Pondicherry

Size limits

New Port : draught 3.0m, LOA 67.20m, Beam 13.30m, 1546DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.0m.

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

Port limits

North: A line drawn due E from the boundary pillar positioned on the coast 0.8nm N from the centre of Pondicherry new pier.

South: A line drawn due E from the boundary pillar positioned on the coast line, 1.6nm S from the centre of the Pondicherry new pier.

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

West: A line drawn from the N boundary pillar to the S boundary pillar, distance approx 2.5nm, parallel to the shore, 45.72m above HW level at spring tide, except that in respect of the stretch of foreshore covered by the points: 147m N and 107m S from the centre of the new pier the line shall recede to 229m above HW level at spring tide.

Anchorages

The usual anchorage is in depths of 9.0-11.0m, approx 0.7nm from the coast of Pondicherry; but from Oct-Dec, when bad weather may be expected, it is advisable to anchor approx 1nm further out in depths of 13.0-15.0m; a long scope of cable is recommended and precautions against bad weather should always be taken. The holding ground is not very good.

Tugs

One towing launch, 250t capacity.

Charts and publications

BA 575, 2069; Indian 3003. Admiralty Pilot NP21, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA messages are to be given by master/owners to charterers/shippers or consignees 7, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival or as per Charter Party.

Communications

The port can be contacted as follows:

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12.

Telephone: +91-413-2337114

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.

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

Minor hull and machinery repairs available.

Dry docks

There is a slipway for vessels of 30 x 8m weighing up to 150t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Government hospital in Pondicherry, 1.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pondicherry Airport, 6km. Meenampakkam, Chennai 170km.

Airport facilities: Pondicherry for domestic flights; Meenampakkam for international flights.

Nearest railway: Pondicherry, 0.5km. Three railway siding situated in the port.

Working hours

Normally 0845-1300hrs, 1400-1700hrs.

Where it is

Pondicherry (or Puducherry) is situated on the SE coast between Cuddalore and Chennai in the district of South Arcot in Tamilnadu State.

The port

The port consists of a roadstead where cargo is handled via barges at the anchorage, in fair weather. The new port will accommodate small vessels and barges up to 3.0m draught. The port handles liquid bulk cargoes, like molasses and styrene monomer, and bagged cargo like cement and food grain.

What are the pilot arrangements at Pondicherry?

Not available, use of the unmarked channel is recommended during daylight only.

What time zone is Pondicherry in?

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

What is the water density at Pondicherry?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry?

Port State Control at Pondicherry: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pondicherry?

The UN/LOCODE of Pondicherry is INPNY.

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