Hazira

1. Adani Hazira Port – Pilot Boarding Ground Pilot boards21°02.0′N 072°34.0′E
2. Hazira LNG Terminal pilot boarding Pilot boards20°58.9′N 072°36.9′E
3. Hazira Offshore Terminal boarding Pilot boards21°06.0′N 072°34.3′E

Water density

1025.

Tides

Reliance SPM: Tidal streams in the vicinity of the SPM are reported to set in a N/S direction with a spring rate of about 5 to 6kts; the tidal range is reported to be approx 7.0m.

Hazira Terminal: Tidal range 1.12m at spring; 0.74m at neap.

Essar Terminal: Tidal range 5.78m at spring; 2.72m at neap.

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

Approach

Approaches to Hazira through Magdalla Port waters:

Vessels bound for Hazira Port (Surat) approach through the Magdalla port waters. Ships bound for Hazira will have to report to Magdalla Port Control two miles south of the Magdalla Port Limits. The whole route from pilot station to Hazira Port dredged approach channel is 3-4 NM long. Strong tidal currents are present in the channel in North and South directions. There are no cross-currents. The Malacca banks act as a natural breakwater for waves and swells during low water but at high water waves and swell pass unrestricted over these banks. During strong SW monsoon conditions and at high water the waves in the Hazira approach can be as high as 2 meters coming from a 250 degree- direction.

An AIS and long range RADAR has been installed in the Hazira (Surat) Port Control building with a direct link to Magdalla Port Control through which the Magdalla Port control has full knowledge of all traffic in Magdalla Port waters and the locations of ships engaged in lighterage and/or transit.

The co-ordinates of the General Lighterage Area are:

A) 21° 02.0’N, 072° 34.5’E; B) 20° 59.0’N, 072°34.5’E;

C) 20° 59.0’N, 072° 36.5’E; D) 21° 02.0’N, 072° 36.5’E

Ships engaged in lighterage operations are instructed to anchor only in this area.

Important Information regarding Hazira LNG Terminal:

The Hazira (Surat) Port Pilot will board the LNG carrier bound for the Hazira Port LNG terminal well south of General Lighterage

Area as a precautionary measure to pass vessels at anchor in the General Lighterage Area with pilot on board.

The one-mile wide corridor between the General Lighterage Area and the Malacca Banks will be used for the safe passage of the

LNG Carrier bound for Hazira (Surat) Port as well as for tankers proceeding to and from the Reliance SPM. Only one tanker at a

time is allowed in this corridor. Magdalla Port Control should be informed by Shell LNG Tankers and Reliance Tankers and latest

traffic position should be taken before proceeding to North of General Lighterage Anchorage.

All vessels following LNG tankers shall keep behind, such LNG Tankers at a safe distance of not less than 1 NM. Similarly, LNG

tankers following another vessel ahead of her shall keep a safe distance of at least 1 NM, behind such vessel.

Port limits

Particular care needs to be taken while crossing the Magdalla Port limits. Vessel should keep well clear of the lighterage area. The latest corrected charts (Indian charts 2101 & 2034) need to be used.

Anchorages

A tanker anchorage area has been designated for the tankers waiting for berthing at the Reliance SPM, north of the approach

channel. The coordinates are:

(A) 21° 06.0’ N 072° 35 0’ E

(B) 21° 06.0’ N 072° 33.5’ E

(C) 21° 05.0’ N 072° 33.5’ E

(D) 21° 05.0’ N 072° 35.0’ E

The recommended anchorage is at outer port limits in a location approximately 11 miles SW of the harbour, outside the Magdalla Port Limits, where the sea bottom is sand and is of good holding ground. Anchoring is prohibited within Port Limits, unless it is used temporarily to support vessel manoeuvring or in case of an emergency. Vessels are advised to take anchoring position from VTS Khambhat at Ch. 16/69.

Restrictions

As per Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Order No. 02 of 2012, “The use of Thuraya, Irridum and other such Satellite phone is banned in India under Sec 6 of Indian Wireless Act and Sec 20 of Indian Telegraph Act.” and hence should not be in use and should be declared in the PANS.

Tugs

Hazira LNG Berth: Tugs are available and compulsory. Four are used for berthing. Tugs secure before LNG carrier enters dredged entrance channel.

Adani Hazira Terminal: 5 tugs available. Tug assistance for vessels during berthing and un-berthing.

Essar Terminal: 3 tugs available.

SBM: 1 x 470hp available.

Mooring

Mooring line configuration will depend on vessel LOA and weather conditions however Master should consult the Pilot.

Below is the normal sequence to be followed for mooring:

1. Spring Lines (2nos): One Line at a time to be passed by Heaving Line.

2. Headlines & Stern Lines (4nos): One Line at a time to be passed by Heaving Line.

3. Final Mooring: 4 headlines and 2 Spring Lines forward and aft (4+2 forward and aft).

4. Mixed mooring comprising of wire and rope is not permitted.

Charts and publications

IN 2034, IN 254. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Best EAT at 72, 48, 24 and 12 hrs before arrival at the pilot boarding point (Non LNG) in position Lat: 21° 02.0'N Long: 72° 34.0'E.

Communications

AHPL Terminal contacts:

Telephone: Marine Control: Facsimile : +91-261-2207777

E-mails: Marine Control – [email protected], Capt. Ashish Singhal – [email protected]

VHF Channel : 16 & 69 (about 3-4 hrs before arrival)

Call Sign: Hazira Port Control

Vessels calling to Hazira port:

Hazira Port Control : 16 & 69

Magdalla Port Control : 16 & 09

VTS Khambat (E) : 09

AHPL Port Control may be contacted on the following:

Mobile Phone: +919909957115;

Land Phone: +91-261-2207755

E-mail : [email protected]

VHF Channel: 16 & 69 (about 3-4 hrs before arrival)

Call Sign: Hazira Port Control

PIC (Pilotage/Marine Operations): Capt. Ashish Singhal

Email id: [email protected] ,

Contact No. +91 9879589770.

PIC (Container operations): Mr. Houssam Haddad

Email id: [email protected],

Contact no. +91 89808 02599

PIC (Dry Cargo operations ): Capt. Ajith Kottyl

Email id [email protected],

Contact no. +91 9825000985.

PIC (Liquid Operations): Mr. Gaurang Chudasama

Email id: [email protected],

Contact no +91 89808 02997

Emergency Communications

At Adani Hazira Port Ltd. the primary method of communication will be via the VHF – Ch 69 / Mobile No. +91 9909957115

Secondary means of communication will be verbal with jetty operator or boarding officer.

Documents

Please send the scanned copies of the following certificates/ documents by e-mail (if not already sent):

A) Ship Registry Certificate

B) Tonnage Certificate

C) Certificate of Class

D) Ship sanitation control exemption certificate.

E) Certificate of Entry and highlight clause indicating wreck removal & oil pollution covers

F) Last 2 Port State Inspection Report

G) Crew List

H) Bill Of Lading of cargo to be discharged

I) Stowage Plan (for Bulk & Liquid)

J) Loading/ Unloading Plan (for Bulk vessels)

In case of a tanker, please send the below mentioned documents also (in addition to above)

K) SIRE Inspection Report

L) CDI Inspection Report

M) Load Port Ullage Report

N) Heating Instruction

Notices and regulations

LNG tankers must obtain passage approval from Magdalla Port Control before entering the entrance corridor.

Hazira Port: Anchorage is prohibited within the port limits. Only one vessel at a time is allowed to be under way in the approach corridor.

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.

Medical

Nearest hospital: RTNFI Hospital, 4.1km

Transport

Nearest airport: Puerto Princesa International Airport, 255km

Where it is

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The port

The port offers full river barge access to the Ohio River, Mississippi River and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Where does the pilot board at Hazira?

The pilot boards at Adani Hazira Port – Pilot Boarding Ground, 21°02.0′N 072°34.0′E. Hazira has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Hazira in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Hazira?

The deepest berth listed is at Reliance (RIL) Hazira Shipping & Offshore Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Hazira?

1025.

Who carries out Port State Control at Hazira?

Port State Control at Hazira: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Hazira?

The UN/LOCODE of Hazira is INHZA.

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