Ratnagiri

1. Ratnagiri pilot boarding Pilot boards16°52.5′N 073°15.0′E

Size limits

Finolex Jetty: LOA 159.86m, Beam 25.60m, draught 9.5m, 25932DWT.

Coal Jetty : LOA 77.90m, Beam 16m, 2700DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 2.74m.

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

Anchorages

The port offers two areas of anchorage in depths of 9.0-11.0m.

Charts and publications

Indian 2028.BA 3460,1508, 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

Port contacts:

A coast radio station transmits from Ratnagiri.

VHF: Ch 16.

Telephone and Fax: +91 2352 222160

Finolext Contacts:

Call sign: +91 2352 222160

VHF: Ch 16 and 72.

Telephone: +91 2352 238027, +91 2352 238028, +91 2352 238029, +91 2352 238030

E-mail: [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.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

There is a local hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mumbai.

Nearest railway: Ratnagiri.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ratnagiri is located on the W coast, approx 230km S of Mumbai.

The port

The small port of Ratnagiri has a fishing port and a Pozzocrete loading pier, for specialised vessels.

The port of Ranpar, 11km S is a private port owned by Finolex, consisting of a liquids pier and coal pier, the liquids pier is closed during the monsoon period (Jun-Sep).

Traffic

Approx of 400,000t of cargo are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ratnagiri?

The pilot boards at Ratnagiri pilot boarding, 16°52.5′N 073°15.0′E.

What time zone is Ratnagiri in?

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

What is the water density at Ratnagiri?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ratnagiri 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 Ratnagiri?

Port State Control at Ratnagiri: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ratnagiri?

The UN/LOCODE of Ratnagiri is INRTC.

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