Gangavaram

1. Gangavaram pilot boarding Pilot boards17°37.0′N 083°17.5′E

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 50m, draught 18.0m, 211,081DWT.

Note: Information regarding maximum LOA and draught should be confirmed from the port well in advance as it may very subject to prevailing weather conditions, available tide and depths.

Water density

1021-1023.

Load line zone

Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.

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

Approach

The entrance channel to the port is 200m wide, about 1,780m long and dredged to a depth of 20.2m. Approach channel and the turning basin are well marked by 8 solar powered lighted channel marker navigational buoys. To assist in navigation through the channel, one set of transit leading lights bearing 265° is provided. One set of daylight transit leading lights has also been installed to facilitate daylight navigation in the channel. Port is protected by northern breakwater (800m in length) and southern breakwater (1,748m in length). Breakwater heads are provided with lights.

Port limits

An area bounded by lines connecting the following co-ordinates:

17°38.3'N 083°15.3'E

17°34.5'N 083°21.5'E

17°24.4'N 083°13.3'E

17°31.4'N 083°05.2'E.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The port control has a vessel traffic management system.

Anchorages

There are 10 designated anchorages marked on charts from A-J within port limits. Each anchorage is about 1.35nm in diameter. There is also an examination anchorage.

Tugs

Three tugs are available at the port. Two of them are ASD type having bollard pull of 50t and 45t. The third tug is of tractor type of 45t bollard pull. Tugs usually join the vessel inside the breakwater for smaller ships but for large and loaded vessels the pilot may call one of them outside the first set of buoys. Tugs are fitted with VHF. Tugs are usually made fast with tugs' lines. However, vessels are advised to have towing ropes and messenger lines ready for use for securing tugs at the bow and the stern.

Mooring

All vessels must have minimum 4 head ropes, 4 stern ropes, 2 forward springs and 2 aft springs, 2 forward breast lines and 2 aft breast lines of synthetic material which float in water. However, if vessel does not have adequate number of synthetic ropes, wire breast and spring lines are acceptable proved they have synthetic rope tail of not less than 40m length. Preferably, these breast lines and spring lines should also be of synthetic material.

Charts and publications

BA 319, 4071, 4706. Indian 31, 32, 308, 3002, 3035. Admiralty Pilot NP21, NP286(4).

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

Arranged through vessel's agent.

Dry docks

No drydocks at the port. Nearest shipyard and drydock at Visakhapatnam Port.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths with prior notice to the ship agent.

Bunkers: Bunkering can be arranged through vessel's agent with sufficient notice. Bunkers are supplied by tanker trucks or barges, depending on the quantity. Bunkering is normally permitted only in daylight hours.

Medical

Nearest hospital: ABC Hospitals, 31.0km.

The port has a dispensary within its premise staffed with a medical officer.

Crew change

Repatriation of ship crew is possible. Sufficient notice should be given to the agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Visakhapatnam International Airport, 20.4km.

Nearest railway: Thadi, 26.6km.

Where it is

Gangavaram is located in southern India, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, approx. 8nm S of Vishakapatnam.

The port

This new port consists of 9 berths and accommodate vessels up to 200,000DWT capacity, with depths up to 21.0m. Two breakwaters with a total length of approximately 2.6km have been constructed to protect the port from the weather.

The port mainly handles bulk cargoes such as coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite, fertilisers, steel, raw sugar and project cargo.

Traffic

Approx 37,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Gangavaram?

The pilot boards at Gangavaram pilot boarding, 17°37.0′N 083°17.5′E.

What time zone is Gangavaram in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Gangavaram?

The deepest berth listed is at Gangavaram: 18.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Gangavaram?

1021-1023.

Which load line zone is Gangavaram in?

Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gangavaram?

Port State Control at Gangavaram: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gangavaram?

The UN/LOCODE of Gangavaram is INGGV.

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