Jafarabad

Size limits

Max LOA 82m, beam 16m, draught 12.5m, 3,004DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

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

Tides

MHWS 2.88m; MHWN 2.20m; MLWS 1.50m; MLWN 0.90m.

Tidal streams: Tidal streams outside Jafarabad Harbour set E along the coast with the flood tide and W with the ebb. At springs the E-going stream persists for 1 hour after HW by the coast and the W-going stream continues until 4 hours before the time of the following HW; both streams attain a max rate of 3kts when 3 hours old.

At neaps the E going stream persists for 30 minutes after the time of HW and the W going stream until 4.5 hours before the time of the next HW; the max rate of the flood stream is 1.75kts and of the ebb stream 1.5kts.

At neaps the stream changes from ebb to flood in a clockwise direction and from flood to ebb anti-clockwise.

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

Approach

A breakwater terminating in an "L" shaped jetty extends approx 0.5nm W from the shore near the cement factory on the E side. A second breakwater extends ENE approx 0.3nm from the W entrance point of the bay; a light is exhibited from a metal framework tower at the E breakwater head.

A channel approx 40m in width leads inward to a dredged basin with a depth of 5.5m, diameter 300m, around the "L" shaped jetty. The leading lights, in line, lead through the centre of the channel.

Anchorages

In fine weather good anchorage may be obtained 0.5nm to the SE of the auxiliary light structure in depths of approx 13.0m, soft mud.

Tugs

Available with sufficient notice.

Charts and publications

BA 1488. Indian 207, 253. Admiralty Pilot NP38, 286(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

Facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Jafarabad Civil Hospital, 6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Diu, 75km; Bhavnagar, 165km.

Nearest railway: Rajula City, 22km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Jafarabad is situated on the S coast of the Gujarat peninsula facing the Gulf of Cambay.

The port

The port is designated an all weather harbour for coastal vessels handling clinker, coal, petcoke and salt. At present the port does not handle foreign traffic.

Traffic

Approx 8,000,000t of cargo and 800 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Jafarabad?

Not compulsory; the port officer will act as pilot on request.

What time zone is Jafarabad in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Jafarabad?

The deepest berth listed is at Swan Energy LNG Import Terminal: 12.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Jafarabad?

1020.

Which load line zone is Jafarabad 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 Jafarabad?

Port State Control at Jafarabad: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Jafarabad?

The UN/LOCODE of Jafarabad is INJBD.

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