DIGHI(MURUD-JANJIRA)HARBOUR TO RATNAGIRI 212 MIRYA HEAD TO PORT DABHOL General information Route The route leads 33 miles NNW from a position W of Mirya Head (17° 02' N, 73° 16' E) to a position WSW of Port Dabhol. Topography This stretch of the coast comprise of large and small sandy bays bounded by rocky points which are interspaced by several rivers; the hinterland rises to numerous hills with the Western Ghats standing in the distance. Depths Except for two charted dangerous wrecks seaward of the 20 m depth contour, there are no charted dangers. Fishing stakes and vessels: Fishing stakes may be encountered in depths of less than 25 m between Boria Point (17°24'.25N, 73°10'.00E) and Kanhoji Angre Island, 80 miles NNW. A good lookout should be maintained, and a wide berth given to them; every year during the SW monsoon they are normally removed. Several wooden fishing vessels with poor radar returns may be encountered off this stretch of coast particularly in the vicinity of Port Dabhol (17°35'N, 73°11'E). Boria Point (17° 24' N, 73° 10' E) and Kanhoji Angre Island, 80 miles NNW. A good lookout should be maintained, and a wide berth given to them; every year during the SW monsoon they are normally removed. Several wooden fishing vessels with poor radar returns may be encountered off this stretch of coast particularly in the vicinity of Port Dabhol (17° 35' N, 73° 11' E). Measured distance Measured distance (1852 m) is located on Jaigarh Head (17° 18' N, 73° 12' E). South-south-east marks, two beacons in line bearing 071°. North-north-west marks, two beacons in line bearing 071°. Running track 341°. Principal marks Landmarks: 1. Kaljondhi Hill (224 m in height) (17° 12' N, 73° 19' E), a tree on its summit is prominent when viewed from S. 2. Boria Pagoda (118 m in height) (17° 24' N, 73° 10' E), a small Hindu temple stands on the NW point of Boria Point. 3. Dome (17° 35' N, 73° 10' E), a temple with a green dome. 4. Balapir Mosque (247 m in height) (17° 36' N, 73° 13' E), a dome-shaped tomb standing on a conical hill, the summit of which, surmounts flat ridges of laterite rock. Major lights: 1. Ratnagiri Light (16° 59' N, 73° 16' E). 2. Jaigarh Head Light (black metal tower, white bands, 21 m in height) (17° 18' N, 73° 12' E); a flagstaff stands close SSE of the light. 3. Tolkeshwar Point Light (white square masonry tower, 14 m in height) (17° 34' N, 73° 09' E); because of its elevation this light may occasionally be obscured by cloud. Directions The route leads 33 miles NNW from a position W of Mirya Head (17° 02' N, 73° 16' E) to a position WSW of Port Dabhol, passing (with positions from Jaigarh Head (17° 18' N, 73° 12'E): WSW of Sookana Shoals(17°03'.98N, 73°14'.50E), then to: WSW of Neori Point (17°07´N 73°14´), a salient point 64 m high. Then to: WSW of Warori Bluff (17°12´N 73°14´), a small peninsula 70 m high. and: Clear of a dangerous wreck (17°23´N 73°10´), then to: WSW of Boria Point (17°24´N 73°10´), a headland with several summits anda dangerous wreck lying 1½ miles SSE. and: Clear of a dangerous wreck (17°30´N 73°04´), then to: WSW of a dangerous wreck (position approaximate)(17°32´N 73°02´). Danger: Navigational danger presents in position(17°32´N 73°05´) To a position WSW of Port Dabhol. Useful marks Tonkul Peak (17° 02'.6 N, 73° 15'.6 E). Warori Bluff Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17° 12' N, 73° 15' E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May. Boria Bay Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17° 23' N, 73° 12' E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May. Palshet Light (17° 27' N, 73° 11' E). Jaigarh General information Position: Jaigarh Port (17° 18' N, 73° 13' E), an all-weather 24x7 deep water port in Damankhol bay, stands on the N side of the peninsula which forms the SW bank of the Shastri River. The port is approx. 110 mile S of Mumbai and 100 mile N of Goa. Function: Principle activities of the port are import and export of cargo. Caution. Local knowledge is considered essential as the depths over the bar are liable to change. General layout. JSW port is protected from a 680 m long breakwater, having a light on its head. Foul area and isolated rocks extend from tip of Jaigarh head to 3 cables S of breakwater light. Development. There are plans to develop 11 more berths including Container and Ro-Ro facilities. Storm signals Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff on Jaigarh Head by using the brief system. Two tugs with firefighting and rescue capability available. A conveyor belt system is available at berth No. 1 for loading/unloading facilities. Mobile cranes and forklifts are also available. Limiting condition Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2 m; mean neap range about 0.9 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables. Depths. Port authority should be consulted for latest bathy information in channel and alongside berths. Traffic. About 259 ships visit the port annually. The port can handle a vessel of maximum DWT of 400,000 and draught of 18.5 m with tide. Harbour information about 1 cables SE of it. Flashing light on chimneys seen up to 40 mile at night and 30 mile during day. Approach and entry: JSW jetty approached through a buoyed channel (depth outer 19.8 m and inner 19.3 m). The channel is 4.5 miles long with a turning circle of 600 m diameter near berthing area. While approaching Jaigarh Bay from S, vessel should not close Kardeshwar Point (17°18'.20N, 073°11'.45E) within 3 cables; the point appears as a level, almost barren, plateau ending in steep laterite cliffs upon which a temple stands. Thereafter, pass well clear of the foul area lying NE of the point and steer towards the channel which crosses the bar. Fishing: Fishing remains main occupation of locals. Trawling is the main mode of fishing with trawlers running predominantly parallel to the bay. Apart from trawlers one mother boat along with 3 – 4 small boats with large nets to encircle an area to catch fish are also used for fishing. Due the ideal climatic conditions, fishing activity is relatively high during the months of Sep to Nov. Traffic normally becomes dense especially in the morning and is considerably less in the evening as the boats return back to the harbour. Landmark: Jaigarh Head Light (White iron tower, red bands, 21 m in height) (17°17'.95N, 73°11'.43E); a flagstaff (38 m in height) stands close SSE of it. Kunteshwar Temple (24 m height) (17°18'.28N, 73°11'.65N). JSW Chimney (269 m in height) (17°17'.76N, 73°12'.73N), another chimney with same height lies. Directions: The bar of Shastri River extends NNE, from shore, about 1 mile ESE of Damankul Light to a position just E of Katane Reef. A channel, with a least charted depth of 3.3 m leads across the S part of the bar about 2 cables offshore; there was a least charted depth of 2.1 m on the bar situated close N of the channel. About 1 cable wide navigable channel, leads S then SE between the town of Jaigarh and Mora Sands to the inner anchorage. During the fine weather season the channel is marked from September to May inclusive by two light-buoys (red, conical), moored on its E side. The channel continues E, passing N of Kurli Sand, and has a least depth of about 6.1 m in the fairway which lies about 1 cable off the N bank of the river; the channel S of Kurli Sand is shallow. Useful marks: Jaigarh Fort (ruined)(17° 18'.0 N, 73° 13'.4 E) is an old Maratha fortress, within which are some houses, standing on a rocky point. North Bastion Light (17° 18'.0 N, 73° 13'.3 E) is exhibited from the NW corner of Jaigarh Fort. Custom House Light (17° 17'.8 N, 73° 13'.4 E) is exhibited from a post 2¾ cables SSE of N Bastion Light. Trize Kila (17° 18'.1 N, 73° 14'.5 E), a ruined fort, stands on Tavsal Point. Anchorages and berth Emergency anchorage can be obtained 5 cable centred in position 17°18’.40N, 073°09’.30E. LNGC anchorage area may be obtained 5 cable centred in position 17°18’.10N, 073°02’.40E. Pilotage. Pilot boards at following positions: 17 º19'N, 073 º08'E (For vessels Draft less than 14.5m), 17 º20'N, 073 º05'E (For vessels Draft more than 14.5m). Damankul Bay. Vessel can obtained anchorage in the bay, in a position 4 cables E of Damankul Lighthouse, in depths of about 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Shastri River. Good sheltered anchorage by small craft may be obtain close E of the town of Jaigarh; however, the best inner anchorage is W of Kurli Sand, about 7 cables SE of Custom House Light, in depths of 8 m. Berth: Jaigarh jetty, a concrete jetty, 81 m long with a 5 m depth alongside, lies 3 cables S of Custom House Light. One fishing jetty lies about 1½ cables N of this jetty. One passenger jetty also lies about 1 cable S of it. Port services Services. Dry and liquid cargos storage, freshwater, fresh provisions and stores through registered ship chandlers, banker services on demand, firefighting, gangway security, medical services on demand. Facilities. Garbage collections, medical facilities on demand, dredger, Sludge reception on demand. Small craft: Small craft can navigate through Shastri River which flows into the head of Jaigarh Bay. The river is tidal as far as the important town of Sangameshwar, 28 miles from its mouth; it is shallow but free from dangers in the fairway. The river is joined by three tributaries at about 18 miles from its mouth. Pawas Bay Position. PAWAS Bay is entered S of Pawas Point (16° 54' N, 73° 17' E) and its entrance is 7 cables wide. Anchorages: Anchorage can be obtained by the large vessels, 1 mile SSW of Pawas Point in depths of about 14 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Small craft can obtain anchorage in the bay, with shelter from NW winds, 7 cables ESE of Pawas Point in depths of about 8.5 m, mud and sand. Berth: On the N shore of the bay, a T-shaped jetty extends about 180 m from a position, close within its entrance; the jetty has an outer face 28 m long with four dolphins, two on each side, positioned 45 and 60 m from its head. Port Dabhol General information Position. Dabhol town (17° 35'.34 N, 73° 10'.80 E) stands at the foot of the hills on the N bank of the Vashishti River. Function.It has a RCC jetty of 160 mtrs with a minimum depth of 8mtrs alongside. This port is used by Bharti Shipyard Ltd mainly for ship building and ship repairs. A Floating Dock of 150mtrs length, 40 mtrs width and a depth of 4 mtrs. Topography. On both sides of the river Vashishti, the land is hilly and undulating; 90 to 120m high hills, slopes steeply down to the coast and in places terminate in 5 to 25m high cliffs. Anjanvel and Veldur bays are on the south bank of the river and situated near its mouth. Anjanvel Bay, the largest, lying east of Gopalgarh Fort (17°34'.30N,73°09'.10E) with the town of Anjanvel situated close south, is shallow and heavy swell runs at all times. Veldur Bay, also shallow, is located about 1 mile further upstream. Approach and entry. The Vashishti river is entered between Tolkeshwar Point (17°34'.03N, 73°08'.42E), and Sil Point (17°35'.07N, 73°10'.47E); Churpulti Sand, a spit which dries, extends about 1¼ miles WSW from Sil Point. The port is approached directly from seaward, as shown on the chart. The alignment (081°) of leading lights lead across the bar in a least charted depth of 2.4 m towards the river estuary. These lights are exhibited during the fine weather season from Sep to Jun. A buoy, (red, can) moored the W end of bar, lies S of the alignment. Traffic. Local small vessels use the port regularly. Merchant vessels use this port to undertake repair/maintenance work. Tidal information Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2.1 m; mean neap range about 1 m. For more information see Indian Tide Tables. Tidal streams.Tidal currents oscillate from ebb tide (S-going) to flood tide (N-going). Arrival information Anchorages. Large vessels may anchor in depth about 18 m, soft mud, about 5¼ miles W of Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse and , 1¼ miles W of fairway light buoy, as shown on the chart. Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory for berthing/unberthing operations. Pilot embarkation position is to be confirmed with consultation of Port authority. For details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Tugs are available and may be requested from port authority. Crane is also available. Harbour information General layout. A T-headed jetty with turning circle at its South end protected by a breakwater aligned SE/NW. The channel marked with four set of buoys (lateral). Four mooring dolphins and two cardinal marks also lies in the harbour. Submarine pipeline crosses the channel E/W near last set of buoys. Cautions Depths on the bar are subject to change. Vessels should take enough precautions to avoid fishing logs which are often moored both inside and outside of the river Vashishti. Small craft. Vashishti River is navigable as far as Karbone, 16 miles within the river entrance, at all times by vessels of shallow draught; and thereafter at HW only, to Chiplun, 10 miles farther upstream. Ferries cross the river in a SW and SE direction from Dabhol jetty. Storm signals are displayed from Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse using the brief system. Pilotage may be obtained by giving 72 hrs notice to Port. The pilot embarks the vessel off the Dabhol creek entrance. Directions Landmarks: Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse (17° 33'.9 N, 73° 08'.5E). KLPL(RGPPL) Chimney (98 m in height) (17°33'.64N, 73°09'.96E). LNG Tank (17°32'.42N 73°09'.47E). Naptha Tank (17°32'.82N 73°09'.81E). Leading lights: Front Light (triangle apex up, surmounting a concrete post, 9 m in height) (17°34'.44N, 73°09'.13E) stands close north of the ruins. Rear Light (White metal tower, 30 m in height) (17°34'.54N, 73°09'.89E) stands on the N slope of Veldur Hill. Gopalgarh Fort. Rear light (white metal tower, 4 m in height) (7¼ cables E of front light) stands on the N slope of Veldur Hill. The alignment (081°) of these lights lead across the bar in a least charted depth of 2.2 m towards the river estuary. These lights are exhibited during the fine weather season from September to May inclusive. A buoy (red, can) marking the W end of the bar is moored about 1¼ cables N of the alignment. Once N of Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse steer in deep water to pass, S of a buoy (red, can) moored off the WSW extremity of Churpulti Sand to a position about ¾ cable N of the front leading light. Once N of the front leading light alter course to keep in mid-channel passing S of Churpulti Sand which is marked, during the fine weather season, at its inner end by a light-buoy (red, can) moored 2 cables SW of Sil Point and N of the coastal reef which extends about ½ cable N of Veldur Hill. Useful marks: Ranvi Point (17°33'.40N, 73°08'.30E) has a very large boulder and overhanging cliff close N of it. Tolkeshwar point (17°34'.03N, 73°08'.42E), a bold point faced with cliffs about 90 m high; an ancient Hindu temple and a prominent clump of trees stand on its summit. A prominent pinnacle of rock, 2 m high, stands on a ledge fringing Tolkeshwar point. Anchorages and berths Dabhol Jetty. A 50 m long pier in position 17°35'.08N, 73°10'.62E lies on the N bank of Vashisthi River. Ferries and passenger boats, to Veldur jetty and Navanagar jetty (17°34'.72N, 73°10'.66E), are available from 0600 hrs to 2200 hrs. There is also a ferry service to Dhopave jetty (17°34'.80N, 73°10'.91E). Veldur jetty. A jetty 76 m long in position 17°34'.58N, 73°10'.25E, suitable for small craft, stands near the NW corner of the bay. Anjanvel Jetty. A cargo jetty exists in the Anjanvel bay, on the S bank of the river in position 17°34'.28N, 73°09'.27E, constructed by Dabhol Power Company. Kalabadevi Bay Position. Kalabadevi Bay (17°03'.50N, 73°16'.50E) is entered between Sookana Point, the NW point of Mirya Head, and Kurne Point, 45 m high, 2½ miles NE. Creeks. Kalabadevi Creek enters the bay 1½ miles SE of Sookana Point, a village with several temples lies on the N side of the entrance; Shirgaon Creek has its confluence with Kalabadevi Creek S of the entrance. Local craft can navigate through this creek at HW.Ferries cross both creeks and the entrance. Anchorage may be obtained 7 cables E of Sookana Point in depths of about 8 m, it affords shelter from the SW monsoon. Berth. There is a small fishing jetty of length of about 25 m. Normally small fishing boats/canoes use this jetty for berthing. Local knowledge is required for navigating through the bay view presence of many shallow patches. Warori Bluff Bay Position. Warori Bluff Bay (17°12'.50N, 73°14'.50E), a small bay lying on the N side of Warori Bluff. Anchorage. Small vessels may obtain anchorage with shelter from the SW monsoon, in the S part of the bay in depths of 5.5 m, mud. Ambwah Bay Position. Ambwah Bay (17° 16' N, 73° 13' E), a small bay lying SE of Ambwah Point. Anchorage. small vessels may obtain anchorage with shelter from NW winds, ESE of Ambwah Point in depths of about 7.3 m, sand and mud. Boria Bay Position. Boria Bay (17°23'N, 73°12'E), a small bay lying SE of Boria Point. It is bounded by Boria point in north, Velneshwar in east and Bhandarwadi point on south. Dangers. There exists a PA wreck just outside 10 mts contour. Boria light (Fl.R. 5s 37m 6M) is the only navigational mark. Anchorage. Small vessels may obtain anchorage with shelter from NW winds, in depths of about 8 m, mud. Palshet Bay Position. Palshet Bay (17°26'.10N, 73°10'.80E), Palshet bay lies between Khariwadi light in the north and Boria point in the south.It is a small bay about 5 cables wide at its W facing entrance, indents a straight stretch of coast N of Boria Point. Major lights Palshet Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17°26'.61N, 73°11'.27E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May; the light is obscured by high land when bearing more than 141° PORT DABHOL TO KUMBARU POINT General information Route The route leads 40 miles NNW from a position WSW of Port Dabhol (17° 35' N, 73° 11' E) to a position WSW of Kumbaru Point. Topography This stretch of coast is generally straight with numerous shallow bays bounded by rocky headlands and several rivers. The hinterland consists of a series of plateau, between Port Dabhol and Savitri River, 25 miles NNW, the seaward slopes of which are for the most part abrupt, but in places there is a narrow strip of land between the plateau and the coast; the vegetation consists of sparse bushes with very few trees. Towards the N part of this stretch of coast Kumbaru Point fronts densely wooded hills which rise to about 240 m. Depths Except for three charted dangerous wrecks seaward of the 20 m depth contour, there are no known dangers. Principal marks Landmarks: Temple (17°49'.92N, 73°05'.54E). Hareshwar Hill (109 m high) (17°59'.50N, 73°01'.50E), a small conical hill with a dark appearance. A temple lies on the N side of the hill. Bluff (248 m in height) (18°13'.13N, 72°58'.18E). Major lights: Jaigarh Head Light (17° 18' N, 73° 12' E). Tolkeshwar Point Light (17° 34' N, 73° 09' E). Nanwell Point Light (18° 17' N, 72° 50' E). Directions Cautions: While proceeding close inshore between the entrances to Vashishti River (17°35'N, 73°09'E) and Savitri River, 25 miles NNW, vessels should keep at least 2 miles offshore and in depths of more than 9 m thus avoiding all charted shoals lying between these two entrances. Care must be taken to avoid fishing stakes, which may be encountered during the fine weather season, about 5 miles W of the entrance to Jog River (17°50'.40N, 73°05'.30E). Passage. The route leads 40 miles NNW from a position WSW of Port Dabhol (17°35'N, 73°11'E) to a position WSW of Kumbaru Point, passing, Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°38'.65N, 72°59'.60E). Then to a fortified islet, WSW of Janjira Fort (17°49'.00N, 73°05'.10E) covered with vegetation, which is backed by a range of hills and a light exhibits 1 cable NE of it, is not easily distinguished from seaward. The channel between the islet and the mainland E is encumbered with rocks and passage should not be attempted. Then to, WSW of an unnamed point (17°54'.35N, 73°03'.18E) with a reef, over which the sea breaks heavily, extending about 8 cables NW. The point and its reef are surrounded by shoal water. Then to, Clear of a dangerous wreck (17°58'.05N, 72°51'.01E), then to Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°10'.20N, 72°54'.00E), then, Depending on draught well clear of Shah Jehan Shoal (18°12'.50N, 72°55'.20E), depths are irregular for a short distance W of this shoal and vessels in the vicinity should keep in depths of more than 11 m. Then to a position WSW of Kumbaru Point. Useful marks Gimona Peak (303 m in height) (17°48'.00N, 73°08'.50E). Harnai Light (17°48'.53N, 73°05'.36E) Kante Peak (346 m high) (17°57'.60N, 73°05'.20E). Srivardhan Bay Light (18°03'.06N, 72°59'.68E) Madgarh Hill (291 m in height) (18°09'.00N, 73°01'.60E). Port Bankot General information Position. Port Bankot (17°58'.60N, 73°02'.75E) lies at the entrance to Savitri River. Function. Port Bankot, is an open roadstead harbour with a jetty of 30 mtrs length, depth alongside 5 mtrs. This jetty is normally used for transporting the bauxite from jetty to the vessels at anchorage. Bankot, is an open roadstead anchorage and provides limited anchorage with some shelter inside the river. Topography. The hills backing the town of Bankot have large plantations of mango trees; along the coast, in the vicinity of the port, there are patches of cultivation. A sandpit, covered with vegetation, fronts the coastline S of the river bar. Traffic. During the fine weather season local vessels use the port regularly. Port authority. An Assistant Port Supervisor administers the port. Tidal information Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2.1 m; mean neap range about 1.2 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables. Tidal streams. Over the bar tidal streams set NNE on the in-going stream and SSW on the out-going stream, each attaining a rate of ¾ kts at springs. Inside the bar, the in-going stream sets slightly towards the sandbanks on the N side of the channel, but the out-going stream follows the direction of the channel. The spring rate in the river, abreast Bankot, is about 2½ kts. Arrival information Port operations. The port is normally open from October to May only. Harbour information Storm signals are displayed at the port on the flagstaff. Savitri River Bar From the mouth of the river, the bar extends about 1¾ miles seaward. Close off the river mouth a drying sandbank, over which the sea breaks heavily. Inside the bar depths increase gradually to a position near the W end of Bankot where there is a pool with depths of about 10.5 m. Directions Landmark: Srivardhan Bay Light (18°03'.06N, 72°59'.68E) Hareshwar Hill Radio tower (40 m in height) (17°58'.80N, 73°03'.10E). Flagstaff (15 m in height) (17°58'.68N, 73°02'.42E), on a mast. Cautions. The entrance channel is liable to change and without local knowledge, passage into the river should not be attempted. During strong W breezes heavy breakers are raised over the bar and there is always a cross sea. Approach and entry. The river is entered between Rankuran Point (17°58'.10N, 73°01'.88E) and Devgarh Point 1½ miles NNW. The direction of the channel over the bar lies with the NW corner of Fort Victoria bearing 079° until about 9 cables from the fort; then from a position NW of Rankuran Point the channel leads NE and passes close NW of Panbruj Point. The charted depth in the channel is 2.1 m, however the latest depth should be confirmed from the port authority before entry. Useful marks.Fort Victoria (17°58'.40 N, 73°02'.55 E), a fort in ruins with high black walls. English Cemetery, with a high pillar and a large pyramidal headstone stand close under the W wall of Fort Victoria. Anchorages and berth Outer anchorage. The anchorage is approached directly from seaward, well clear of dangerous wreck lying about 10¼ miles WNW of Gogul Point. Vessels may obtain anchorage about 3½ miles WNW of Fort Victoria in depths of about 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Inner anchorage. Small craft may anchor in the river off Bankot in depths of about 8 m. Berth. A jetty of 30 m is situated near the centre of Bankot waterfront which is used for working cargo. Fishing jetty and Vaishvi jetty situated about 5 and 8 cables respectively form it. Ferry services for jungle jetty and another Vaishvi jetty, across the river, available from these jetties. Small craft Savitri River (17°59'N, 73°02'E) narrows down above Bankot and fishing stakes make navigation difficult; however, a shallow draught vessel can reach Mahad, 30 miles upstream. The banks of Savitri River are steep and backed by hills covered with grass and scrub. Transportation. The port is administered under the Regional Port Officer, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Mandavi Bander, Bander Road, Ratnagiri-415612, Tel- 02352-222160 E-mail-portoffice123@yahoo.com.in Web-www.mhmmb.com Coastal bays and anchorages Burondi Bay Burondi Bay (17°42'.60N, 73°06'.90E) lies 6 miles south of Harnai light. The anchorage provides moderate shelter from S winds in depths of about 5 m, holding ground is sand. Harnai Anchorage Position. Harnai anchorage (17°48'.90N, 73°05'.80E) lies to the west of Harnai town. There is a small jetty for fishing vessel with depth alongside about 1.5 m. Small motorized canoes use this jetty for berthing. No facility exists for barges, lighter and small ships to come alongside. Offshore danger. An islet, lies close S of the Promontory projecting from the coast abreast Harnai. Below-water rocks extend 3 cables W from this islet. A submerged wreck dangerous to surface navigation, with swept wire depth 2 m on it, exists about 1¼ miles S of of Harnai Light. Storm signals are displayed from Harnai Lighthouse. Anchorage. Vessels may anchor 8 cables S of Harnai Light in depths of about 3.3 m, mud. Harnai Promontory provides some shelter, suitable only for small boats, from NW winds. Landmarks. Suvarnadurga fort lies 5 cable NW of Harnai Light. Harnai Light (white masonry tower, 10 m in height) (17°48'.53N, 73°05'.36E) stands on the S end of a promontory. Radio tower (209 m in height) (17°49'.08N, 73°06'.32E), another radio tower with similar height stands close N of it. Srivithal temple (45 m in height) (17°48'.76N, 73°06'.12E). Jama masjid (20 m in height) (17°48'.39N, 73°06'.03E). Anchorage. Vessels may anchor 7 cables S of Harnai Light in depths of about 5 m, mud, as shown on the chart. Harnai Promontory provides some shelter, suitable only for small boats, from NW winds large vessels may anchor about 2½ miles from NW of Harnai Light in depths of about 11m, soft mud, as shown on the chart. However anchorage is not sheltered. DIGHI(Murud-Janjira)Harbour General information Position. Dighi Harbour (Murud-Janjira) (18°16'.68 N,72°58'.13 E) lies at the entrance to Rajpuri Creek. Function. The port is capable to handle all type of cargos. It provides good shelter to vessels of moderate size within the harbour, from all winds except those from W to NW, during which, small craft may take shelter in Rajpuri Creek. Fishing is also a major activity of the port. Topography. The town of Murud lies on the N shore of Rajpuri Creek, 3.4 miles NNE of Nanwell Point Lighthouse and is surrounded by a large grove of palm trees. Dighi, a village 2 miles ESE of the same lighthouse, situated on the S shore of Rajpuri Creek, has a bight SE of it which is fringed with mangroves; a drying mud-flat fills the bight. Traffic. The harbour is normally used by local vessels. Port limit. The port limit shown on chart 2036. Port authority. Head of Marine/Operations, P.O: Dighi, Teh: Srivardhan, Dist: Raigad, Maharashtra – 402 402. Email: dighiportcontrol@balaji.co.in Website: www.dighiport.in Tidal information Tidal levels. Maximum range about 4.1 m; minimum range about 0.8 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables. Tidal streams 1 to 1.5 knot during flood and 0.5 to 1 knot during ebb. Arrival information There are two anchorage areas bounded by following co-ordinates: Area Alpha: 18°18'.30N, 72°48'.90E 18°18'.30N, 72°50'.90E 18°19'.30N, 72°50'.90E 18°19'.30N, 72°48'.90E Area Bravo: 18°18'.60N, 72°47'.25E 18°18'.60N, 72°48'.25E 18°19'.60N, 72°48'.25E 18°19'.60N, 72°47'.25E Vessels may also obtain anchorage about 3½ miles WSW of Janjira Fort, in depths of 10 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Small vessels may anchor about 2 miles WSW of about 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Murud. Local small craft may anchor in Dongri Bandar, SE of Bandar Hill (18°18'.86N, 072°57'.58E), with some shelter from NW winds. Pilotage is available and boards about 2½ cables N of fairway lightbuoy (18°17'.40N, 72°49'.24E). Harbour information General layout. The entrance Channel is about 8½ miles long and marked by 10 pairs of channel buoys. Turing circle is near the berthing area. The S bank has two multipurpose berths having a totel linear quay length of 650m. Depth is 10 m inside the channel, Port authority should be consulted for latest bathy information before entering the harbour. Storm signals are displayed from Nanwell Point Lighthouse by using the brief system. Mobile cranes are available. Two tugs around the clock is available for berthing and unberthing. Development. Berths and area on the N bank of Rajpuri creek is under construction. Directions Landmarks. Nanwell Point Light stands near the W end of Nanwell Point, a cliffy wooded bluff. An auxiliary light is exhibited below the main light from the same structure. Flagstaff (41 m in height) (18°17'.97N, 72°57'.85E), stands on Janjira Fort. Bandar Hill Light (18°18'.86N, 72°57'.58E) Approach and entry. From the vicinity of fairway lightbuoy (18°17'.40N, 72°49'.24E), a buoyed channel leads E and enters the port between Nanwell Point and Vihur Point, 4.2 miles NNW. A turning circle, 600 m in diametre, lies near the berthing area. Caution. Fishing stakes may be encountered within the harbour, these are usually consisting of large poles or stripped palm trees; however, they generally show well above high water. While approaching the harbour from S, vessels should keep in depths of more than 11 m and well to seaward of Whale Reef until Janjira Fort, standing 2 miles NE of Nanwell Point Lighthouse is identified. Useful marks. Sandy Point (18°16'.40N, 72°59'.60E). Dighi Hill (251 m high) (18°16'.03N, 72°57'.35E) is the highest point on the peninsula. Conical Hill (232 m high) (18°15'.16N, 72°57'.25E), is bare. Round Hill (235 m high) (18°14'.48N, 72°57'.49E), is thickly wooded. Anchorages and berths Jetties. The port has two multipurpose berths, each length 325m. There are three jetties on the N side of Rajpuri Creek, one close SE of Bandar Hill and another on the point S of the village of Rajpuri, 1 mile SE of Bandar Hill. Third jetty lies close E to Sandy Point. On the S side of the creek, a jetty lies 2 cables SE of Dighi. Ferry service, between these jetties during the fine weather season, is available. Port services Supplies. Fuel (HSHSD, HFHSD), fresh water, provisions. Other Services. Telephone, internet, medical, ambulance, police, ship chandlery and stevedores, firefighting, navigational warning and weather bulletin, garbage and waste oil disposal, helicopter landing facilities, custom and immigration, restaurant. Transportation. Nearest Highway: NH 17 (50 KM) Nearest Railhead: Mangaon – Indapur (47 KM) Nearest Airport: Mumbai (170 KM) Srivardhan Bay Position. Srivardhan Bay, a shallow bay, lies N of Srivardhan Point (18°01'.27N, 73°01'.13E) and is 1¾ miles wide at its entrance; the Srivardhan town is situated at its head. A shallow inlet, most of which dries, extends 2½ miles inland from its entrance at the S end of the bay. Offshore danger. From this part of the coast; shoal water, with depths of less than 5.5 m, extends about 1 mile seaward. Storm signals are displayed by a mast, using the brief system.. Landmarks. Srivardhan Bay Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (18°03'.06N, 72°59'.68E) is exhibited from September to May inclusive. Mast (15 m in height) (18°03'.09N, 72°59'.69E). Anchorage. Large vessels may obtain anchorage off Srivardhan, 3 miles WNW of Srivardhan Point in a depth of about 10 m, mud. Berth. A 98 m long jetty lies in the N of the bay, about 2½ cables E of Srivardhan light.Fishing vesels are using this jetty. Kumbaru Bay Position. Kumbaru Bay a large shallow bay lies between Kumbaru Point (18°13'.41N, 72°55'.91E) and an unnamed point, 5½ miles SSE. Offshore danger. Shahjehan Shoal lies 1 mile SW of Kumbaru Point. A PA wreck dangerous to navigation lies about 3¾ miles SW of Kumbaru Point. Anchorage. Small vessels and fishing crafts can have a protected anchorage from northwest winds on the SE side of Kumbaru Point in depths of about 4.5 m.