CHART2100(INT7344) PIPAVAV BANDAR General Information 8.108 1. Position. Pipavav Bandar (20º 59' N, 71º 34' E) is an old port lies inland in Motapat Creek; However the port is no longer in use and now being used by some local traffic only. 2. Motapat Creek, separating the N side of Chanch Island from the mainland, is the outlet for waters covering an immense marsh at high water; and it provides a boat channel to Pipavav Bandar. PIPAVAV PORT General information 8.108a 1. Pipavav Port (8.113) is an upcoming all season port, at position (20º 55' N, 71º 30' E), situated on the mainland NW of Shial Bet. 2. Port Limits The port is bounded by the following limits: a) 20° 53´.94 N., 71° 28´.80E (Shore) b) 20° 53´.15 N., 71° 32´.09E c) 20° 54´.03 N., 71° 34´.00E d) 20° 57´.07 N., 71° 34´.00E (Shore) 3. Port Authority: The port is under the administrative control of Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited Post Bag No.- 45, Ucchaiya (Post) Via Rajula, Amreli Dist Gujarat.- 365 560 4. Development. A shipyard (Pipavav Shipyard Ltd or "PSL Yard") is developed inshore between GPPL and L&T jetties. It can incorporate a 'dry' and 'wet' basin each capable of accommodating two Panamax size vessels. Topography 8.109 1. Shial Bet. (20º 54'.5 N, 71º 31' E), an island, bounded generally by low rocky hillocks lies between west and east channels. The NW and E sides are bounded by small sandy bays providing landing to small craft. 2. Mushroom Rock. 5 m high, with a lower rock close SW, stand on the coastal reef off the SW end of Shial Bet. 3. Chanch Island. runs parallel to the mainland about 5 miles long, with its centre located 5 miles NE of Shial Bet. Limiting Conditions 8.110 1. Depths. The controlling depth for Pipavav Port is 12.0m. 2. Deepest and Longest Berth is the main jetty, 1075 m in length with a depth of 13.5m (8.113) 3. Tidal Levels. Mean spring range about 2.7 m; mean neap range about 1.2 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables. 4. Density of Water is 1.025gm/cm3. 5. Maximum Size of Vessel Handled. Pipavav Port has handled a vessel of 305m LOA & draft 14.5m. 6. Local weather. A heavy swell occurs, South of entrance, during the SW monsoon whenever a tropical disturbance builds up some distance South off the coast. 7. Approaches and Entry. Pipavav Port is approached from the South and entered through the buoyed channel in west channel(8.111) 8. Communication. Port control may be contacted on VHF channel 16 & 71 for pilotage and anchorage information. It may also be contacted on email "INPPVPORTCONTROL@apmterminals.com". The Harbour Master's email ID is INPPVHRBMST@apmterminals". 9. Notice to ETA. 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours notice of ETA should be sent to the Harbour Master. 10. Prohibited Anchorage area exists between 71º 29'.5 E and 71º 31'.5 E. 11. Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. Pilots generally boards in position (20º 52.6N, 071º 30.8E). 12. Tugs. 3 tugs with BP 60, 50& 35 are available. 13. Regulation Concerning Entry. Vessels should not enter the buoyed channel without a pilot. Approaches 8.111 1. Taking into account the strong tidal streams setting across the channel entrance and to achieve a safe passage between inbound and outbound vessels off the pilot boarding point, two recommended routes have been established by the port Authority. 2. Inbound vessels are advised to proceed along the recommended route to take their pilot. The approach speed over the ground should be restricted to about 4 kn when at the charted pilot boarding point. The restricted speed is to allow vessels to abort the approach by taking all way off or use bold engine and helm to turn about in case the pilot is delayed in boarding and reaching the conning position. If aborting the approach by turning about, it is recommended that vessels entering on the flood turn to port and if entering on the ebb turn to starboard. To make good the routing track, vessels may have to steer anything between 10 to 40 degrees away from the 340 deg direction – depending on the strength of the stream and engine speed of vessel. Vessels should closely monitor their course and speed over the ground so as to proceed along the recommended track. Inbound vessels shall allow vessels outbound at the time to pass well clear beyond the fairway buoy before closing in to take their pilot. Outbound vessels shall pass close east of the fairway buoy. Immediately thereafter, they shall alter course to starboard and proceed along the recommended direction 210 deg. 3. For smaller, lighter vessels, the pilot may give instructions for a boarding closer to the entrance of the buoyed channel but the method of approach as above should be followed. 4. Small (LOA<100m) light draught vessels (draught<4.5m) calling frequency at the port, may be boarded inside the channel about 2 to 3 cables SSE of the L&T jetty. 5. Small, highly maneuverable vessels e.g. offshore support vessels & tugs, are usually allowed to enter without a pilot. 6 Vessels sailing out of port should make good a SSW'ly course soon after clearing the buoyed channel. This is specially to counter the significant eastward drift that prevails at the roads during flood tide and will help departing vessels to avoid close quarter situations with vessels anchored or approaching to anchor eastward of the channel entrance. 7. West Channel leads W of Shial Bet Island. A drying reef close WNW of Mushroom Rock on both sides of the channel entrance is visual during low water. A pair of weather-beaten conical shape beacons is located on the drying reefs. It should not be confused with the buoys laid close by marking the E boundary of the navigation channel. A wreck, with only part of it visible during low water, lies on the reef off the west boundary of the buoyed channel, about 6½ cables WSW of this beacon. 8. East Channel leads N of the Bhensala Rock, Savai Bet and Shial Bet. This channel is shallow and almost redundant. It is used by the low draught local fishing vessels. Directions 8.112 1. Lights. West Channel No 1 Leading Lights: Front light (metal framework structure, 35m in height) (20°55'.1N 71°30'.3E), Rear light (metal framework tower,45m in height) (1 cable from the front light). 2. The alignment (010½°)of these lights leads into West Channel, marked by light buoys (lateral), and towards UCL Jetty. The Light Towers are painted with black and yellow horizontal bands. 3. From a position in West Channel about 1 cable off UCL Jetty the alignment (033°) of these lights leads to GPPL jetty. 4 Storm signals are displayed at the top of the Port Control building which is located about 200m inland off the SW end of GPPL jetty. 5 Buoyage. Yellow coloured buoys (lateral system) with flashing yellow lights; have been placed off the NE end of the new LPG jetty. Their purpose is to give a transit line guide when turning vessels in the turning basin. Their positions are prone to shifting; nevertheless provide useful guidance during the turning maneuver. 6. Tidal streams. The in-going stream sets across the S approach to West Channel where it divides. One branch sets N through West Channel and thence NE towards Chanch Island with a spring rate of 2½ to 3 kn and a rate of about 2 kn at neaps; the other branch sets ENE past Savai Bet Reef and thence towards Bhensala Rock (20º 54'.9N, 71º 32'.8E) (8.106) at a rate of 3 kn at springs and from 2 to 3 kn at neaps. 7. The out-going stream, with a SW set S of Chanch Island, divides N of Bhensala Rock. One branch sets W through East Channel and thence SW through West Channel attaining a rate of 3 kn at springs and 2 kn at neaps; the other branch sets towards Savai Bet Reef and thence W along the coast with a rate of 2½ to 3 kn at springs and 1½ kn at neaps. 8. Eddies. Strong eddies form in the entrance of West Channel at high and low water. 9. Landmarks: for details of marks in the vicinity of the port, see 8.104. Anchorages and Berths. 8.113 1. Vessels should contact Port Control for berthing prospects prior to anchoring. Deep draught vessels are recommended to anchor, at least 3 miles South of Savai Bet Light house, at depths suitable to their draft. Lesser draught vessels should anchor 2 to 3 miles SE of Savai Bet Lt. Emergency Anchorage. Designated in position (20°53'.7N, 071°30'.4E). In case of emergency, approaching vessels should, as far as possible, anchor in this position (subject to vessel draft 13 m depth). Vessels should communicate with Port Control as soon as possible, informing of such intentions. 2. Small crafts can obtain anchorage N of Bhensala Rock with local knowledge, bottom is generally mud; the tidal streams generally around 3.5 kn in the area. 3. Berths. Pipavav Port lies on the NW shore of West Channel. The main jetty on piles extends 8 cables SE from the port area and provide 3 berths on its SE face, 688 m length and reported (2008) depth alongside of 13.5m. 4. The old LPG jetty has been shifted NE wards and merged in line with the new No. 4 berth. The dredged depths (2006) at berth No. 4 and LPG jetty are 15.5m. No.4 berth is 387m long with fenders at bollards spaced about 15m apart. This jetty has been designed to accommodate the larger container vessels that call at the port. The part of this new jetty that is meant for LPG handling is of a dolphin jetty design. The line of the No. 4 berth/LPG jetty is offset about 47m into the channel with respect to the line of the older berths (No. 1 to 3). Berths 1 to 3 as well as the No.4 berth & LPG jetty lie in direction 051°-231°. The bollards at the fenders of the older berths 1 to 3 are 18.5m apart and & that of berth 4 & LPG are 15 mtrs. A new jetty with a berth for large container ships (No. 4 berth) and an LPG berth extending beyond has been constructed (2008) and are operational. 5. A cement factory, situated 1½ miles WSW of Chachuda Temple(20º 55' N, 71º 29' E), has a captive jetty extending 1¼ miles E from the coast; the jetty terminates in a dog-leg berth, 337 m in length with a charted depth(2008) of about 12.8m alongside. The extremities of the jetty is marked by FR lights. (For details refer to Article 8.115a). Rail, Road and Air Services 8.114 1. Nearest Highway - NH-8E Nearest Railroad - Bhavnagar (150km) Nearest Airport - Bhavnagar (150km) Diu (80km) Port Services. 8.115 1. Supplies. Fresh water and diesel bunkers are available in limited quantities by road tanker. Provisions can be arranged with prior orders through ship chandlers. 2. Waste Disposal. Arrangements for reception of ships garbage and waste oil are available. 3. Shore Leave is not permitted. However, crew changes can be arranged. 4. Repairs. Minor repairs can be arranged through local workshop. 5. Medical. Port has an ambulance service with a tie up with a local hospital. 6. Fire. Port has a fire station with fire tenders and the ports tugs can supplement efforts with their fire nozzles. 7. Communication Fax : +91 2794 302413 Tel : +91 2794 302400 E – mail : portcontrol@portofpipavav.com WEB: www.pipavav.com