PORT OF NEW MANGALORE AND MANGALORE CHART NO. 2002 General information Position. Mangalore (12º 51' N, 74º 50' E) lies in the backwater formed by the confluence of the Gurpur and Netravati Rivers, 5 miles S of New Mangalore Function. The port is an open roadstead port of declining importance following the opening of New Mangalore. The principal industries are tile making, hand weaving and coffee curing. Topography. From the seaward side the town is almost concealed by the dense Casuarina plantation growing on the spit forming the W bank of the Gurpur River; however, a number of conspicuous marks are visible from the offing. The hills behind the town are undulating and separated from each other by valleys. 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. Approach and entry. Between two low sandy spits the harbour is entered and approached from WNW. Traffic. The port is used mainly by fishing and sailing vessels but continues to handle a limited number of cargo vessels. Port authority. The Port is administered by the Port Officer, Mangalore, 575 001. Limiting conditions Depths. In the channel, there is a least charted depth of 2 m over the bar, but depths of 1.5 m or less lie close on each side. Within the harbour, depths are subject to constant change and much of the backwater dries. For the latest information regarding depths the Port Officer should be consulted. Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.0 m; mean neap range about 0.4 m. See information in Tide Tables. Density of water is about 1.022/3 g/cm3, except in September when, following the monsoon it is about 1.016 g/cm3. Local weather. The bar becomes impassable during the SW monsoon. Visibility. 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. The port is closed from June to August inclusive. Port radio. A port radio service is operated. For details see the relevant List of Radio Signals. Notice of ETA required. At least 48 hours notice of ETA is required. Pilotage. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering the inner harbour; night pilotage is not available. For further details of pilotage see the relevant List of Radio Signals. Requirement for local knowledge. Vessels while using the harbour boat channels between the entrance and the wharves, local knowledge is considered essential. Harbour General layout. The inner harbour lies within the backwater formed by the confluence of the Gurpur and Netravati Rivers. About 2 cables wide harbour entrance lies between low sandy spits and is fronted by a bar which undergoes change every year during the monsoon. Signal station. A signal station, located close S of Mangalore Lighthouse (12º 50'.8 N, 74º 50'.3 E) (6.25), communicates with vessels in the offing. Storm signals are displayed from the signal station by using the general system. See 1.45. Natural conditions. For details see climatic table 1.207. Landmarks: White building (12º 50'.1 N, 74º 50'.0 E), the tallest of a group of buildings forming part of a boat building yard. Flagstaff (12º 50'.8 N, 74º 50'.3 E), known locally as the Port Officer's Flagstaff. Roman Catholic Cathedral (12º 51'.3 N, 74º 50'.2 E), its dome is surmounted by a spire. Building (12º 52'.2 N, 74º 50'.7 E). Chimney (12º 52'.3 N, 74º 49'.9 E). Tower (12º 52'.4 N, 74º 50'.7 E), standing on Saint Aloysius College. Radio tower (12º 53'.4 N, 74º 50'.3 E). North boundary pillar (12º 53'.6 N, 74º 48'.9 E). Directions Approach. The route leads ESE from a position WNW of the harbour entrance, passing with positions 191 from Mangalore Lighthouse (12º 50'.8 N, 74º 50'.3 E): Clear of a dangerous wreck (2 miles WSW), to: Clear of a dangerous wreck (1¾ miles WSW), marked close N by a buoy (green, spherical) to: NNE of a buoy (black and white chequers, spherical) (1 mile WSW) which marks the bar from September to May. Follow the channel across the bar to the harbour entrance. Harbour channels. For maintaining the boat traffic between the wharves and vessels at anchor, there are two backwater channels which are dredged to: Gurpur Channel, a narrow channel with a least depth of 2.1 m and marked by two buoys, leads from the harbour entrance to the wharves NNW of the Port Office (12º 50'.8 N, 74º 50'.3 E). Netravati Channel, which has a least depth of 1.2 m and is marked by a buoy, leads from the harbour entrance to the railway bridge which spans the river about 1½ miles upstream. Both channels are only navigable by small boats with local knowledge. Useful marks: Church (12º 51'.6 N, 74º 51'.3 E), twin towers. Old lighthouse (12º 52'.3 N, 74º 50'.7 E). Building (12º 53'.3 N, 74º 51'.1 E), yellow with a red roof. White cross (12º 53'.8 N, 74º 49'.9 E). Anchorage : Anchorage may be obtained with Mangalore Lighthouse bearing about 073º distant 2 miles in a depth of 9m, mud; as shown on the chart. Vessels anchoring should keep well clear of the dangerous wrecks (6.30) lying SE and SW of the anchorage, and the shoal water of the bar. Port Services Repairs: There is a small dry dock: length 33.5 m; width 9.1 m; depth on sill at MHWS 2.44 m, where minor repairs can be effected. Facilities: hospital; lighterage between anchorage and wharves. Supplies: fresh provisions; fresh water by barge, 48 hours notice is required. Fuel oils are not available. Communications: weekly by sea with Bombay, except during the SW monsoon; airport at Bajpe, 13 km NNE; and roads as well as railways. NEW MANGALORE General Information Chart 2002( ENC- IN62002A) Position New Mangalore (12º 56' N, 74º 49' E) India's ninth largest port, in terms of cargo handling, and is the only major port in Karnataka. The port is situated within a bay on an otherwise straight stretch of coastline, about 5 miles NNW of the old Mangalore port. Function New Mangalore is all weather port developed to complement the limited facilities which exist in the neighbouring port of Mangalore, 5 miles S, and to serve an adjacent fertiliser factory. Imports. are crude and POL products, fertilisers, liquid ammonia, phosphoric acid, machinery, wood pulp, timber log and coal. Exports. are LPG, bulk commodities, iron ore, finished fertilizers, coal, coke, bentonite, lime stone, cement, chemicals, crude and POL products. Topography 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 The port limit is shown on the chart. Approach and Entry The port is approached through a (red and green) buoyed channel 245m wide and entered between breakwaters. The channel is straight bearing 078.9° (T) while entering, provided with leading lights/towers. Traffic About 1200 vessels visited the port and 37 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2008-09. Limiting Conditions 1 Controlling Depth. Maintained depth within the breakwaters is 15.1m in the approach to the iron ore berth. Due to siltation during SW monsoon mariners may encounter lesser depths hence advised to consult port authorities for latest information. 2 Deepest and longest berth. Berth no. 14 (350m long, alongside depth 14m) 3 Tidal range. about 1.2m during HWS. 4 Density of water is normally about 1.025 g/cm3 but during the SW monsoon may fall to 1.010g/cm3. 5 Maximum size of vessel handled is 95000 dwt, length 260 m. 6 Visibility. 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 1 Port operations. Being an all weather port, it is normally open throughout the year. 2 Port radio. 24 hrs at VHF Ch 12, 14 and 16. Frequency 156.600MHz, 156.700 MHz, 156.800 MHz 3 Notice of ETA required. At least 48 hours notice of ETA is required. 4 Anchorage. Open/Waiting anchorage has been established about 1 mile N of the Fairway Light-buoy (12º 54'.82 N, 74º 44'.30 E), in depths of about 16 m. The general classification of the sea bed is soft mud and provides good holding ground. It has been observed that, vessels drag anchor during SW monsoon. Pilotage. is compulsory for vessels of over 200GRT and is available by day and night. For vessels with a maximum draught of 10 m the pilot will board (12° 55'.25N, 74° 45'.57E) about 11/4 miles ENE of Fairway Light-buoy. For vessels having draught more than 10m, the pilot will board (12° 54'.94N, 74° 44'.16E) about 1.5 cables NW of the Fairway Light-buoy. Authority to Request. New Mangalore Port Trust. It is required to provide all saturatory certificates to the Pilot on boarding. Information on VTMS. Crew operational 24 hrs x 7 with following equipments. Equipments RADAR X band / 25 KW with two magnetrons AIS System, Interfaced to RADAR system VHF Communication Equipments Metrological Equipments Hydrological Equipments (NIOT) Audio/Video Recorder VHF direction finder Uninterrupted Power supply with DG set Harbour General Layout The harbour, which 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.The harbour consists of a turning basin (radius about 1.5 cables), four berths including an oil jetty on the SW side of the lagoon and near the approach channel, and seven berths contained in a basin extending N from the turning basin. Depths Within the harbour maintained depth 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. 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 Port control. On the N side of the harbour entrance, (12º 55'.84N, 74º 48'.41E) Storm signal On the N side of the harbour entrance, (12º 55'.80N, 74º 48'.50E) displayed using the general system. Port Facilities Tugs. Six tugs with bollard pull 50T(one), 32T (four), 22.5T(one) are 24 hours on request. Requesting authority is Deputy Conservator. Communication on VHF channel 16 and 12. Cargo Handling. Containers are handled by stevedores. Cranes. Type Capacity No. Mobile Cranes 75T 01 Fork Lift Trucks 03T 02 Fork Lift Trucks 10T 01 Pick and Carry -- 01 Repairs. Minor repairs can be arranged with the help of local workshop. Docking, Slipway and Boat yards facilities are available at old Manglore Port. Diving. Diving/Divers can be arranged through private agencies. Pollution Control. International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and Karnatka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) regulations are strictly enforced. Rescue and Distress. Facilities like salvage, lifeboat, coastguard are available with the port. Supplies. Supply Remark Fuel FO/180 Cst. and Marine Diesel Oil Fresh Water Available at 20 MT/hr. Charges nominal. Provision Arranged through chandlers. Chart No charts are available locally. Charts can be arranged through agents from Mumbai or Cochin. Order in advance. Security. the port is International Ship and Port Facility (ISPS) compliant and Custom and Immigration regulation are enforced. Principal Marks Landmarks. Water tower (S) 12º 55'.1N, 74º 48'.6E Water tower (N) 12º 56'.6N, 74º 49'.1E Lattice radio tower 12º 56'.0N, 74º 49'.1E 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. 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 in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A). Three leading light towers 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. Light Position Characteristics Fairway Buoy 12°54'.82N, 74°44’.30E Fl.W.5s Buoy 1 12°54’.90N, 74°45’.20E Fl.G.3s Buoy 2 12°55’.09N, 74°45’.15E Fl.R.3s Buoy 3 12°55’.00N, 74°45’.82E Fl.G.3s Buoy 4 12°55’.20N, 74°45’.74E Fl.R.3s Buoy 5 12°55’.14N, 74°46’.48E Fl.G.3s Buoy 6 12°55’.31N, 74°46’.42E Fl.R.3s Buoy 7 12°55’.23N, 74°47’.09E Fl.G.3s Buoy 8 12°55’.43N, 74°47’.03E Fl.R.3s Buoy 9 12°55’.37N, 74°47’.68E Fl.G.3s Buoy 10 12°55’.53N, 74°47’.66E Fl.R.3s Buoy 11 12°55’.53N, 74°48’.42E Fl.G.3s Buoy 12 12°55’.65N, 74°48’.39E Fl.R.3s The channel is entered about 4 cables E of the Fairway Light-buoy (safe water) and passes N of a dangerous wreck Leading Lights. Front light. (12º 55'.7 N, 74º 49'.3 E) white square concrete tower, elevation 17 m. Rear light. (12° 55'.8N, 74° 49'.6E) elevation 27 m and about 640 m E of front light. A beacon stands on the leading line about 370 m E of the front light (12° 55'.8N, 74° 49'.5E). The alignment (078.9º) 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. A submarine pipeline extends seawards from 12° 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. Wrecks. dangerous wrecks lies at the following positions (a) 12° 54'.85N, 74° 46'.08E - Least depth obtained 2.7m above wreck. (b) 12° 53'.79N, 74° 48'.56E - Visible wreck (c) 12° 53'.27N, 74° 48'.70E - Visible wreck Spoil Ground area marked by the following coordinates (a) 12° 53'.95N, 74° 45'.05E (b) 12° 54'.15N, 74° 45'.85E (c) 12° 53'.38N, 74° 46'.00E (d) 12° 53'.19N, 74° 45'.22E Berths Fertiliser berth. Berth No 1 (1 cable NW), 125m in length, depth 7m, however, the port authority should be consulted for exact depths alongside. Container berths. Berths No 5, 6 and 7 (3 cables NW), each berth length is about 190 m and depth is 9.7m. 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. Oil jetty. Berth No 9 (7½ cables WSW), length 183 m, depth 13 m, will accommodate tankers up to 30 000 dwt. Procedure for requesting berth. request to Traffic Manager through agent 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 SPM A SPM is installed at 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 on 500m radius around SPM and 250m either side of pipeline. Port services. Sl Services Remarks (a) Communication Available. Means of communications are Radio-Telegram, 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 fire fighting facilities are available with Port Fire Office, Panambur. (h) Garbage Disposal Compulsory (j) Waste oil disposal Yes, through Central Stores for Oil Tanker, for G.C. berths through authorized contractors. (k) Slops and Sludge Discharge Available (k) Slops and Sludge Discharge Available (l) Helicopter landing facility Available. Shore Leave. Allowed Foreign Exchange/Banks. (a) For Cruise Ships Facilities are available Through tour operator, inside cruise lounge. (b) Banks. Banking facilities are available at city Hotel/Restaurants. Available at city. Communication. Nearest Highway NH 17 Nearest Rail Head Mangalore Central Railway Station (8 km) Nearest Airport Mangalore Bajpe Airport (8.5 km) Port authority The port is administered by. Chairman New Mangalore Port Trust Panambur, Mangalore Karnataka – 575010 Tel +91824-2407300/2407341 FAX +918242408390 E-Mail: nmptchairman@sify.com Web. www.newmangaloreport.com