Karwar

1. Karwar pilot boarding Pilot boards14°48.6′N 074°04.0′E

Size limits

Max LOA 229m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.25m, 81,170DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

The average maximum and minimum tidal ranges are about 1.6 and 0.7m

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

Approach

Karwar Bay is entered between Badchidhar Point (14°48.3'N 074°05.6'E), the NW point of Karwar Head, and Dayamada Point, 2.75nm NNE.

The port is approached through a buoyed channel and entered between the W and E headlands of Baitkol Cove (14°48.0'N 074°07.0'E).

There is a least dredged depth of 6.4m at Chabbel and 5.2m at the turning area and the approach to Baitkol Cove.

Port limits

The limits of the port are: on the N side a line drawn from Dayamada Point, E of Kurmagad Island to Parker Rock 5nm W; on the E side of the seashore of Karwar Bay from Dayamada Point to Badchidhar Point and then to Mogeraguda Island (14°48.0'N 074°05.0'E); and on the SW side a line drawn from Mogeraguda Island to the W point of Oyster Rocks and then to Parker Rock.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Vessels awaiting a pilot may obtain anchorage 0.65nm SSE of Oyster Rocks Light (14°49.2'N 074°03.7'E) in a depth of about 12.0m, soft mud and sand.

Inner anchorage: The principal anchorage, for working cargo, lies in the SE part of Karwar Bay in a depth of about 7.0m, soft mud. The anchorage can be approached direct by vessels of suitable draught passing S or N of Oyster Rocks.

Anjadip Island: Off the NW side of this island anchorage may be obtained in depths of 9.0m, mud and sand. The island forms a good breakwater and vessels have ridden out the SW monsoon here.

Karkaigudda Island (14°49.0'N 074°04.0'E). During the SW monsoon there is anchorage NE of the island with Oyster Rock Lighthouse bearing 248° x 0.8nm, in a depth of 10.0m soft mud.

Restrictions

During the SW monsoon, the wind and sea state, prohibits cargo operations in the open roadstead anchorage.

Tugs

One tug with a 12t bollard pull is available.

Charts and publications

BA IN2008, IN2120. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be advised through Mumbai or Goa coast radio station. Information about the arrival and details of container vessels expected to call at the port should be furnished to the Port Officer one week in advance.

Communications

There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via Bahrain or Singapore Radio.

VHF: Port office and pilots: Ch 16 (calling), Ch 10 and 12 (working).

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

Pratique request should be made through Bombay or Goa radio station. In the case of vessel coming from yellow fever areas and jigger infectious ports within 30 days, free pratique is issued by Port Health Officer, New Mangalore. Bill of Health is issued by District Surgeon, Karwar.

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.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available via barges and shore installations.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Arth Medical Centre, 2.3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Goa International Airport, 88.6km.

Nearest railway station: Madgaon Junction, 64.0km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Karwar is situated in Karnataka State in SW India, 10nm NW of Belekeri.

The port

Karwar is the only all weather minor port in Karnataka. The port is mainly a bulk terminal with lighters as well as general cargo, container and tanker berth facilities.

The principal imports are fertilisers, rock phosphate, industrial salt and timber. Exports include iron and manganese ore, granite stone, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid and marine products.

The port is closed during monsoon from May to Sep.

Traffic

Approx 500,000t of cargo and 35 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Karwar?

The pilot boards at Karwar pilot boarding, 14°48.6′N 074°04.0′E.

What time zone is Karwar in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Karwar?

The deepest berth listed is at Karwar Terminal: 8.25 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Karwar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Karwar 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 Karwar?

Port State Control at Karwar: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Karwar?

The UN/LOCODE of Karwar is INKRW.

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