Kamarajar

1. Kamarajar Port boarding Pilot boards13°12.2′N 080°23.1′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 366m, beam 51m, draught 13.5m, 204,453DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 181.7m, 30,108DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

The tides are very similar to those at Chennai, where the tides are semi-diurnal with the mean spring tidal range 1.0m and the mean neap tidal range is 0.4m.

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

Port limits

North: From the point (R) on the shore 13°17.6'N 080°20.8'E along the line drawn toward E to the point (A) 13°17.6'N 080°24.1'E.

East: From the point (B) 13°11.7'N 080°24.1'E along the line drawn towards E to the point (A) 13°17.6'N 080°21.1'E.

South: From the point (E) 13°13.0'N 080°19.7'E toward NE direction up to the point (D) 13°13.7'N 080°22.2'E, then towards E up to point (B) 13°11.7'N 080°24.1'E.

West: From the point (R) 13°17.6'N 080°20.8'E up to the point (Q) 13°17.2'N 080°20.8'E, then towards W up to the point (P) 13°17.2'N 080°20.0'E then towards S to the point (J) 13°15.8'N 080°19.7'E then along SE direction up to the point (H) 13°15.4'N 080°20.1'E then along SE direction to the point (F) 13°15.3'N 080°20.5'E then towards S to the point (E) 13°13.0'N 080°19.7E.

Anchorages

Vessels can safely anchor 2nm E of the channel. Vessels inbound will be instructed to anchor 1.5nm NE of Fairway Buoy. Specified waiting area in position 13°14.8'N 080°23.3'E.

Only vessels with LOA 200m or less permitted to anchor in the inner basin for loading iron ore by barges.

Tugs

Three tugs with 40t bollard pull available, "Ilango", "Pughazhendi", "Kambar". All tugs are equipped with fire fighting

Mooring

Normally, vessel is berthed starboard side alongside. General mooring line pattern is 3, 2, 2 forward and aft.

There are 3 steel hull mooring launches with 108hp engines.

Charts and publications

BA 2069. Admiralty Pilot NP21, NP286(4).

Communications

VHF: Signal station manned by radio operators throughout 24 hours on VHF Ch 16, 74.

The callsign for Kamarajar (Ennore) Pilots is "Kamarajar Port Control". It is emphasised that masters should contact the port, via their agent, as soon as possible prior to arrival at the pilot boarding area, so that berthing information may be exchanged.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: One bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes is allowed for each crew member per week.

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.

Notices and regulations

Note: Vessel not complying with any of the above, shall inform Kamarajar Port Control accordingly prior to arrival or departure.

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

Workshop and repair facilities available at Chennai. Divers and surveyors available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Available with advance notice.

Fresh Water: Available.

Stores: Available for provisions, spares and repairs.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Kamarajar Free Hospital (20km).

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Chennai International Airport (36km).

Working hours

The port operates throughout 365 days.

Where it is

Kamarajar (formerly Ennore Port) is located approx 13nm N of Chennai.

The port

Kamarajar Port, an artificial deep-sea harbor located in India, features two rubble mound breakwaters: the 3,080m North Breakwater and the 1,070m South Breakwater, both capped with concrete. Its 3,775m approach channel, dredged to a depth of 16m, ensures efficient navigation and is equipped for night berthing. Enhancing its capabilities, the port now includes a modern LNG terminal, making it a key hub for energy and maritime trade.

Traffic

Approx 45,000,000t of cargo, 670,000TEU and 950 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Kamarajar?

The pilot boards at Kamarajar Port boarding, 13°12.2′N 080°23.1′E.

What time zone is Kamarajar in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Kamarajar?

The deepest berth listed is at Adani Ennore Container Terminal: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kamarajar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Kamarajar 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 Kamarajar?

Port State Control at Kamarajar: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kamarajar?

The UN/LOCODE of Kamarajar is INENR.

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