Alang

Size limits

There is no restriction on length, beam or draught of a vessel calling at Alang for demolition.

Tides

The port department publishes a HW tide table which is available from agents and can be provided to ship owners to cover a particular period of time.

Anchorages

Alang is an open anchorage area with the arrival anchorage being positioned 5nm SSW of Piram Lighthouse for vessels up to 12.0m draught. Arrival to be informed to Bhavnagar Radio on VHF Ch 16 and also to agent on same channel. Local knowledge is essential before approaching the anchorage.

Mooring

Vessels are beached during high water over 10.0m.

Charts and publications

IN254, IN292. Admiralty Pilot NP38.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Director-General of Shipping.

Position: Nautical Adviser to the Government of India.

Address: Jahaz Bhavan, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001, India.

Tel: +91 22 2261 0606

Fax: +91 22 2269 4352

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.dgshipping.com

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. Supplied by water tankers for workers.

Bunkers: There is no facility to supply bunkers by barge. Limited quantities can be arranged but will be expensive.

Medical

Red Cross Hospital.

Crew change

At present, immigration authorities do not permit crew to sign off on arrival. They must remain onboard until the vessel is beached, except in case of emergency. After beaching, all crew will disembark from the vessel using vessel's life boats and will reach Bhavnagar by special bus for completion of customs and immigration formalities, then leave for Mumbai, by arrangement.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bhavnagar Airport, approx 38km north. There are flights to and from Mumbai only.

Nearest railway: Bhavnagar Terminus Railway Station, approx 42km north.

Alang is well connected by road.

Where it is

Alang is situated on the W coast of India in the Gulf of Cambay, approx 50km from Bhavnagar by road.

The port

The port is solely concerned with ship breaking. Ships are beached for breaking twice a month at HW of over 10.0m. It is considered to be one of the world's main ship breaking areas.

Traffic

Approx 140 vessels are scrapped annually totalling 2,600,000t.

What are the pilot arrangements at Alang?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is Alang in?

Local time at Alang is UTC+5:30. No summer time.

Who carries out Port State Control at Alang?

Port State Control at Alang: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alang?

The UN/LOCODE of Alang is INALA.

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