DIU HEAD TO GOPNATH POINT – 207 General information The route leads 35 miles ENE from a position S of Diu Head (20º 41'.42 N, 70º 49'.72 E) to a position SSE of Jafarabad. Topography The stretch of this coast is generally low and fringed in places by a rocky coastal reef, it is indented by bays and creeks into which empty several rivers. The coast, for about 2 miles W of the point on which Nawabandar (20º 44'.44 N, 71º 04'.31 E) stands is high with deep water close offshore. The hinterland is undulatingandpartlycultivated; there are several coastal hills, upon which, stand small watchtowers. Depths There are no charted dangers seawards of the 15 m depth contour, which lies close offshore on the W part of this stretch of coast. Fishing vessels Large fleets of fishing vessels may be encountered, throughout this coast, from 4 to 8 miles offshore; barrel buoys and logs mark their grounds and it is advisable to give them a wide berth. These fleets are based at several local coastal ports from October to the end of January. Tidal stream During the out-going tidal stream a Westerly set has been recorded, in the offing between Diu (20º42'.71N, 070º59'.15E) and Nawabandar, 5 miles ENE, to persist for 18 hours; at this time, the ingoing stream was barely perceptible over a period of several days. Overfalls Eddies may be encountered close S of Diu Head (20º 41'.42 N, 70º 49'.72 E); overfalls and strong tide-rips occur at spring tides E of Madhwad Bainsla, 1mile E of Diu Head. Jafarabad Light-tower Currents The currents have a seasonal variation related to the monsoon. The most frequent set; from February to September is SE with the greatest consistency during June, July and August; in October currents are variable in direction, but from November to January the most common set is NW. The rates of the currents are generally less than 1 kt but may reach about 2 kt at times, mainly during July, August and December. Exceptionally, the current has a significant onshore component. Principal marks Landmarks. Temple (20º 42'.57 N, 070º 52'.51 E). Nandivela (21º 02'.37 N, 071º 06'.95 E),a mountain which is conspicuous from S; it stands at the SE end of Gir Range, a range of mountains, which attain an elevation of 648 m but cannot be seen from any great distance from SW. Gir Forest, a sanctuary for the Asiatic lions, fringes the hills to the NW. Tower (20º 52'.12N, 071º 24'.65 E), with a chimney close E, stand at a cement factory on the E entrance point to Jafarabad Harbour. Major lights. Diu Head Light (white 6.sided masonry tower, red bands, 37 m in height) (20º 41'.48 N, 070º 49'.65 E), stands near the summit of Diu Head. Madhwad Temple and two long dwellings stand nearby. Jafarabad Light (white round tower surmounting a 6-sided masonry tower on a square base, 19 m in height) (20º 51'.45 N, 71º 22'.92 E), stands close W of the SW entrance point of Jafarabad Harbour. Diu head light house Savai Bet Light (20º 54'.24 N, 071º 31'.58E). Jegri Island Light (21º 02'.42 N, 071º 48'.27 E). Radio beacon Diu Head Lighthouse. Directions The route leads 35 miles ENE from a position S of Diu Head (20º 41'.42 N, 070º 49'.72 E) to a position SSE of Jafarabad, passing (with positions from Khara Village (20º 45'.5 N, 071º 07'.6 E): SSE of Madhwad Bainsla (16¾ miles WSW) a rock 1m in height, with foul ground and shallows extending N and to 3½ cables E, over which the sea breaks heavily; foul ground also extends W from the rock W to Diu Head. Then to: SSE of Rocky Shoal (15½ miles WSW), a rocky shoal over which the sea occasionally breaks, lies near the center of Madhwad Bay; it is steep-to with detached shoals lying between it and the coast NW. Then to: SSE of Nagwa Point (13¼ miles WSW) a dark bluff with cliffs up to 12 m high rising to a summit 20 m high and marked by a bush; shoal water extends WSW and NW from the point. Then to: SSE of Panikota Islet (1½ miles E) which lies near the E end of a 2 mile long cliffy foreshore; the W end of the cliffs appears as a sharp bluff when seen from E. Simar Fort, with a white flat top and a flagstaff, stands at the N end of the islet; Simar Fort Light is exhibited from a square squat pyramid on the fort from 1st September to 15th June. Then to: SSE of Bhesla Rock (3 miles E) a rocky islet, fringed, except SE, by a drying reef; a detached drying reef lies about 2 cables WSW. Then to: SSE of Murex Bluff (10 miles ENE); Murex Reef, which extends about 1 mile E from the bluff, dries and has shoal water extending for about 2 cables farther E and SE. Then to: SSE of a dangerous wreck (11 miles ENE), and to a position SSE of Jafarabad. Bhensla Rock Useful marks Diu Head (20º 41'.48 N, 070º 49'.65 E) is a bluff rocky projection about 30 m high upon which stands a lighthouse. Forte do Nagwa (20º 42'.02 N, 070º 54'.72 E) an old fort, which is prominent among palms in a village, stands on the point 1 mile E of Nagwa Point; a drying reef lies close E of the point. Cavaleiro Light (white round concrete tower, black bands, 15 m in height) (20º 42'.82 N, 070º 59'.76 E), the S-most of three lights, stands near the center of Forte do Diu Citadel; this fort, located on the E end of Diu Island, is prominent from seaward. Nawabandar Light (white round tower, 7 m in height) (20º 44'.4 N, 071º 04'.8 E) stands at the W entrance to Nawabandar Harbour. Simar anchorage Light (white framework tower red bands, 30 m in height) (20º 46'.57 N, 071º 09'.33 E) is exhibited, during the fine weather season, from a position 7 ½ cables N of Simar Fort Light. Saiyad Rajpurabandar Light (stone column and hut, 5 m in height) (20º 47'.57 N, 071º 12'.33 E), is exhibited during the fine weather season. Lor Hill (20º 57'.0 N, 071º 15'.5 E) with Barman Hill 3 miles E are both prominent. MadhwadBay General information Position.Madhwad Bay is entered between Nagwa Point (20º 41'.96 N, 070º 53'.99 E) and a cairn, 8 m high, standing on the rocky E point of Diu Head, 3½ miles W. General information. Madhwad Bay affords shelter from NW winds in good holding ground, however, a swell frequently sets in and with S or E winds the bay should not be used for anchorage. Topography Low sandhills fronting marshy land, partly submerged at high water springs, extend W from Kotranes (20º 42'.31N, 070º 52'.31 E), a low rocky point with foul ground extending 3 cables E, to the entrance of Madhwad Creek, 2¼ miles WSW; this entrance dries and is blocked by sandbanks close inside the creek. The SW end of Diu Island forms the NE side of the bay, it is fringed with sand dunes which extend inland to a thick belt of palm trees. Off-lying dangers. Rocky Shoal (20º41'.51N, 070º52'.11 E) lies near the center of the bay with Madhwad Bainsla 1½ miles W and Kachbi Reef, which dries, 1¼ miles NE. Storm signals are displayed by using the brief system. Kotada Bluff Directions Caution.While approaching the anchorage located NW of Rocky Shoal; vessels should note that the in-going stream sets strongly towards Rocky Shoal and the out-going stream towards Madhwad Bainsla. West anchorage- W approach.While approaching from W and intending to anchor NW of Rocky Shoal, vessels should pass well clear of Diu Head and then alter course N for the anchorage; passing between Madhwad Bainsla and Rocky Shoal and anchor with the cliffs at the S entrance point of Madhwad Creek bearing about 270º distant 1.4 miles, taking care to avoid a 4.9 m shoal lying 1 mile SW of Kotranes Point. West anchorage-E approach.While approaching from E, intending to anchor NW of Rocky Shoal, vessels should steer to pass S of Rocky Shoal; then to, when about 1½miles from Diu Head Lighthouse (20º41'.42N, 070º 49'.72 E) alter course N and proceed as for the W approach, see above. Clearing bearing.The line of bearing 283º of Madhwad Bainsla or the E point of Diu Head, open well N of Diu Head Lighthouse, passes S of Rocky Shoal. East anchorage.Vessels intending to anchor E of Rocky Shoal, as shown on the chart; approach from SE with the conspicuous temple (20º 42'.5 N, 070º 52'.5 E), standing at the NE entrance point of Vanakbara Creek, bearing 322º and anchor when theS endof Nagwa Point bears 077º, distant 8½ cables. Anchorages and landing Caution.Vessels should not anchor midway between Madhwad Bainsla and Rocky Shoal because of the exposed position and strong tidal streams. General anchorage.Moderate sized vessels may obtain anchorage NW and ENE of Rocky shoal, in positions shown on the chart, as follows: While anchoring on the W side of Rocky Shoal; vessels should anchor about 1 mile ENE of the cairn standing on the E point of Diu Head (20º 41' N, 071º 50' E), in a depth of 8 m, sand and mud. While anchoring on the E side of Rocky Shoal; vessels should anchor about 7½ cables WSW of Nagwa Point, in depths of 10 to 13 m, sand and mud; vessels in this anchorage usually lie across wind and tide when the out-going stream sets out of Vanakbara Creek. Inshore anchorage.Between Nagwa Point and Kachbi Reef, small vessels with shallow draught may obtain anchorage in a depth of about 7 m, well sheltered from E winds and not affected by the tidal streams. This is a favorite anchorage for sailing craft awaiting the in-going stream to proceed to the Gulf of Khambhat; dhows, usually without lights, may be found here at night. Landing may be carried out effectively in calm weather through a gap in the coastal reef close N of Nagwa Point. Diu Port and Harbour General information Position.Diu (20º 43'.48 N, 71º 00'.96 E) is a fair weather minor port which lies between the E end of Diu Island and the mainland N. Function.It is an open roadstead anchorage and sheltered anchorage for small fishing vessels. Topography.Sesalkhada Creek separates Diu Island from the mainland by a narrow boat channel passing through a large swamp; sandstone cliffs form the seaward face of the island and there are some low hills standing on its W part. The town of Diu lies at the E end of Diu Island, it is enclosed by an ancient wall which is much breached on its W side. Harbour Storm signals are displayed from a signal station situated in the vicinity of Diu Port Office building. Tidal streams S of Diu the in-going stream sets E with a maximum rate at springs of 1½ kts, it often runs for 2 hours after the time of high water.The out-going stream sets W with a rate of 2 kts at springs, it often runs for 2½ hours after the water has begun to rise. Diu Wharf (Seen From South) Principal marks Landmarks.Gogola North Temple stands 9 cables NNW of the E extremity of Diu Island; a red roofed guard house is situated 1 mile NE of the temple. There are several prominent buildings in Diu. Couraca Light Couraca Light (white 6-sided tower, 4 m in height) (20º 42'.95 N, 70º 59'.88 E), is exhibited during the fine season at the NE point of the citadel. Forte do Mar Light (white round tower, 7 m in height) (20º 43'.12 N, 70º 59'.77 E),is exhibited during the fine season from Forte do Mar which stands on the N side of the entrance to Sesalkhada Creek. Dangers.A reef extends about 5 cables NE from the NE point of Forte do Diu citadel, it get dries in places; this reef forms a natural breakwater to Sesalkhada Creek entrance.A spit extends 3 cables NW from Forte do Mar to the mainland. Landing/Berthing Diu Port.A solid masonry wharf which is 170m with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.5m during low water alongside, is used by passenger/cargo dhows of such permissible draught. Another solid concrete wharf north the above wharf which is 110m long with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.5m during low water is used by fishing boats. Ghoghla.The pile “T” jetty at Ghoghla which is 60m long with depths of 3.2m during high water and 0.7m during low water alongside is used by fishing boats. Tugs.No tug facility exists however a tourist power motor boat with 20 nos carrying capacity with VHF hand held set is available. Communication.The port maintains a listening watch on MMB Ch 16 during daylight hours. Forte do Mar Light Anchorages General anchorage.The safest and best anchorage is with Cavaleiro Lighthouse (20º 42'.82 N, 70º 59'.76 E) bearing 315º distant 5 to 6 cables in depths of about 18 m, mud, as shown on the chart; this position affords some protection from W winds and is the anchorage normally used by local vessels. Inshore anchorage.Small vessels may find anchorage about 7 cables ENE of Forte do Mar in depths of about 6.5 m, local knowledge is required. This anchorage is approached NE of the shoals lying NE of Forte do Diu citadel steering for Gogola North Temple bearing about 298º and anchoring when Couraca Lighthouse bears about 240º. Caution.Harbour affords no protection from E. Vessels therefore should not anchor here during E winds. Port services Facility.Hospital. Supplies.Fish, rice, limited fresh provisions and water. Connectivity. The port of Diu is well connected by means of road, rail and air. Diu airport (6km away) from the port operates daily flights to Mumbai, Vadodara and Delhi. National highway 8E connects Diu with Gujarat. Veraval is the nearest railway station which is 90 km from Diu. Port Authority.Port Officer, U.T Admn, Daman &Diuu, PIN- 362 520 Ph: +91 2875 252263, Email: portprem58@yahoo.com Cavaleiro Lighthouse Small craft Small craft can enter Sesalkhada Creek with local knowledge, at any state of the tide by passing through a gap in the reef close E of Forte do Diu citadel; they may anchor in the creek, in depths of about 1.8 to 3.7 m, protected from S winds by the reef. Small craft with shallow draught can proceed through Sesalkhada Creek from Diu to Vanakbara, at the W end of Diu Island. General information The route leads 45 miles ENE from a position SSE of Jafarabad (20º 52'.0 N, 71º 23'.0 E) to a position SSE of Gopnath Point. At its E end, the route passes through Grant Channel (21º 04'.0 N, 72º 00'.0 E) which leads between the Kathiawar Mainland Coast and Western Bank; the channel is steep-to on both sides with mud bottom towards the coast and sand towards the bank. Grant Channel is the recommended route for vessels proceeding to the N part of the Gulf of Khambhat. Topography This stretch of the coast is composed of lime or sandstone cliffs and is indented by bays and creeks, into which, empty a few rivers. The coastline is fringed by a coastal reef which is steep-to in parts but extends, in some places, up to about 1 mile offshore; between Gadhada (21º 01'.37 N, 71º 44'.62 E) and Islet Point,5 miles WSW, the reef extends well offshore and fills a bight fronting sandhills. The hinterland is undulating and partly cultivated. Depths Along the route, there are general depths of 10 to 16 m, between the mainland and Western Bank except in Grant Channel, where less water was reported. Fishing vessels Off the W part of this coast, large fleets of fishing vessels may be encountered. Tidal streams The tidal streams set in the general direction of the line of the coast; the in-going stream sets ENE and the out-going stream WSW Off Jegri Island (21º 02'.5 N, 71º 48'.0 E), to its S and W, the rate of the in-going stream is 2½ kts and that of the out-going is 1 kts. Further information is shown on the chart. Eddies Strong eddies form SE of Jegri Island. Principal marks Landmarks Varahaswaroop Temple (20º 52'.96 N, 71º 26'.75 E) is conspicuous from S. Chachuda Temple (20º 54'.79 N, 71º 29'.18 E). Circular tower (20º 56'.61 N, 71º 31'.80 E). Chimney (21º 05'.92 N, 71º 45'.27 E). White house (21º 03'.5 N, 71º 47'.5 E). Palitana Mountain (21º 29'.5 N, 71º48'.0E) stands 25 miles NW of Gopnath Point. Jhanjhmer Fort (21º 10'.87 N, 72º 03'.81 E), a square ruined fort, which stands close S of the town of Jhanjhmer. Jegri Island Light Major lights Jafarabad Light (20º 5l'.45 N, 071º 22'.92 E). Savai Bet Light (white square masonry tower, red bands, 14 m in height) (20º 54'.24 N, 071º 31'.58 E), stands on the S side of Savni Bet Islet; an auxiliary light is exhibited below the main light. Jegri Island Light (black square masonry tower, white bands, 29 m in height) (21º 02'.42 N, 071º 48'.27 E). Gopnath Point Light (redand white square masonry tower, 34 m in height) (21º 12'.2 N, 072º 06'.6 E) stands on a hillock close NNW of the point. Directions Cautions Malacca Banks Channelsconsisting of four banks namely Western, Narmada, Breaker and Eastern banks, although deep, are generally narrow and intricate towards their N ends; However, Narmada deep water channel lying between Western bank and Narmada bank is recommended by VTS Khambat for vessels with more than 8.5 m darft proceeding to/ from Dahej and Bhavnagar harbours inside Gulf of Khambat. The route is being regularly followed by LNG and coal ships of 14.0 m draft to reach Dahej. The buoyed channel is well marked but it is to be transited with utmost caution for shoals towards northern reaches of channel; also the channel is too distant for fixing using objects on coast at S ends. The recommended waypoints for transiting through Narmada Channel are as follows:- Recommended Route by VTS Khambat East 20º 30'.00 N, 71º 36'.83 E 20º 33'.83 N, 71º 54'.26 E 20º 38'.28 N, 72º 00'.40 E 20º 44'.30 N, 72º 03'.65 E 20º 52'.33 N, 72º 07'.21 E 20º 57'.74 N, 72º 08'.34 E 21º 12'.20 N, 72º 16'.50 E 21º 23'.70 N, 72º 22'.00 E 21º 26'.70 N, 72º 26'.20 E 21º 32'.10 N, 72º 26'.60 E 21º 34'.00 N, 72º 27'.30 E Due to strong current in Narmada Channel, buoys are liable to shift their positions. Mariners are hereby advised to report to VTS Khambat if any buoys in the channel have either shifted from their charted position and/or their lights are not working. Also, mariners may contact VTS Khambat in advance to obtain updated information about the channel before plying through it. The general alignment of the Malacca Banks is subject to change and less water than charted may exist. The charted shoals are reported to be shifting. Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and for latest information refer to the local authorities. Coastal route The route leads 45 miles ENE from a position SSE of Jafarabad (20º 51'.45 N, 71º 22'.92 E), through Grant Channel (21º 04'.0 N, 72º 00'.0 E), to a position SSE of Gopnath Point, passing (with positions from Dosi Rock (21º 02’.0 N, 71º 47’.0 E) : SSE of an islet (20½ miles WSW) which stands near the edge of the reef that fringes the coast ESE of VarahaswaroopTemple. Then to: SSE of Savai Bet (16½ miles), a barren rocky islet lying close E of Shial Bet; it has a small white-domed mosque standing near its centre which is prominent from seaward. A stranded wreck with its mast visible above water lies on Savai Bet Reef, 5 cables E of Savai Bet; the E edge of this reef is steep-to. Then to: SSE of Bhensala Rock (15¼ miles WSW), which is a bluff rocky islet, steep-to on its E side. Sims Rock, which dries, lies at the W edge of foul ground extending 3 cables W from Bhensala Rock. Then to: SSE of Islet Point (6½ miles WSW), a prominent hilly point fronted by several islets connected to each other and with the coast by a drying rocky reef; Pauradhar Islet, the N islet of the group, is the tallest. A shallow spit extends about 8 cables ESE from the islets. Then to: Pinnacle Rock SSE of Tapan Island (5¼ miles WSW), an island with a reef extending 1¼ miles E and a 7.3 m shoal patch lying 1 mile SSE. Then to: SSE of Jegri Island (1¼ miles ENE); this island, known locally as Katpur Island, has bold rocky cliffs E and S and sandhills on its N part; it is sparsely cultivated. Then toSSE of an unnamed bluff (6½ miles ENE) with a bay NE in which the coastal reef covers at high water, Then to SSE of Kotada Bluff (12 miles ENE), a prominent point standing at the W end of a sandy bay. Then to: SSE of Methla Point (14 miles ENE), a low rocky point which rises to the same level of the hinterland about 5 cables inland. Then toSSE of Bhensla Rock (17 miles ENE), a small rocky islet lying near the edge of the coastal reef. Then toSSE of Pinnacle Rock (19¼ miles ENE) which stands, on the coastal reef, close SW of a point of land upon which there is a tower. And: To a position SSE of Gopnath Point (21º 12'.25 N, 72º 06'.64 E) which is fairly high and surmounted by its lighthouse and a bungalow; a temple, 23 m high, stands 7½ cables NW of the point. Useful marks Temple (20º 57'.47 N, 71º 34'.27 E), with a palace standing 3 cables WSW, form a good landmark from S and SE; the buildings stand in a village 5 cables W of Chanch Point which itself, projects SE from about the centre of Chanch Island. Bhawani Temple (21º 03'.87 N, 71º 48'.35 E) stands on top of a sandhill at the head of Jegri Bay near its centre. Jhanjhmer Light (white concrete column and hut, 3 m in height) (21º 10'.8 N, 72º 03'.67 E) stands 2 cables S of Jhanjhmer Fort. PIPAVAV PORT General information Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) (20º 55'.0 N, 71º 30'.0 E),is the first Greenfield port project in India to have been successfully established in the private sector.The port, is, situated on the mainland NW of Shial Bet, at a distance of 140 km south west of Bhavnagar and 153 miles North West of Mumbai.The port is operated by APM Terminals. Port Limits. The port is bounded by the following limits: (a) 20° 53´.94 N., 71° 28´.80E (Shore) (b) 20° 53´.15 N., 71° 32´.09 E (c) 20° 54´.03 N., 71° 34´.00 E (d) 20° 57´.07 N., 71° 34´.00E (Shore) The port is protected by islands Shai Bet and Savai Bet, which act as natural breakwaters making the port safe in all weather conditions. The presence of these islands has ensured wave height is less than 0.5m at most times. Notice to ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours’ notice of ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master. Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. Pilots generally boards in position (20º 52.56N, 071º 30.14E). Tugs.3 tugs with BP 55& 35 are availableround the clock for berthing/unberthing assistance on MM Bch 16/71. Regulation Concerning Entry. Vessels should not enter the buoyed channel without a pilot. Weather.Winds are predominantly SW and wind speed pick-up after 1400h. The winter temperatures fall to 12ºC, while summer peak temperatures have been recorded to be 42ºC. The monsoon is predominant during the months of Jun-Jul. Heavy swell occurs, south of entrance, during the SW monsoon whenever a tropical disturbance builds up some distance south off the coast. Turning Circle.A turning circle of diameter 480m exists abeam of APM Terminal. Communication.Port control may be contacted on VHF channel 16 & 71 for pilotage and anchorage information. It may also be contacted on email inppvportcontroL@apmterminals.com. The Harbour Master's email ID is inppvhrbmst@apmterminals.com. Topography Shial Bet (20º 54'.45 N, 71º 30'.9 E), an island, bounded generally by low rocky hillocks lies between west and east channels. The NW and E sides are bounded by small sandy bays providing landing to small craft. Mushroom Rock,5 m high, with a lower rock close SW, stand on the coastal reef off the SW end of Shial Bet. Chanch Island runs parallel to the mainland about 5 miles long, with its centre located 5 miles NE of Shial Bet. Limiting Conditions Berths The port has a total quay length of 1425m,with 690m of quay length and three jetties dedicated for handling bulk and break-bulk cargo and 735m of quay length dedicated for container handling. The port also offers a liquid cargo berth of length 200m. Tides The tidal pattern is semi-diurnal. The range of tide is of the order of 2-2.5m. Tidal streams A strong set is experienced at the approach towards first set of buoys. Throw off of suitable degree has to be given while entering the channel during prevailing tides. The in-going stream sets across the S approach to West Channel where it divides. One branch sets N through West Channel and then to NE towards Chanch Island with a spring rate of 2½ to kts and a rate of about 2 kts at neaps; the other branch sets ENE past Savai Bet Reef and then to towards Bhensala Rock (20º 54'.9N, 71º 32'.8E) at a rate of 3 kts at springs and from 2 to 3 kts at neaps. Savai Bet Light House The out-going stream, with a SW set S of Chanch Island, divides N of Bhensala Rock. One branch sets W through East Channel and then to SW through West Channel attaining a rate of 3 kts at springs and 2 kts at neaps; the other branch sets towards Savai Bet Reef and then to W along the coast with a rate of 2½ to 3 kts at springs and 1½ kts at neaps. Eddies.Strong eddies form in the entrance of West Channel at high and low water. Approaches Taking into account the strong tidal streams setting across the channel entrance and to achieve a safe passage between inbound and outbound vessels off the pilot boarding point, two recommended routes have been established by the port Authority. Inbound vessels are advised to proceed along the recommended route to take their pilot. The approach speed over the ground should be restricted to about 4 kts when at the charted pilot boarding point. The restricted speed is to allow vessels to abort the approach by taking all way off or use bold engine and helm to turn about in case the pilot is delayed in boarding and reaching the conning position. If aborting the approach by turning about, it is recommended that vessels entering on the flood turn to port and if entering on the ebb turn to starboard. To make good the routing track, vessels may have to steer between 10 to 40 degrees away from the 340 degree direction – depending on the strength of the stream and engine speed of vessel. Vessels should closely monitor their course and speed over the ground so as to proceed along the recommended track. Inbound vessels shall allow vessels outbound at the time to pass well clear beyond the fairway buoy before closing in to take their pilot. Outbound vessels shall pass close east of the fairway buoy. Immediately thereafter, they shall alter course to starboard and proceed along the recommended direction 210 deg. For smaller, lighter vessels, the pilot may give instructions for a boarding closer to the entrance of the buoyed channel but the method of approach as above should be followed: Small (LOA<100m) light draught vessels (draught<4.5m) calling frequency at the port, may be boarded inside the channel about 2 to 3 cables SSE of the L&T jetty. Small, highly maneuverable vessels e.g. offshore support vessels & tugs, are usually allowed to enter without a pilot. Vessels sailing out of port should make good a SSW'ly course soon after clearing the buoyed channel. This is specially to counter the significant eastward drift that prevails at the roads during flood tide and will help departing vessels to avoid close quarter situations with vessels anchored or approaching to anchor eastward of the channel entrance.the channel entrance. West Channel leads W of Shial Bet Island. A drying reef close WNW of Mushroom Rock on both sides of the channel entrance is visual during low water. A pair of weather-beaten conical shape beacons is located on the drying reefs. It should not be confused with the buoys laid close by marking the E boundary of the navigation channel. A wreck, with only part of it visible during low water, lies on the reef off the west boundary of the buoyed channel, about 6½ cables WSW of this beacon. East Channel leads N of the Bhensala Rock, Savai Bet and Shial Bet. This channel is shallow and almost redundant. It is used by the low draught local fishing vessels. Wreck.There is a visual wreck about 1 C east of the first set of buoys. It may be prudent to exercise caution as many ships operating in the port have reported the wreck is no longer visual. Transits.The port of Pipavav has a lighted transit leg (013.2-193.2) the position of the transit along with their characteristics is as follows:- Front Mark (20055.03′N, 071030.31′E) – Fl (2) 6 s Aft Mark(20055.20′N, 071030.36′E) – Oc6 s Directions LightsWest Channel No 1 Leading Lights.Front light (metal framework structure, 35m in height) (20°55′.03N 71°30′.3E), Rear light (metal framework tower, 50m in height) The alignment (009½°)of these lights leads into West Channel, marked by light buoys (lateral), and towards UCL Jetty. The Light Towers are painted with black and yellow horizontal bands. From a position in West Channel about 1 cable off UCL Jetty the alignment (033°) of these lights leads to GPPL jetty. Storm signals are displayed at the top of the Port Control building which is located about 200m inland off the SW end of GPPL jetty. Buoyage.Yellow coloured buoys (lateral system) with flashing yellow lights; have been placed off the NE end of the new LPG jetty. Their purpose is to give a transit line guide when turning vessels in the turning basin. Their positions are prone to shifting; nevertheless provide useful guidance during the turning maneuver. Anchorages and Berths Vessels should contact Port Control for berthing prospects prior to anchoring. Deep draught vessels are recommended to anchor, at least 3 miles South of Savai Bet Light house, at depths suitable to their draught. Lesser draught vessels should anchor 2 to 3 miles SE of Savai Bet Lt. Recommended anchorage co-ordinates are as follows:- 20º 53'.70N 71º 30.40E, 20º 53.70N 71º31.50E 20º 52'.80N 71º 31.50E, 20º52.80N 71º 30.40E Prohibited Anchoragearea co-ordinates are as follows:- 20º 53'.25E 71º 29'.50E, 20º 52'.50 E 71º 29'.50 E 20º 52'.50 E 71º 31'.00 E, 20º 54'.50 E 71º 31'.00 E Small crafts can obtain anchorage N of Bhensala Rock with local knowledge, bottom is generally mud; the tidal streams generally around 3.5 kts in the area. Berths.Pipavav Port lies on the NW shore of West Channel. The main jetty on piles extends 8 cables SE from the port area and provide 3 berths on its SE face, 688 m length and depth alongside of 13.5m. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships(No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed and are operational. The old LPG jetty has been shifted NE wards and merged in line with the new No. 4 berth. The dredged depths at berth No. 4 and LPG jetty are 15.5m. No.4 berth is 387m long with fenders at bollards spaced about 15m apart. This jetty has been designed to accommodate the larger container vessels that call at the port. The part of this new jetty that is meant for LPG handling is of a dolphin jetty design. The line of the No. 4 berth/LPG jetty is offset about 47m into the channel with respect to the line of the older berths (No. 1 to 3). Berths 1 to 3 as well as the No.4 berth & LPG jetty lie in direction 051°-231°. The bollards at the fenders of the older berths 1 to 3 are 18.5m apart and & that of berth 4 & LPG are 15 mtrs. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships (No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed and are operational. Port Services Supplies.Fresh water and diesel bunkers are available in limited quantities by road tanker. Provisions can be arranged with prior orders through ship chandlers. Waste Disposal.Arrangements for reception of ships garbage and waste oil are available. Shore Leave is not permitted. However, crew changes can be arranged. Fire.Port has a fire station with fire tenders and the ports tugs can supplement efforts with their fire nozzles. West Channel leads W of Shial Bet Island. A drying reef close WNW of Mushroom Rock on both sides of the channel entrance is visual during low water. A pair of weather-beaten conical shape beacons is located on the drying reefs. It should not be confused with the buoys laid close by marking the E boundary of the navigation channel. A wreck, with only part of it visible during low water, lies on the reef off the west boundary of the buoyed channel, about 6½ cables WSW of this beacon. East Channel leads N of the Bhensala Rock, Savai Bet and Shial Bet. This channel is shallow and almost redundant. It is used by the low draught local fishing vessels. Wreck.There is a visual wreck about 1 C east of the first set of buoys. It may be prudent to exercise caution as many ships operating in the port have reported the wreck is no longer visual. Transits.The port of Pipavav has a lighted transit leg (013.2-193.2) the position of the transit along with their characteristics is as follows:- Front Mark (20055.03′N, 071030.31′E) – Fl (2) 6 s Aft Mark(20055.20′N, 071030.36′E) – Oc6 s Directions LightsWest Channel No 1 Leading Lights.Front light (metal framework structure, 35m in height) (20°55′.03N 71°30′.3E), Rear light (metal framework tower, 50m in height) The alignment (009½°)of these lights leads into West Channel, marked by light buoys (lateral), and towards UCL Jetty. The Light Towers are painted with black and yellow horizontal bands. From a position in West Channel about 1 cable off UCL Jetty the alignment (033°) of these lights leads to GPPL jetty. Storm signals are displayed at the top of the Port Control building which is located about 200m inland off the SW end of GPPL jetty. Buoyage.Yellow coloured buoys (lateral system) with flashing yellow lights; have been placed off the NE end of the new LPG jetty. Their purpose is to give a transit line guide when turning vessels in the turning basin. Their positions are prone to shifting; nevertheless provide useful guidance during the turning maneuver. Anchorages and Berths Vessels should contact Port Control for berthing prospects prior to anchoring. Deep draught vessels are recommended to anchor, at least 3 miles South of Savai Bet Light house, at depths suitable to their draught. Lesser draught vessels should anchor 2 to 3 miles SE of Savai Bet Lt. Recommended anchorage co-ordinates are as follows:- 20º 53'.70N 71º 30.40E, 20º 53.70N 71º31.50E 20º 52'.80N 71º 31.50E, 20º52.80N 71º 30.40E Prohibited Anchoragearea co-ordinates are as follows:- 20º 53'.25E 71º 29'.50E, 20º 52'.50 E 71º 29'.50 E 20º 52'.50 E 71º 31'.00 E, 20º 54'.50 E 71º 31'.00 E Small crafts can obtain anchorage N of Bhensala Rock with local knowledge, bottom is generally mud; the tidal streams generally around 3.5 kts in the area. Berths.Pipavav Port lies on the NW shore of West Channel. The main jetty on piles extends 8 cables SE from the port area and provide 3 berths on its SE face, 688 m length and depth alongside of 13.5m. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships(No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed and are operational. The old LPG jetty has been shifted NE wards and merged in line with the new No. 4 berth. The dredged depths at berth No. 4 and LPG jetty are 15.5m. No.4 berth is 387m long with fenders at bollards spaced about 15m apart. This jetty has been designed to accommodate the larger container vessels that call at the port. The part of this new jetty that is meant for LPG handling is of a dolphin jetty design. The line of the No. 4 berth/LPG jetty is offset about 47m into the channel with respect to the line of the older berths (No. 1 to 3). Berths 1 to 3 as well as the No.4 berth & LPG jetty lie in direction 051°-231°. The bollards at the fenders of the older berths 1 to 3 are 18.5m apart and & that of berth 4 & LPG are 15 mtrs. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships (No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed and are operational. Port Services Supplies.Fresh water and diesel bunkers are available in limited quantities by road tanker. Provisions can be arranged with prior orders through ship chandlers. Waste Disposal.Arrangements for reception of ships garbage and waste oil are available. Shore Leave is not permitted. However, crew changes can be arranged. Fire.Port has a fire station with fire tenders and the ports tugs can supplement efforts with their fire nozzles. Mahuva Bay General information.MahuvaBay(21º02'.26 N,71º47'.03E)lies between a bluff point at the SW end of Jegri Island and another bluff point, situated on themainland, 6 cables WSW. The bay dries, showing a mass of rocks and stones; to enter it local knowledge is required. Dangers in the approach.Dosi Rock stands on a reef, with several other rocks which dry, 2 cables E of the WSW entrance point of the bay; a dilapatedbeacon, marking the N end of this reef, stands 2 cables NW of Dosi Rock. Two rocks awash and two rocks with depths of 2 m or less over them lie in the entrance to the bayabout 3 cables E of Dosi Rock. Two concrete beacons about 1.5m height mark the rocks at the entrance of the bay. Anchorage.Small vessels may anchor with Jegri Island Light bearing 040º distant 6 cables in a depth of about 13 m, mud. Mahuva Bandar about 3 cables N of the W end of Jegri Island, is approached from Mahuva Bay through a creek which nearly dries. Mahuva a walled town with a prominent temple near its centre, lies 2½ miles N of Mahuva Bandar; a large swamp, submerged at high water, separates the two places. Storm signals are displayed at Mahuva by using the brief system. See 1.36. Facility.There is a custom house at Mahuva Bandar. Small Craft, Bays Anchorages and Landings Patva Bay 1General information Patva Bay is a shallow bay most of which dries, lies between a bluff point(17mhigh) (20º 58'.52 N, 71º 38'.77 E) with Square Rock standing close E and Islet Point, 2½ miles ENE. Anchorage Small craft may obtain anchorage with shelter from E winds, in the E part of this bay W of Islet Point. Jegri Bay General information Jegri Bay, a shallow bight lying between Jegri Bluff (21º 02'.31 N, 71º 48'.34 E) and Cave Point, 2¼ miles NE; Pillar Rock stands close S of the latter point. There is a rocky patch lying about 7 cables ENE of the SE end of Jegri Island. Tidal stream.The in-going stream sets NE offJegri Bluff but it is weak in the bay. Weather.Strong squalls in NE winds raise a heavy sea in this bay. Anchorage.Small crafts may obtain anchorage, with shelter from W winds, about 4 cables NE of Jegri Bluff in depths of about 2 m, mud. Nikol Bandar General information Nikol Bandar (21º 04'.8 N, 71º 50'.7 E) is a small indentation in the coast, the entrance to which is almost blocked by drying rocks; local boats can only use it. Kotada Bluff Landing.Landing can be effected on the NE side of Kotada Bluff (21º 07'.39 N, 71º 58'.39 E), at the W end of a sandy bay, during W winds boats can land. Jhanjhmer Position.Jhanjhmer (21º l0'.97 N, 72º 03'.70 E) is a walled town situated near the coast. Useful mark.Jhanjhmer Light Landing.There is a good landing place near the town around the time of high water. Anchorage.Small craft can anchor about 9 cables SE of Jhanjhmer Fort, which stands close S of the town, in a depth of 10 m; sand and mud.