CHART 354 SACRAMENTO SHOAL TO KALINGAPATNAM 2.121a 1 General Information. Reliance Industries Ltd. is the field operator of the MA-D26 oil field. The Terminal consists of the FPSO ‘Dhirubhai-1’ (weather vane). ‘Dhirubhai-1’ has a storage capacity of approximately 1,300,000 Bbls of crude oil and off take parcel size will generally be between 60,0000-1,000,000 Bbls. The oil would be transferred to the offtake Tanker (OT) through a single offtake hose system at up to 38,000 Bbls /hr. 2 Position. Dhirubhai-1 FPSO is moored at position (16º 42'.5N, 82º 41'.1E) in depths of 1138m approximately 20nm off the India East Coast. The nearest port is Kakinada at distance of about 28nm. 3 Port Radio. The following are monitored on a 24-hour basis. (i) FPSO Dhirubhai – 1 Call Sign C6VZ8 (ii) VHF: Listening - VHF Channel 16 Working - VHF Channel 72, 68. (iii) Inmarsat‘C’ Telex only 430894410 and 430894411 (iv) Telephone : +91 47 35542355 (v) Fax : +91 47 35542356 (vi)E-mail : captain1@akerborgestad.com 4 OT arriving at the Terminal should make contact in the first instance on VHF Ch 16 and then on the working channel 68 and 72 for final instructions. 5 Restricted Zone. A radius of 3nm around the FPSO Dhirubhai-1 is demarkated as a restricted area. Only OT approaching and vessels providing services to the terminal would be permitted to enter the Restricted Zone subject to access control. 6 Pilot Boarding Point. Pilot boards approximately 5nm SE of FPSO Dhirubhai1 at position 16º 39'N, 82º 45'E. 7 Anchoring/Drifting. The Terminal is located in depths of 1100-1400m. Vessels would be unable to anchor and may drift at a distance at least 10nm from the terminal if waiting for berthing, but always within VHF range. Prior to arrival, the Master of the OT should contact Dhirubhai-1 for information concerning berthing prospects. 8 OT entering the Terminal’s 3nm Restricted Zone should have both anchors hauled firmly ‘home’ in the hawse pipe and securely fastened by chains. The pawls on both anchors to be in place. The OT is not to drift inside a circle of 10 nautical miles of the Terminal. 9 Berthing/Unberthing. The FPSO is a weather vaning vessel attached to a buoy. Depending on wind and currents, the buoy can move around 180m from its mean position. The FPSO will accept to moor and load OT upto 150,000 DWT. However those of more than 150,000 DWT may be accepted on individual basis by the operators. The moorings would be in tandem with FPSO. 10 Berthing of OT will only take place during ‘daylight’ hours from 0600hrs up to 1500hrs local time. Those not tendered a valid NOR by 1500hrs will be berthed the following day and NOR time will be considered as 0600hrs next day. 11 Berthing Operation. The Loading Master and the OT Master information exchange will take place prior to the mooring operation commencement. Support crafts will be provided by the terminal to assist OT mooring to the FPSO. When the OT is secured and the Master/Loading Master are satisfied that the vessel is lying safely to the mooring, the tugboat will gradually take the strain so as to keep the mooring hawser permanently stretched. The ‘work boat’ will be instructed by the Loading Master to bring the cargo hose to the port manifold on the OT for connection. The Vessels to ensure compliance of following: 12 (a) Bollard strength as per OCIMF recommendations. (b) To provide 2 x 220 mtrs rope of at least 85 MT MBL for pull back tug. (c) Spooling drum capable of storing hawser of 150m x 108mm dia + hawser of 25m x 80 mm+messenger line 100m x 32mm dia on winches at bow for FPSO pick up hawser and chain. (d) To be fitted with bow stoppers (Chain stoppers) to accommodate 76mm chafe chain and in compliance with OCIMF mooring arrangements. (e) To have crane/derrick on port side of SWL 10T to lift Cargo hose. (for suez max–15T and VLCC–20T) (f) To have 16 inch 150 ASA flange meeting OCIMF standard. 5. General 13 Restrictions. The OT shall be instructed to prepare for disconnection if one of the following conditions occurs: (a) Three occurrences of peak mooring hawser tension greater than 100 tonnes force within one hour. (b) One single occurrence of a peak mooring hawser tension greater than 150 tonnes force. (c) If the OT is unable to maintain station due to adverse conditions of wind or weather or current. 14 Limiting Weather Conditions. (a) Berthing: Significant Wave Height of <3.0m, and/or a wind speed of <30 knots are the upper limiting criteria for berthing operations. Visibility of at least 1nm. 15 (b) Terminal Closure: Weather conditions are Significant Wave Height >4.0m and/or a wind speed >the 35.0 knots. 16 Arrival Documents. The OT must present the following documents on arrival: (a) Last port clearance and certificates (b) P&I Club (in original), (c) CLC, (d) ISPS, (e) IOPP, (f) ITOPF, (g) IMO Crew list, (h) IMO Maritime Declaration of Health, etc. (i) Any other documents which may be reasonably demanded by the Terminal. 17 Emergency Disconnect. In the case of an emergency on the OT or failure of mooring hawser(s), the loading will cease immediately, and the vessel shall initiate it's own Emergency Response Plan. 18 The hawser quick release system may be activated. Where possible the off take hose will be disconnected first, but if this is not possible the quick disconnect coupling will be activated from the FPSO hose reel. In such a situation the hose will remain attached to the OT and the operator will arrange to retrieve the hose to be returned to the terminal. The quick disconnect coupling is fitted with shut-off valves to minimize oil spill risk. 19 Repairs and Maintenance. The Master of the OT at the Terminal are advised that the Terminal is located in open and unsheltered waters, and under no circumstances engines be shut down for repairs while the OT is at the Terminal. Repairs and maintenance to the OT’s equipment shall not impair the safe operation of the vessel, and the repairs and maintenance shall be limited to those items which do not impair the following: 20 (a) The safe and efficient use and operation of the Inert Gas System. (b) The safe and efficient use and operation of the pump room lighting and ventilation. (c) The safe and efficient handling of slops. (d) The propulsive power or maneuverability. (e) The fire fighting or fire detection capability. (f) The safe and efficient handling of cargo, ballast, bunkers and slops. (g) The safe operation and integrity of the mooring system. (h) The safe operation of electrical equipment in hazardous zones. (i) The safe operation and integrity of communications equipment. (j) The safe and efficient operation of the lifting equipment. (k)The safe and efficient operation of the main deck lighting. 21 Safety of Subsea Facilities. Dhirubhai-1 is connected via turret to production riser, gas export risers & gas injection riser to Production Manifold & Gas Export Manifold. Flow lines from X mas Trees are connected to Production Manifold. The berthing OT's are to ensure that no objects are dropped in Restricted Zone wherein these facilities are located. 22 Tank Entry. Tank entry is strictly prohibited within the Terminal’s Safety Zone. 23 Cargo Tank Washing. Cargo tank washing within the Terminal’s Safety Zone is strictly prohibited without prior approval of the Terminal. 24 Pollution Control. The Terminal has limited ability to provide assistance in case of an oil/or chemical spill from an OT. Any hydrocarbon spill will be managed under the Terminal’s Oil Spill Contingency Plan, and emergency response procedures. The support vessel has onboard a limited amount of oil dispersant chemical. No chemicals such as dispersants are to be applied to the hydrocarbon spill without the explicit permission of the Terminal authorities. 25 Without derogating from the Terminal Conditions, liability for any pollution caused by oil which has passed the OT's permanent hose connection, will be for the account of, and recoverable from, the OT Owners (as defined in the Terminal Conditions). 26 The OT shall comply fully with all the relevant provisions of the MARPOL Convention. Chemical discharge to the environment within the ‘Reporting Zone’ is prohibited. 27 Fire Fighting. The Terminal only has fire-fighting equipment required for its own purpose. However one vessel with fire fighting facilities shall be available in the field for providing necessary assistance. The carrying of matches and lighters by personnel on the OT’s open deck is strictly prohibited within the Safety Zone 28 Refuse/Garbage. The Terminal has no reception facilities for refuse or garbage of any description for others. No refuse or garbage of any description is to be dumped in the sea under International/Indian Legislation. Incinerators are not to be used within the Safety Zone. 29 Dirty Ballast and Slops. The Terminal has no provision for accepting dirty ballast or slops, and under no circumstances can dirty ballast or slops be discharged to the sea. 30 Fishing/ Swimming. Personnel are not allowed to swim or dive or engage in fishing of any description whatsoever from the OT anywhere within the Safety Zone. 31 Photography/Electronic Equipment. Use of non-hazardous area rated electronic cameras, video equipment, mobile phones or any other portable electronic device on the berthed vessels open deck is strictly prohibited within the Terminal’s Safety Zone. 32 Soot Blowing. Vessels shall not blow soot causing ‘soot’ to be released whilst within the Terminal’s Safety Zone. 33 Stores, Supplies, and Services. The remote, deep-sea location of the Terminal severely limits the storing of provision and supplies, and services. Bunker fuels and fresh water are not available from the Terminal. Medical and Dental services are not available. 34 Crew Changes. Crew changes are not permitted for the berthing vessels personnel. 35 Shore Leave. Shore leave for the personnel is not possible. 36 Visitors Facility. Due to the isolated position of the Terminal and the difficulty of arranging helicopters, it is not normally possible for non-operations personnel to visit the Terminal or the OT. Control & Riser Platform 2.121b 1 The CRP (Control & Riser Platform) at position (16º 39'.6N, 82º 27'.7E) in depths 98m provides transition between mid water pipelines (600-1000m) from sub-sea system and shallow water pipelines to the onshore terminal of Reliance. Approaches and Plan of Kakinada port 2.122 Gaderu River flows into the sea through its N mouth, between Hope Island and spit extending N to Godavari Point. There are depths of 0.3m over the bar at its entrance but increasing depths within. Godavari Point (16º 59'N, 82º 20´E), the N extremity of narrow sand banks, is the SE entrance point of Kakinada Bay. Two Foul areas lie 2 miles NE of the point at a brg of 040° & 055° from Godavari Light, and a sand trap extends 5 cables NE from the point along the S edge of the dredged channel. Caution: Vessels are advised not to anchor between 1 mile and 1.8 miles N and NW of Godavari Point Light, because of the numerous wrecks which lie in this area. Some of these wrecks are dangerous to surface navigation. Godavari Point Light is exhibited from a white pillar with black bands, in height, from a position 8 cables SE of Godavari Point. KAKINADA BAY 2.123 Kakinada Bay is entered between the Godavari point and coast 2¾ WNW; it extends about 8 miles SSW from the entrance, the head being filled with drying mud flats. It is the safest natural harbour on the east coast of India, but for many years, has been silting up with deposits brought down by the Godavari River. The S part of the bay consists of extensive, drying mud flats extending from the mouth of Godavari River. The shore of Kakinada bay is low and liable to periodical flooding during cyclonic storms. The Boyage in the Kakinada Bay and the approaches to the canal entrance on the W side conform to the IALA Marine Buoyage System (Region A). A stranded wreck lies about 3½ cables S of Godavari Point Light. Vakulapudi Light (17º 01'N, 82º 17'E) is exhibited from white round masonry tower with red bands, 23m in height, about 3 miles NW of Godavari Point Light. Signal Station at the lighthouse is in telephone communication with the port office, vessels can communicate with the station by VHF on Channel 16. A racon (Code ‘G’) transmits from the light house. Storm Signals. The extended system is in use. 2.124 Landmarks. Prominent in the vicinity of Kakinada Bay are: The disused lighthouse on Hope Island. Godavari Point Light Tower Vakalapudi Light Tower (17º 01'N, 82º 17'E). Chimneys, N of Kakinada Bay, in approximate position 17º 03'.5N, 82º 18'.6E. To the S of Kakinada, the coast is low and sandy, interspersed with a few sandy hillocks, palmyra trees and low jungle. To the N of Kakinada the land appears bold, with high land extending NE. 2.125 Kakinada Port. Kakinada port is situated in the East Coast of India in position 16º 56'N, 82º 15' E. This was an all weather lighterage port developed in a naturally sheltered bay called Godavari Sand Spit. In the past few years It has developed into a multi purpose deep water all weather port. The Kakinada port comprises of Kakinada anchorage port, Kakinada deep water port, Kakinada fishing harbour and ship-breaking unit. The port of Kakinada comprises of an open anchorage about 3 miles NE of the entrance to Kakinada Canal and new along side berths at the end of the dredged channel in which ocean-going vessel can anchor. It is an intermediate port with principal activities being commercial fishing. Transfer of cargo between anchorage and wharves in the town of Kakinada, 7 miles SW, is by lighter through the canal. The Principal Trade is export of rice barn, agriculture products, tobacco, fiber, pig iron, cement clinker, bentonite, feldspar, Ferro manganese slag, Castor oil, crushed bones, sugar and groundnuts; chief imports are edible oil, fertilizer raw material, timber, Kerosene oil, wheat, naptha. 2.126 Deep Water Port: Kakinada Deep Water Port (KDWP) is operated by M/s Kakinada Seaports Ltd. KSPL is a special Purpose Vehicle of International Seaport Pte Ltd. Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed concession agreement with M/s International Seaports Pvt Ltd. on Operate, Maintain, Share and Transfer basis (OMST) for a period of 20 years. KDWP is ISO certified port and complies with ISPS code regulations. Kakinada Deep Water Port with 4 cargo Berths length 910m, one OSV berth length 58m and two finger piers that cater exclusively for OSVs having 4 berths faces of 90m and 2 berth faces of 40 m. 2.127 Navigational Channel. The Kakinada Deep Water port facility comprises of an approach channel from sea to quay wall of 910m length. A port hand fairway buoy marks the entrance; the fairway buoy is located in position 17° 10'.27N, 82° 20'.8E. It is painted red and flashes white every 10 seconds. The Navigational channel is marked with IALA buoys on either side leading to the Deep Water Port wharf. The navigational channel passes N of the Hope Island and divides the anchorage in N and S zones. The channel is about 7km long and the width from the entrance of the navigational channel to the turning circle is 125m, thereafter the turning circle’s diameter is about 350m. The Island breakwater, 1050m long, is constructed to provide tranquility to Deep Water port wharf from NE monsoon. The turning circle is located S of the breakwater. From the turning circle the width of the navigable waters increases to meet the N corner of the wharf and to a point about 90m S of the S corner of the wharf. All approaching and leaving vessels should contact KDWP pilot stations on VHF Channel 14 and 16. Control room is fully equipped with communication equipment, Radar and AIS and manned 24 hrs. All marine incidents should be immediately reported to the control room by VHF. From the entrance, the Navigational Channel is 125m wide till turning circle. Transit lights towers are placed in such a way that the vessel is in the centre of the navigational channel with bearing of 050°/ 230°. Deep Water Port area has been dredged upto 12.5m, thereby it would be possible to handle ships with 10.5m draft at all times and 11.5m draft at high water. Tides for Kakinada are predicted in Indian Tide tables. The limit of the port extends seawards to a depth of about 24 m. Anchorage on the bar E of Vakalapudi Light is subject to considerable ground swell from SE, even when there is no wind. Anchorage may be obtained 2¼ miles ESE of Vakalapudi light in depths of about 9 m. Safe anchorage may be obtained 3¼ miles SE of Vakalapudi Light in depths of about 6 m. There is very little tidal stream at these anchorages. Caution. Stranded wrecks exist 1 mile, and 9 cables, SW of the anchorage. 2.128 Pilotage. Presently the movement of ships within Deep Water Port area is done by the assistance of 3 numbers of tugs with capacity of 22 tons bollard pull each. A 50 tons bollard pull tug is added to the fleet to handle larger ships. Pilotage is compulsory for all ships; night navigation is permitted for vessels engaged in trading of non hazardous cargoes. Efforts are being made to facilitate round the clock 24 hours navigation and ship movement for all ships. Pilot boards and disembarks in a position about a half a mile N of the fairway Buoy. 2.129 Channel. Fairway light-buoy (Port hand) (17º 00'.15N, 82º 20'.47E), moored about 3½ miles ESE of Vakalapudi Light, marks the seaward end of the approach channel. Leading Beacons are situated about 2¾ miles SW of Godavari Point: Front Beacon 2½ miles SW of Godavari Point. Rear Beacon 900 m SW of the front beacon. The alignment (230º) of these beacons lead through the channel (1 cable wide and dredged to 12.5 m) for about 2¾ miles, to a turning circle 1 mile E of the berth, passing (with position given from Vakalapudi Light 17º01'N, 82º17'E): SE of a stranded wreck (2¼ miles SE) 4 cables NW of the channel, thence: SE of a detached breakwater (2½ miles SE) extending 6 cables NNW. From the turning circle (dredged to 11 m), the track leads W for about 1 mile (in dredged depths of 10.5 m) to the berth. Berths 2.130 Northern berth demarcated between bollard number 1 and 10, is 205m long and permissible drafts are 10.5m at all states of tide and 11.5m at high water. At northern berth pipelines are installed for reception of liquid cargo such as Phosphoric acid, Sulphuric acid at a rate of 800 to 900 tonnes per hour per line. There is a portable unloading arm for reception of Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia (LAA). LAA can be received at rate of 600 to 650 tonnes per hour. There are pipelines for reception of Naphtha and other POL such as kerosene, diesel etc; and these cargoes can be received at rate of 1000 to 1200 tonnes per hour per line. The Middle berth demarcated between bollard numbers 10 and 20, is 205m long, can accommodate vessels upto 10.5m draft at all states of tide and 11.5m draft at high water. At middle berth ship loader for Alumina handling is present. Plans are to extend from N berth manifold to handle Phosphoric acid, POL products as well as Edible Oil. This berth is mainly for edible oil and Alumina but can handle any bulk cargoes, cargoes such as Iron ore, Coal, Bentonite and Feldspar. The Southern berth can be demarcated between bollard number 20 and 30, is 200m long and permissible drafts are same as middle berth. 4th berth is from bollard no 30 to 43 of 300m length. The south and 4th berth are for bulk cargoes such as Iron ore, Coal, Bentonite and Feldspar, general cargo, project cargoes and fertilizers. Ship’s gear is used for loading /unloading and the port holds national record of loading 39000mt of iron ore in 24hrs. There are two fixed pipelines connected directly to receive edible oils to private tank farm facilities located outside the port area. A boat harbour with 6 short jetties projects S from a breakwater which extends 5 cables E from a position on the shore 1¾ miles S of Vakalapudi light. A light is exhibited from the S end of the E Jetty. 2.131 Tidal Streams In Kakinada Bay Tidal streams set NE during the falling tide and SW during the rising tide. The stream at spring is strong and must be taken into account when closing the land. From October to February the tidal stream will be combined with a SW current. Closer inshore, about 4 cables from Godavari Point, tidal stream follows the contour of the land and reaches a maximum rate of 1½ to 2 knots on the ebb and about ½ knot on the flood. Facilities 2.132 Two Mobile Cranes (1 x 20T & 1 x 35T). Ten Forklifts (2 to 3T). Mobile Harbour Crane - Liebherr LHM400: 100T - Out sourced. Liebherr Fixed Cargo Cranes - 4 x 40T at 29.5 mtrs out each. There are 15 RCC wharves and 30 jetties with a wharf- age length of about 1230m. Four railway sidings are available for loading as well as discharging of cargo from railway wagons. Electric supply and godown facilities are available along wharves. Depths alongside wharves and jetties are maintained at 12.1m. Two mobile cranes of 10 ton capacity each, five hand cranes of ½ to 5 ton capacity and a 50 ton floating crane are also available. In addition, there are three grab dredgers which can be used as cranes if required. Minor salvage can be attended with the help of port department tugs, cranes and dredgers within the port limits. Liquid Cargo Storage. 3 L.P.G.Storage tanks each 30 M.Tons capacity are available. 3 spheres and Bullets are available at site in Vakalapaudi with their capacity 500 Tons and 150 M.Tons respectively owned by M/S Sri Shakti L.P.G Limited, Kakinada. 4 Nos.of Palmolein storage tanks are also available owned by M/S Food Fats and Fertilisers Limited, Kakinada with storage capacity of 9,000 M.Tons Ship repairs can carried out at this port. There are established ship repairers at Kakinada to attend the ship. The permission for ship repairs at Kakinada is given by KSPL subject to other vessel operations and conditions prevailing. A dry dock 45.72m long, 9.14m wide and 2.59m in draught is available for docking small craft. Minor repairs can be effected, tank cleaning and hull painting facilities are also available. A Staking area for about 230,000 tons of iron ore and pig iron is served by electrified railway sidings. About 9500 Sq m of transit shed storage is provided by the Port authority with a further 25,000 tons capacity privately owned. Medical services are available. There are two hospitals. Supplies. With prior intimation adequate quantity of stores and provisions can be supplied to ships at Kakinada. Kakinada does not have facilities for supply of bonded stores. MDO bunkering facilities to the ships are available with prior arrangement through pipeline or tank lories. Pipelines are installed along the DWP berths for supply of fresh water at berths, at rate of 50 tons per hour. Two mechanized barges, owned by Port Department with a carrying capacity of 250 Tons each are available for supply of Fresh Water to ships. Prior arrangements should be made through the agents of vessels 24 hrs in advance. With prior arrangement bunker fuels can be supplied by barge or road tanker. 2.133 Communications. There is regular sea communication with Madras and other Indian Ports and with Burma. There is communication by rail, road and canal with other places in the deltas of Godavari River and Krishna River. Locks on the inland waterways limit the beam of craft using them to 3.7m. Kakinada has a railway station and trains leave for Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Chennai regularly. Nearest domestic airport is located 60 km from Kakinada at Rajamundry however, Visakhapatnam 176 km away is better connected to rest of the country. Rajamundry and Visakhapatnam are connected to Kakinada by road and rail. International airports are Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. There is a Port Radio Station at Kakinada. The hours of operations are 0045 to 0100,0345 to 0415, 0545 to 0615, 0745 to 0815, 1045 to 1115, 1245 to 1300, 1445 to 1515, 1745 to 1815, 1945 to 2015 and 2245 to 2315. Signal Station. A signal station, which is in communication with the Port Office, is located at Vakalapudi Light tower. 2.134 Regulation. Kakinada Port has strict Environmental Regulations, No ballast may be thrown overboard in depths less than 22m. Port Authority is exercised by the Port Officer, Kakinada. Kakinada Seaports Limited Port Administration Building, 2nd floor, South Wing, Beach Road, Kakinada - 533 007. Andhra Pradesh Godavari Point to Penta-kota 2.135 The coast for about 10 miles NE of Vakalapudi Light tower is low and marked with numerous villages and coconut trees. Low sand hills then appear and continue as far as Pentakota, 16 miles farther NE. Uppada, a village on the coast 5 miles NE of Vakalapudi Light tower, is a port of call for small local coasting craft. Pentakota, a village standing on the banks of Tandava River on either side of the entrance of which are sandhills, 6 to 9m high, with coconut grove between them, this lies about 25 miles NE of Vakalapudi Light tower. The river is closed during the SW monsoon when a heavy sea rolls in. Pentakota Light (17º 18'.0N, 82º 37'.0E) is exhibited from a white square masonry stone tower, with black bands, 18m in height, on the N side of the river entrance. Landmarks 2.136 Prominent landmarks are: Karaka Konda, 765m high hill standing about 22 miles NNE of Vakalapudi light tower shows up well in clear weather when seen from Kakinada. Lokarupswami Temple, painted white and surmounting a hill, 94m high,, stands about 4 miles NW of Pentakota Light tower and is conspicuous. Sudi Konda, a cone shaped hill, 159m high stands 2½ miles E of the above temple. Although it is not the highest hill in the vicinity, it is prominent because of its colour and shape. A prominent white obelisk stands on rising ground about 4 miles NE of Penta Kota Light tower and about ½ mile inland 5a Vallabhaswamy temple, white structure, 51m in height, lies 0.4miles SW of Varaha river mouth. 6 Between Pentakota and Dolphin’s Nose, 45 miles ENE, the coast fronts a succession of rounded hills, rising from a low sandy plain which shows up well at night. Sanjib Konda, a remarkable conical peak, 653m high, with a somewhat flattened and broken summit, stands about 14 miles NNE of Pentakota Light Tower. A small bight formed by the confluence of three rivers is entered 3½ miles ENE of the beacon at Revu Polavaram; the entrance to the bight is almost blocked at low water. A Plateau, 51m high, rises from the SW entrance point of the bight; 5 miles ENE of the entrance a beacon about 5m in height, surmounts a remarkable rounded hills 185m high, which stands on the beach presenting a steep, seaward face. Pudimadaka lies on the shore of a small bight 4 miles NE of the beacon on the hill, a red stone temple with three towers stands in the village which consists mainly of thatched huts. Pudimadaka Light (17º 29'.3N, 83º 00'.3E) is exhibited from a white square masonry tower, with red bands, 26m in height, standing on the coast about ½ mile S of Pudimadaka village. Pillar Rock, 9.1m high, stands offshore about 3 cables SSE of Pudimadaka village; some dark cliffs on the coast nearby show up prominently against the white sandy beaches. Depths of 9m lie close seaward of the rock; a ledge of rocks between pillar Rock and the coast serves as a breakwater during the SW monsoon and enables vessels to load here in safety. 2.137 Anchorage may be obtained during the SW monsoon in depths of 9m with Pillar Rock bearing 214º and the godowns on the beach bearing 282º. Between Pudimadaka and Dolphin’s Nose 20 miles ENE, the coast is broken and rocky but no rocks extend beyond ½ cable offshore; it is backed by a plain, studded with hills, some of which have conspicuous patches of drifted sand on their SW sides. A rocky ledge lies on the sandy beach about 4 miles NE of Pillar Rock. Another rock on the sandy beach about 7 miles NE of the Pillar Rock, appears as a low, black double rock when seen from NE; the coast on each side of this rock is sandy, with few scattered rocks along the beach. Kutu Konda (17º 34' N, 83º 10'E), a small conspicuous rocky promontory, 43m high, on which stands a beacon 5m in height, lies about 10½ miles ENE of Pillar Rock. 2.138 a Gangavaram Port 1 Position. The Gangavaram Port Limited (GPL) is located in position (17º 37'.5 N, 83º 14.5' E), about 5 mile SW of Visakhapatnam is an all weather, deep water and multipurpose port. 2 Function. Port handles mainly dry bulk cargoes such as coal, iron ore, lime stone raw sugar, slag, fertilizer and project cargo. 3 Coastal Topography. The coast line is by and large straight and mainly consists of steep cliffs and sandy shores. 4 Port Limit. The Port Limit is as follows: (a) 17° 38'•56 N, 83° 15'•62 E (b) 17° 34'•89 N, 83° 21'.89 E (c) 17° 24'•77 N, 83° 13'•52 E (d) 17° 31'•79 N, 83° 05'•46 E 5 Approach and entry. The port is approached through a (Red and Green) buoyed channel about 200m wide, 1780m in length and dredged to a depth of 20.2m. Channel and turning basin are well marked by 8 Nos lighted channel marker navigational buoys. One set of leading lights, bearing 265°, is provided to assist in navigation through the channel. The Port is protected by Northern breakwater (about 800m in length) and Southern breakwater (about 1748m in length). Breakwater heads are provided with lights. 6 A turning basin of 600m diameter and dredged to 19.5m depth lies at the western end of the channel well within the protected waters. 7 Entry and berthing instructions are passed through the Port Control on VHF Ch 14/16. 8 An orange colour spherical wave rider buoy, Fl(5)Y 20s 0.59M, is deployed in position (17º 38'.0 N, 83º 15.9' E). All vessels are advised not to navigate in the vicinity and to keep clear of the buoy at least 500m. 9 Traffic. about 274 vessels visited the port and about 10 million tonne of cargo handled in 2009. 10 Maximum size of the vessel handled. The port has handled vessel of 17.67m draught and 151,000MT DWT. 11 Arrival Information. The master, owner or agent of the vessel desiring to enter the port is required to make an application to the Deputy Conservator, Gangavaram Port Limited at least 72 hr prior to vessel's arrival. All arriving vessels are also required to forward pre-arrival notification of security (PANS) and ballast water reporting form in the IMO format duly filled up at least 24 hr prior arrivals. Tel : +91 891 2701177/2889999 FAX : +91 891 2703377 12 Land Mark. Gangavaram Port Signal Station in position (17° 37´•05 N, 83° 13´•93 E), located on Valla Matta hill (66m high), is very conspicuous from the sea while approaching the port. A water tank (31m high) lies in position (17° 37’.53 N, 83° 13’.61 E) which is also conspicuous. 13 Port Radio. All arriving vessels are advised to contact Gangavaram Port Signal Station (Call Sign “Gangavaram Port”) on VHF channel 16 at least 2 hours before their arrival at Gangavaram Port. The working channels for VHF are 10, 11 and 14. Port Signal Station is equipped with radar and AIS systems. 14 Pilotage. (a) Authority for request: Deputy Conservator, Gangavaram Port Ltd (b) Pilot embarkation position:17° 37´•08 N, 83° 17´•53 E. (c) Regulations: Indian Ports Act 1908 (d) Documents to be provided: (i) Ship's certificate of registry (ii) International tonnage certificate (iii) Crew list (iv) Pre-arrival notification of security (v) P and I club certificate of entry (vi) Arrival notice and application to berth in the prescribe format (vii) Other statutory certificates to be kept handy for inspection (e) Request pilots appreciation to the approach of inner harbour and berths: Vessels are advised not to approach westward of pilot boarding point while embarking pilot. (f) Information on Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS): Port has a functional VTMS equipped with Radar, AIS, VHF communication and weather station. 15 Navigational Aid. (a) One pair of leading lights is installed to assist in navigation through the channel during day and night hours. Transit marks Position Characteristics Forward transit mark 17° 37’.48 N, 83° 13’.76 E Q Fl W 12M Rear transit mark 17° 37’.46 N, 83° 13’.47 E Occ W 10s 12M (b) The entrance channel to the port and the turning circle are marked by eight solar powered lighted navigational buoys. The details of the buoys are as follow: Buoys Position Characteristics No 1 17° 37’.71 N; 83° 15’.71 E Fl G 5s 5M No 2 17° 37’.56 N; 83° 15’.61 E Fl R 5s 5M No 3 17° 37’.67 N; 83° 15’.16 E Fl(3)G 15s 5M No 4 17° 37’.53 N; 83° 15’.17 E Fl(3)R 15s 5M No 5 17° 37’.66 N; 83° 14’.64 E Fl(2)G 10s 5M No 6 17° 37’.42 N; 83° 14’.62 E Fl(2)R 10s 5M No 7 17° 37’.66 N; 83° 14’.32 E Fl G 5s 5M No 7A 17° 37’.50 N; 83° 14’.08 E Fl G 5s 5M (c) Breakwater heads are provided with lights, the details of which are as follows: Description Position Characteristics North Breakwater light 17° 37’.70 N; 83° 14’.80 E Fl G 10s 5M South Breakwater light 17° 37’.40 N; 83° 14’.90 E Fl R 10s 5M 16 Berths and wharves. There are total five berths available with suitable H Cell type fenders. The detail of berths is as follow: Berth No/Name Length Draught Depth One / General Cargo 242m 70,000T 14.0m Two / Multipurpose 281m 80,000T 15.5m Three / Multipurpose 275m 80,000T 15.5m Four / Iron Ore 340m 200,000T 19.5m Five / Coal 320m 200,000T 19.5m 17 All commercial queries including berthing and hiring charges may be forwarded to:- Director (Commercial) Tel: +91 40 44349999 FAX: +91 40 44349990 Mob: +91 9949072624 Email: commercial@gangavaram.com 18 Anchorage. (a) Type/Purpose: Open roadstead/ waiting area and examination anchorages. (b) Minimum depth: 29m at the examination anchorage and 34m at the waiting area anchorage. (c) Shelter afforded: Open sea anchorage. (d) Holding ground: Good holding ground, seabed is mainly mud and sand. (e) Recommended pilotage to the anchorage: Services of Pilot is not required for arriving at the anchorage area. However masters are advised to navigate with caution after taking cognizance of prevailing weather conditions, strength and direction of current, proximity of other vessels waiting at anchorage etc. (f) Request pilots appreciation to the approach of anchorage area: It is an open roadstead anchorage. Approach to the designated anchorage may be made in consultation with the Port Control, keeping a safe distance from all other vessels at anchorage or navigating in the area. 19 Tugs. Four tugs are available in Gangavaram Port. Two tugs are of 45 tonne and one tug of 50 tonne Bollard Pull capacity. Fourth tug is made available for handling capsized vessels of 140,000 MT DWT and above. Three tugs are available for 24 hr and can be contacted on VHF Ch 14. Requesting authority for tugs is Deputy Conservator, Gangavaram Port Ltd. 20 Tide. Tides in the Gangavaram Port area is semi diurnal with two high and two low waters. It has mean spring range of about 1.4m and a mean neap range of about 0.6m. 21 Tidal Stream. During NE monsoon from Sep to Dec, SW current setting with rates from 0.5 to 2.0 knots. During the rest of the year NE current with rates from 0.5 to 1.5 knots are experienced with maximum being in May. The monsoon driven currents are significantly larger that the tidal currents. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution. 22 Cargo handling facilities. (a) The following cargo handling facilities are available in the port: Configuration Nos Rated Capacities For Coal Terminal: Ship Un-loader 2 2400 TPH (each) Stacker 1 4000 TPH Re-claimer 1 1500 TPH Stacker cum Re-claimer 1 4000 TPH / 1500 TPH Wagon Un-loader 1 1500 TPH Conveyor to Stack Yard 4000 TPH Stack yard capacity 1 MMT Multi-purpose Berths: Mobile Harbor Cranes 2 SWL 100 MT (each). Operating radius is 11-24m and height of boom is about 35m For Iron Ore Terminal Ship Loader 1 4500 TPH Stacker 1 1500 TPH Re-claimer 1 4500 TPH Wagon Tippler 1 24 TIPS/HOUR Conveyor 4500 TPH Stack yard capacity 1 MMT MV Ocean Dragon at Gangavaram Port Coal Berth (b) There are no specialized container handling facilities. However, limited number of containers are handled using ship's crane or mobile harbour crane. (c) Lighters facility is not available in the port. (d) Roll on/ roll off facility is available in the port. 23 Repairs. (a) Services of local workshops can be availed to carry out hull and machinery repairs. However, underwater repairs cannot be undertaken as there is no dry docking facility in the port. Dry docking facility is available in adjacent Visakhapatnam port. (b) No ship /boat yard is available. (c) Hards, ramps, slipway and docking facilities are not available. (d) Services of divers are available. 24 Rescue and distress. In case of distress within the port's jurisdiction, assistance shall be rendered by the Port and Indian Coast Guard to the extent possible. 25 Supplies. Supplies Description Fuel Marine diesel oil and fuel oil are supplied by authorised and registered bunker supplier using tanker lorries or bunker barge. Arrangements for supply can be made through the vessel's agent Fresh water Fresh water is supplied through tanker lorries. Arrangements for supply by registered supplier can be made through the ship agent Provisions Provisions can be received through registered ship chandlers Charts Supply of charts can be arranged through ship agents by giving sufficient notice 26 Services. Services Description Radio/Telegram/FAX/Telephone Available Internet Available locally Medical Available Quarantine It can be arranged through agents Counsel No Ship chandlery and stevedores Stevedoring is undertaken by the port. Port registered ship chandlers are available Compass adjustment It can be arranged locally through the ship agent Tank cleaning Usually it is not permitted Hull painting Not permitted Police Police station is located close to the main gate of the port Ambulance Available round the clock Fire fighting Fire tender is available and the port tugs are also fitted with fire fighting arrangements Navigational warning and weather bulletin Navigational warning is issued by the port as and when necessary. Weather warning issued by the Indian Meteorological Department is relayed to the ships in the harbour Garbage disposal It can be arranged through local agent by engaging registered agencies Waste oil disposal Authorised and port registered agencies are available for waste oil disposal. Arrangements can be made through local agent Helicopter landing facilities Not available 27 Security. (a) Port is in possession of approved Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP). Security measures are being implemented as recommended in PFSP. (b) Custom and immigration regulations are in force as per prevailing rules. 28 Pollution Control. MARPOL 73-78 regulations, provisions of Merchant Shipping Act, Indian Ports Act and local laws are strictly enforced. 29 Restrictions on the discharge of ballast water. The contaminated ballast water shall not be discharged in Port. It is advisable to change the ballast at sea before arriving in the port. Ballast information is required to be furnished through the Ships agent in prescribed IMO format before the vessel's arrival in port. 30 Shore leave. Shore leave to the ship's crew is permitted by the Immigration Officer in accordance with prevailing Indian Immigration regulations. 31 Clubs/ Recreation. Services Description Information kiosk Not yet installed Foreign exchange firms/ banks Nationalised and private banks are located within 5km from the port Places of interest near port There are tourist places around Visakhapatnam Hotels/restaurants Available within 5km of the port 32 Communication. Nearest Highway – NH 5 (9km) Nearest Railhead – Railway siding (2.5km) Visakhapatnam (16km) Nearest Airport – Visakhapatnam (13km) 33 Weather. The climate is generally influenced by monsoons affecting whole of India, namely SW monsoon and NE monsoon. SW monsoon is generally active during the period from June to September and NE monsoon during November to January. April, May and June are the summer months, in which day temperatures vary between 25-40ºC, while temperatures are minimum during December to February with night temperatures falling to 18ºC. The rainy season is from June to October with maximum rainfall of 259mm being observed in October. The average wind speed during SW monsoon is observed to be 15knot and 12 knot during NE monsoon. 34 Port Authority. Gangavaram Port Limited Post- Gangavaram Mandal - Pedagantyada Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh – 530044 Tel : +91 891 2701177/2889999 FAX : +91 891 2703377 Email: marine@gangavaram.com Web: www.gangavaram.com VISAKHAPATNAM 2.139 Visakhapatnam (17º 41' ’N, 83º 17'E), is a town with a population of about Ten Lakhs as on 2004 and a port of growing importance. The port lies at the mouth of Meghadri River and has many natural advantages. It is the most sheltered harbour; during cyclone vessels have remained in the landlocked harbour with safety. The Outer Harbour can take bulk carriers of 150,000 tons and is under development to handle vessels up to 200,000 tons; the inner harbour has alongside berths, with depths up to 11.8 m and mooring berths. The principal exports are iron and manganese ores, sugar, aluminum food grains and marine products. Chief imports are fertilizers, rock phosphate, sulfur, crude oil and petroleum products, coal, cement, zinc, concentrate and machinery. In 2005-2006 over 55.80 million tons of cargo was handled, of which over 30% consisted of iron ore and 31% consisted of crude oil. 2.140 Arrival Information. The master, owner or agent of the vessel desiring to enter the port is required to make an application to the Deputy Conservator, on the prescribed form, stating the name of the vessel, cargo carried or whether in ballast etc. Telephone :- +91 891 2568879 Fax :- +91 891 2568875 & 2568878 E-Mail :- dhqvsp@sify.com Pratique may be requested by radio not more than 12 nor less than 4 hours before arrival. Requests for pilots should be signaled at least 48 hours before arrival. Landmarks 2.141 A conspicuous chapel 67m high, stands near the summit of Ross Hills, ¾ mile NNW of Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse. A Minaret is on the E side of Dargah hill about 2 cables E of the chapel. Dufferin Signal Station building, 88m high and conspicuous, 1¾ miles NNE of Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse, surmounting Sand hill. Collectorate Flagstaff, 52m high, 1.7miles NE of the Signal Station Building. Circuit House Flagstaff, 93m, high, 6½ cables NNE of Collectorate Flagstaff. Andhra University Clock Tower, 66m high, about 3 ½ miles NE of Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse. A Conspicuous tower, 67 m high standing in approximate position 17º43'.1N, 83º19'.2E. 2.142 Port Limits are defined by the following co-ordinates:- (Datum WGS 84) 17º45'.06N, 83º21'.00E 17º45'.06N, 83º34'.29E 17º33'.36N, 83º24'.49E 17º38'.62N, 83º15'.51E 2.143 Anchorage. Anchorage is prohibited within an area of the port approaches bounded by the following co-ordinates: (Datum WGS 84) 17º41'.50N, 83º18'.51E 17º41'.50N, 83º21'.50E 17º40'.17N, 83º21'.50E 17º40'.17N, 83º17'.50E Circular anchorage for petroleum tankers, radius 5 cables are centered on the following positions: 17º36'.06N, 83º23'.49E (petroleum anchorage No.1) 17º35'.26N, 83º25'.09E (petroleum anchorage No.2) 17º37'.06N, 83º19'.29E (for SPM) A circular gas and explosive anchorage radius 2.5 cables is centred on: 17º35'.06N, 83º23'.89E The circular areas for transshipment, radius 1 mile, have been established in the NE approaches to the port centred on the following positions: 17º42'.06N, 83º22'.89E Other vessels should anchor in the roadstead clear of the specific areas previously described. During NE monsoon, vessels at anchor lie to the current, bow NE, regardless of wind and swell. No 1 Signal Station with a flagstaff having an elevation of 26m, stands near the middle of East Breakwater, 1 mile E of Ross Hills. Dufferin signal station (No 2 Signal Station i.e. Port Control) stands at an elevation of 88 m on the W side of Ross hill close E of a flagstaff. Both the signal station and flagstaff are conspicuous. 2.143a SPM buoy (yellow circular) is installed in position 17º39'.14N, 83º18'.92E. A white light Mo(U)10s, with radar reflector is installed on the SPM buoy. Anchoring is prohibited within 1.5nm radius from the position. Signals 2.144 Only one vessel may enter or leave the harbour at a time. A vessel entering displays numeral pendant 4 of the International Code of Signals or displaying 3 white lights in a vertical line during night time. These signals should be displayed only on instructions from the Pilot who will commence movement only after confirming channel clearance from Port Control-2. Automatic Identification System (AIS) has been installed at Port Control-2 Signal Station. No vessel should approach closer than pilot boarding ground without assistance of a pilot. Entrance Channel 2.145 The entrance channel to the outer harbour is 200 m wide and dredged to a depth of 20m. The entrance channel to the inner harbour is dredged to a depth of 11.8m. Seven pairs of leading light-beacons, consisting of pylons, lead through the inner harbour channel; the first pair stand within the S entrance point and in line bear 269¾º; the second pair, painted red and white, stand on the N entrance point and in line bear 280º; the third pair, also painted red and white stand on the S side of the channel and in line bear 263º; the fourth pair painted red and white inline bear 278½º. The sixth pair stand 6 cables W of the S entrance point and in line astern bearing 165½º, leading to the inner turning basin to pass between the red and green lights of breakwaters.. Directions 2.146 When approaching port, vessels should always remain in deep water and avoid crossing bow of an anchored vessel at close distance as at times strong currents are experienced. In any case, vessels should not enter approach channel and approach closer than pilot boarding ground without assistance of pilot to pass between red and green lights of break waters. Trestle No. Bearing with True N Description/ Characteristic Coordinates 1 280° (2nd pair) Outer Channel/Red F 17° 41'.29 N; 83° 17'.58 E R 17° 41'.30 N; 83° 17'.52 E 2 263°(3rd pair) Inner Channel/Red F 17° 41'.18 N; 83° 17'.16 E R 17° 41'.17 N; 83° 17'.12 E 3 263° Inner Channel South limit/White F 17° 41'.16 N; 83° 17'.12 E R 17° 41'.16 N; 83° 17'.20 E 4 278° 30' (4th pair) Inner Channel centre Line/Red F 17° 41'.28 N; 83° 16'.86 E R 17° 41'.29 N; 83° 16'.82 E 6 165° 30' (6th pair) Turning Basin/Red F 17° 41'.19 N; 83° 17'.08 E R 17° 41'.15 N; 83° 17'.83 E 6(a) 345° 30' West Quay Return End/Red F 17° 41'.65 N; 83° 16'.92 E R 17° 41'.71 N; 83° 16'.90 E 7 149° Bend Northern Edge/Green F 17° 41'.16 N; 83° 17'.14 E R 17° 41'.13 N; 83° 17'.16 E 8 98° 30' Inner Channel Centre Line/Green F 17° 41'.18 N; 83° 17'.57 E R 17° 41'.17 N; 83° 17'.62 E 9 269° 45' (1st pair) Sector Light/White F 17° 41'.12 N; 83° 17'.71 E R 17° 41'.13 N; 83° 17'.65 E Dolphin’s Nose, although a remarkable headland when approached from along the coast NE or SW, is not readily made out from the high land beyond it when viewed from a distance seaward. VISAKHAPATNAM HARBOUR 2.147 1 Inner Harbour A turning basin, about 2 cables in diameter and dredged to 12.3m lies at the W end of the entrance channel to the inner harbour with three arms extending from it. Western and North-Western arm dredged to 10.7m and Northern arm dredged to 12.1m. Inner Harbour Northern Arm - East Side Quay Berths Berth length(m) Depth alongside(m) East Quay-1 167.64 10.0 East Quay-2 167.64 10.0 East Quay-3 167.64 10.0 East Quay-4& Ext. 231.00 10.0 East Quay-5 167.64 10.7 East Quay-6 182.90 10.3 East Quay-7 255.00 12.1 East Quay-8 255.00 12.1 East Quay-9 255.00 12.1 The draft at Inner Harbour is subject to the following tide: On rising tide of 0.61m : 9.75m draft On rising tide of 0.91m : 10.06m draft On rising tide of 1.06m : 10.21m draft 3 Inner Harbour Northern Arm - West Side Quay Berths Berth length(m) Depth alongside(m) West Quay-1 212.00 9.5 West Quay-2 226.70 10.7 West Quay-3 201.12 10.7 West Quay-4 243.00 10.7 West Quay-5 241.70 12.1 Fertiliser Berth 173.13 10.7 *Oil Refinery Berth-1 183.00 9.8 *Oil Refinery Berth-2 183.00 9.8 *Subject to a max. 195m at one of the two berths 2.148 Outer Harbour. The outer harbour is protected by two breakwaters, South Breakwater and East Breakwater. Lights are exhibited from the NE end of South Breakwater and from South end of East Breakwater. The permissible draft at the ore berth on either side is 16.50 m; these berths can accommodate bulk carriers of up to 150,000 dwt. The berth is served by a conveyor belt, with a capacity of 8000 TPH, from the stock pile nearly 5 km distant. A turning circle dredged to 19.0 m (59 ft) lies between the berths and the entrance channel. A general bulk cargo berth accommodating vessels up to 100,000 dwt and 14.5 m draught (On 0.5 m tide) is situated SW of the Ore Berth. Vessels lighten their load at the General Cargo berth to attain sufficient draught for movement further into the Inner harbour. During the NE monsoon, the berth can be subjected to considerable swell and vessels may have to move else where. A berth for discharging oil is situated close NW of South Breakwater Tankers of up to 280 m long and draught of 17 m (0.5 m tide) can be accepted. A submarine oil pipeline is laid from the berth W to a trestle bridge perpendicular to the coast. There are two tanker berths within the inner harbour, at these berths the maximum acceptable draught is 10.06/9.75 m. Tankers which cannot enter the Inner Harbour can lighten at the outer berth. An LPG berth, with a dredged draught of 16 m alongside and able to accept vessels of up to 230 m LOA, beam 42m and draft 14m subject to the distance from ships manifold to its stern does not exceed 117m, has been constructed SW of the outer turning circle. Outer Harbour Water spread area 200 Hectares Permissible vessel dimensions Length overall 280m (LOA) Draft 17m On 0.5 m tide Beam 48m Round the clock 2.149 Bulk Handling Facilities Iron ore handling. A mechanised iron ore handling facility exists at this port. Annually 15 million tons of fines, pellets grades of iron ore is being handled at this port. The ship loader capacity is 8000 tons per hour. Enough storage of 9 million tonnes exists for stacking iron ore. Two vessels of 1,50,000 DWT can be handled on either side of the ore berth. 2.150 Raw Fertilisers Handling Facilities One specialised berth with mechanised unloading of raw fertilisers exists. Multipurpose berths in the inner harbour are also designed for unloading fertilisers. There is availability of adequate storage area for fertilisers. Pipe line facility also exists for liquid fertilisers at Fertiliser Wharf. Outer Harbour Berth LOA (Mtrs) Beam (Mtrs) Draft (Mtrs) Ore Berth-1 270.00 48.00 16.50 On rising tide of 0.3m. Ore Berth-2 270.00 48.00 16.50 On rising tide of 0.3m. New Oil Mooring 250.00 48.00 15.00 General Cargo Berth 1,00,000 DWT only 14.50 On rising tide of 0.5m. Offshore Tanker Terminal (OSTT) 280.00 48.00 17.00 On rising tide of 0.5m. LPG 220.00 42.00 14.00m Container Terminal * 280.00 42.00 15.00 m, Operated by M/s.VCTPL * Awarded to Lease M/s. VCTPL. Restrictions 2.151 The inner harbour can accept vessel upto 190m LOA, 32.26 m Beam and 9.90 m draught on high tide round the clock. The entry draught can be increased to 10.06 m on a minimum rising tide of 0.91 m; and in similar circumstances, a sailing draught of 10.06 m at 0.91 m rising tide and 10.21 m draught at 1.06 m rising tide. If Vessels LOA between 186 m to 190 m, or if beam exceeds 32m, the vessel is to be handled with two pilots for arrival at night. Ammonia ships shall be berthed during day light hours only and can be sailed during night with two pilots. In the outer harbour, vessels of 75,000 dwt and above are being berthed at OB-I/OB-II/GCB and tankers of 1,14,000 dwt are being berthed at OSTT during night time. There is no restriction for sailing from OB-I/OB-II/GCB/OSTT/Daughter vessels at NOM except Mother tankers during night. 2.152 Tidal Streams From about August to November the tidal streams sets NE and from mid December through June it sets SW. Inside the 40m line the stream is much weaker than farther offshore. Close offshore tidal streams may sometimes be experienced. Climate. The climate is sub-tropical and varies from warm to hot, with high humidity throughout the year, Maximum temperature occurs in May while minimum temperature is recorded during December and January, SW winds prevails from March to August and NE from October to December. During day the NW winds are fresh, at night they are light and westerly. Heavy wind squalls with rain occur during October and November. Most of the rainfall occurs between June and November. A considerable swell always exists. 2.153 Pilotage is compulsory for power and ocean going commercial vessels over 100 tons entering, leaving or shifting berth in the harbour. Pilot boards vessel at pilot boarding ground which is about 1.3 nm SE of S Break Water Light. Request for pilot should be sent at least 48 hours before arrival. Pilot vessel can be identified by the word “Pilot” painted on both sides. Vessel should not approach inshore of the anchorage without a pilot because of current and shoaling on the N side of the entrance channel. A Spoil Ground lies centered at position 4 miles ESE of Dolphin’s Nose Lighthouse. A vessel entering or leaving at night and requiring a pilot displays a white light over red light where it can best be seen by the Port Control. Storm Signals are displayed; the general system is used. Facilities 2.154 The entire quay in the inner harbour is equipped with shore/electric cranes, rail, and road approaches and transit sheds. Mobile equipment like mobile cranes; fork lifts etc; are available for handling cargo. Floating cranes with capacity of 140-ton and 55-ton are available. (Container gantry cranes owned by BOT operator are also available). M/s Hindustan Shipyard is a ship building yard with a dry dock capacity of accommodating vessels of 210 m LOA and beam 32.26m. Ship repair facilities including 2 dry docks are located at the Inner harbour. There is a covered building dock 240m long and 53m wide The ship yard is equipped with 40-ton and 10-ton cranes; the fitting out jetty has a 125 ton fixed crane, two 150 ton cranes and a covered ship-fitting quay with an alongside depth of 10 m also are available. A small dry dock and a slip way located SSE of the turning basin are operated by the Port. There are many Government and Civil Hospitals available with Modern facilities. Lighterage of petroleum from large tanker to lighters and barges is done at the new oil mooring/OSTT/LPG jetty and also in the Vizag roads within port limits. There are 25 electric cranes with capacity from 10 to 20 tons and mobile cranes with capacity 40 tons. All eastern quays in the inner harbour are equipped with electric cranes. Harbour Craft Craft Type Availability in Nos. VPT Fire float (Agni - Class-I) 1 Oil Barge (300 ton capacity) 1 Survey Launch 1 Mooring Launches 4 Floating crane (140 T & 55 T capacity) 2 Pilot Launch 4 Tractor Tug ( Shipping ) 8 General purpose launch 2 Shore Handling Equipment Description Capacity (tons) Availability in Nos. Electric wharf cranes 10 T 11 Electric wharf cranes 15 T 10 Electric wharf cranes 20 T 04 Mobile cranes (4 and 16) 40T 02 Fork lift trucks 03 T 03 Fork Lift Trucks 10 T 01 Fork Lift Trucks 12 T 02 Top Lift Carrier 42 T 1 Locos (General traffic) 1400 HP 12 Locos (O H C) 1430 HP 07 De-Ratting, Exemption certificates are issued. Supplies: Fresh provisions can be supplied in sufficient quantities. Fresh Water is generally supplied by 300 ton. Water barge or by road tankers, except at OR-I/OR-II where shore line is also available. Bunkers is usually supplied by private bunkers barges. 2.155 Communications by sea are regularly maintained with all parts of the world. Regular flights are available to and from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam is also well connected with the general railway, telephone, telegraph systems and good roads. 2.156 Regulation Visakhapatnam port has very strict environmental regulations, no ballast and bilges may be discharged in the port or in the vicinity. Only one vessel may enter or leave at a time. Sailing vessel of 100 tons or more must be towed by tugs. Vessels beam up to 32.20m can be handled at all stages of tide subject to a maximum draft of 9.14 m. Liquid ammonia ships can be sailed during night with two pilots. Two pilots will be engaged if vessel's beam exceeds 32m and if LOA exceeds 186 m in case of arrivals during night. In respect of every vessel desiring to enter the port, an application shall be made in advance in the form prescribed by the Board to the Deputy Conservator and Traffic Manager, by the Master, Owner or Agent stating the name of the vessel, cargo carried or whether in ballast. 2.157 Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour is separated from Outer Harbour by Groyne No 2 which connects to East Breakwater; it is entered between the N end of East Breakwater and North Breakwater. A light is exhibited at the head of North Breakwater. Several jetties extend NE from Groyne No 2 and there is quayage with a depth of 4.5 m alongside. Leading lights, in line bearing 234½º and situated 2 cables SW of North Breakwater Light, lead into the fishing harbour. A short breakwater extends SW from a position on the shore 3 cables NE of the head of North Breakwater. 2.158 Augmentation of ore handling complex to 18 million tons of iron ore per year is under active consideration. Divers are available for all sort of underwater repairs. Port Authority is exercised by The Chairman Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Visakhapatnam – 530 035. Telephone : +91 891 2875500 Fax : +91 891 2565042 E-mail : dc@vizagport.com Visakhapatnam to Bhimunipatnam 2.159 The coast from Visakhapatnam to Waltair Point (17º 44´ N, 83º 21´E), 3½ miles NE, is low and sandy; foul grounds lie throughout the coast extending up to ½ cable offshore. The area is reasonably vegetated with palm trees. Heavy breakers are encountered. There are several beach fronts which extend from the North Break Water of the fishing harbour to Bhimunipatnam. Rama Krishna Beach is the portion which is 2 miles from the N breakwater of the fishing harbour to East point. The Coast Submarine Museum A submarine is beached on the beach front between the Harbour and the disused East point Light. The submarine is conspicuous from the offing. Disused East Point Light House: There is a Old and disused Light house which is conspicuous from the Sea NE of Visakhapatnam Harbour along the beach. Waltair, a residential suburb of Visakhapatnam, lies on a range of low hills facing the sea 2½ miles NE of Visakhapatnam town. Waltair Point (17º 44'N, 83º 21'E) is low and sandy with rocky foreshore fronting red sandhills which sometimes show up well from the offing. 6 The following conspicuous objects are visible from a distance of 3NM on the Rama Krishna Beach. Sl No Conspicuous Objects Position (a) NCB Water Tower 17°42'.21N 83°18'.54E (b) Lamp Post 17°42'.87N 83°19'.66E (c) FM Tower 17°43'.05N 83°19'.20E 2.160 Submarine Exercise Area, in which submarines frequently exercise, lies with its center about 18 miles ENE of Waltair Point. A good lookout should be kept maintained while operating in the vicinity. Caution. Vessels should keep well clear of foul ground lying 1½ mile E of East Point Light-tower. Vessels should not anchor in foul ground, which surrounds Waltair Point within a depth of 15m. Rushi Hill is a 150m high, round topped conspicuous hillock. It is surmounted by a beacon 5m in height. It stands 3 ¾ miles NE of Waltair Point. Kailasa Giri, 506 m high hill about 5.3 miles NE of Waltair Point. The hill has a very prominent statue of Hindu Gods Siva and Parvati which is very conspicuous from the sea when the visibility is good. River Pedda Gedda flows in to the seas 4 miles up the coast NE of Rushi Hill Beacon. 2.161 Bhimunipatnam Port is no longer functional as an open roadstead and the port office has been abandoned. The town had a population of 40 thousand in 2002, it lies on the SW side of Gostani River, the entrance to which almost dries but is used by local boats. The town is built on the NE slopes of a hill 167m high. Divi’s Pier The Birla Periclase Pier has been recently named as Divi’s Pier after it was taken over by Divi’s Laboratories Limited, Visakhapatnam. The Pier is about 380m and connects to a private road built by the company. The pier is built to draw water from the sea for extracting minerals and is presently in disused condition. Divi’s Pier Laxmi Narsimha Swami Temple, painted white halfway up the E top of the hill shows up well with the sun shining on it. A Chimney 53m high, of a factory at Chittivalasa 2 ½ miles NNW of the town, is also a good mark.. Bhimunipatnam Light is exhibited from a white masonry tower, 11m high, near the port office at the NE end of the town close to shore, 7 cables E of the beacon described earlier. 2.162 Port Limits as shown in the chart 3030. Storm Signals of the port also have been abandoned. 2.163 Anchorage may be obtained 1 mile offshore in depths of about 12m, sand and mud with good holding ground which is more sheltered than at adjacent ports. During the SW monsoon a vessel should anchor with the lighthouse bearing 264º; during the NE monsoon she should anchor with the lighthouse bearing between 249º- 259º. Tidal Stream is scarcely perceptible. Conspicuous Objects Sl. No. Objects Positions (WGS 84) Latitude Longitude 1 New Water tank 17º52'.43 N 83º24'.92 E 2 Old Water tank 17º51'.98 N 83º24'.98 E 3 Flag Staff 17º51'.70 N 83º25'.20 E 4 Laxmi Narsimha Temple 17º53'.32 N 83º26'.95 E 5 Light House 17º53'.43 N 83º27'.35 E 6 Microwave Tower 17º53'.33 N 83º26'.33 E Boat Entrance. The entrance of the breakwater lies N of Bhimunipatnam Lighthouse. The controlling depth over the bar is 0.6m. Boats can pass through the entrance only at certain stages of tide. Landing, can be effected on the beach between the entrance to the breakwater and the port office Facilities 2.164 The wharves no longer exist and the provision for supplies and freshwater are also non-existent. There is a small government hospital with 16 beds. Supplies, Fresh provisions are obtainable, but fresh water is not available Communications by sea are maintained with other Indian Ports. The port is connected by general road, telephone and telegraph systems. The nearest air port is at Visakhapatnam. Bhimunipatnam to Chintapalli (Santapille) 2.165 Between Gostani River and Konada, a village 10 miles NE, the coast is sandy and broken about midway by some red rocks from about 6 to 12m high, which stand out well when seen from the sea. Between these cliffs and Konada the beach is fronted by rocks extending about ¼ mile offshore. Amnam, a prominent flat-topped hill 254m high, smooth and bare, stands 3¾ miles NNE of Bhimunipatnam Lighthouse. Kavulvada, a hill 80m high and surmounted by a beacon, stands 5¼ miles NE of Bhimunipatnam Lighthouse. Konada. (18º 01' N, 83º 34'E), a village, lies near the mouth of Champavati River; several white buildings and some coconut palms stand on the NE side of the river. 2.166 Anchorage may be obtained off the mouth of the river in depths of about 10m, being sandy. The coast from Konada to Chintapalle, 5 miles NE, continues to be sandy with rocks extending from ¼ mile offshore. Chintapalli (Santapille) Light Chintapalli (Santapalli) Light (18º 03'.9N, 83º 38'.4E) is exhibited from a white circular masonry tower, with black bands, 22m in height, from a position 5 miles NE of Konada. Chintapalli (Santapalli) Rocks with least depth of 1.5m, lie about 6 miles SE of Chintapalli Lighthouse. In good weather sea does not break on these rocks nor is there any discoloured appearance over them, but the sea breaks heavily with a moderate swell. Two dangerous wrecks lies close N of Santapille. Chintapalli (Santapalli), Town lies 1 mile NE of Chintapalli (Santapalle) light tower. Kandivalssa (Chintapalli (Santapalli) Peak), 537m high, the highest and most prominent peak in the vicinity stands 5.3 miles NW of Chintapalli Light-tower, it appears nearly conical on all bearings from seaward. The summit of an isolated, bare and red double-peaked hill, 117m high, stands 1¾ miles N of Chintapalli Light tower. This summit in line with Kandivalssa already described, bearing 304º leads E -of Chintapalli Rocks. The channel between Chintapalli Rocks may be taken during day light. At night vessel should keep in the depths of over 37m when Chintapalli (Santapalli) light bears between 322º and 290º Chintapalli (Santapalli) to Kalingapatnam 2.167 The coast between Chintapalli to Kalingapatnam, 32 miles NE, is sandy and broken beach backed by sand hills 5 to 12m high. Numerous villages lie along the coast. Agra Rock, lying 1 mile offshore with a least depth of 5.5m over it, lies 8½ miles NE of Chintapalli Light-tower. The sea is not discoloured over this rock and seldom breaks over it. Kandivalssa river, bearing 279º and open S of Ramachandrapuram Beacon, leads ¾ mile S of Agra Rock. Ramachandrapuram, a flat topped hill, 160m high surmounted by a beacon 5m in height, stands 5 miles NE of Chintapalli Light tower. Kandivalsa River enters the sea, 2 miles NE of Chintapalli (Santapille) Light tower. Nagaval or Langulya River, entering the sea at Pokalapeta 18 miles ENE of Chintapalli (Santapille) Light tower, is a narrow, shallow stream navigable only by local shallow draught boats; its entrance breaks a long line of sandy beach backed by sand hills, large sand banks to be found at the mouth of the river. Srikakulam, the headquarters of the district of the same name lies on the bank of Nagaval River 5½ miles within its entrance. Mangroves and swamp exist N of Nagaval River. Sandy hills 5 to 12 m high line the coast between Pokalapeta and Kalingapatnam 2.168 Kalingapatnam is an open roadstead port; the town with a population of 17000 in 2004 close to S of the mouth of Vamsadhara River (18º 21'N, 84º 08'E), which is encumbered by sand banks and is not navigable. The port is protected by Sandy Point 2 miles S of the river mouth, and by a spit extending from the point. The substantial coastal and foreign trade once enjoyed by the port has almost ceased since 1951.The town was formerly capital of the Kalinga Dynasty; signs of its former greatness are still visible in the ruins of large buildings and in ancient coins, often found after heavy rains. The port is not visited by any ship, and no cargo movement takes place. 2.169 Conspicuous Objects Sl. No. Name Coordinates (WGS 84) Latitude Longitude i Kalingapatnam Light House 18° 20' .43 N 84° 07' .31 E ii BSNL Tower 18° 20' .34 N 84° 07' .29 E iii Temple 18° 19' .55 N 84° 07' .64 E iv Lattice Mast 18° 19' .16 N 84° 07' .63 E v Old Light House 18° 19'. 00 N 84° 07' .65 E Kalingapatnam New Light House.(18º 20'.4 N, 84º 07'.65 E) A light is exhibited from a 31m high white hexagonal masonry tower with red bands in the village 5 cables W of Vamsadhara River mouth. Kalingapatnam Old Light (18º 19'.0N, 84º 07'.65E) Kalingapatnam Old Light house is disused. However, it can be used as a fixing object during day time. There is no facility for exhibiting storm signals as port is non-operational. The Land near Kalingapatnam is low and flat but locality may be identified by Salihuandam, an isolated ridge 125m high, running E and W, with its summit near the W end about 5½ miles from the town. This ridge is prominent, bare and wedge shaped with two white temples and a tree on its E slopes. A low range of rugged, rocky hills rises about 4 miles NE of Salihundam. 2.170 Satara Reef, A sunken reef which extends 7 Cables NE from sandy point. The reef has several patches of shallow depths with the least depth being 6.4m. An obstruction with the depth of 6.4m, which position is approximate, lie 1 mile E of Kalingapatnam Light. Anchorage 2.171 Anchorage may be obtained in a depth of about 8m as shown on the plan (3024) with the Kalingapatnam New Light house bearing 280° distance 8 cables.