Salaya

1. Salaya Harbor pilot boarding Pilot boards22°30.3′N 069°31.4′E

Size limits

LOA 299.88, Draught 17.7m, Beam 47.5m, 187888DWT.

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 2.74m. Tidal streams: Tidal streams from 2-3nm off the entrance to Salaya Harbour are E going with the flood and W going with the ebb; they attain a rate of 1kt at neaps.

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

Approach

None.

Anchorages

The port offers two anchorages: Large vessels may anchor in Salaya Harbour in a depth of approx 14.6m either in the outer anchorage 0.75nm NNW of Nora Rock or if with local knowledge, in the inner anchorage, 2nm S of Kalubhar Tapu Light tower in approx the same depth.

Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor in a depth of approx 7.3m, 3.5nm SE of the light tower.

Restrictions

Up to three vessels may work at the anchorage at any one time.

Tugs

Tugs are provided from Bedi Bunder.

Charts and publications

Indian 205.BA 682, 1470, 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: Ch 16 & 69.

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

Cargo documentation is handled by customs/port authority.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kandla.

Nearest railway: Salaya.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.

Where it is

Salaya is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch, on the NW coast, 27nm E of Okha.

The port

The port consists of Essar Bulk Terminal, a jetty handling coal, bauxite, limestone and fertiliser.

Traffic

Approx 50,50,000t of cargo are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Salaya?

The pilot boards at Salaya Harbor pilot boarding, 22°30.3′N 069°31.4′E.

What time zone is Salaya in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Salaya?

The deepest berth listed is at Essar Bulk Terminal Salaya: 17.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Salaya?

1025.

Which load line zone is Salaya 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 Salaya?

Port State Control at Salaya: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Salaya?

The UN/LOCODE of Salaya is INSAL.

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