Gulf of kuchchh – Eastern Portion - 2080 NARARA BET AND NAVINAL POINT TO HANSTHAL CREEK General information Charts 203, 2080 Route 1 The route leads 32 miles ENE from a position between Narara Bet (22º 27'.0 N, 69º 44'.0E) and Navinal Point (22º 44'.12 N, 69º 42'.91 E) to a position NNW of Baptista Shoals which lie in the approaches to Hansthal Creek at the head of gulf. Topography 1 North coast. The coast, between Navinal Point and Nakti Creek; 27 miles ENE, is fronted by a mud flat which dries up to 3 miles offshore. 2 South coast. This coast is heavily indented with bays and creeks and fronted by several large reefs. Depths 1 Along this route depths, in the center of the gulf, shoal gradually towards the head of the gulf, which itself, is generally shallow. Off the N shore there are several isolated shoal patches; the reefs on the S shore are steep-to, except in the bays where the depths shoal more gradually. Hazard 1 Number of small fishing vessels may be encountered off parts of the S coast of the Gulf of Kachchh. Tidal streams 1 Generally, the tidal streams follow the line of the coast, except in the bays, where an onshore component may be experienced with the in-going stream; for further details see the tidal stream arrows on the chart. 2 In the W approach to Kandla Creek (23º 02'.0 N, 70º 13'.0 E) and Hansthal Creek, 6 miles SE, tidal streams are in general very irregular and seem to be much influenced by a strong wind from any quarter. At Outer Tuna Light-buoy (22º 50'.8 N, 70º 06'.9 E) the streams have a rate of 2½ kts at springs and 1½ kts at neaps but these rates gradually increase towards Hansthal Creek where the rates are 7 kts at springs and 4 kts at neaps. Principal marks 1 Landmarks north shore. Temple at Bhadreswar (elevation 23 m) (22º 55'.0 N, 69º 54'.0 E) is surmounted by a small white dome and has a fort standing close W. Twin banyan trees (elevation 21 m) (22º 55'.0 N, 69º 57'.0 E). 2 Landmarks south shore. Radio mast (elevation 73 m) (22º 29'.0 N, 70º 08'.0 E) from which a red obstruction light is exhibited. 3 Major lights. Navinal Point Light (22º 44'.43 N, 69º 42'.88 E). Pirothan Island NW Point Light (white round masonry tower, black bands) (22º 36'.26 N, 69º 57'.13 E). Tekra Light (metal column on black masonry tower, white bands) (22º 55'.62 N, 70º 07'.21 E) stands, on a sandy ridge at the S end of a mangrove swamp, 1½ miles SW of the W entrance point of Nakti Creek. Directions 1 For the N coast of this route, which is fronted by a mud flat with some isolated shoal patches lying up to 2 miles off its WSW end, to the off-lying banks in the approaches to Kandla; the chart is sufficient guide. 2 The route leads 32 miles ENE from a position between Narara Bet (22º 27'.0 N, 69º 44'.0 E) and Navinal Point (22º 44'.12 N, 69º 42'.91 E) to a position NNW of Baptista Shoals, which lie in the approaches to Hansthal Creek, near the head of the gulf; passing on the S coast (with positions from Pirothan Island Offshore NE Light (22º 37'.23 N, 69º 58'.28 E): 3 NNW of Munde Reef (Dera Reef) (8 miles SW), which forms the W end of an extensive reef that extends W from Munde ka Bet and N from Dide ka Bet, an islet with a range of sandhills and many mangroves. Then to: 4 NNW of Pirothan Island (1½ miles SW), an island with trees on it which are retained as they make a good landmark; a coral reef surrounds the island and connects it with the islands and mainland SW and SE. Then to: 5 NNW of Balachadi Rocks (11 miles ENE); these rocks provide a good radar response. Then to NNW of Mungra Reef (15 miles NE), a reef with a heap of sand and shells about 7½ cables within the W extremity which, being the first part to dry, serves to identify the position of the reef. And: 6 SSE of Outer Tuna Light-buoy (16 miles NNE). Then to SSE of Kala Dara Shoal (21 miles NE), then to SSE of Kapoor Shoal (21½ miles NE), and: 7 Clear of a shoal patch, lying in mid channel, with a depth of 4.9 m over it (22 miles NE); Navlakhi Buoy is moored, about 6 cables NE of the shoal patch, off the S edge of Kapoor Shoal. And: 8 To a position NNW of Baptista Shoals (23 miles NE); these shoals, which dry, consist of ridges and pinnacles of coarse sand, small stones and broken shells. Useful marks 1 North shore. Temple at Goarsama (elevation 19 m) (22º 51'.0 N, 69º 46'.0 E). Luni Pir Dome (22º 52'.0 N, 69º 49'.0 E). Dome (elevation 22 m) (22º 53'.0 N, 69º 54' E). Beacon G (black, rectangular top mark) (22º 55'.0 N, 70º 01'.0 E). Beacon I (black, ball top mark) (22º 55'.0 N, 70º 04'.0 E). 2 South shore. Kalubhar Tapu Light (22º 26'.3 N, 69º 35'.2 E). Stranded wreck (22º 31' N, 69º 50' E) lies near the SW edge of Munde Reef. 3 Pirothan Island Offshore NE Light (white pyramidal concrete tower, red bands. Kalvan Light (22º 35'.6 N, 70º 02'.7 E). 4 Mungra Reef Light beacon (10 m in height) (22º 45'.5 N, 70. 11'. 1E) stands on a detached reef close S of the W end of Mungra Reef. Sikka Chart 2033, 2060,2083 General information 1 Position. Sikka Creek (22º 29'.0 N, 69º 47'.0 E) is situated on the S coast of the Gulf of Kachchh; it lies between Narara Bet and Goos reefs. 2 The Sikka town is situated at the head of the creek; it provides the site of one of the largest cement factories in Asia. 3 Topography. Narara Bet Reef is an extensive reef that surrounds Narara Bet; it lies on the SW side of Sikka Creek and covers at high water. A number of shoal patches extend up to about 5 cables NE of this reef. 4 Goos Reef, situated on the NE side of Sikka Creek, is an extensive detached reef which covers at high water; it has upon it a long prominent sandbank that dries well before the reef itself. A shoal bank extends about 8 cables NW from the reef. During the SW monsoon heavy breakers develop over both of the above reefs. 5 Function. The creek affords sheltered anchorage and an alongside berth for vessels trading with Sikka. The following three major operators operate the terminals in the port. Reliance Marine Terminal which imports and exports petroleum products, The Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC Limited) and Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited jetty. 6 Approach and entry. Approach to the creek is from NW and entered between Narara Bet and Goos reefs. The creek is navigable for about 3 miles at low water. Limiting conditions 1 Tidal streams. The tidal stream set, within Sikka Creek, is generally in a direct parallel to the axis of the channel, with a maximum rate 2 kts. 2 Tugs available on request. 3 Local weather. SW monsoon effects the port adversely. 4 Storm signals are displayed at Sikka by using the brief system. Arrival information 1 Notice of ETA. ETA message should be informed 48 hours in advance, messages should be sent via Okha Radio; see the relevant List of Radio Signals. 2 Outer anchorage. While awaiting a berth, Vessels can anchor in the vicinity of 22º 31'.4 N, 69º 46'.0 E, in depths of 17 to 20 m, as shown on the chart. This anchorage is exposed to the SW monsoon and previous reports indicate that it may be crowded. 3 Pilotage. For all the merchant vessels pilotage is compulsory, requirement messages should be sent to the Port Officers at Okha and Bedi Bandar 48 hours in advance. The pilot boards from a tug at the entrance to the channel. Boarding normally takes place 2 hours before high water and during daylight hours only. Directions 1 Caution .The channel buoys moored in the outer part of the channel are reported liable to drag in strong winds. 2 Channel. On each side, the channel is marked by buoys (lateral) in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A), it leads from the fairway buoy (red can), moored 3 miles NW of Beacon A, inward to close N of the ammonia berth. The channel is narrow with a least reported depth of about 8.2 m, but it should be noted that shoaler charted depths lie close outside the channel. The channel becomes narrow inward otherwise generally the width of the channel is about 183 m. 3 Entry leading beacons. Front beacon, Beacon A (grey and white bands) (22º 27'.8N, 69º 48'.2E). Rear beacon (black and white bands) (6 cables SE of front beacon) stands on the ammonia berth breakwater. 4 From the vicinity of (22º 31'.0 N, 69º 45'.0 E) the alignment (137½º) of these marks leads into the entrance passing (with positions from the front beacon): 5 Close SW of the fairway buoy (port hand) (3 miles NW), then to NE of Siri Reef (1¾ miles NW) which dries, and a smaller isolated reef, which also dries, lies 2 cables farther NW. Then to NE of a shoal with a depth of 3.6 m over it (1½ miles NW), and NE of a dangerous wreck (1 mile NW). 6 Useful marks. Siri Reef Beacon (elevation 15 m) stands near the E side of Siri Reef. Goos Reef Beacon (elevation 15 m) stands near the SW edge of Goos Reef. A stranded wreck lies, near the breakwater, 2½ cables E of the ammonia berth head; another stranded wreck lies on the reef 1 mile S. Port services 1 Repairs. Minor repairs only. 2 Supplies. limited amounts of fresh water and marine diesel oil, by barge or road tanker. 3 Transportation. Local road and rail. The nearest airport is at Jamnagar which is at a distance of 25 km. 4 Small craft. During heavy weather, and at high water, local craft pass through channels among the mangroves N of Sikka to reach Bedi Bandar , the port of Jamnagar, about 15 miles E. 5 Port Authority. Port officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, GMB Complex, near Shivam petrol pump, Saru section road, Jamnagar. Tel: 0288 - 2711805 / 06 e-mail : pojam.gmb@gmail.com. Gujrat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited Berths 1 The berth is situated about 2 cables off the reef on the E side of the creek and 5 cables SSW of Beacon A. The berth has an overall length of about 220 m and consists of a concrete island jetty joined to the shore, 2 miles ESE, by a breakwater which supports a road; the central berthing face is about 48 m long with a depth of 11 m alongside and a maximum permitted draught of 8.0 m. Two mooring dolphins flank each end of the central berthing face, which itself, is fronted by three yokohama floating fenders. 2 Berthing operation. Berthing is only permitted between 2 hours before and 2 hours after daylight high water. 3 Loading platforms. A disused jetty stands in ruins about 5 cables SSE of the ammonia berth, its overhead ropeway to the shore ESE and another overhead ropeway at the head of the creek are also in ruins. Sikka Ports and Terminals Limited General Information 1 Sikka Ports and Terminals Limited operates one jetty with five berths situated in the channel between Goos and Munde reefs, 3.75 miles North of Sikka village (22° 29’.08N, 069° 50’.30E). It also have five SPMs in the vicinity of 22°35’.08N, 069°49’.13E bounded by 22° 34’.00N to the South, 22° 37’.00N to North and 069° 52’.00E to East and 069° 47’.00E to West. Out of five SPMs three cater to crude import and two for product evacuation. 2 Function. The Terminal handles crude and finished oil products to and Jamnagar refinery. 3 Approach and entry. A fairway buoy (22º 32'.75N, 69º 45'.30E) marks the outer approach to the terminal and approach to the alongside berths is through a buoyed channel between Goos and Munde reefs. Minimum under water keel clearance of 1.8 m (including squat) is required during the channel transit. 4 Controlling Depths. The least depth at the crude SPMs is 30m, at the product SPMs 27m and at the berths: 13.4m. The least depth in the channel is 13.9m and the minimum under keel clearance is 1.4m. 5 Deepest and longest berth. SPM No 1 and Berth D. 6 Maximum size and draught of vessels handled. 120,000 DWT, draught 14.5 m and LOA 252 m for jetty. 400,000 DWT, draught 22.5 m and LOA 345 m for crude SPM. 170,000 DWT, draught 18.5 m and LOA 300 m for product SPM. 7 Anchorages. Open anchorage/ for vessels waiting for berthing (only vessels visiting the terminal are allowed to receive fresh water/bunker and stores). The coordinates of recommended anchorage are as follows:- For VLCCs (Crude): (a) 22º 39'.0 N, 69º 53'.5 E (b) 22º 41'.8 N, 69º 58'.3 E (c) 22º 40'.0 N, 69º 58'.3 E (d) 22º 37'.3 N, 69º 53'.5 E For Product Tankers: (a) 22º 37'.35 N, 69º 53'.45 E (b) 22º 40'.07 N, 69º 58'.3 E (c) 22º 39'.0 N, 69º 58'.3 E (d) 22º 36'.22 N, 69º 53'.45 E For Other Tankers: (a) 22º 32'.55 N, 69º 44'.80 E (b) 22º 32'.00 N, 69º 45'.75 E (c) 22º 30'.50 N, 69º 44'.80 E (d) 22º 30'.50 N, 69º 45'.75 E 8 Prohibited Anchorage. The area surrounding the 5 SPMs is designated as SPM working area. Anchoring and fishing are strictly prohibited in these areas. Submarine oil pipelines are laid between SPMs and from SPMs to the jetty. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of these pipelines. The area bounded by:- (a) 22° 31’.8N, 69° 46’.2E; (b) 22° 30’.0N, 69° 46’.2E; (c) 22° 27’.8N, 69° 48’.2E and the existing prohibited area contains several new pipelines carrying crude or petroleum products to and from SPMs. 9 Pilot boarding areas. For jetty berths and SPM. During ebb Pilot boards in position 22° 32.20’N, 069° 46.25’E For crude vessels, during flood Pilot boards in position 22° 36.50’ N 069° 53.0’ E For Product vessel Pilot boards in position 22° 38.0’ N 069° 52.10’ E 10 Tugs. Nine tugs are available and are compulsory for both jetty berths and SPM. Controlled by Sikka port control. Available 24 hours, on MMB channel 71. Navigation Aids 1 The passage between Goos and Munde reefs is marked by IALA region “A” buoyed channel. Buoy number TCA, TCB, TCC and TCD mark turning circle. Leading lights are provided to assist navigation from turning circle to Tanker berths. Caution must be exercised when transiting approach channel to prevent accidental release of anchor as the submarine pipelines pass through the approach channel between buoys 5-6 and riser platform. 2 Racons. SPM 1- 22° 34’.3N. 69° 47’.2E. Displaying R SPM 3- 22° 36’.6N. 69° 49’.9E. Displaying O 3 Directions. The track leads NE from the vicinity of 22º 33'N, 69º 45'E towards the SPM’s and SE to the harbour entrance. 4 Entry and berthing. The terminal is approached directly from the east end of deep water route. The approach from fairway buoy 22º 35'.5N, 69º45'.8E is through a buoyed channel between Goos and Munde reefs. 5 Tides (height). Maximum 6.5m 6 Tidal stream information. About 3 kts 7 Wind speed and direction. Maximum 35 kts in SW monsoon and 30 kts in NE monsoon. 8 Harbour Channel. The buoyed channel leads SE from No 1 buoy (22º 31'.5N, 69º 47'.9E) to a turning circle, radius 240 m, 4 cables NW of the jetty. Berths 1 The Terminal has ten berths in total, comprising of 05 alongside berths and 05 SPM SPM No 1 - 22º 34'.32N, 69º 47'.19E SPM No 2 - 22º 35'.50N, 69º 48'.50E 2 SPM No1 and SPM No 2 are about 1¾ miles NE, with depth of 33 m and 30.5 m respectively, handling crude oil. SPM No 3 - 22º 36'.55N, 69º 49'.93E SPM No 4 - 22º 35'.36N, 69º 51'.41E SPM No 5 - 22º 34'.71N, 69º 50'.11E 3 Five alongside berths (A1, A, B, C and D) are located between Goos and Munde reefs and designed to accommodate vessels of LOA 105-252 m, Max. beam 45 m and 59850-120,000 DWT. Berth ‘D’, the deepest has a depth alongside of 14.5 m. Berth ‘A’ handles LPG and chemicals only. Max. permissible displacement for LPG tankers at Berth ‘A’- 39900 DWT. Shree Digvijay Cement Co Ltd Captive Wharf (DCC) General Information 1 Sikka DCC is a shallow water tidal port handling dry cargo berth commodities. The captive cargo imported is coal in bulk and major exports are bagged cement and cement clinker in bulk. 2 Vessels Handeled. 3-4 captive cargo shipments are handled of approx. 50000 MT each. From the anchorage position, lighterage operations are carried out for import export of cargo to the captive jetty. Vessels ranging from 9 to 25 m are being handled at anchorage (lighterage operation through barges of average length 45m, width 12m, draught 4.5m, GRT 650MT approx.) 3 Cargo Handling. No infrastructure available or required for handling container cargo. Only bulk and bagged captive cargo handled and operated at wharf in tidal condition through lighterage operation to and from anchorage port. Bedi Bandar Port and Rozi Anchorage Charts 203, 2027 General information 1 Bedi group of ports comprise of New Bedi Port, Old Bedi port and Rozi port. All these are now coined under the new name Bedi (Rozi) Port. It is mainly an all –weather anchorage port under the control of the Port Officer, Bedi Group of Ports. 2 Position. Bedi Bandar (22º 31'.07 N, 70º 01'.73 E) is situated some 3 miles inland on the W bank of Bedi Bandar Creek and about 4½ miles NW of the city of Jamnagar. New Rozi Port jetty is situated at 1.2 miles NE of New Bedi Bandar Port. 3 Function. Bedi Bandar and New Rozi Port are the ports for Jamnagar, the headquarters of Jamnagar District. Principal exports are salt, cattle feed, rice and soya beans; the main imports include dates, fertiliser, rock phosphate and grain. 4 Topography. Chhad (22º 33'.79 N, 69º 58'.36 E) and Jindra Bet, adjoining ENE, consist of sand and mud flats intersected by creeks and fringed with mangroves extending SE to Bedi Bandar Creek; there is a prominent sandspit along the NE face of Jindra Bet. Rozi Island (22º 32'.44 N, 70º 02'.57 E), situated on the E side of Bedi Bandar Creek, is rocky and about 11 m high. East of Rozi Island the coast consists of sand and mud flats extending about 3 miles offshore, it is intersected by creeks and fringed with mangroves. 5 Bedi Bandar Creek. Enters the Gulf of Kachchh near the head of New Rozi Port Jetty. The creek dries S of the entrance but at high water tugs, boats and lighters can navigate the creek to a position beyond Bedi Bandar. 6 Approach and entry. The port is entered through Bedi Bandar Creek; but cargo is worked by lighters, as the tide permits, to and from Rozi Anchorage 5 miles NNE. 7 Port authority. Port Officer, Bedi Group of Ports, Saru Section Road, Jamnagar - 361 006. Email-pojam.gmb@gmail.com. Website - www.gmbports.org. Limiting conditions 1 Mean tidal levels. Rozi mean spring range about 5.5 m; mean neap range about 3.0 m. See information in Tide Tables Density of water at the anchorage is 1.025 g/cm3. 2 Local weather. The port is affected severely during the monsoons, particularly in the afternoons, especially during the South West monsoon where strong South Westerly winds blow during the months of May to September. During the other seasons the weather is variable. The tidal stream is generally about 2-2.5 kts .Flood-Easterly, Ebb Westerly. Port operations 1 Port operations. The port is an all-weather lighterage port, which is open all the year round; however, delays to lighterage operations must be expected during periods of inclement weather. 2 Port radio. VTS Rozi operates round the clock and is available on channel 16 and 73. 3 Outer anchorage. Large vessels, with cargo for Bedi or Rozi, may anchor 1¾ miles N of Kalvan Shoal (22º35'.6N, 70º02'.7E) in depths of about 15 m, mud, as shown on the chart. 4 Pilotage. Pilotage is not compulsory since this being only an anchorage port. However in case of any requirement, the port officer may be contacted. 5 Requirement for local knowledge. Much of the ground off Rozi is rocky or shallow with numerous unmarked dangerous wrecks and dangers lying in the offing; to approach the anchorages local knowledge is necessary. Harbour 1 General layout. From close W of New Rozi Port Jetty. Bedi Bandar Creek leads, 3 miles generally S, to the lighter quays at Bedi Bandar. 2 Old Bedi Port (22º30'.9 N, 70º01'.7 E) Two Jetties available at a distance of 400 m apart. Alongside depth available is 7.6 m. 3 New Bedi Port (22º32'.8 N, 70º01'.9 E) A jetty of length 600 m with alongside depth of 7.6 m. 4 Rozi port (22º34'.3 N, 70º02'.7 E) A jetty of length 600 m with alongside depth of 10.0 m. 5 Storm signals are displayed near Rozi Mata Temple (22º 31'.5 N, 70º 02'.7 E) by using the general system. 6 Principal marks. Pirotan Island Light (22º 36'.26 N, 69º 57'.13 E) located 5.4 miles NW of Rozi Island. VTS Rozi Tower (22º 34'.3 N, 70º 02'.6 E), Stands at the Northern edge of Rozi Jetty. It is a white masonry tower with red bands. Directions 1 While approaching Rozi Island from W do not alter course until Kalvan Shoal bears 185º, thereby avoiding Ranson Shoal (22º 37'.2 N, 70º 02'.4 E) and the dangers which extend offshore between Pirothan Island and Rozi Island (6 miles SE). 2 While approaching or leaving the anchorages, vessels should pass N of Ranson Shoal taking care to avoid the shoal water extending about 5 cables ESE of it; also passing well clear of the numerous charted wrecks and areas of foul ground that lie in this vicinity. Useful marks 1 Bedi Bandar Light discontinued. Only a white metal framework tower (12 m in height) lies about 1 mile SSW of Rozi Jetty in position (22º 33'.0 N, 70º 0l'.9 E). 2 Two Radio Masts (elevation 37 m) (22º 29'.7 N, 70º 02'.6 E). 3 Lakota Tower (elevation 51 m) (round structure) (22º 27'.6 N, 70º 04'.2 E) stands on the W side of a fort at Jamnagar. 4 Pratap Clock Tower (22º 28'.6 N, 70º 03'.4 E) stands close NNW of Jamnagar. 5 Rozi Mata Temple (22º 33'.0 N, 70º 03'.0 E) lies at the N end of Rozi Island. There exists a white circular tower, 15 m high, on the NW corner of the temple courtyard. Coastal anchorages, creeks and towns Charts 203 Mashuri Creek 1 Mashuri Creek (22º 34'.0 N, 69º 55'.77 E) lies on the E side of Dide ka Bet and enters the gulf 2½ miles N. Anchorage may be found by small craft in depths of about 8 m, mud, near the mouth of the creek. It would be unwise to enter the creek until about 2 hours after high water, at which time the edge of the reef dries; some rocky patches lie about 7½ cables within its entrance. Local knowledge is required for anchoring. Sachana 1 General information. A coastal town Sachana (22º 34'.06 N, 70º 10.92' E) is having a ship breaking industry; vessels awaiting beaching are anchored in Balachadi Roads, 4½ miles NNW. Balachadi 1 General information. Balachadi village (22º 36'.11 N, 70º 12'.93 E) situated at the head of a creek from which a range of hills, attaining an elevation of 30 m, runs 1½ miles SE whence the hills end abruptly. A rock which dries 3 m lies off a cove in the creek. 2 Anchorage. Anchorage may be obtained by vessels in Balachadi Roads, about 3¼ miles NW of Aku Pir, in depths from 5.5 to 9.0 m, soft mud; the anchorage is protected from N by Balachadi Rocks. The anchorage is approached with Aku Pir bearing 120º and anchoring on that bearing according to draught. 3 Useful mark. On a small conical hill, Aku Pir (22º 36'.6 N, 70º 12'.4 E) stands near the N entrance point of the creek, it is detached from the mainland and isolated at high water; a small range of rocky mounds front the coast in this vicinity, they are isolated at high water springs. Jodiya 1 Position . The Jodiya town is situated about 2 miles inland E of Dabar Creek. Jodiya Bandar is situated 2 miles NW of the town. 2 Useful marks. Jodiya Bandar Light (22º 43'.5 N, 70º 16'.8 E), a skeletal Tower, 31 m in height stands at the N end of the quay wall. 3 Facilities. The Jodiya town has a banking facility with ATM, a bus station and a health center also exists. Godia Creek 1 General Information. Godia Creek (23º 14' N, 68º 35' E) is entered between low-lying sandy points. It can be identified by Luna Bet Beacon standing on its NW side and, by two beacons standing on its SE side with Bari Beacon a farther 2½ miles SE. 2 This generally shallow creek has an entrance channel across the bar, about 2 cables wide, with deep-water in its centerline; there are drying banks lying on each side of the channel, the entrance and the creek. The bar, which extends about 1 mile seaward, has a least charted depth of 1.5 m; a pool, with a charted depth of 9.9 m, lies 1 mile within the entrance. From the pool, the creek shallows rapidly and extends about 2 miles East, at which point it curves North. Mungra Reef Anchorage 1 General information. Mungra reef is a drying coastal reef, which lies with its Western edge about 6 miles WNW of Godia Bandar. About 0.8 mile within the Western extremity of Mungra Reef lies a heap of sand and shells. This is the first part of the reef that dries, and the extent of the reminder of the reef could be determined from it. Vessels may obtain anchorage l½ miles S of Mungra Reef Light beacon (22º 45'.5 N, 70º 11'.1 E) in a depth of about 5.5 m, mud; as shown on the chart.