PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Beypore
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for the harbour but available during day time only. Pilots boards at the anchorage.
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
LOA 72.05m, beam 12.8m and 1,600DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
HW: 1.20m
LW: 0.70m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beypore Ferry Terminal | — | 35 m | 1 |
| Beypore Terminal | — | 72 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2021Approach
The river mouth is approached between two breakwaters which extend about 0.5nm SW from the N and S entrance points. The entrance channel has been dredged to 3.5m.
Breakwater lights: A fixed red light positioned at the W end of the N breakwater and a fixed green light positioned at the W end of the S breakwater.
Anchorages
Safe anchorage may be obtained with Beyport Light bearing 045°-090° in depths of 7.0-10.0m at a distance of 1.5-2.5nm from the light.
Tugs
Tugs should be ordered through agent with at least 24 hours before arrival/departure/shifting. Three tugs are available, 1 x 130hp, 1 x 200hp and 1 x 300hp.
Charts and publications
IND219, IND272. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels bound for the outer anchorages should advise ETA 48 and 24 hours in advance (12 hours in advance for vessels bound for the harbour), and confirm on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours before arrival.
Notice of readiness
To be tendered as per terms and conditions of Charter Party. Generally, NOR tendered by master on vessel's arrival advising that vessel is ready to load/discharge the nominated cargo.
Health
Local port health officer grants pratique after boarding vessel. If a vessel is coming from a yellow fever area within 30 days, port health officer, Cochin will issue free pratique. Bill of Health issued by health officer, Calicut.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: One bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes are allowed for each crew member per week.
Immigration: Immigration officials will check passports/CDC (Seaman's Books) and issue shore permits. Nationals from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Algeria will not be issued with landing permits.
Flags
No special requirements other than Interco flags.
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Jul 2021Repairs
Minor repairs, slipway of 150t capacity.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkers: Fuel oil by road tanker.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Primary health centre beypore (1km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Kozhikode International Airport (16km).
Nearest bus station: Mathottam Bus Stop (5km).
Nearest train staion: Kadalundi (4.5km).
About Beypore
updated Jul 2021Where it is
Beypore Port on the SW coast of India is located midway between two major ports, Kochi and New Mangalore and it is approximately 10km S of Kozhikode (Calicut) connected through Beypore Road. It is situated at the mouth of Beypore/Chaliyar River discharging to Arabian Sea.
The port
The port consists of 2 SWly breakwaters, an approach channel of 180m width and 3.5m deep, and 310m long wharf, out of this 152m is old wharf.
The port commenced operations as a dedicated wharf of Calicut Port and larger vessels are handled through lighterage operations.
The location of port has the potential to be developed as an all weather port to cater for the needs of Malabar coast region and handle both cargo and passenger traffic.
The port handles general cargo, petroleum products, construction materials, grain, soda ash and cattle feed.
Traffic
Approx 150,000t of cargo and 20,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Beypore
What are the pilot arrangements at Beypore?
Pilotage is compulsory for the harbour but available during day time only.
What time zone is Beypore in?
Local time at Beypore is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the water density at Beypore?
1025.
Which load line zone is Beypore in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at Beypore?
Port State Control at Beypore: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Beypore?
The UN/LOCODE of Beypore is INBEY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Beypore say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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