PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Honavar
Pilot
updated May 2010Roadstead anchorage. Pilot not compulsory, may be ordered through agent if required.
Key data
updated Jul 2010Size limits
Draught 3.0m. Offshore draught 10.36m.
Water density
1020-1025.
Load line zone
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.
Tides
Range 2.9m.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The bar is dangerous and constantly changing so that no reliable directions can be given; at LW there are heavy breakers but at HW vessels of up to 3.0m draught may enter.
Anchorages
Good anchorage may be obtained with a conspicuous monument bearing 082° distant approx 3nm in a depth of 9.0m, sand and mud.
Charts and publications
BA 1509. Admiralty Pilot NP38.
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2024ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA messages are to be given by master/owners to charterers/shippers or consignees 7, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival or as per Charter Party. Message should contain arrival date/time.
Communications
There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via Bahrain or Singapore Radio.
VHF: Via Mangalore Coastal Radio Station (callsign "VWL").
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.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: One bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes is 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 and China (mainland) will not be issued with landing permits.
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 May 2010Transport
Nearest airport: Belgaum, 290km.
Nearest railway: Honavar.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Honavar
updated May 2010Where it is
Honavar is situated in Karnataka State on the Malabar Coast.
The port
Honavar is an anchorage port for vessels up to 10.3m draught. The port, which is draught restricted due to a sand bar, has two lighter wharves for vessels with a max draught of 3.0m. Operations are weather dependent and the port is closed in the summer months.
The main exports are iron ore, timber, tiles and betel nuts.
Questions about Honavar
What are the pilot arrangements at Honavar?
Roadstead anchorage. Pilot not compulsory, may be ordered through agent if required.
What time zone is Honavar in?
Local time at Honavar is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the water density at Honavar?
1020-1025.
Which load line zone is Honavar 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 Honavar?
Port State Control at Honavar: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Honavar?
The UN/LOCODE of Honavar is INHON.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Honavar 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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