Porbandar

1. Porbandar pilot boarding Pilot boards21°37.1′N 069°36.7′E

Size limits

LOA 199.99m, beam 36m, draught 9.8m, 66,653DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 2.0m. Tidal streams are negligible.

In the creek the ebb stream runs strongly and continues well after LW; if leaving the creek on the ebb stream, great care must be taken to avoid being set on to the reef at the entrance.

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

Approach

The approach channel for navigation has a depth of 12.8m at LW springs.

Anchorages

The outer anchorage is 2.2nm SSW of Porbandar Light, in a depth of 17.0m. Small vessels can anchor closer inshore according to draught. The anchorage is not available from mid-May to mid-Sep.

An examination anchorage is established centred about 1.5nm WNW of the head of the breakwater.

Outside the breakwater end, there is a deep water area where two vessels can anchor and cargo can be worked with lighters, during fair weather. There is no restriction in draught in this anchorage area.

Restrictions

Loaded vessels may berth/unberth only on daylight HW with a minimum tide of 1.8m.

No lighterage work is carried out during the monsoon period, May 15 to Sep 14.

Tugs

There are 3 tugs available of 200-1,250bhp.

Charts and publications

BA 707, 1470. Indian Naval Hydrographic 204, 205, 292. Admiralty Pilot NP38, 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

There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via Bahrain or Singapore Radio.

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, callsign "VWY".

Tel: +91 286 2242408, +91 286 2242408, Fax: +91 286 2244013, email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [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.

Documents

The master is to deliver to the customs boarding

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

Small repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker or pipeline alongside and by lighter at anchor.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker to the berth, through agents, orders required well in advance.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Arpan Hospital, 7.8km and Civil Hospital, 7.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Porbandar Airport located at Porbandar, Gujerat, 13.9km.

Airport facilities: Crew change facilities available with daily flights to Mumbai.

Nearest railway: Porbandar, 3km.

State highway: SH-95, 3km

National highway: NH-8E, 2km

Working hours

Normally 0800-1300hrs and 1400-2100hrs. Overtime by arrangement.

Where it is

The port of Porbandar is situated on the Saurastra coastline of Gujarat State, 15nm NW of Navibandar.

The port

The port has been declared an "All Weather Direct Berthing Port" and consists of an "S" shaped breakwater, 2,650m in length with several berths sheltered on the Eastern side. Anchorage berths are also used for working cargo.

The principal imports are coal, LPG and wet dates. The main exports are clay bauxite, cement, clinker, salt, onion, soda ash, sesame seeds, abrasive cotton bales, mineral extracts and reefer cargo.

Traffic

Approximate 1,500,000t of cargo are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Porbandar?

The pilot boards at Porbandar pilot boarding, 21°37.1′N 069°36.7′E.

What time zone is Porbandar in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Porbandar?

The deepest berth listed is at SCL Terminal: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Porbandar?

1025.

Which load line zone is Porbandar in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Porbandar?

Port State Control at Porbandar: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Porbandar?

The UN/LOCODE of Porbandar is INPBD.

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