. Another stranded wreck lies close of the outer side of S Breakwater. A foul ground, over which there is a least depth of 11m, lies about 8 cables SSW of the root of the S Breakwater. 7 Pre Arrival Information. The ships master should send the vessels ETA through VHF Channel 16. Marine communication Channel in port is Channel 16, 09 and 06. Arrival Information 3.27 1 Vessels are requested to establish contact with the Port Signal Station on channel 16, 2 hours prior to arrival of vessel and obtain the necessary instructions for berthing etc. Vessels are to keep a continuous watch on Channel 16 when in the roads. 2 The following information should be signalled by a radio telephone when a vessel is within 40 to 60 miles of the port: Name of ship, Ports of departure, call and destination, ETA, Gross tonnage, length, breadth, draught and speed of vessel, Number of cases of contagious diseases, type and quantity of cargo and name of agents and requirements. 3.28 1 Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of more than 200 Gross Tonnage. Pilotage is provided round the clock. Notice of ETA must be intimated to the Harbour Master not less than 24 hours before arrival of the vessels in the roads. The Pilot boat is white and flies pilot’s flag on the mast whenever pilot is onboard. Vessel requiring pilot for sailing is required to give minimum 2 hours notice to Port Control on VHF channel-16 and hoist ‘G’ flag 1 hour in advance. For inward bound vessel pilot boards close to Fairway buoy. 2 A spherical light-buoy (safe water) lies, 2 cables SW of the pilot boarding station, in position 20° 14'.5N, 86° 42'.46E. Landmarks 3.29 1 A brown colored conspicuous water tower stands close to the shore at a distance of 5 cables NE from the Paradip Lighthouse. A Flag post of the port Signal Station lies ENE of Paradip Light at a distance of 13½ cables. There is a conspicuous white colored dome 300m from the flag staff. There is a conspicuous Radio mast NNE of Paradip Lt at a distance of 7½ cables. A tall water tower measuring 42m lies NNE of the Paradip Lt at a distance of 2 miles and the five new radio and mobile tower are also visible from the sea close to the light house. There are two more water towers, one measuring 47 m and another 29 m bearing 060° and 031° from Paradip light at distances of 4 miles and 1 mile respectively. 2 Paradip Light is exhibited from a white round concrete tower with black bands, 1 mile WSW of the root of Southern Breakwater. The light also has a racon (K) and a DGPS station transmitting from it. 3 A Signal Station and a flagstaff are situated at the Harbour Master’s Office close within the N entrance point. South Breakwater Light Channel 3.30 1 The approach channel is dredged to 18.7 m; the inner approach channel, the turning circle and the other areas inside the harbour are dredged to 17.1 m. 2 Outer Pair of transits in line of bearing 300°. The outer pair of transits in line on bearing 300°, consists of three sets of transit marks namely; the centre transit which are leading lights, one set south of centre transit acting as port limiting transit marking the south edge of the approach channel and one set to the north of the centre transit acting as the starboard limiting transit marking the north edge of the approach channel. These transits are difficult to identify till late in the morning due to low visibility caused by fog, and numerous other towers situated close in the background. When in centre of the dredged approach channel approaching the breakwater on course 300, the leading marks (centre transit) can be sighted just left of a blue roof shed and right of the water tower in position 20° 16'.20N, 86°39'.80E. The port limiting mark can be sighted just right of the blue roof shed and left of the PSS building. 3 The Centre Transit. It consists of a tall lattice structure with a plate painted with white and black horizontal bands mounted in the front. The forward mark is shorter than the aft mark. 4 The South Limiting Transit. It consists of a forward mark which is a circular masonry structure with white and red bands. The aft mark is a lattice structure with a plate painted with red and white bands mounted in the front. 5 The North Limiting Transit. It consists of a forward mark which is a circular masonry structure with white and green bands. The aft mark is a lattice structure with a plate painted with green and white bands mounted in the front. 6 Green and red colour band of the limiting transits are discernable only at about 7-10 cables from the breakwater making it difficult to differentiate the leading transit from the limiting transits on either side. 7 Inner Pair of transits in line of bearing 332°. The inner pair of transits in line on bearing 332°, consists of three sets of transit marks namely, the centre transit which are leading lights, one set south of centre transit acting as port limiting transit marking the south edge of the entrance channel and one set to the north of the centre transit acting as the starboard limiting transit marking the north edge of the entrance channel. The centre and north set of transits are generally obscured by ships berthed on fertilizer berth. All the transits consist of a round masonry structure painted with bands of alternating colour. The centre transit is painted black and white, north transit (starboard) green and white and south transit (port) red and white. In addition, all marks except the port limiting marks have a tall lattice structure just aft of the masonry structure. These lattice structures are very tall and are not obscured by the vessels berthed on fertilizer berth, but they are not marked by any colour band. 8 Pairs of red fixed lights near these leading light-beacons indicate the dredged channel limits. A submarine pipeline has been laid across the outer mouth of the inner channel from positions: 20° 15'.95N, 86° 40'.45E to 20° 16'.10N, 86° 40'.62E. Navigational Marks 3.31 1 Leading lights on bearing 300.10º: Front (20º16'.08 N, 86º40'.07 E), Middle (20º16'.28 N, 86º39'.69 E), Rear (20º16'.55 N, 86º39'.19 E). Starboard front (20º16'.18 N, 86º40'.02 E), Starboard rear (20º16'.49 N, 86º39'.45 E), Port front (20º16'.05 N, 86º39'.98 E), Port rear (20º16'.37 N, 86º39'.38 E) 2 Leading lights on bearing 332.10º: Front (20º16'.72 N, 80º40'.04 E), Rear (20º16'.79 N, 86º40'.00 E). Starboard front (20º16'.76 N, 86º40'.07 E), Starboard rear (20º16'.84 N, 86º40'.07 E), Port front (20º16'.66 N, 86º40'.02 E), Port rear (20º16'.74 N, 86º40'.02 E) 3 Central Dock (Front)(20º16'.94 N, 86º40'.34 E), Central Dock (Rear) (20º16'.96 N, 86º40'.35 E) 4 East Dock (Front)(20º16'.79 N, 86º40'.57 E), East Dock(Rear)(20º16'. 82 N, 86º40'.58 E) 5 North Break Water Light (20º15'.81 N,86º40'.80 E), South Break Water Light(20º15'.55 N,86º40'.78 E) 6 Port Signaling Station (20º16'.18 N,86º40'.04 E) 7 A wreck dangerous to surface navigation lies in an approximate position of 2 miles SW of Paradip Light. Another wreck dangerous to navigation lies about 3½ miles NE of Paradip Light. 3.32 1 General Anchorage-I. The area bounded by following coordinates is notified as General Anchorage I: 20 º11'.95N, 086 º41'.23E 20 º10'.17N, 086 º43'.39E 20 º11'.25N, 086 º44'.27E 20 º12'.98N, 086 º42'.10E 2 General Anchorage-II. For deep draught Vessel an anchorage area (General Anchorage-II) of 1 mile radius centred on position 20 º10'.40N, 086 º45'.00E is established. 3 Two VLCC anchorages of 1 mile radius centred in position VLCC 1 - 20° 01’.80N, 086°38’.50E VLCC 2 - 20° 05’.40N, 086°49’.10E 4 Prohibited Anchorages. Anchorage is prohibited in an area in the port approaches, shown on the chart, centred 2 miles E of the pilot boarding position. 5 Restricted Area. The area bounded by following coordinates is declared as “Restricted Area” for vessels other than the vessels involved in the operational activities of IOCL SPM works. 20 º13'.40N, 086 º36'.00E 20 º02'.40N, 086 º41'.30E 20 º06'.81N, 086 º47'.43E 20 º14'.53N, 086 º37'.87E 6 Dumping ground is established 5 miles NE from North breakwater as shown on chart Berths 3.33 1 The details of the berths are as follows: Berths Berth length (m) Permissible draught (m) Iron Ore Berth 210 13.00 Coal Berth (CB I) 520 14.50 Coal Berth (CB II) 520 14.50 Gen Cargo Berth (EQ 1) 281.00 11.00 Gen Cargo Berth (EQ 2) 205.00 11.50 Gen Cargo Berth (EQ 3) 200.00 13 Gen Cargo Berth (SQ ) 265.00 12.50 Gen Cargo Berth (CQ I) 750.00 14.50 Gen Cargo Berth (CQ 2) 750.00 14.50 Gen Cargo Berth (CQ 3) 201.12 14.50 Gen Cargo Berth (MPB) 230.00 14.50 North Oil Jetty 300.00 13.50 Captive Berth (FB 1) 250.00 14.50 Captive Berth (FB 2) 250.00 14.50 South Oil Jetty 300.00 16.00 Container berth 450.00 16.00 RO-RO Jetty 50.00 05.06 NQ 1 100.00 6 NQ 2 130.00 7 2. The port has three SPMs operated by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd located in the SW approaches to the port. SPM Terminal I - 20°04'.70N, 86°41'.50E SPM Terminal II - 20°04'.99N, 86°43'.56E SPM Terminal III - 20°06'.29N, 86°45'.64E SPMs are installed with MO (U) R 15s and fitted with winder lights on hose strings. Vessels up to DWT 3,20,000 MT, 370 m LOA, 21 m draught can be handled by SPMs. Facilities 3.34 1 Four tugs are available. Two tugs are usually used. Tugs are available from the inner end of the approach channel; Ship’s lines are used. Garbage collection service is available. Covered and open storage areas near the berth are connected with the railway system. 2 Medical Facility. A 62-bed hospital is available at the port. The crew can be treated at the Govt. hospitals at Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar which are 98 and 120 km respectively from Paradip. One first aid center is available at the cargo berth. In case of suspected diseases or fever on board, Port Medical Officer visits ship at anchorage/berth and cases of contagious disease are isolated and sent to nursing home. On the basis of master's declaration, free patique is granted by the Pilot on boarding. Master has to request for the same at least 24 hours in advance. 3 Cranes. There are four 12.5 ton, one 31.75 ton and one 40 ton capacity cranes. In the general cargo berth at the S side, there are 3 cranes of 13 tonnes capacity each. 4 The open port does not handle any roll-off traffic. A slipway 175m long handles port craft for which there are limited workshop facilities. 5 Repairs. Facilities for above water-line and machinery repairs are available. A 500 tonnes slipway, 175m long handles port craft for which there are limited workshop facilities. A graving dock of 75m x 15m is available port craft and other vessels. 6 Rescue and Distress. Sea-going launches and shipping tugs are available for rescue. A 30 ton Bollard pull tug is used for shipping-cum-salvage. 7 Supplies. Water can be supplied at the ore berth and at moorings. Fresh water is available ex quays; ships hoses are to be used. Provisions and stores can be arranged through agents. High speed diesel and furnace fuel oil can be supplied from Cuttack, 200 miles SW, but arrangements must be made well in advance. The main exports are iron ore and phosphates. Imports are coal, fertilizer, sugar, cement, pig iron, steel and magnetite. 8 Communication. The port is connected by rail and road to Cuttack and Bhubneshwar. The nearest airport is at Bhubneshwar 125 Km away. 9 Radio. There is port radio station. A coastal wireless station is expected to be installed soon. 10 Storm Signals are exhibited from Port signal station. 11 Port Authority The Chairman, Paradip Port Trust Paradip Port – 754142, Odisha Ph: +91 6722 222046/222127 Fax: +91 6722 222256 Email: chmppt@paradipport.gov.in Web: www.paradipport.gov.in Chart 352, 3017 Paradip to Maipura Point 3.35 1 Nurrea Banga Nassi (20º 25'N, 86º 48'E), a narrow low lying island, lies about 10 miles NE of Paradip Port; a tongue of land, consisting of small grassy sand hillocks about 2 m high, extends nearly 2½ miles NE from False Point and nearly joins the S end of Nurrea Banga Nassi. 2 False Point Light (20º 19'.8N, 86º 44'.5E), is exhibited from a 38m high white circular masonry tower with red bands, standing on a large island formed within the S and N entrances of Mahanadi River and located about 5 miles NE of the entrance to Paradip Port. The Lighthouse is difficult to see if there is a heat haze because it has a light coloured top and there is no background. 3 From January to March the False Point Light is occasionally obscured by the fog on the land which sometimes causes it to show a deep red colour. During this period vessels should obtain soundings when approaching False Point and should avoid going to depth of less than 20m, which is a about 3½ miles offshore. 4 A large prominent stone building lies at Hukitola, 5½ miles NNE of False Point Lighthouse, with a Banyan tree nearby, it appears at a distance as a single structure, the tree appearing as a cloud on the roof of the building. 5 Reddie Point, the position of which is continuously changing, lies at the N end of a drying spit which consist of Casuarina trees at the S of the island/spit and sand patch on the North. It is situated N of the mouth of the Brahmani River and Nurrea Banga Nassi. 3.36 1 Marine Reserve Area. False Bay area is the Ideal breeding ground of Olive Ridley Turtles. The area is declared as a Marine Sanctuary and named as Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary. Trawling and any other activity harmful to marine life are strictly prohibited in the area NE of Paradip to Wheeler Island(APJ ABDUL KALAM ISLAND). The area is bounded by following co-ordinates:- 20º 20'.5 N, 86º 47'.3 E 20º 17'.6 N, 86º 56'.2 E 20º 25'.0 N, 87º 00'.0 E 20º 38'.5 N, 87º 16'.5 E 20º 42'.8 N, 87º 17'.5 E 20º 47'.0 N, 87º 09'.0 E 20º 44'.0 N, 87º 04'.2 E 20º 43'.9 N, 87º 02'.7 E 20º 43'.0 N, 87º 03'.5 E 20º 42'.6 N, 87º 02'.8 E 3.37 1 Mahanadi River has two entrances which lie between lion’s Rump (20º18' N, 86º44' E), and the S end of Nurrea Banga Nassi; they are separated by a narrow strip of low-lying sand cay which covers at high spring tides. This cay, with the N end of Lion’s Rump and S end of Nurrea Banga Nassi, is subject to inundation at normal high water when strong surf is running. 2 The S entrance to the river comprises two narrow channels between shoals and sandpits which boats can use at most states of the tide, when there is no surf. These channels usually lie one close to Lion’s Rump and the other close to the S end of the sand cay. 3 Tidal Streams off the S entrance to Mahanadi River follow the coast and attain a rate of 1 to 1½ knots at springs on ebb and flood 4 The N entrance to the river lies close N of the central sand cay about 3½ miles ENE of False Point Lighthouse; it is very narrow and nearly always subject to surf and can be negotiated only by local boats in calm weather. 5 At the entrance to the river and near False Point the land is low and intersected by many creeks. The action of the surf forms long narrow islands, with shoal ground between them, which are continually altering in shape. 3.38 1 False Point. The point derives its name from the circumstance that vessels proceeding up the Bay of Bengal frequently mistook it for Point Palmyras, less than a degree farther North. It is a low headland with a lighthouse located 2 km inland from the point. During January through March , fog may occasionally obscure the light or cause it to a deep red colour. Frequent soundings should be taken and depths should be shoaled to less than 20 m. During the NE monsoon or with NE winds, the current winds, the current in the vicinity of False point generally sets to the W. From June to end November, there is little or no flood off False point, except at spring tides when strong set is because of the rivers. Off False Bay the flood sets to the NW to N and the ebb sets SW, each at a rate of about 1 knot. The tidal current, together with the coastal current during the SW monsoon, sometimes attains a rate of 4 knots. A drying shifting sand spit extends N and W from the N end of Nurrea Banga Nassi. 2 False Point Anchorage lies N of Nurrea Banga Nassi and in the bay W of Reddie Point, anchorage in the bay is safe but it is very shallow and is gradually silting up. Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor in a depression nearly 1½ miles long lying S of Reddie Point and W of the spit in depths of from 2.1 to 4.3m. 3 From S make False Point lighthouse (20º 20'N 86º 44'E) and keep in depths of at least 18m until the lighthouse bears 244º distant 10 miles, from there make good a course of about 320º towards the anchorage. 4 Outer Anchorage. Vessels can anchor in False Bay in a depth of about 8m about 1 mile N of Redie Point or in 10m about 1 mile farther NE. The holding ground is good but the anchorage is exposed and, with any wind the resulting ground swell makes it an uncomfortable berth, with risk of damage to boats and small craft alongside, and hence it is not recommended. 5 The S shore of the bay W of Nurrea Banga Nassi, consists of Plowden Mud Flats at the entrance to Jambu River and around the vicinity of Temple Point it is principally mangrove swamp. Temple Point (20º25'N, 86º44'E) is covered with trees. The mouth of Hansua River (Broni Mohan Creek), 2½ miles WNW of Reddie Point, forms a prominent gap between high sand hills. 6 Safe landing on the seaward beaches of the bay is usually impracticable due to surf. Landing can, however be effected in sheltered water W of Nurrea Banga Nassi; this can be done by entering the creek leading to False Point Lighthouse and proceeding thence into the smaller creek leading back to the foreshore. 7 Neither facilities for vessels nor supplies are available in this area which is uninhabited except for some semi-permanent hutments and fishing villages, the lighthouse keepers and the care taker of the refuge house at Hukitola are most of the time available. A motor launch and a pulling boat are maintained at the lighthouse; the only means of communication with the interior is by boat. 3.39 1 Tidal Stream. The tidal stream sets NE with the rising tide and SW with the falling tide at a rate of about 1 knot in each direction. But the rate is much influenced by the prevailing wind and during the SW monsoon the NE stream, combining with the current, sometimes attains a rate of 4 knots. 2 Tidal Streams within the anchorage W and N of Reddie Point sets fairly through the channels, the rate at springs averaging 2 knots. After rains when freshets come down the Kharnasi River (Bakud Creek) and Jambu River, the ebb stream running out around Reddie Point sometimes attain a rate of 4 or 5 knots. 3 With strong S winds the flood stream sets towards a position on the coast about 15 miles NE of Reddie Point, and a vessel from N must guard against this. With a strong flood stream setting into False Point Anchorage it is best to approach the anchorage on S course turning to port through E in order to stem the stream before anchoring. Powered vessels steering towards Reddie Point and attempting to turn to starboard, through SW and NW, have been rapidly swept W across the channel and have grounded on the shoals extending from Temple Point. 4 It must be remembered that Reddie Point does not always show from the spit, of which it forms the point, it dries only about 1.2m 5 Boat channels winding through mud banks lead from the inner anchorage to Kharnasi and Jambu Rivers. 6 Small craft proceeding to the inner anchorage must guard against an eddy which extends from Reddie Point to depth of 5.5m. 3.40 1 False Bay lies between Nurrea Banga Nassi and Maipura (Maipura) Point (20º 43' N, 87º 03' E), about 20 miles NE at the entrance to Maipura River. 2 Palymras point and shoals lies about 6 miles W of Shortt Island, is the N extremity of the low land which lies between Maipura River and Dhamra River. The low land on the N side of the Dhamra river presents a similar aspect as far N as Balishahi point, about 4 miles distant. 3 Depths in the bay are regular. When approaching from E the depths decrease gradually, but when approaching Palmyras Shoals from E depths decrease abruptly from 24m to 16m and 7m. The bottom in the S part of the bay is soft mud changing to a mixture of sand and mud in the N part of the bay. 4 The coast between Hansua River and Maipura Point is moderately high and consists of sandhills. 5 Satbhaya Sandhill, 20m high, stands 5½ miles SW of Maipura Point with a solitary clump of bushes at its NE end and is a good mark. 3.41 1 Maipura River (20°41.15’N, 087°05.02’E) south branch of Brahmani River lies between Maipura Point and SW end of Long sand, ¾ miles NE. Though fairly deep within, the entrance to the river is blocked by flats which can only be crossed by boats in fair weather half tide. A mangrove island exists on the mouth of the river which divides the river into two streams before entering into the sea. The area near mouth of the river is a part of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary and Bhitarkanika Sanctuary which is famous for Olive Ridley turtles and crocodiles. 2 Anchorage may be obtained off Maipura Point in depths of 11m to 12m, the bottom is generally mud and sand, about 2¾ miles SE of the sand hills on the N end of Maipura point (20º 41'.15N, 87º 05'.2 E), giving shelter from strong NW winds. 3 Long Sand, a drying shoal in two parts, on which the sea breaks heavily, extends about 2.75 miles NE from entrance to Maipura river. 4 Wheeler Island is an island off the coast of Odisha, situated 93 miles from Bhubneshwar, 6.2 miles off the Eastern coast of India in Bay of Bengal and about 43miles S of Chandipur in Odisha. Wheeler Islands comprise a group of six islands of 6 m high lying on Long Sand with two largest on the NE part of the shoal and the four remaining islands spread around Long Sand. 5 A channel, 2.25 cables wide and with a least depth of 2.3m leads NW separating the two parts of Long Sand. 6 Outer Wheeler (Tentulichadha), the largest of the group 4.6m high lies about 2.8 miles NNE of Maipura Point. This is triangular in shape and the sand flat extends 1 mile SE of the island. 7 Long Wheeler (Babubali), The second largest island lies 1.6 cables N of Maipura Point, with Coconut wheeler (Shankarbali), 12m high, and Small Wheeler (Baibali) lying close W. The other two islets are located close SE of Long Wheeler. 8 Palymyras Point and shoals lies about 6 miles W of Shortt Island, is the N extremity of the low land which lies between the Maipura River and the Dhamra River. The point is difficult to distinguish because of the dense jungle growth which covers it. The low land on the N side of the Dharma River presents a similar aspect as far N as Balishahi Point, about 4 miles distant. Palmyras Shoals, with a least depth of 0.9 m the shoals extend from about 6 miles ENE of Long Sand. 9 Caution. When approaching Palmyras Shoals from E depths decreases abruptly from 24m to 7m.Tiderips occur at the NE end of the shoals. 10 Tidal Streams set over Palmyras Shoals at a rate of 2 knots at springs. On the NE side of the shoals the stream sets NW with the rising tide and SW with the falling tide. At the S end the stream sets N with the rising tide and S with the falling tide. From the end of June to the end of November there is little or no flood or W current off False Point and Palmyras Shoals except at spring tide. 11 Shortt Island, 4½ miles E of Palmyras Point is just about disappeared due to erosion and a tower, 18 m in high stands close off the E side of the Island. The island is marked by heavy breakers. A wreck dangerous to surface navigation and whose position is approximate lies about 3 ½ miles NE of Short Island tower. 12 The Pilots Ridge is the part of the coastal bank with depths of about 32m to 35m lying about 30 miles E of Wheeler Islands. In the days of hand lead line sounding it was used as a guide when approaching the coast and Hugli River. While in depth of over 42m the bottom of the ridge is shell, sand and reddish gravel, while in depth of over 42m the bottom consists of sand and mud with shining specks of olive coloured mud with broken shells. The SE edge of the ridge is fairly steep. Maipura Point to Balisahi Point 3.42 1 Palmyras Point (20º46'.00 N, 86º58'.50E), 6 miles NW of Maipura Point, forms the S entrance point of Dhamra River. The point lying on a low land is covered with dark jungle and is difficult to distinguish. There are a few Palmyras Trees in the surroundings. A mud bank which dries to a distance of 2½ miles offshore at places, fronts this stretch of coast. Two small islets lies on this mud bank about 3½ miles S of Palmyras Point. 2 Dhamra River is entered between Palmyras Point and the low mud point 1 mile NW. 3 Talchua Point (20°46.036’N, 086°56.372’E), lies 1 mile W of Palymras Point. There are two jetties which exist in Talchua (Kendrapada District) – Passenger Jetty (20°46.027’N, 086°56.577’E) and Fishing Jetty (20°46.036’N, 086°56.372’E). Also, in the vicinity of the Fishing Jetty there is a Marine Police Station (20°45.974’N, 086°56.311E). The passenger ferry boat operates from Talchua to Dhamra and Chandbali on daily basis. The vessels with draught of 2-3m can operate till the fishing jetty, which is the South channel of the Dhamra River. 4 Kanika Sand, extensive drying sand and mud flats, form the N side of the approach to Dhamra River and is the S part of shallow flats which extend upto 5 miles offshore between Chandnipal Beacon and Balushahi Point, 2½ miles N. 5 Luna Bund (New), an embankment extends all along the coast, fringed with mangroves, N of Chandnipal Point. 3.43 1 Dhamra River. The most important of rivers in the state of Orissa, forms the N exit of the confluence of Brahmani, Baitarani and Matai Nadi. At its mouth the river is divided into two channels and is navigable. The S Channel known as Kalibhanj Channel is not navigable. The entrance channel to Dhamra River, which leads between Kanika Sand on the N and the drying mud and sand flat extending E from Palmyras Point on the S, is 4 cables wide at its narrowest portion. The outer end of the channel to Dhamra River lies 1 mile NNW of the N end of Shortt Island has a least depth of 1.4m over the bar. The channel is buoyed from E of the bar to about 10 miles within the entrance; position of buoys are liable to be altered as the channel changes. The E end of the Kalibhanj Dian is called East Point. 3.44 1 Dhamra, a village with a few houses, lies 3½ miles W of Chandnipal Point. There is a fishing harbour close by. Another beacon stands 7 cables farther W on the W entrance point of a small river. 2 A beacon stands close opposite to the earlier beacon near village Nalitapatia. 3 Matai Nadi, a river which joins Dhamra river from N about ½ mile above the village of Dhamra is about 1 cable wide and reported to be navigable at low water for vessels of 2.4 m draught. Bottom of the river is soft mud. Extensive fishing activity takes place in the river. Also, small cottages are sighted at the E of the entrance of the river. 4 Dhamra (Dakshina Dhamra) (20º 48' N, 86º 54' E), a village of a few straggling houses, lies on the N bank 4 miles above the entrance of Dhamra River. Dhamra (Dakshina Dhamra), lies on the bank of Dhamra River which is 5 Km W of Chandnipal Point where people maintain their livelihood by fishing and rice cultivation. There is a fishing harbour at Dhamra which consist of two jetty - old fishing jetty and new fishing jetty, separated by a small slipway. In the village there exists Maa Dhamrai Temple (20°47.62’N, 086°53.65’E), Marine Police Station and Dhamra Police outpost, next to the temple. 5 Baitarani River. Baitarani River, is a major river which flows through Orissa. It converges and forms a part of Dhamra River (at 20° 44.83’ N, 086°48.79’ E). The average depth of the river is 6 m with sand and muddy bottom. The entrance to Baitarani River lies between North Point and South Point at the confluence of Baitarani River and Dhamra River, about 6 miles SW of Dhamra Village. There are small cottages sighted at the bank of the river. On the opposite and E to the mouth of the Baitarani river exist two villages namely Nalitapatia and Kanripal. During low water, a sand patch is visible which extends up to 1.5 Km along the bank of the river. There is a passenger ferries which connects, Dhamra, Nalitapatia and Chandbali. Chandbali is situated at 4 miles from the mouth of the river. 6 The maximum draught for vessels trading with Chandnibali is from 3.7m at high water neaps to 4.4 m at high water springs; but only vessels with local knowledge should use the river. 7 Brahmani River joins Dhamra River E of South Point, (20º 35'N, 86º 48'E); a tributary of the former leads to Cuttack, 55 miles WSW of the junction. Depth at the entrance is 8m and is navigated by passenger boats operating from Chandbali and Dhamra. On the W exists a branch namely Khola river which is the entrance to Bhitarkanika (tourist place with mangrove vegetation and marshy area). Sometimes, crocodiles are sighted near the mouth of the river. On the NW of the entrance of the Brahmani River, there exists a village Nalitapatia (20°45.52’ N, 086°49.79’ E). A jetty exists at Nalitapatia where the passenger boat operates on daily basis.