PORT OF KOCHI CHART 2045 General information: 1. Position. Cochin Harbour (9° 59’ N, 76° 15’ E) is a fine natural harbour formed by the estuary of the Periyar River and the Vembanad lake and its backwaters. In all seasons, the inner harbour is able to shelter a large number of vessels with drafts up to 9 m. It is a naturally sheltered port handling most type of cargo including containers, passengers, dry and liquid berths, gas and bulk. Crude is also handled at SBM approx 10.0 NM off the coast. copy of port hand book is available at official website "www.cochinport.gov.in". Town and historical background: 1. Fort Kochi and Mattancheri forms the town of Kochi. Fort Kochi is believed to be the site of the first European settlement in India 2. Kochi has several public buildings and churches including Saint Francis Church built in 1510 and a Synagogue in Mattancheri, built in 1568. The Synagogue is still used by descendants of the Jewish communities which, since the 6th century BC, took refuge in Kerala from successive persecutions in the Middle East and Europe. 3. Ernakulum is lying on the E side of Cochin Harbour, it contains the Government offices of the State of Kerala and the main oil storage facilities for the Port of Cochin. 4. Vypin is lying on the peninsula on the N side of the harbour entrance. Function: 1. On the W coast of India, Cochin is one of the main deep-water harbour and is the base for the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. 2. The principle trade activities are of Oil and refined products, fertilizers chemicals, container traffic and passengers. An average of About 35 MMT of cargo is handled annually. 3. The maximum size of draught of vessels handled containers (a) Container - 14.5m (b) Passenger - 10.5m (c) Crude - 22.5m (d) Products - 12.5m (e) Gas - 12.5m Anchorage: 1.Type and Purpose - Masters are required to anchor vessels between southwest and southeast of fairway buoy but no closure 2.0NM to the buoyed channel. Vessel should not anchor with in 1.0NM radius of position 9° 55 N, 076° 06E, which is the dumping ground for dredgers. Vessels calling for discharge at the SBM should anchor 2.5NM south of the buoy. 2.Minimum depth at Anchorage- 10.5M is the minimum depth in the southern anchorage. 3.Shelter Afforded- Anchorage is open to all weather conditions. 4.Holding Ground- Cochin Roads is open anchorage with good holding ground of soft mud. 5.Recommended pilotage to the anchorage- Vessels which have prior permission to drop anchor from Cochin port Authority may directly approach designated anchorage and drop anchor in position obtained from Port Control. Pilotage: 1. Authority for Request- Agent will order service based on 48-hour ETA message and should be kept informed of any change to arrival time. Alternatively, request for pilot and ETA can be sent to Harbour Master. hm@cochinport.gov.in Notification One hour before arrival at Fairway Buoy. Vessels should contact Port Control on VHF Channel 15 to receive instructions. 2. Embarkation Position-The pilot boat does not remain on station and will leave Harbour based on ETA. Boat has a red hull and white superstructure and will exhibit international signals. The following pilot stations are in use: (a) North: 09° 58.3’ N, 076° 08.7’ E (b) South: 09° 57.3’ N, 076° 08.7’ E (c) West: 09° 57.5’ N, 076° 05.5’ E 3. Regulations- Indian Ports Act and rules made thereunder. 4. Pilotage- Compulsory, unless otherwise instructed, vessels are not to enter main channel without pilot on board. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours except for vessels carrying Class 1 cargo which are restricted to daylight hours only. 5. Documents to be Provided- Document type Arms and Ammunition list Cargo certificates Cargo manifests Crew effects declarations Crew list Currency declarations Deck cargo certificates Last port clearance Opium certificates Passenger effects declarations Passenger list Ports of call list (last 10 ports) Stores lists(including deck and engine stores) 6. Recommended pilotage to approach of Harbour and Berths- vessels awaiting pilot in Outer Roads must always have engines ready to enter harbour, unless otherwise instructed. Pilot ladder with two manropes should be rigged approx. 1.5m above the water. Direction: 1. Entry and Berthing Information- As per Guide to Port Entry. 2. Tides (Height)- As per tide table for the year Max 1.1m and min 0.1m above Chart Datum. Generally. Have range less than 1M. 3. Tidal Stream information-In Cochin port. Ebb and flood begin to run 2-2.5 hours after HW and LW. During monsoons. Freshets are encountered and there may not be any flood for several days. 4. Wind speed and direction- Available from Indian Meteorological site Mausam.imd.gov.in 5. Navigational Aids (Beacons/Buoys/Lights/Etc.)- The fairway buoy marks the beginning of the outer channel, and subsequently 8 sets of green and red channel buoys numbered from 1-16 lead to the Harbour entrance. After reaching the Harbour entrance, leading lights are provided for different legs in addition to not marked with channel buoys. Pollution Control: 1. Local Regulation in force (if any)- Marpol Regulations. Ships arriving port will have to do online notification (ANF) of garbage/wastes on board through Dg shipping’s Swatcch Sagar Portal. Tugs: 1.Number available/Tug type Maximum HP/Bollard pull- There are 2x45 ton BP VSP and 3x60 ton BP ASD tugs available. Generally, two tugs are used for each vessel. Ship’s lines may be used at the discretion of the pilot, but normally tugs lines are used. Tugs work on VHF Channel 14. Berthing and Wharves: 1.Type & Number of Berths Available- Cargo Berth Draft (m.) Bulk, breakbulk, Passenger - Q1-4 9.1 Dry bulk, Liquid bulk, Passengers - Q5-6 10.0 Breakbulk, bulk - Q7 10.5 Breakbulk, bulk, Passengers - Q8-9 11.0 Dry bulk, Liquid bulk - Q10 10.7 Liquid bulk - SCB 9.1 Dry bulk, Liquid bulk, Passengers - NCB 9.1 Dry bulk, Liquid bulk, Passengers - BTP 10.0 Liquid bulk - NTB 9.1 Liquid bulk - STB 9.1 Crude, Products - COT 12.5 LPG - Mutt 13.0 LNG - LNG 12.5 Crude - SBM 22.5 Containers - V2 14.5 Containers - V3 14.5 2. Facilities available- Fresh Water, Bunkers etc. are available at Inner harbour berths. Shore crane service available at berts Q8-Q9. Cargo Handelling: 1. Containers- ICCT (International Container Transshipment Terminal) Operator Indian Gateway Terminal Pvt Ltd (DP World). T: +91 (484) 415 6100. F: +91 (484) 415 6255. customersupport.igtpl@dpworld.com, www.igtpl.com 2. Passenger Facilities- Handling large passenger vessels and many small berths and pontoons handling local passenger ferries. An international cruise terminal is there in Emakulam Wharf. 3. Tanker facilities- COT (Cochin Oil Terminal) Operator Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. T: +91 (484) 282 2644, F: +91 (484) 278 0185. www.bharatpetroleum.com 4. LPG.LNG Facilities- LNG: Operator Petronet LNG Ltd. T: +91 (484) 25002259. F: +91 (484) 250 2264. www.petrolnetlng.com Location: 09° 58.39’ N, 076° 13.66’ E Cranes: 1. Maximum details of lifting capacity, Height of boom at wharf level and Outreach- The port has at present 1x40 ton mobile harbour crane, Ht. of boom:30 M Outreach:34M. Bridges: Vertical Clearance- No Bridges upto the Harbour. All bridge are located beyond the dredged chances of the port and only enable small barges to be pass under. Repairs: 1.Hull Machinery and Underwater- The cochin shipyard and various other workshops undertake all types of deck, electronic and engine repairs. 2. ship and boat yards- cochin shipyard: Operator Cochin Shipyard Ltd. Tel: +91(484)2380181. Fax: +91(484)2370897 info@coahcinshipyard.com www.coahinshipyard.com 3. docking or slipway facilities (size/dimensions of vessels handled) length width depth capacity Floating dock 86 18.0 2.7 2,100 Graving dock no. 1 270 44.8 11.5 125,000 Graving dock no.2 255 42.8 9.0 100,000 Lifting capacity (tons) Quay fitted with 5-20 tonne SWL cranes. 4. divers/diving assistance- Available, can be arranged through local agents. Services: 1. Radio/FAX/Telephone/Internet- telephones arrangements can be made for telephone connections on board shops at some berths, mobile telephone coverage provided, GSM 900/1800. INTERNET over mobile phones, 4g, 5g services available. 2. Medical- Hospitals are available. If medical attention is required immediately on arrival, advise agent in ETA message valid vaccination certificates against cholera and yellow fever are essential. If medical advice is required at sea, communicate to quarantine cochin, harbour master conservator agent usually arrange evacuation of serious cases for hospitalization from anchorage. Cochin hospital T: +91 (484) 237 8980. 3. Quarantine- Pilot is authorized to give free pratique to healthy ships. If a vessel is arriving in Indian within 30 days of calling at a yellow fever port it is quarantined and granted free pratique only after the port health office has boarded to inspect vaccination certificates. Rescue And Distress Salvage, Lifeboat, Lifeguards, etc- Can be arranged through local agents. Communications Road, Rail and Air services available – the port is within easy reach of several national highways, NH47 runs from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, through Kerala state. To salem in Tamil Nadu. NH220 runs from kollam (Kerala) to theni (Tamil Nadu). Road access between central cochin and willingdon island is via kundanoor and venduruthy bridge also provides rail access. Port authority Designation , address, telephone, Email Address and website Cochin port authority, willingdon island, cochin 682009, Kerala, India. T: +91(484) 266 6871, 266 8122, 266 8123 F: +91(484) 266 8163, 266 6417 info@cochinport.gov.in www.cochinport.gov.in Contact: Harbour Master. T: +91 (484) 266 6410 F: +91 (484) 266 6417 hm@cochinport.gov.in Small Craft Facilities Information and facilities for small craft, yachts, visiting the port – INWARD- on approaching cochin port the yachts contact the port control on VHF and give their ETA to the port. OUTWARD- the crew of the yacht will approach the port, customs and immigration prior to their sailing and get clearance. If all the crew have valid passports or Indian visas the yacht is permitted to enter the port and anchor at the north end of willingdon island. Without valid passports and Indian visas, the yacht is not permitted to enter the port. Club secretion: Information Kiosk (Location)- at international cruise terminal for cruise ship (Sagarika) passengers. Seman’s club on willingdon island as also as seman’s welfare center. Shipyard handles new builds, conversions, and repairs, services include gas-freeing, slop reception, sludge reception, grit/sand blasting and high pressure water blasting. Topography: 1. The great estuary or backwater on which Kochi stands extends from Alappuzha for about 80 miles, 29 miles S of Kochi to Ponnani, about 51 miles NNW; its breadth varies from 8 miles to a few hundred meters and its channels communicate with other inland waters. It has a least depth of 1.8 m, which is affected by tidal influence. 2. Being originated from mountains to the E, several rivers flow into the backwater making it brackish. During the SW monsoon, which brings heavy rainfall to the seaward side of the Western Ghats, the watershed drainage of these rivers increases greatly and, entering the sea through numerous openings into the backwater, probably causes the constant shifting of the soft mud banks off this part of the coast. 3. The coast in the vicinity of Kochi is low, sandy and thickly fringed with palms. Depths: 1. The approaches to Kochi are clear of outlying banks and shoals, except for the shoal water of the sandbar through which the approach channel has been dredged. Dumping Area: 1. Two dumping areas, each with a radius of 1500 m lie in the either side of the approaches to Kochi as follows: North Dumping Area centered on 10° 00'.00 N, 76° 05'.00 E. South Dumping Area centered on 09° 55'.00 N, 76° 06'.00 E. Port limits: 1. Port limit is as shown in chart 2029 Approach and entry: 1. The port is approached direct through the dredged buoyed channel and entered between Fort Kochi and Vypin. Fairway buoy at the entrance to channel marks the termination and beginning of the channel leading to Port of Kochi. Traffic: 1. About 1400 vessels use the port annually. Port authority: 1. The Port Authority is the Cochin Port Trust, PO Box 15, Willingdon Island, Kochi 682 009. 2. The Harbour Master's office and other offices of the Port Administration are situated on the N end of Willingdon Island. Phone:- Harbour Master +91 484 2666410 (Office hours) +91 484 266 7105 (Off working hours) +91 484 266 6468 (Off working hours) E-mail:- hm@cochinport.gov.in Limiting conditions: Controlling depths: 1. The heavy monsoon rains from mid-June to mid-September causes silting in the access channel and the harbour. The deep approach channel has been dredged to and being maintained to 15.95m. Mattancheri and Ernakulam channels are maintained to the depths as shown in the chart 2004 and 2045. Dredging is carried out throughout the year to maintain stipulated depths. The local authorities should be consulted for prevailing depths in the channels and alongside berths. Tidal levels: 1. Mean spring range about 0.6 m; mean neap range about 0.2 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables. Density of water: 1. The density of the water within the harbour varies, between 1.000 g/cm3 and 1.020 g/cm3; according to tidal and seasonal factors. Vertical Clearance: 1. All bridges are located beyond the dredged channels of the port and only enable small barges to pass under. Deepest and longest berth: 1. The International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam, is the deepest and longest berth. Container Vessel of 320m LOA and drafts of 13.5m have been handled at ICTT. Cruise ships of 345m have also been handled in Ernakulam Channel. Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal Local weather and sea state: 1. Visibility. During the winter months, haze settles over the land after sunrise, and the coast remains indistinct until midday, and even objects otherwise conspicuous are difficult to discern. 2. Wind. Kochi is outside the cyclone area, but during the SW monsoon, short gusts of 50 to 55 kts are sometimes experienced. Land breeze flows in the forenoon hours during the off monsoon season, while sea breeze predominantly sets in the afternoon hours till sunset. 3. Sea State. When the ebb sets strongly against a sea breeze, a short choppy sea develops; this makes the bar dangerous for ships' boats. 4. Tidal Stream. Ebb stream inside the Ernakulam channel continues upto 1-1 ½ hours after the time of changeover of tide, while in the peak monsoon season the ebb stream may continue as long as 2 ½ - 3 hours after the tide turn around. After heavy inland rains the ebb current may run continuously for many days, while the flood current enters the harbour under the surface ebb. On very rare occasions, and after high inland floods, the tidal current in the harbour may have a velocity of 5 knots or more. In January and February, the effect of the ebb current is not noticeable W of the outer channel buoys, and no appreciable current is experienced off the coast in the vicinity of Kochi. Under monsoon conditions, strong eddies and crosscurrents were experienced in the harbour entrance between Vypin Island and Kochi, and also off the NW point of Willingdon Island. On the ebb current, between the harbour entrance and the NW end of Willingdon Island, there is a strong set across the channel from the N part of the harb our; the limits of this current are marked by tide rips which cause a vessel to sheer. Arrival information: Port radio: 1. A port radio service is operated. Vessels inward bound should contact Cochin Port Control 30 minutes before arrival at the fairway buoy; and a listening watch should be kept by vessels awaiting berthing instructions. For details see the relevant Indian List of Radio Signals. Notice of ETA: 1. 'Forty-eight hours’ notice of ETA is required, the message should be sent direct to the Harbour Master via Cochin Port Radio or through the ship's agent, it should contain the vessels salt water draught forward and aft. Amendments to the ETA should be made at least 12 hours in advance. Outer anchorages and moorings 1. The Anchorage areas, available in the port are as follows: (a) For vessels of draught above 12m, area bounded by following positions: 09° 56'.60 N, 76° 03'.50 E 09° 56'.60 N, 76° 05'.10 E 09° 54'.10 N, 76° 05'.10 E 09° 54'.10 N, 76° 03'.50 E (b) For vessels of draught below 12m, area bounded by following positions: 09° 56'.60 N, 76° 06'.80 E 09° 56'.60 N, 76° 10'.60 E 09° 54'.10 N, 76° 10'.60 E 09° 54'.10 N, 76° 06'.80 E Vessels calling for discharge at the SPM should anchor 2.5 miles south of the SPM. Prohibited Anchorage Area 1. Anchoring is prohibited in approach area bounded by following positions: 09° 58'.60 N, 76° 03'.50 E 09° 58'.60 N, 76° 05'.50 E 09° 56'.60 N, 76° 05'.50 E 09° 56'.60 N, 76° 03'.50 E Dumping Area: 1. Two dumping areas, each with a radius of 1500 m lie in the either side of the approaches to Kochi as follows: North Dumping Area centered on 10°00'.00 N, 76°05'.00 E. South Dumping Area centered on 09°55'.00 N, 76°06'.00 E. Submarine pipeline and cables 1. A submarine pipeline, extends W from the vicinity of Kochi Light to the SPM. 2. Two submarine cable extends about 24 miles SW then to WSW from the vicinity of the signal station as shown on the chart. 3. Another submarine cable extends WSW from a position 3¾ miles SSE of Azhikode Lighthouse. Regulations concerning entry 1. General. Vessels can enter or leave harbour by day or night at almost any state of the tide, except for crude oil tankers which may enter only by day. 2. Tankers in ballast are subject to draught restrictions: Tankers less than 152.4 m in length must have a minimum draught forward of 4.3 m (plus or minus0.6 m, but trimmed by the stern) and 4.9 m aft. 3. Tankers of 152.4 m in length and over must have a minimum draught forward of 4.9 m (plus or minus 0.6 m) and 6.1 m aft. 4. Tankers over 213.4 m in length are subject to a maximum draught of 8.5 m. Quarantine 1. Pratique is generated by the pilots based on the Maritime Declaration of Health. However vessels arriving from yellow fever ports must hoist ‘QQ’, and will be granted clearance by the Port Health Officer. Harbour General layout 1. The entrance channel divides 5 cables within the harbour entrance into Mattancheri Channel and Ernakulam Channel leading W and E of Willington Island respectively. The principal berthing areas are located on each bank of Ernakulam Channel and on the E bank of Mattancheri Channel. Cochin Port Office Signal station 1. The Signal Station is situated at the 37 m flagstaff close N of Fort Cochin. This flagstaff lies on a conspicuous tower 20 m in height, painted white on its seaward side, stands the S side of the harbour entrance, 2½ miles SSE of Cochin Lighthouse. Signal station is no longer in use. Port signals 1. Vessels should display the following flags of the International Code entering or leaving Cochin: Flags Meaning F Am about to enter harbour and berth in Mattancheri Channel. F over First Am about to enter harbour and berth Substitute in Ernakulum Channel. N Am leaving a berth in Mattancheri Channel. N over First Am leaving a berth in Ernakulam Substitute Channel. An oil tanker should display a red ball below these flags. 2. A vessel shifting berth within the harbour must display a black ball or shape at least 0.6 m in diameter at half-mast. Natural conditions 1. Climate. For details see climatic table. 2. Tidal streams. The maximum velocity of the ebb current at springs, throughout the year, is from 2 to 3. knots, and at neaps from 0.8 knot to 1.3 knots. The velocity of the flood current at springs, throughout the year, varies 1.5 to 2 knots and at neaps from about 0.8 knot to 1.3 knots. 3. Both currents run for a considerable time after the predicted times of HW and LW, from 1 to 2 hours on the flood, and from 2 to 3 hours on the ebb, according to the season. 4. After heavy inland rains the ebb current may run continuously for many days, while the flood current enters the harbour under the surface ebb. On very rare occasions, and after high inland floods, the tidal current in the harbour may have a velocity of 5 knots or more. 5. In January and February, the effect of the ebb current is not noticeable W of the outer channel buoys, and no appreciable current is experienced off the coast in the vicinity of Kochi. 6. Under monsoon conditions, strong eddies and crosscurrents are experienced in the harbour entrance between Vypin Island and Kochi, and also off the NW point of Willington Island. 7. On the ebb current, between the harbour entrance and the NW end of Willingdon Island, there is a strong set across the channel from the N part of the harbour; the limits of this current are marked by tide rips which cause a vessel to sheer. Principal marks 1. Landmarks: Tower (13 m in height) (9° 57'.2l N, 76° 14'.37 E), the NW-most of three towers. Tower and flagstaff (37m in height) (9° 57'.75 N, 76° 14'.25 E) . Building (9° 58'.06 N, 76° 14'.61 E) situated near N end of Fort Kochi. Tower (9° 58'.19 N, 76° 15'.52 E) situated close SW of the Port Office, near the NW extremity of Willington Island. Building (9° 58'.38 N, 76° 16'.11 E) standing on the W end of Cochin Oil Terminal. Flagstaff (35 m in height) (9° 57'.21 N, 76° 16'.8 E) stands in Venduruthy. VTMS radar tower (48m in height) (09°58’.81 N, 76°13’.98 E) stands in Puthu Vypin. Statue (9° 59'.03 N, 76° 16'.46 E). Kochi Lighthouse (white round masonry tower, red bands, 49 m in height) (9° 59'.91 N, 76° 13'.29 E). 2 Major light Kochi Light. Directions General 1. Vessels approaching Kochi should keep in depths of not less than 14 m and W of the Fairway Buoy. Approach channel 1. Caution. It is reported that the eight set of channel buoys are liable to drag out of position due to the prevailing weather. The approach channel, 260m wide, has been dredged across the bar from a position 8 miles WSW of Kochi Lighthouse. The channel is marked in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A),with Kochi Light House eight pairs of Light-buoys (port and starboard hand).The channel passes close S of a dangerous wreck lying, about 3 miles W of Nos 9 and 10 Light-buoys. Vessels enter the channel close E of the Fairway Light-buoy, then to a line of bearing 087° of the Port Office building, situated at the N extremity of Willingdon Island, leads through the buoyed approach channel. Entrance channel 1. Leading lights: Front light (white metal framework tower, red bands, elevation 16 m) (9° 58'.4 N, 76° 15'.9 E). Rear light (white metal framework tower, red bands, elevation 26 m) (498 m ENE of front light). The alignment (078½°) of these lights leads from the inner pair of approach channel buoys, through the harbour entrance between Fort Kochi and Vypin, to a position NNW of the NW end of Willington Island. East of Builders Point, the SE point of Vypin, the shoal water N of the channel is marked by Light-buoys (port hand). Mattancheri channel 1. Caution. Vessels entering Mattancheri Channel from the entrance channel alter course as necessary, after passing Builders Point , to follow the deep water channel which is about 1 cable wide and lies towards the Willington Island side of the channel. The channel is marked by three Light-buoys (black, conical) on its W side and two Light-buoys (red, can) on its E side. Then to the alignment (162¾°) of the following beacons leads past Mattancheri Wharf: 2. Front beacon (white) (9° 57'.1 N, 76° 16'.0 E). Rear beacon (white and red bands) (230 m SSE of front mark). 3. 0Thereafter, the channel leads S to a road bridge, with a lifting span, which connects the SW end of Willington Island to the mainland W. Ernakulam channel 1. Caution. Ernakulam Channel, a continuation of the entrance channel, passes between Willington Island and the mainland; it is well marked by Light-buoys and leads to the main berthing area. 2. Leading lights: Front light (white metal framework tower, red bands, elevation 9 m) (9° 57'.9 N, 76° 16'.7 E). Rear light (white metal framework tower, red bands, elevation 15 m) (360 m ESE of front light). From a position NNW of the Port Office, the alignment (107¼°) of these lights leads N of Ernakulam Wharf and S of Cochin Oil Terminal; then to the SE part of the channel. Useful Marks 1. The following are useful marks (positioned from the tower (9° 58'.1 N, 76° 15'.6 E) : 2. Red roof house (1¼ miles WSW). 3. Dufferin Point Tower (white, 6-sided masonry tower, 4 m in height) (¼ cable NNE). STS Lighterage Area 1. An STS Lighterage Area lies with a radius of 5 cables centered on 10° 03'.50 N, 76° 04'.50 E. SPM and Moorings 1. SPM. A SPM is installed, within a restricted area of 7 cables radius, in position 09°59'.80 N, 76°02'.50 E; it is used for discharging crude oil from tankers with a maximum draught of 22.5 m, maximum LOA 370 m and a maximum displacement of 3 40 000 tone’s. 2. Arriving tankers are bow moored to the SPM with two tugs in attendance. One tug remains secured to the tanker for pull-back operations. 3. Moorings. There are two mooring buoys on the E side of Mattancheri Channel, shown on chart 2045, which can accommodate a vessel up to 145 m in length, between them. 4. Two numbered mooring buoys are moored in the SE part of Ernakulam Channel, as shown on chart 2045. Berths LNG Terminal Jetty 1. A T-shaped jetty (09°58'.36 N, 76°13'.67 E), flanked by dolphins; with maintained depth 14.5 m alongside, lies on SE end of Puthu Vypin. It is approached through between buoy no 14 and 16 in approach channel. A tug jetty lies close to E of it, on breakwater. Multi User Liquid Terminal (MULT) 1. Multi User Liquid Terminal (MULT) located on the north side of the approach channel, to the E of the LNG terminal. This comprises of one main berth for ships as well as a small jetty for barges. International Container Transshipment Terminal 1. International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) (09°58'.68N, 76°15'.12E) lies on S end of Vallarpadam Island with maintained depth 15.9 m alongside. It is approached between light buoy V2 and E2, lies N of Mattancheri channel, off the main channel. 2. The 600 m long wharf, has three berths, accommodate container vessels of up to 300 LOA with a maximum draught of 13.0 m. Mattancheri channel 1. The principal berths are located on the E side of the channel on Willington Island: 2. Baggage jetty lies on the port hand of entrance of Mattancheri channel. 3. Boat Train Pier (BTP) berth (09°57'.98 N, 76°15'.61E) has a depth of 10.7 m alongside and can accommodate vessels with a maximum LOA of 200 m and maximum draught of 10 m. 4. North Coal Berth (09°57'.94 N, 76°15'.66 E) has a depth of 9.7 m alongside. At this berth in 1997 a tidal stream rate of about 3 kts was experienced during the out-going stream. 5. Mattancheri Wharf (09°57'.50 N, 76°15'.96 E), 660 m in length, having four berths, numbered Q1 to Q4 from S, with a depth of 9.7 m alongside; can handle vessels with a maximum LOA 172 m. It handles bulk cargo. 6. South Coal Berth (09°57'.28 N, 76°16'.00 E), 100 m in length, with a depth of 9.7 m alongside; can handle vessels with a maximum LOA 170 m with a permissible draught of 9.14 m. It has been adopted for the imported of liquid ammonia; a prominent storage tank with a red and white chequered top stands in the vicinity of the berth. Berths at Mattancherry Channel (Seen From North) 7. UTL Berth (09°57'.00N, 76°15'.98E), 300 m in length, with a depth of 6.0 m alongside. Ernakulam channel 1. The principal berths on the NE side of the channel are for tankers: 2. Cochin Oil Terminal (09°58'.31N, 76°16'.21E), a berth flanked by dolphins; the face of the berth adjoins the 13.2 m maintained channel. It is used by tankers with a maximum LOA of 231 m and a maximum draught of 11.7 m. 3. Tanker berths (09°57'.88N, 76°16'.77E). There are two T-headed berths, each flanked by dolphins, for tankers handling refined products. 4. The N berth can accommodate tankers of up to 30 000 dwt, 213 m LOA with a maximum draught of 9.1 m. 5. The S berth can accommodate partly loaded tankers of up to 20 000 dwt, 170 m LOA with a maximum draught of 9.1 m. 6. Vessels berth, heading SE, on the out-going stream with the aid of a tug. 7. The principal berths on the SW side of the channel are for container, general cargo and naval vessels: 8. Ernakulam Wharf (09°58'.08N, 76°16'.09E) is about 925 m long, having five berths, numbered Q5 to Q9 from W; with a depths of 11.0 m to 13.2 m alongside. Ro-Ro vessels can berth at Q5 to Q8 berths. Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal, comprising Q7, Q8 and Q9 berth, can each accommodate 250 m LOA with a maximum draughts of 10.5 m at Q7 and 10.7 m at Q8 and Q9. Berths Q5 and Q6 are dry cargo berths for vessels with a maximum draught of 10 m. 9. Berth Q10 (Fertilizer Berth), 1 mile ESE, 217 m long, with a depth of 11.0 m alongside, handles maximum LOA 207 m with a permissible draught of 10.7 m. It handles fertilizers and phosphoric acid. 10. Naval jetties. There are two T-headed jetties: North Jetty (09°57'.53N, 76°16'.78E), about 180 m long, with a depth of 7.3 m alongside. Caution is necessary when berthing at jetty for the ebb current sets strongly off the pier and the flood current sets strongly onto it. South jetty (09°57'.10N, 76°16'.96E), about 460 m long; it is located on the SW side of an extensive dredged area with a maintained depth of 8 m. 11. Boat pen and slip way is situated between the two naval jetties. Port services Repairs 1. There are several dry docks and slipways where normal running, hull and engine repairs can be carried out. 2. Cochin Shipyard (9° 57'.3 N, 76° 17'.3 E), where major repairs can be undertaken, is situated on the E bank of Ernakulam Channel, it has building and repair docks. 3. Largest dry dock: length 270 m; width 45 m; depth on its sill of 9.07 m at MHWS. The dock will accommodate a vessel of 125 000 dwt, length 265 m, beam 39.5 m and draught 7 m. 4. Mattancheri Channel Repair-yard (9° 56'.6 N, 76° 16'.l E), there is a dry dock and slipway with a fitting out wharf 91 m long, situated on the W side of Willington Island. Other facilities 1. Hospital; divers; de-ratting; lighters and cargo handling gear. Supplies 1. Marine fuels by pipeline or barge. 2. Coal by barge or direct from shore. 3. Fresh provisions, notice is required; fish is plentiful. 4. Fresh water by pipeline or barge. Transportation 1. There is regular transportation by sea with ports in India and many foreign ports. 2. An international airport (Cochin International Airport) is situated at Nedumbassery which is about 35 Kms from Cochin Port. The railway station at Ernakulam connects with the general railway system. Harbour regulations 1. Speed. A vessel shifting berth within Kochi Harbour must not proceed at more than 8 kn in the inner harbour. 2. Engines. The immobilization of main engines is not permitted without written consent by the Port Authority. 3. Ro-Ro service is plying between Willingdon Island (serving Ernakulam wharves) and Vallarpadam Island (serving ICTT and Seaport-Airport link road) for speedy transfer of container trucks bypassing the city traffic. Trucks are transshipped to and from both the islands. Mariners are advised to watch out for Ro-Ro transport crossing the channel. Small craft 1. An anchorage area for sailing vessels lies off Willingdon Island, 350 m west of Dufferin Point on Willingdon Island, where they are boarded for customs, immigration and port entry formalities. The sailing vessels are required to proceed to the Marina on the eastern side of Bolgatty Island for the rest of their duration of stay in Kochi