Mundra

1. Mundra Container Terminal boarding Pilot boards22°42.2′N 069°43.6′E
2. Mundra Multipurpose Berth boarding Pilot boards22°42.2′N 069°42.1′E
3. Mundra SPM boarding Pilot boards22°38.9′N 069°38.3′E
4. Mundra West Basin boarding Pilot boards22°41.0′N 069°33.6′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 410m, draught 17.5m, beam 61.51m, 281,456DWT

Off Shore: LOA 348m, draught 25.0m, 321,300DWT.

Water density

1020-1023 (during SW monsoon period), 1024-1025 (during the remaining part of the year).

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 4.8m (spring), 2.5m (neap).

Tidal streams are reported to be 3kts, 4-5kts at spring tides with a flow direction of 070°/250°.

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

Approach

MMPT: The 2km navigation channel and turning circle to Mundra International Container Terminal are marked by 6 numbered lightbuoys and have a depth maintained at 17m to 18m at any state of the tide.

MICT Container approach channel and turning circle has a minimum depth of 13.1m.

Leading lights are positioned as follows: Front Light No 1 (elevation 19m) 22°45.1'N 069°42.1'E; Rear Light No 2 (elevation 34m) 22°45.4'N, 069°41.6'E.

South Basin: Berth entrance consists of a buoyed channel, length 1,153m, width 502m and a turning circle radius

750m, just abreast of the berths. Minimum depth in South Basin approach channel and turning circle is now 14.4m. A heavy swell may be encountered outside the breakwater during the

monsoon season from May to September.

West Basin: Approached through buoyed channel with turning circle of radius 841m and minimum depth of 14.2m.

Newly completed Container Terminal 4 has a depth of 16.4m.

Anchorages

Roadstead anchorage: Vessels working cargo should anchor about 1nm ESE of Navinal Point keeping clear of the alignment of the leading lights for the container terminal.

Directions: The anchorage should be approached from SSW or SSE, passing well clear of the shoals and isolated patches that extend from shore to positions W and E of the anchorage and, by giving the dangerous wreck that lies close S of the anchorage a wide berth.

Designated anchorage: Within the port limits anchorage is located approx 4.0nm SSE Navinal Point, depth 12.0 to 30.0m.

Anchorage ground has a depth of 30m and is good holding ground throughout the year.

Restrictions

The port authority will formally introduce a ban of ships over 25 years of age calling at the port.

Mooring at the SPM is conducted only during daylight hours, unmooring is permitted at any time.

Berthing and unberthing activities is suspended, if visibility falls below 1,000m.

Tugs

Available.

Mooring

Anchors: Vessels have to use offshore anchor for berthing. Berthing is done stemming the tide with the help of tugs. 3+2+2 mooring lines required forward and aft.

Charts and publications

IN203, IN2106, IN2107, IN 2079, BA 651, 682. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be sent to Mundra Port Control, 7 days, 5 days, 72, 48, and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Mundra Port Control should be contacted at least 2 hours prior to arrival at Mundra West Basin for berthing instructions.

Communications

There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via satcom Fax/Tel.

VHF: Port & Pilots: Ch 16, 73, 77. Available 24 hours, Tel: +91 2838 255761/255933, Fax: +91 2838 289170, Email: [email protected].

VTS Gulf of Kachchh: Ch 16, 17, 69, 71, 73. Tel: +91 2836 270130, Fax: +91 2836 270130, Email:[email protected]

Mundra International Container Terminal, Tel: +91 2838 288285, Fax: +91 2838 288278.

Marine Control (MMPT): VHF Ch 77, Email: [email protected]

Marine Control (West Basin Terminal): VHF Ch 77, Ch 73, , Email: [email protected]

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

Local Port Health Officer grants pratique after boarding vessel.

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.

Notices and regulations

Mundra Port has issued priority berthing guidelines for tankers:

The APSEZ has issued new guidelines for priority berthing for tankers, effective immediately.

Some of the guidelines include:

Priority berthing is only for tankers occupying the berth for less than 26 hours from first line to last line.

Priority berthing will be allowed for up to 2 vessels at a time on FCFS basis

Priority berthing is only applicable for dedicated liquid cargo berths.

Any vessel requesting priority berthing is required to give at least 24 hrs notice basis ETA at Mundra Port limit. No request for priority berthing will be accepted is the notice is less than 24 hrs.

Once a vessel has requested priority, the same can be cancelled or withdrawn up to 12 hrs before her arrival ETA at Mundra Port Limit without attracting priority cancellation charges.

If a vessel berths without superseding any other vessel, priority berth charges will not be applicable.

Port will not keep berth vacant for any priority vessel, and seniority sequence will be maintained as usual till arrival of priority opted vessel, her priority starts from her arrival time and accordingly she will be given first preference amongst the waiting vessels.

Lifeboat Lowering: The vessel is permitted to lower its lifeboat to water level at berth after taking clearance from Mundra Port Control on VHF Ch 73. The vessel should take all due precaution when lowering the lifeboat. The lifeboat should not be manoeuvred in the water. It is only to be lowered and then picked up.

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

All types of repair facility are provided by approved workshop. Please contact local agent for clarification.

Dry docks

No facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkers: Available through dock Lines connected to shore tanks and also Tankers and Bunker Barges..

Stores: Available through registered ship chandlers only.

Medical

A Multi - Specialty Adani Hospitals is located close to the ports. An Occupation Heath Centre with Ambulance service is available inside port promises.

Crew change

Possible, prior notice required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bhuj Airport, 65km. Kandla Airport, 60km.

Nearest railway: Mundra, 10km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Mundra is situated in western India in the Gulf of Kutch.

The port

The port is the largest private port of India, formerly operated by Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (MPSEZ) owned by Adani Group.

Currently, it was expanded into Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), which handles general cargo, automobiles, dry bulk, break bulk, containers and liquid cargo.

Traffic

Approx 200,700,000t of cargo, 8,500,000TEU and 3,000 vessels are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mundra?

The pilot boards at Mundra Container Terminal boarding, 22°42.2′N 069°43.6′E. Mundra has 4 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Mundra in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Mundra?

The deepest berth listed is at Mundra SPM Terminal: 25.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mundra?

1020-1023 (during SW monsoon period), 1024-1025 (during the remaining part of the year).

Which load line zone is Mundra 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 Mundra?

Port State Control at Mundra: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mundra?

The UN/LOCODE of Mundra is INMUN.

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