Deendayal

1. Kandla waiting area Pilot boards22°52.3′N 070°07.9′E

Size limits

LOA 304.07m, draught 14.5m, beam 50m, 207,520DWT.

Water density

Normally 1025 but reduces to 1000 during the rainy season.

Load line zone

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Tides

Mean spring range is approximately 6m; mean neap range 4.0m. Tidal streams in the W approach to Kandla and Hansthal Creeks are in general very irregular much influenced by a strong wind from any quarter. At Outer Tuna Lightbuoy the streams have a rate of 2.5kts at springs and 1.5kts at neaps but these rates gradually increase further E; on Kandla Bar the flood stream sets NE at a rate of 2 to 2kts at springs.

Within Kandla Creek the maximum rate of the flood stream is 3 to 4kts.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Kandla is approached from SW via Sogal Channel, which has been dredged across Kandla Bar, and then entered through Kandla Creek. Kandla's approach channel has been deepened to 12.0m in phase I and to 14.0m in phase II. Depths within the creek are very irregular and liable to change, the latest information should be obtained from the Deputy Conservator at Kandla before entering the channel.

Twenty lighted navigation buoys, as per IALA system 'A', mark the channel.

The approaches are exposed to the SW monsoon and a heavy swell may be experienced.

Within the harbour, the bottom within the Creek is coarse sand, small stones and broken shell with mud usually found in depths of less than 5m.

Port limits

The limits of the port extend 50nm SW of Kandla and include Vadinar Offshore Terminal and Pathfinder Inlet, Rozi Anchorage and Hansthal Creek. The W limit extends NW across the inner part of Gulf of Kachchh from Kalubhar Tapu.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A signal station is located near the port Radar Tower (23°00.56'N 070°13.36'E). A black ball indicates that a vessel is about to enter or leave the port. Details may be obtained from the Deendayal Port Trust Offices. Storm signals are also displayed.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Vessels awaiting a pilot should anchor SW of Outer Tuna Lightbuoy (OTB) in position 22°50.8'N 070°06.9'E, in depths of 10.0-12.0m, mud and sand; the holding ground is reported to be good but a large swell can be experienced during the SW monsoon.

The quarantine anchorage is situated about 1nm S of Outer Tuna Lightbuoy.

Anchorages in Kandla Creek may be found in the deeper water near the W shore between about 0.5nm within the entrance to abreast the middle of the cargo jetty. Further N, the anchorages are near the E shore from abreast No 3 Oil Jetty to the anchorage described below.

Consideration should be given to the use of a second anchor, short stay, to steady the vessel. The second anchor should be raised 30 minutes before the change of tide and let go when the vessel has settled to the new tide.

Vessels awaiting a pilot anchor in the vicinity of the Outer Tuna Lightbuoy in 10.0-12.0m. The holding ground is reported to be good and a large swell can be present during the SW monsoon.

Vessels of more than LOA 225m must be berthed directly and shall not be allowed to anchor at the inner anchorage.

Restrictions

Vessels berth at HW. Tankers or vessels of overall length exceeding 199.9m or of draught more than 10.2m, or with a manoeuvring speed capability of less than 9kts may not enter or leave the port during darkness.

Tankers must transit Sogal Channel bar only during daylight, all vessels exceeding LOA 225.5m shall have max draught reduced by 0.3m from the actual draught available that day in order to ensure a min UKC of 0.91m. Vessels at buoy moorings are only berthed or unberthed in daylight.

Vessels with a greater draught (up to the maximum permissible for the respective berth) must be piloted to and from the inner anchorage, depending upon the height of tide available.

Loaded vessels may cross the entrance bar only during HW; a daily forecast for draught limits to cross Kandla Bar is issued by the Port Trust.

Kandla lies in a controlled area where special security regulations are in force; photography of shore installations is forbidden.

Tugs

Port tugs up to 50t bollard pull are available. Tugs join vessels inside Kandla Creek near the berth; vessel's wires are used.

Mooring

A Berth Reservation Scheme (BRS) is in operation for all categories of vessels.

Vessels berthed at mooring buoys may only berth or unberth in daylight.

Charts and publications

BA 670; IN2018, IN2059, IN203. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Agents should be closely advised of anchoring times and ETA at the Pilot Station, which should preferably be about two and a half hours before daylight HW.

Communications

Messages can also be passed via Kandla Radio ("VWK"). The station operates throughout 24 hours and monitors 500kHz.

For Vadinar see separate entry.

Standard messages

A general guidance message, regarding prohibition of photography, consumption of alcohol, etc and advise to keep an anti piracy watch at anchorage and alongside a berth, is sent to approaching vessels.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be served immediately upon vessel's arrival at the pilot station.

Considering the numerous times when there is confusion regarding the seniority of vessels arriving at outer anchorage, it has been decided that any vessel crossing Latitude 22°46.5' N, within the Port of Deendayal, will be deemed to be considered as arrived vessel and the time of crossing the above latitude will be taken for the purpose of seniority.

The actual time of anchoring of the vessel and the position will be recorded but will not be considered for seniority.

All concerned may kindly inform the arriving vessels to report the time of crossing of Latitude 22°46.5' N, within the Port Limit area, to the Signal Station.

Documents

Special forms are supplied by the steamer agents when required for completion.

Health

On anchoring at the pilot boarding area, vessels should send a further message stating time of anchoring and requesting radio pratique.

Vessels subject to quarantine must remain at the quarantine anchorage, about 1nm S of Outer Tuna Lightbuoy until pratique is granted, but those with suspect cases of minor infectious disease may be berthed in the harbour.

The pilot is authorised to grant pratique.

The port health office in Kandla issues only Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates, valid for 6 months.

Customs and immigration

All vessels calling at the port must be cleared by customs at the Outer Tuna Buoy (OTB) Anchorage on arrival. Failure to do so may incur a penalty.

Customs allowances: For a weekly stay, the allowance is 1 carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of liquor or 1 case of beer. Penalty for non compliance is 3 times the value of the goods plus confiscation of items.

Immigration: Immigration officer issues passes to crew who must return onboard by 2200hrs.

Notices and regulations

Use of alcohol outside the vessel and in town is prohibited. Photography inside the port is totally prohibited.

Prohibition of use of Thoraya satellite phone in India: It is advised that Thoraya satellite phone is prohibited for use in India and any vessel arriving at Kandla having the above phone should disclose the same to the Customs and Police Authorities and also the phone should not be used while the vessel is in India. The use of phone in spite of the prohibition shall constitute a criminal offence.

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.

Repairs

Available for repairs, survey of hull and underwater fittings. Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker and at the tanker berths. Low Sulphur Fuel Oil is now available at the port delivered to the port by IndianOil.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Port Hospital/Private Hospitals at Gandhidham, 12km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bhuj, 53km and Kandla, 8km.

Nearest railways: 4kms from Adipur Railway station and 7kms from Gandhidham Railway Station.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours in 3 shifts.

Where it is

Deendayal is situated on the W bank of Kandla Creek, on the N side of the Gulf of Kachchh, near its head.

The port

Deendayal is a sheltered harbour on a fairway dredged on an ongoing basis; max permissible draughts are published in advance and vary with the monsoon (15 May to 14 Sep).

The port handles food grains, fertilisers, timber, logs, hazardous cargo and oil products. General cargo, oils and containers are shipped, and there are berths for grain, ore and other bulk cargoes.

Offshore cargo handling: Deendayal Port has approved a project that allows floating craft to be deployed by the stevedores at anchorage, thereby facilitating the handling of vessels of Capesize vessels through floating cranes and barges.

Single Buoy Moorings have been installed at Vadinar (see separate entry).

A Special Economic Zone is being set up to complement the fourth terminal which is being built.

Traffic

Approx 130,000,000t of cargo (including 2,000,000t of iron ore and 900,000t of grain),500,000TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Deendayal?

The pilot boards at Kandla waiting area, 22°52.3′N 070°07.9′E.

What time zone is Deendayal in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Deendayal?

The deepest berth listed is at Tuna Port: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Deendayal?

Normally 1025 but reduces to 1000 during the rainy season.

Which load line zone is Deendayal in?

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Deendayal?

Port State Control at Deendayal: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Deendayal?

The UN/LOCODE of Deendayal is INIXY.

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