Jaffna

Load line zone

Tropical.

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

Approach

Jaffna Obelisk Light is exhibited from a white concrete tower standing 2nm NW of Kalmunai Point and marks the W side entrance to a channel leading across the lagoon to the port.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available between 09°50.00'N 80°14.35'E and 09°50.00'N 80°13.80'E and has a depth of 9m.

Charts and publications

BA 1584, 2197. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify the agent of ETA 5 days, 3 days and 24 hours prior to arrival. Message to include ETA, draught, last port of call and nationality, details of any dangerous or hazardous cargo, arms/ammunition onboard and that crew (passengers if any) are healthy.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 11

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered on arrival at Galle in roads.

Master should tender NOR during normal working hours.

Documents

Special forms will be delivered by authorities concerned, or can be arranged by agents, on arrival.

Health

Pratique can be applied for a minimum of 48 hours prior to arrival via radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates have to be authenticated at Colombo. The port does not have any special health regulations.

Customs and immigration

Each person is allowed 1 carton of cigarettes and 2 bottles of spirits. Others should be bonded. Penalties vary according to the magnitude of non compliance.

Immigration officers will board vessel on arrival and random inspections of passports may be carried out. No passport will be stamped, unless in the case of disembarkation/repatriation of crew/passengers.

There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers. However photography within the port premises is not permitted.

Flags

Sri Lanka national flag is required to be displayed whilst in the port. There are no penalties for not complying.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Sri Lankan Navy.

Position: Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy.

Address: Naval Headquarters, Flagstaff Street, Colombo 01.

Tel: +94 11 246 6236

Fax: +94 11 254 2530

Mob: +94 777 557234

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.navy.lk

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Where it is

Jaffna is situated on the N shore of Jaffna Lagoon approx 13nm to the E of Kankesanturai.

The port

Port Jaffna, also known locally as Port of Point Pedro, currently caters for only domestic passenger and cargo (mostly agricultural). Commercial vessels are directed to Port Kankesanturai from Port of Point Pedro.

Anchorage is available between 09°50.00'N 80°14.35'E and 09°50.00'N 80°13.80'E and has a depth of 9m. Domestic cargo discharging at Port of Point Pedro takes place at the anchorage point to a lighter from the Port Kankesanturai. Upon discharging, the vessel should leave the anchorage and proceed to the Kankesanturai anchorage.

What are the pilot arrangements at Jaffna?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Jaffna in?

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

Which load line zone is Jaffna in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Jaffna?

Port State Control at Jaffna: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Jaffna?

The UN/LOCODE of Jaffna is LKJAF.

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