APPROACHES TO PORT OF NEW MANGALORE-2359 General Information Position 1. Panambur Port known as the New Mangalore Port (12°55'.76N, 74°48'.27E), is a seaport located near to Surathkal railway station in Karnataka. It is a deep water all weather port and the only major port of Karnataka. It is India's ninth largest port, in terms of cargo handling. The port is situated within a bay on an otherwise straight stretch of coastline, about 5 miles NNW of the old Mangalore port. Function 1. New Mangalore is all weather port developed to complement the limited facilities which exist in the neighboring port of Mangalore, 5 miles S, and to serve an adjacent fertiliser factory. 2. Imports. Crude and POL products, fertilizers, liquid ammonia, phosphoric acid, machinery, wood pulp, timber log and coal. 3. Exports. LPG, bulk commodities, iron ore, finished fertilizers, coal, coke, bentonite, lime stone, cement, chemicals, crude and POL products. Topography 1. The coast each side of the port is straight, low and sandy with a fringe of coconut and other palms. On each side of the harbour entrance, the surf off the coast breaks about 100 m from the beach in fine weather, extending up to 400 m in squally weather and during the SW monsoon. Port Limit 1. The port limit is shown on the chart. Port authority 1. The port is governed by: Chairman, New Mangalore Port Trust, Panambur, Mangalore, Karnataka – 575010. Website: www.newmangalore-port.com Limiting Conditions Controlling Depth 1. Maintained depth within the breakwaters is 15.4 m in the outer approach channel and 15.1m in the lagoon area. Due to siltation during SW monsoon mariners may encounter lesser depths hence advised to consult port authorities for latest information. Deepest and longest berth 1. Berth no. 14 (350m long with a permissible alongside draught of 14m). Tidal range 1. About 1.2m during HWS. Density of water 1. Normally about 1.025 g/cm3 but during the SW monsoon may fall to 1.010g/cm3. Visibility 1. After sunrise, haze settles over the land; even in the fine season the coast usually remains indistinct until mid-day, making it difficult to discern objects otherwise conspicuous. Arrival Information Port operations 1. Being an all-weather port, the port is open throughout the year. Notice of ETA required 1. At least 48 hours in advance Notice of ETA is required, for more details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Anchorage 1. Open/Waiting anchorage has been established about 2 mile N of the Fairway Light-buoy (12°54'.84N, 74°44'.29E), in depths of about 16 m, soft mud, provides good holding ground. It has been observed that, vessels drag anchor during SW monsoon. 2. Tankers, waiting to discharge at SPM, may anchor 3 miles N of SPM, as shown on the chart. Pilotage and tugs 1. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 200GRT and is available by day and night. For vessels, up to draught of 10 m the pilot will board about 11/4 miles ENE of Fairway Light-buoy. For Deep draught vessels, the pilot will board about 11/2 cables NW of the Fairway Light-buoy. For more details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6. Vessel Traffic System 1. A Manual VTS service available24x7 inside the port. Harbour General Layout 1. The harbour, consists of a bay with a maintained depth 15.1m, is protected by breakwaters that project about 4 cables from the shore on each side of the entrance. 2. Eighteen berths along with a turning basin of 550 m diameter aresituated inside the harbour. Five berths including an oil jetty is on the SSE side of the lagoon near the approach channel, while seven berths are situated in a basin extending N from the turning basin. Depths 1. Within the harbour maintained depths are varying between is 15.1m leading from the entrance ESE to the iron ore berth, including the turning circle; N and S of this area, maintained depths varying between 7m and 14m front the other berthing areas. 2. It has been reported that considerable silting may occur due to SW monsoon resulting encounter of lesser depths. Mariners are advised to consult Port Authorities for latest information. Signal 1. Port control. On the N side of the harbour entrance, (12° 55'.84N, 74° 48'.41E) 2. Storm signal On the N side of the harbour entrance, (12° 55'.80N, and 74° 48’ .50E) displayed using the general system. Port Facilities 1. Tugs. Towage is compulsory for all types of ship. Five tugs with bollard pull of 50T (one), and 32T (four) are available 24 hours on request. Requesting authority is Deputy Conservator. Communication on VHF channel 16 and 12. 2. Cargo Handling. Containers are handled by stevedores. 3. Cranes. Sl Type Capacity No. (a) Mobile Cranes 75T 01 (b) Fork Lift Trucks 03T 02 (c) Fork Lift Trucks 10T 01 (c) Pick and Carry 10T 01 4. Repairs. Minor repairs are arranged with the help of local workshop. The nearest Docking, Slipway and Boat yards facilities are available at old Mangalore Port which is 5 mile South of this port. 5. Diving. Diving assistance is arranged through private agencies. 6. Pollution Control. International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) regulations are strictly enforced. 7. Supplies. Sl. Supply Remark (a) Fuel FO/180 Cst. and Marine Diesel Oil (b) Fresh Water Available at 20 MT/hr. Charges nominal. (c) Provision Arranged through chandlers. (d) Chart No charts are available locally. 8. Security. The port is International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) compliant and Custom and Immigration regulation are enforced. Principal Marks 1. Landmarks. (a) Water tower (S) 12° 55'.1N, 74° 48'.6E (b) Water tower (N) 12° 56'.6N, 74° 49'.1E (c) Lattice radio tower 12° 56'.0N, 74° 49'.1E2 Pillars. There are several pillars to aid fixing, turning or berthing; which stand near the coast, on the breakwaters and in the vicinity of the harbour. The positions of the pillars are shown on the chart. Directions Navigational Aid. 1. Channel Buoys. The channel is marked by six pairs of lighted channel marker buoys, placed about 1200m apart at southern and northern toe line. The fairway buoy is placed between centerline and northern toe-line, about 7500m from the base line. Three leading light towers are there on ashore in line with the center of the approach channel. Lights are positioned on the southern and northern extremity of the channel toe-line. Vessel Traffic Management System is used as an aid to navigation through the channel. 2. The channel is entered about 4 cables E of the Fairway Light-buoy (safe water) and passes N of a dangerous wreck. Approach and Entry 1. The port is approached through a buoyed channel 245m wide and entered between breakwaters. The channel is straight bearing 078.9° (T) while entering, provided with leading lights/towers. Leading Lights. 1. Front light. (12° 55'.7 N, 74° 49'.3 E) white square concrete tower, elevation 17 m. 2. Rear light. (12° 55'.8N, 74° 49'.6E) elevation 27 m and about 640 m E of front light. 3. A beacon stands on the leading line about 370 m E of the front light (12° 55'.8N, 74° 49'.5E). 4. The alignment (078.9°) of these lights and the beacon, leads through the entrance channel, between the unlit breakwaters and towards the head of the harbour in the dredged area. Cautions. 1. A submarine pipeline extends seawards from12° 57'.47N, 74° 47'.72E to 12° 57'.56N, 74°48'.02E off Chitrapura sea Coast. The pipeline is used by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited for disposing off treated waste water into the sea. 2. Wrecks.Dangerous wrecks lies at the following positions (a) 12° 54'.85N, 74° 46'.08E - Least depth obtained 2.7m above wreck (Challenger). (b) 12° 53'.79N, 74° 48'.56E - Visible wreck (Denden) (c) 12° 53'.27N, 74° 48'.70E - Visible wreck (Ocean brege) (d)12° 48'.80N, 74° 44'.69E- (Asian Forest) 3. Spoil Ground area marked by the following coordinates (a) 12° 53'.37N, 74° 43'.06E (b) 12° 53'.07N, 74° 43'.53E (c) 12° 52'.91N, 74° 46'.76E (d) 12° 52'.62N, 74° 43'.23E Berths 1. Fertilizer berth. Berth No 1 (1 cable NW), 125m in length, depth 7m, however, the port authority should be consulted for exact depths alongside. 2. Container berths. Berths No 5, 6 and 7 (3 cables NW), each berth length is about 190 m and depth is 9.7m. 3. Iron ore berth. Berth No 8 (2½ cables SW), a purpose built berth about 290 m long with a depth of 14 m alongside. The berth is exposed to swell during the SW monsoon. 4. Oil jetty. Berth No 9 (7½ cables WSW), length 183 m, depth 13 m, can accommodate tankers up to 30 000 dwt. 5. Procedure for requesting berth. Request to Traffic Manager through agent. 6. The positions of berths are shown on the chart. The Principal berths are described below. Berth No. Length Along Side Depth I 120m 07.0m II 198m 10.5m III 198m 10.3m IV 198m 09.5m V 198m 09.5m VI 198m 09.5m VII 198m 09.5m VIII 300m 12.5m IX 330m 10.5m X 320m 14.0m XI 320m 14.0m XII 320m 12.5m XIV 350m 14.0m 7. The depth alongside the jetty may vary .the same must be confirmed from the port authorities before berthing SPM 1. A SPM is installed in position 12° 54'.0N, 74° 39'.0E off New Mangalore by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. SPM is fitted with a radar reflector, Horn Mo(U)30s and a light, Mo(U)15s10M. Anchoring is prohibited in the 500m radius around SPM and 250m either side of pipeline. Port Services. Sl Services Remarks (a) Communication Available. Means of communications are Telephone, Internet.(b) Medical and Ambulance NMPT Hospital (c) Quarantine Available (d) Ships chandlery and stevedores Available (e) Compass adjustments Through private agents (f) Police State police at Panambur Police Station. (g) Fire Fighting Fixed and mobile firefighting facilities available (h) Garbage Disposal Compulsory (j) Waste oil disposal Available(k) Slops and Sludge Discharge Available (l) Helicopter landing facility Available Communications 1. There is regular communication by sea with ports in India and many foreign ports. 2. Mangalore Bajpe Airport is situated at about 9 km from the Port. The Mangalore Central Railway Station connects with the general railway system