Krishnapatnam

1. Ramayapatnam pilot boarding station Pilot boards15°04.8′N 080°10.9′E

Size limits

LOA 335.94m, beam 50m, draught 19.5m, 211,081DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

The tides at Krishnapatnam are semi diurnal in nature. Mean spring range 0.7m and mean neap range 0.3m. The sea bed consists of sand, fine sand and clay.

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

Approach

The approach to the port is from E through a buoyed channel, length 6.5nm and width 250m (to be increased to 300m), with an orientation of 084.5°-264.5°, depth 22m. The maintained depths are 17.5m in the outer channel, 500m turning circle and alongside.

Port limits

North: A line drawn due E from the boundary pillar (14°18.75'N 080°08.50'E) to 18m of water.

South: A line drawn due E from the boundary pillar (14°12.0'N 080°07.20'E) to 18m of water.

East: A line drawn from the Eastern extremities of the N and S limits.

Anchorages

The coordinates of recommended anchorage areas are:

Anchorage 'A' (for vessels of above LOA 180m) - Area bounded by:

14°14.00'N 080°12.00'E

14°14.00'N 080°13.80'E

14°12.80'N 080°12.00'E

14°12.80'N 080°13.80'E.

Anchorage 'B' (for vessels of LOA 180m or below) - Area bounded by:

14°14.50'N 080°13.80'E

14°14.50'N 080°15.70'E

14°12.80'N 080°13.80'E

14°12.80'N 080°15.55'E.

Anchorage 'C' (Special anchorage for vessels awaiting quarantine inspection, vessels under Port of Refuge and disabled vessels):

Radius of 0.5nm from 14°16.60'N 080°11.20'E.

Coastal craft occasionally anchor 2nm off the entrance to Upputeru River, in depths of approx 11.0m, this anchorage is only safe in good weather.

Tugs

3 x 40-60t bollard pull ASD tugs. Normally 2 tugs are used for berthing/unberthing. The tugs make fast to vessels on the bow and quarter normally using tug's lines, about 2nm E of the breakwaters.

Port tugs are capable of fire fighting afloat as well as at berths.

Mooring

Mooring requirements are min 3-2-2 fore and aft.

Charts and publications

BA 317. Indian 3034. Admiralty Pilot NP21, NP286(4).

Communications

VHF: Krishnapatnam Port Control: Ch 16, 12, 69.

Notice of readiness

NOR is tendered at anchorage or if berthing on arrival NOR is tendered at pilot station.

Health

Free pratique is granted on arrival, vessels arriving from a yellow fever infected area require visit by port health officer.

All crew members to be in possession of valid health cards in respect of inoculations/vaccinations against cholera, etc.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes can be held by each crew member. Wine/spirits: One open bottle of spirit or wine can be held by each crew member per week.

Notices and regulations

Lighterage: All stevedoring workers must stay onboard from the commencement of cargo discharge until its completion.

Normal port regulations. No photography allowed in harbour except with the express permission from the chief executive officer of the port.

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.

Dry docks

Nearest at Chennai.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available through request from agents alongside berths by trucks as well as at anchorage by 105t barge. Charges as per port's tariff.

Bunkering: To be arranged by agents with advance notice. Bunkering possible only alongside berths by tanker trucks.

Stores: Available through registered ship chandlers alongside berth as well as at anchorage.

Medical

Simhapuri Hospital, 25.7km and KIMS Hospital, 30km.

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tirupati Airport located at Andhra Pradesh, 126km (domestic only) and Chennai International Airport located at Tamil Nadu, 195km.

Rail: Broad gauge rail link planned.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours a day.

Where it is

Krishnapatnam is located on the E coast of India in the Bay of Bengal, approx 70nm N of Chennai in Nellore district of Andra Pradesh.

The port

The port is on the Phase II development, and on completion the port will have 7 additional berths for Container Terminal, 21.0m max draught alongside with 2,000m total berth length.

The port is being developed for handling vessels up to 200,000DWT alongside. On completion of the third and final phase of expansion and development, the port will have a total of 42 berths with quay length of 12.5km and a deep draught of 19.0m. It will be well equipped to handle both dry cargo and liquid bulk cargo.

Currently, the port deals primarily in dry bulk like barites, coal, fertilizers, granite, gypsum, iron ore, etc., breakbulk commodities include granite and soon scrap metal, liquid bulk cargoes, including edible oils such as crude palm oil and soy, containers and general cargo, over dimensional and non-standard cargo, and agri products like rice, maize, sugar, etc.

Traffic

Approx 55,000,000t of cargo, 8,500,000TEUs and 1,500 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Krishnapatnam?

The pilot boards at Ramayapatnam pilot boarding station, 15°04.8′N 080°10.9′E.

What time zone is Krishnapatnam in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Krishnapatnam?

The deepest berth listed is at Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd Terminal (KPCL): 19.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Krishnapatnam?

1025.

Which load line zone is Krishnapatnam in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Krishnapatnam?

Port State Control at Krishnapatnam: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Krishnapatnam?

The UN/LOCODE of Krishnapatnam is INKRI.

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