Mormugao

Size limits

LOA 335m, draught 15m, beam 50m, 209,935DWT.

Water density

1025, approx 1018 during the SW monsoon.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 2.3m (spring), 1.6m (neap).

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

Approach

Mormugao Bay is entered between Mormugao Point (14°25.0'N 073°54.0'E) and Cabo Rajniwas, 3nm N. The port, including its inner anchorage, is approached through a buoyed channel which passes close N of Mormugao Head.

There is no separate fairway buoy. The entrance to the channel is marked by green and red buoys, situated approx 3.6nm W of the breakwater. The approach channel berth is marked by lighted buoys, positioned approx 25m outside the charted channel limits. The length of the channel is 4nm; width 250m and depth 14.4m below LWS.

The alongside berthing area, protected by a breakwater and a mole at its W end, is situated on the NE side of Mormugao Head. There is a turning basin, for vessels using the deep water berths, enclosed within the dredged area about 0.6nm ESE of the breakwater head.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A VTMS is in operation which controls traffic in the approaches. Vessels should contact VTMS callsign "Goa Port" when 12nm from breakwater.

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorages: A prohibited anchorage is established between Searle Patch (15°27.0'N 073°48.0'E), approx 1.0nm SW of Amee Shaols and the W end of Saint George's Islands (15°21.0'N 073°46.0'E).

Anchoring is also prohibited approx 0.5nm and 1.3nm SE of Pikene Island due to the existence of concrete piles and underwater sensors. Underwater obstructions, which may protrude up to 0.5m from the seabed exist within this area and any vessel damaging these could face an immediate hazard.

Tugs

The port has 2 x 45t bollard pull VST fire fighting tugs and 1 x 50t bollard pull tug.

Mooring

Vessels are generally berthed port side alongside berths in the order of arrival. However, ousting priorities are provided for container and passenger vessels, provided that 24 hours notice of arrival is given in addition to the general notice. At Berths No 10 and 11, the berthing is usually starboard side alongside except in cases of passenger ships and container vessels arriving in the daytime and leaving at night time. Number of tugs used depends on the type and size of ships. There is no separate charge for tugs for berthing/unberthing operations.

Charts and publications

IN214, 2022, 2078, 257,293. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send their ETA , together with request for pilot at lease 48 hours and 24 hours in advance.

Communications

There is a signal station situated on the NW of the Mormugao headland, operating throughout 24 hours, equipped with VHF telephone services.

Call sign: 'Mormugao Port' or 'Goa Port'. VHF: Ch 10, 11, 12, 14 and 16.

Tel: +91 832 252 0184/2868, +91 832 259 4807. Fax: +91 832 252 0184/1105/1155. Email: [email protected]

Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS): Ch 16, call sign 'Goa Port'.

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.

Documents

A letter of authority to agents should be prepared on arrival addressed to assistant collector of customs, Arrival Report to immigration officer, Customs Declaration, Inward Clearance Certificate, Deck Cargo Certificate, List of Particulars and Arrival Report.

Cargo documentation: Cargo documentation is carried out at the Central Documentation Centre of the Mormugao Port and the office of the assistant collector of customs. Certified customs house agents are also available for the work.

Health

Master should send quarantine message not less than 48 hours prior to arrival. Pratique can be granted by the Port Health by radio of fax. The port health officer is available to issue the necessary certificates or pratique to vessels as per regulations and practices. Until pratique is granted the quarantine signal must be hoisted by all vessels entering Mormugao Bay.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

There are customs and immigration officers located in the port area.

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

Repair facilities with floating workshop "Dhanshri" are available at the Goa Shipyard. There are also facilities for afloat repairs as well as chipping, painting and tank cleaning which are provided by a number of licensed specialised private firms as well as M/s Goa Shipyard Ltd, a Government of India undertaking, situated in the vicinity of the port area.

Dry docks

A major ship repairing complex with numerous drydock facilities operated by Western India Shipyard Ltd.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. Water for drinking and boiler purposes is available from hydrants at the alongside berths, and in midstream from a 200t self propelled water barge. However, when the main supply is restricted, the water supply is limited to a max of 50t per vessel.

Bunkering: Bunkering are available to a limited extent for supply of furnace oil, light diesel oil and high speed diesel oil to vessels visiting the port and the berth with prior arrangements with oil companies. Furnace oil can be supplied through shore pipelines on Berths 8 and 9. HSD can be supplied by trucks only.

Stores: Available.

Medical

MPT Hospital, 1.5km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Goa International Airport, 8km.

Nearest railway: Vasco-da-Gama, 4km.

Working hours

First shift, 0700-1500hrs; 30 minutes break 1230-1300hrs. Second shift, 1500-2300hrs; 30 minutes break 2030-2100hrs. Third shift, 2300-0700hrs; 30 minutes break 0330-0400hrs. Berthing and unberthing can be carried out throughout 24 hours, without any overtime charge.

Where it is

Mormugao is situated on the W coast, approx 220nm S of Mumbai (Bombay), on the NE side of Mormugao Headland.

The port

Mormugao is an open harbour, protected by a breakwater and also by a mole built eastward from the seaward end of the breakwater, running parallel to the quay. This affords protection from turbulent seas during the SW monsoons. The harbour has been constructed on the leeward side of Mormugao Headland.

The port is served by 2 major navigable rivers, the Zuari and the Mandovi, which are also interconnected by the Cumbarjua Canal.

The port has accommodation for both general and bulk cargoes. There are 3 mooring dolphins for vessels loading from barges, these operations can be carried out during monsoons.

The principal exports are iron ore, manganese ore, and alumina, the principal imports are petroleum products, liquid chemicals, coal, general cargo, containers, cruise and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 18,100,000t of cargo and 2,000 TEU are handled annually.

In 2020, approximate of 9,600,000t of coal and in 2024, approximate of 5,000,000t of iron ore were handled respectively.

What are the pilot arrangements at Mormugao?

Pilotage is compulsory for all berthing and unberthing movements.

What time zone is Mormugao in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Mormugao?

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

What is the water density at Mormugao?

1025, approx 1018 during the SW monsoon.

Which load line zone is Mormugao in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Mormugao?

Port State Control at Mormugao: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mormugao?

The UN/LOCODE of Mormugao is INMRM.

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