Moulmein

Size limits

LOA 76.2m, draught 3.6m

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 0.61m (springs), 0.49m (neaps).

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

Approach

The entrance to Mawlamyine River is lined with drying sandbanks and reefs. The river is usually navigable as far as the town of Moulmein by vessels with draught varying from 3.7-4.9m at HWN and 5.8-7.3m HWS.

Anchorages

There are anchorages at several places in Mawlamyine River but vessels must moor. Anchorage can be obtained by two vessels not exceeding 137m in length in a depth of approx 6.4m.

Moulmein anchorage lies abreast the town of Moulmein, approx 2nm N of Mupon Pagoda (16°26.2N 097°37.1'E). There is also an anchorage berth for vessels up to 1,000t.

Anchorage may also be obtained abreast the N part of Moulmein town where there are three berths for vessels with draughts of 6.1m to 7.6m.

Mupon anchorage lies off Mupon Pagoda in depths of approx 12.0m.

Deep draught vessels may moor off Natmhaw, 1nm SSW off the S end of Yele Kyun.

Restrictions

The winding approach channel from the S end of Bilugyun Island forms a limiting factor for vessels using the port. Draughts vary according to changes in river bars and state of tides. Entrance into the river at night is not permitted.

Tugs

There is 1 x 550hp tug available.

Charts and publications

BA 826, 1845. Admiralty Pilot NP21.

Communications

VHF: Pilots, Ch 16.

Health

There must be no communication until free pratique has been granted. If there is a suspected case of plague onboard, or if more than two deaths from any cause have occurred during the voyage, the pilot anchors the vessel in the anchorage abreast the S end of Hintha Kyun to await the Health Officer. In other cases vessels are anchored in the lower end of Mupon Reach.

Vessels which have, within a period of two months immediately preceding their arrival, started from or touched en route at a port affected with yellow fever, or had physical contact with a vessel which is either infected with, or has been to a port with yellow fever, shall be allowed to anchor 1nm SW of Green Island (16°04'N 097°33'E).

Notices and regulations

There must be no communication with other ships or shore until permission is granted in writing by the Health Officer.

Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Department of Marine Administration.

Position: Director General.

Address: PO Box 194, Dawbon Dockyard Road, Ya Mon Nar 2nd Quarter, Dawbon Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel: +95 1 556037

Fax: +95 1 556047

Mob: +95 99 921882

Email: [email protected]

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Mawlamyine General Hospital (3.5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Mawlamyine Airport (6km).

Nearest railway: Mawlamyine Railway Station (5km).

Working hours

Normally an 8 hour day.

Where it is

The port of Moulmein (formerly Mawlamyine) is situated in the Gulf of Martaban, on the E coast.

The port

Moulmein offers berths for coastal cargoes and lighterage facilities for deep sea vessels. Principal exports are rice, rubber and timber. Main imports are hardware.

Traffic

The port handles an average of 67 vessels and 45,000t annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Moulmein?

Compulsory. The pilot station is at Amherst, approx 40km from Moulmein.

What time zone is Moulmein in?

Local time at Moulmein is UTC+6:30. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Moulmein?

The deepest berth listed is at Moulmein Terminal: 3.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Moulmein?

1000.

Which load line zone is Moulmein 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 Moulmein?

Port State Control at Moulmein: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Moulmein?

The UN/LOCODE of Moulmein is MMMNU.

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