SIMAR ANCHORAGE

chart 2057

General information: Simar (20º 46' N, 71º 10' E) is a roadstead anchorage for small vessels.

Tidal streams at the anchorage, described below, set ENE and WSW; but W of Bhesla Rock (20º 46'.0 N,   71º 10'.6 E) in the W entrance to the anchorage, they set NE and SW.

Leading marks: The alignment (250º) of the following marks leads from a position ENE of Bhesia Rock towards the anchorage:
Flagstaff on Simar Fort (20º 45'.7 N, 71º 09'.1 E) and Khara Triangulation Station (1 mile farther WSW) standing on a rocky ridge.
The deep channel between the detached reef lying close WSW of Bhesia Rock and the reef extending ENE from Panikota Islet, 1 mile WSW, lacks leading marks and is not recommended.
Anchorage: Vessels can anchor about 4 cables NNE of Bhesla Rock in a depth of 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart.
Landing:
Caution: While attempting the landing near Simar Fort, a great care must be exercise since the passage between the reefs is narrow and heavy surf usually runs over them.
Landing can be carried out abreast a farm on a sandy beach near Simar Light (20º 46'.5 N, 71º 09'.0 E).