CHART 216 Belekeri to Kundapura General information Route The route leads 20 miles NNW from a position W of Kundapura (13° 38' N, 74° 41' E) to a position W of Bhatkal. Topography Between Kundapura to Baindur, 14 miles N, the coastline is straight, low and sandy. North of Baindur the coast, though generally low, sandy and fringed with coconut palms, is rocky in places with bold headlands and much broken by the estuaries of numerous rivers. Several rocks, above and below-water, lie close offshore. A narrow strip of flat country, up to 15 miles wide, lies between the coast and a range of low flat-topped hills; the latter are traversed here and there by the densely wooded and rugged spurs of the Western Ghats, which converge towards the coast N of Kundapura. Depths There are no charted dangers seawards of the 30 m depth contour. Principal marks Landmarks. Chimney (13° 39' N, 74° 40' W), Ht 42 m. Kodachadri (13° 51' N, 74° 52' E), an impressive isolated sugar-loaf peak which, is conspicuous from S; however, when bearing more than 090° it is obscured by Male Gudda a prominent mountain standing 9 miles W. Huddi Point (13° 57' N, 74° 33' E), is a cliffy promontory rising to 61 m about 1 cables inland; a small rounded hill, 37 m high, stands at the end of the point. Major light Bhatkal Light (white square masonry tower, 14 m in height) (13° 58' N, 74° 32' E), stands on the ruined site of Bhatkal Fort situated on a rocky point on the N side of Bhatkal River mouth. An auxiliary light is exhibited from a metal mast, 2 m in height, located below the main light. These lights are obscured by Shirali (Hog) Island (14° 01' N, 74° 29' E) on bearings between 129° and 132°. Directions Caution. The area inside the dangers described below has been examined, however, further dangers may exist. Vessels should therefore keep outside of the charted dangers and it is recommended they keep in depths of more than 20 m throughout this stretch of coast. The route leads 20 miles NNW from a position W of Kundapura (13° 38' N, 74° 41' E) to a position W of Bhatkal, passing (with positions from Baindur Head (13° 52' N, 74° 36' E): WSW of an area of foul ground (11 miles S), consisting of above and below-water rocks, extending 3½ miles SSE to Kundapura Harbour entrance and up to 2 miles offshore in places. Then to: WSW of Nancowry Rock (5 miles SW) which consists of two adjacent rocky shoals with another rocky patch lying 3 miles ESE, an above water rock stands near the W end of the latter patch. Then to: WSW of Two White Rocks (4 miles WNW), these two rocks standing close together are very prominent when the sun is on them. There are other rocks awash and several shoals in this vicinity. Clear of an area of foul ground (6½ miles WNW), then to: WSW of Single White Rock (5½ miles NW), and: Clear of a wreck (12 miles WNW) with a least depth of water of 7.3 m over it. Useful marks Madalbare Gudda (1027 m high) (13° 54' N, 74° 43' E). Yadamale Gudda (13° 59' N, 74° 40' E). Baindur Head (13° 52' N, 74° 36' E) is the W point of a tableland that extends some distance inland. Other name Yedamavina River (13° 48' N, 74° 38' E). Bhatkal General information General information. The port of Bhatkal (13º 58’N, 074º32'E) is a well-protected port on the bank of Bhatkal river surrounded by hills and river. Function.The port is not open for any activities other than for the local fishing boats due to insufficient depths. Anchorage. The approaches to port are very rocky and dangerous and sufficient caution is therefore to be exercised when entering the port. Anchorage for shallow draught vessels is found with the main Light House bearing 014 distance 2 ½ cables in depths of 6-8m. Shallow draught vessels can anchor with the light house bearing 058 distances 1 mile in 10m depth. The anchorage has good holding ground. Pilotage The system of licensed pilot is not there in the port. Ocean going steamers are however piloted into the anchorage by the Port Officer who is also Master Mariner. Landmarks. There are two conspicuous islands lying northward of the port namely the Netrani (Pigeon Island) and Hog Island situated about 19 km WNW and 6.5 km NW respectively from the port. The pigeon island is wooded and flat topped whereas the Hog Island is 356ft high and is peaked. Bhatkal light which is a conspicuous lighthouse on the hill 150ft tall and 20 miles range is a prominent light of the area. There is also an auxiliary light on the slope of the same hill with a range of 17 miles. Berthing and Wharves There exists a lighterage wharf which is 186m long with a stacking area of 16 sq.m. Cargo shed measuring 20X7.5X4.5m has a stacking area measuring 675cu.m. A ramp measuring 20X10m which is adjusted to the wharf is a special feature of the port. A mini ramp 12 ½X6m which is also adjustable with the existing wharf is used for specially taking hauling up of small crafts. Repairs There are small private workshops with welding and other minor repair facilities for sailing and fishing vessels. Port Authority The Honavar port Divisions, functions with two ports namely Bhatkal Port and Tadri Port. Thus the address of port authority is:- Port authority. Deputy Port Conservator, Port Office, Honavar, Karnataka– 581 395. E-mail: portofficer@sancharnet.in Directions Caution. Vessels should not proceed in depths of less than 20 m, when closing the port, unless local knowledge is available, for dangers, in addition to those described below, lie in or near the approaches. Approach from SW. The route leads NE then E from a position SW of the port to a position SW of the mouth of the river, passing: NW of a 3.9 m rocky shoal (13°57´.05N, 74°31´.36E), then to: S of a 4.5 m shoal (13°57´.97N, 74°31´.37E), then to: To the inner anchorage. Approach from NW. From a position NW of the port, keep the summit of Shirali Island (14°01'N,74°29'E) (6.124) bearing 006° or more and alter course for the anchorage when Bhatkal Lighthouse bears 090°, passing: S of a shoal (13°58´.71N, 74°29´.20E), then to South of a 4.7 m shoal (13°58´.30N, 74°30´.00E), then to: As for the SW approach to the inner anchorage. Bhatkal to Tadri General information Route The route leads 32 miles NNW from a position W of Bhatkal (13° 59' N, 74° 33' E) to a position WSW of Tadri. Topography The coast between Bhatkal to Tadri is low and sandy with some rocky points, it is broken only by the estuaries of a number of rivers and a 2 mile long ridge situated 15 miles NNW of Bhatkal. Depths There are no charted dangers between Netrani Island (14° 01' N, 74° 20' E) and 30 m depth contours. Currents The currents follow seasonal variation as per the prevailing monsoon. From February to September the most frequent set is SE with the greatest constancy during June to August; during October currents are variable in direction, but from November to January the most common set is NW. The rates of the currents are mostly less than 1 kts, but rates of about 2 kts occur at times, mainly during July, August and December. Exceptionally the current has a significant onshore component. Principal marks Landmarks: Two chimneys (14° 15'.64 N, 74° 26'.29 E) and (14° 15'.86 N, 74° 26'.18 E). Lattice mast (14° 16'.5 N, 74° 26'.5 E). Monument (14° 17' N, 74° 27' E) standing on a hill. Kalti Gudda (14° 22' N, 74° 33' E) is the highest peak of a small mountain range orientated WSW/ ENE. Parvat Gudi (Danson Peak) (14° 32' N, 74° 28' E). Offshore mark. Basavarajadurg Island (14° 19' N, 74° 24' E), the island is covered with trees and brushwood; it is the site of an ancient ruined fort. Major lights: Bhatkal Light (13° 58' N, 74° 32' E). Oyster Rocks Light (14° 49' N, 74° 04' E). Caution. In the vicinity of Shirali Island and the coastal reef which extends seaward up to 2 miles in places, lying between Bhatkal and a position 6½ miles NNW, vessels should not enter into depths of less than 20 m. Directions The route leads 32 miles NNW from a position W of Bhatkal (13° 59' N, 74° 33' E) to a position WSW of Tadri, passing WSW of Shirali Island (Hog Island) (13 miles S), the island is surrounded by rocks, some of which dries. Kerekund, a rocky islet also surrounded with above and below-water rocks, stands 7½ cables NNE of Shirali Island. Netrani Island (Pigeon Island) (14 miles SSW), the island is wooded with a prominent flat topped summit; except for an above water rock lying off its S end and a rocky shoal close off the E side. The island is steep-to. Then to WSW of a dangerous wreck (11 miles S), then to WSW of Dart Rock (8½ miles S); with Hawkins Reef, Murudeshwar and Hadimadi Islands lying, respectively, 1¾miles NE, 2 miles E and 1¼ miles ESE of the rock. This area is backed by the village of Mavalli. Then to WSW of Indravati Patch (6 miles NNW), then to WSW of Snail Rock (13½ miles NNW), the rock resembles a snail when seen from N; a rock awash lies 5 cables N of it and to a position WSW of Tadri. Useful marks Microwave tower (13° 59'.5 N, 74° 33'.l E). Hudel Gudda (14° 05' N, 74° 36' E), which is easily identified by its long flat summit. Nisana Gudda (14° 08' N, 74° 31' E), with a saddle-shaped summit, is connected at its lower levels to a long sharp ridge that extends about 2 miles inland; it is very prominent from S. Honavar Lighthouse (mast, 15 m in height) (14° 16'.5 N, 74° 26'.6 E), it is obscured by trees when bearing less than 035°; the light is exhibited from mid-September to mid-June. Haravalli (14° 17' N, 74° 34' E), an isolated peak. Ramangundi (14° 21'.5 N, 74° 24'.8 E), a rocky headland with two summits, when seen from the W it is saddle-shaped and prominent; it is reported to show up well on clear nights. Banbikauguda (14° 24' N, 74° 26' E) a wedge-shaped reddish hill. The Kumta Point Light house has perished. Devate Gudda (Pagoda Hill) (14° 28' N, 74° 23' E) stands close to the coast, the temple on its summit is prominent from N. Tadri Light house is disused and is not operational. Koli Gudda (14° 33' N, 74° 25' E) is dome-shaped and prominent from W. Coastal ports Honavar General information. Honavar port (14° 16'.5 N, 74° 26'.6 E) is located at the place where Sharavati River joins Arabian Sea. The port is near to town of Honavar. Function/Anchorage. The port is not open for any activities, however provides a sound anchorage spot for ocean going steamers. Good anchorage is available at a distance of three miles in depths of 10m from the river mouth. Smaller vessels can be anchored at depth of 6m. The approach to port is easy and safe depths are irregular owing to heavy siltation. The holding ground is sand and mud. Pilotage.Private Pilots are available to assist Tindal to navigate. Ocean going steamers are however piloted into the anchorage by the Port Officer who is also Master Mariner. Landmarks.A conspicuous monument, Colonel Pillar exists in position 140 16’ 30”N, 0740 27’ 10”E. Honavar Lighthouse (14º 16'.5 N, 74º 26'.6 E) and another light (round masonry hut on a white tower, elevation 7 m) stands ½ cables SW of the light. Berthing and Wharves. There exists a first stage lighterage wharf 400ft long with a stacking of 69,000 sq.ft. Second stage lighterage wharf of 564 ft long with about 3 lakhs sqft of stacking area is also available. Repairs.There are small private workshops with welding and other minor repair facilities for sailing and fishing vessels. There are no dry docks at the port. Port Authority. Port Officer, Honavar-581 395 Karnataka,Tel: 08387-220243 Email - portofficer@sancharnet.in Communications. The port is well connected to national highway which is ½ km from the port. Nearest railway station is Karki at a distance of 05 km. Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff standing near the S end of the town. Tadri General information. Tadri (14° 31' N, 74° 21' E), port is situated in the estuary of the Aghanashini river. The backwaters of the river Aghanashini forms a vast water front at this port Facilities.The port has sufficient number of cranes available for loading/stevedoring activities with private operators. No dry dock facility is available. Berths. A masonry wharf of 91.4m long with a T shaped jetty having depths of about 1.2m alongside during high tide exists in the port. Directions.From seaward the anchorage is approached direct with two beacons, standing well up on a hill 1½ miles E of Tadri Light, bearing about 070°. Anchorage can be obtained about 1½ mile SW of Tadri Light, in a depth of 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Dangers.Local knowledge is essential for entering the port, the following dangers exist: Foul ground extends 2½ cables S from Tadri Light. The river bar is subject to constant silting. Anchorages and river Netrani Island (14° 01' N, 74° 20' E); anchorage may be found in a depth of 27 m, mud, off the SE side of the island with some shelter from NW winds. Venkatapur River (14° 02' N, 74° 30' E) is shallow and can only be used by boats with local knowledge. Basavarajadurg Island (14° 19' N, 74° 24' E); smallcraft may anchor between the island and the coast in about 5 m, with some shelter from NW winds. Kumta Point (14° 25' N, 74° 23' E) lies at the N entrance to a creek whereas the town of Kumta situated about 1½ miles inland. Small craft may anchor S of Kumta Point in depths of about 6 m with some shelter from NW winds. Kumta is the chief commercial town of North Kanara; local vessels call frequently. TADRI TO KARWAR General information Route The route leads 24 miles NW from a position WSW of Tadri (14° 31' N, 74° 21' E) to a position WSW of Karwar. Topography The coast is formed by a number of bays and creeks interspaced by rocky headlands and broken by river estuaries, many of the bays have sandy beaches fringed with palms or backed by cliffs; inland, there are several small hills with higher mountains in the farther distance. Kandani Halla, a low valley lying 13 miles NNW of Tadri, extends for several miles NE from Belekeri Creek (14° 43' N, 74° 16' E) and contrasts strongly with the high land flanking it. Depths There are no charted dangers seawards of the 20 m depth contour. Principal marks Landmarks. Tulsi Gudda (14° 42' N, 74° 21' E), a mountain with a black peak. Conical Hill (14° 43' N, 74° 20' E), is named from its appearance. Guddadevara Betta (Aversa Hills) (14° 44' N, 74° 17' E), a hill with twin peaks. Guddehali Betta (14° 47' N, 74° 10' E) appears, with an adjacent summit, as a saddle-back shaped hill when seen from S. Major light Oyster Rocks Light (red round masonry tower, white bands and cupola, 19 m in height) (14° 49' N, 74° 04' E), stands on the summit of Devgadgudda Island. Directions The route leads 24 miles NW from a position WSW of Tadri (14° 31' N, 74° 21' E) to a position WSW of Karwar, Then to SW of Kusuldiva Gudda(5 miles SSE), a table-topped hill standing on a promontory, with foul ground extending about 1 mile from the coast SE and NE of it. Then to: SW of Button Rock (5½ miles W), a small black rock; with another rock lying 1 mile NE. Arge Islet, which is wooded, lies 9 cables NNE of Button Rock. Then to SW of Anjadip Island(8 miles WNW). A flagstaff stands near the NW end of the island with a church 1 cable ENE of it; there are forts standing near the center and at the SE end of the island, both are in ruins. The island is cliffy with coconut trees near its N end. Then to: SW of Mogeragudda Island (Elephant Island) (10 miles WNW), a rocky island covered with jungle; with a shoal patches extending 4 cables SSW Karwar Rock lying 6 cables WNW, Then to a position SW of Oyster Rocks (12½ miles WNW). Useful marks Moti Gudda (Achuvil) (14° 37' N, 74° 30' E), a hill with a sugar loaf shaped summit. Hulikkal Gudda (14° 37' N, 74° 22' E) has a well-defined isolated summit. Belekeri Hill (14° 45' N, 74° 15' E) lies at the SW end of a mountain range which rises from the NW side of Kandani Halla . Dauglish Peak (14° 47' N, 74° 18' E) is the highest summit in the above range. Coastal port Belekeri Position. Belekeri (14° 42' N, 74° 16' E) Belekeri is a small ore landing port on a promontory extending W from S side of the entrance to Belekeri Creek. It is located 8 km north to Ankola and 15 km South to Karwar. The main advantage of this port is its proximity to Hospet and Bellary cities which are major producers of Iron Ore. This port is mainly used for Exporting of Iron Ore. Vessels won't come to shore/berth. Ore is transported to ships in sea through bargers. For now three jettys are available for barger loading. Port is not well dredged. Some private companies are operating. Function. The port is an open roadstead port mainly used for Exporting of Iron Ore. Vessels won't come to shore/berth. Ore is transported to ships anchored outside the port through barges. Port authority. The port is administered by the Port Conservator. Landmark Kukra Island (14° 42'.5 N, 74° 14'.4 E), a wooded island with a tower standing near its N point. A drying rock lies close SE of the island. Useful marks: Kukra Light (white tower with black bands) is exhibited from September to May from the S part of Kukra Island. Belekeri Point (14° 42'.4 N, 74° 15'.5 E) is low flat and rocky with a large prominent bungalow standing among trees. The point is surrounded by a number of islands, and has foul ground and rocks awash extending 9 cables S and 7cables W. Anchorages: Belekeri Roads lie between Kusuldiva Gudda (14° 38' N, 74° 16' E) and Kwada Point (6½ miles NW); vessels at anchor load iron ore from lighters in the N part of the roads. Anchorage for medium draught vessels may be obtained with Kukra Island Light bearing about 080° distant 2½ miles in depths of 11 m, mud; shallower draught vessels can anchor with the light bearing 065° distant 1¾ miles in depths of 9 m, mud, as shown on the chart. Berth. There is a quay, for lighters loading iron ore, in Belekeri Creek. Supplies. Provisions; water by barge from Karwar. Bunkers are not available. A dangerous wreck, marked close SE by a light-buoy (port hand), lies 1.6 miles WSW of the island. Other Places Gangavali River (14° 36' N, 74° 18' E). Gokarn (14° 33' N, 74° 19' E), Famous temple town. Mudhulla Point (14° 53' N, 74° 06' E).