Chhara port 2052 1 General Information.The port of Chhara is develped by M/s Simar Port Private Limited (SPPL) as an all-weather, multi-cargo, multi-purpose, deep draft greenfield port near Chhara Village, Kodinar Taluka, Gir - Somnath District, Gujarat, India. Project site is about 50 km West of Diu. Proposed project site lies at Latitude 20°40'20.45”N and Longitude 070°41’70.48”Port Head has overall authority over the Chhara Port. Chhara Port limits have been notified by the Government of Gujarat under Section 5 of the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (15 of 1908) vide Government Notification, Ports and Transport Department Notification No. PT/4/2015/WKS-512007-G-198/(Part-I)-GH-1 dated 19 February, 2015 2 Function.Presently the Phase 1 of the projectis completed that consists of LNG terminal with storage and regasification facilities with a total planned throughput of 5 MMTPA. The LNG facilities have been Sub-Concessioned to HPCL LNG Limited (HPLNG), a 100% subsidiary of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) Chhara Port is comprise of infrastructure for handling LNG, Dry Bulk, Container, and other Liquid Bulk cargoes. 3 Tides. Max range of tide is 2.9 meter. The peak magnitude of current during spring tide varies between 0.8m/sec to 1.2m/sec and the peak magnitude during neap tide varies between 0.4m/sec to 0.8m/sec. During flood tide, the direction of the current is towards East varying between 070 to 120 degrees North and during ebb tide the current is towards West, varying between 260 to 320 degrees with respect to North. . 4 Weather.The region is affected by the SW monsoon between approximately mid-June to mid-September. During this period the prevailing wind direction is from the SW, with wind speeds regularly between 30 and 38 knots.During non-monsoon season, the maximum prevailing winds are less strong (20 to 25 knots) primarily from the NE quadrant. During non-monsoon season, the maximum prevailing winds are less strong (20 to 25 knots) primarily from the NE quadrant. 5 Port Limits.The port limits are marked on the navigational chart. 6.Pilots and tugs Pilotage : Pilotage is compulsory for all the vessels calling at Chhara Port. No vessel is allowed to enter into Chhara Port Limits without Chhara Port pilot. All vessels are required to request for inward/outward pilot through their local agents at least 24 hours in advance. Pilot boarding station is located as at 20°42'30.05"N 70°42'2.71"E. 7. Anchorage Chhara port has a designated anchorage area for waiting vessels or for emergency use prior or after berthing. The anchorage area is as shown in the following figure with a diameter of 1 NM, centered at Lat/Long 20°41'28.52"N / 070°42'0.23"E. 8. Navigation channel : Navigation channel at Chhara Port is designed for one-way shipping traffic at any given time. Width of the channel is 300m with a total length of approx. 3 nautical miles. Width of the channel at the bend is 370m. The minimum depth presently available (without dredging) in navigable waters of Chhara Port is approx. 12.5 meters and there is a tidal range of approx. 2.5-3 meters available at the port. During the initial phase, the Port plans to restrict vessels up to 12.5 meters draft and will handle these vessels during the high water only. 9. Turning circle: There is a turning basin at the shore end of the channel with diameter of 700m, centered at 20°42'47.0"N and 070°43'18.8"E. Vessels are generally turned in the turning basin before berthing. The channel is marked with Aids to Navigation. 10. Aids to Navigation: Aids to Navigation at Chhara Port are provided to ensure safe and efficient navigation of vessels to and from the port. These aids will assist the masters and pilots in determining the position of vessel while transiting the navigational channel and maneuvering inside the port. Buoys are installed along the port and starboard sides of the channel as well as a fairway buoy near channel entrance. There is also a special danger marker buoy installed near the West end of the breakwater for safety of navigation purpose 11 Tugs.The following Marine crafts are available for safe marine operations at Chhara Port Tugs: 3 Nos. with 60 T Bollard pull Pilot cum Patrol Boat: 1 No. Mooring Boat: 1 No. Oil spill response No oil or mixture containing oil may be discharged or allowed to escape from a vessel whilst in Chhara port limits. The engine room bilge overboard valve must be closed and locked. . 12 Vessels contact A continuous radio watch at Chhara Port is maintained at VHF Channel 16 and Channels 71/74f. Harbour Mooring Master: Stationed at the jetty to assist the Pilot during approach to the berth/Jetty for safe berthing and unberthing operations of visiting vessels 13. Jetties The port has one jetty. 14. Port Authority The port is privately owned by M/s SIMAR PORT PVT. LTD, Registered Address: Venus Amadeus, 301-305, 3rd Floor, Jodhpur Cross Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380015