PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sri Vijaya Puram
Pilot
updated Jul 2010- Port Blair pilot boarding Pilot boards11°41.6′N 092°46.0′E
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 200GT. Provided by the deputy conservator of ports. The pilot communicates with the vessel on VHF Ch 16. If no response, the operator at port control tower Chatham may be contacted for assistance. Pilot normally boards 0.8nm N of Ross Island.
Key data
updated Jul 2026Size limits
LOA 238m, beam 32.2m, draught 9.0m and 47,791DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to April 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.
Tides
Range 2.74m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddo Wharf | 8.40 m | 238 m | 1 |
| Chatham Terminal | 5.80 m | 188 m | 1 |
| Hope Town Wharf | 5.70 m | 125 m | 1 |
| Phoenix Bay Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Junglighat Jetty | 4.00 m | — | 3 |
| South Phoenix Bay Terminal | 3.50 m | 55 m | 6 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2024Port limits
All waters westward of line from the N point to the northern tip of Ross Island, then along the western shores of Ross Island and then from the S tip of Ross Island to the S point cover the port limit of Sri Vijaya Puram.
Traffic schemes and VTS
None.
Restrictions
No foreign vessel is permitted to enter the territorial waters of Andaman and Nicobar Islands without obtaining permission from the Government of India and Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
Tugs
The port has the following tugs: "Vanchi" and "Balshali" 15t bollard pull each. Tugs normally join vessel near the outer harbour. Vessels will be required to provide lines.
Mooring
The owner or agents of vessels requiring a berth at the wharves shall, as far in advance of date of berthing as possible, apply to the deputy conservator of ports specifying date of arrival, sailing, nature and quantity of cargo to be handled and name of the vessel.
Charts and publications
BA 1419, 514, 1398, IN473. Admiralty Pilot NP21, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2024Communications
Radio: 2182kHz RT throughout 24 hours; 6220kHz RT 0600-2000hrs; 3632.5kHz RT 2000-0600hrs.
VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +91 3192 232834, Fax: +91 3192 232834.
Port Control: Ch 16, 10, 12. Tel: +91 3192 233679, Fax: +91 3192 233675.
Standard messages
None.
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
Procedure: All vessels shall upon arrival, report to the chief port administrator for all cargo to be discharged. Such report shall be in the form of copies of vessel's manifest or certified statements and shall show number of units, commodity, weight, destination, consignee, and all other information which port of Sri Vijaya Puram deems necessary for compilation of commercial statistics, for allotting of necessary warehouse or wharf space, or for any other purpose deemed necessary.
Health
Master to report any "Reportable" illness as detailed in the Indian Port Health Rules. Local port health officer grants pratique after boarding vessel. For health formalities and medical facilities contact the port health officer, Tel +91 3192 20737 (Office), +91 3192 20521 (Home).
Customs and immigration
Immigration: For immigration formalities contact the Deputy Superintendent of Police (CID), Tel: +91 3192 21307, Fax: +91 3192 30262. 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.
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Aug 2010Repairs
No major facilities for repairs are available. One multi-railway type marine slipway is available for slipping up to 300t unladen vessels having draughts up to 2.5m. Two graving docks of 20m x 16m x 2.54m, 90m x 20m x 4.0m are also available. Minor repairs can be undertaken by employing licensed repairers of working berths.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available. Shore line is laid on the wharves for supply of water to ships at Haddo, Chatham and Hope Town. A 200t capacity water treatment plant is available at Hope Town Wharf. A 100t capacity de-salination plant is available at Haddo Wharf.
Bunkers: Twenty four hours notice is required for supply of fuel. All grades of fuel are available. Shore bunkering facilities are available only at Haddo Wharf.
Medical
Hospital facilities are available at all times without prior notice. Dentists available during normal working hours only.
Crew change
Possible.
Identification cards: Shore passes are issued by the immigration department. Crew and members are allowed ashore subject to clearance from Immigration authorities.
Transport
Nearest airport: Port Blair 5km. There is only one flight per day to Chennai and Calcutta, as follows: (subject to change by Indian Airlines Authorities) Mon, Wed and Fri, Calcutta to Chennai. Tue, Thu and Sat, Chennai to Calcutta.
Working hours
The port works in 3 shifts, 0600-1400hrs, 1400-2200hrs and 2200-0600hrs. Government stevedores are provided only for the bailees for which an agreement is required to be signed. Licensed stevedores are however available for the use of others. A firm ETA is required at least 36 hours before arrival.
About Sri Vijaya Puram
updated Oct 2024Where it is
Sri Vijaya Puram is located in the Andaman Islands, on the E coast of South Andaman, approx 600km W of the coast of Myanmar.
The port
The harbour is safe and is a good port of refuge with depths ranging from 5.5-45m. It is sheltered from NE and SW monsoons.
The harbour is entered from N or S of Ross Island. The northern route is used more often as water in the southern entrance is shallower and care is needed to avoid outer Sesostris Shoal. Entry is restricted after sunset.
Questions about Sri Vijaya Puram
Where does the pilot board at Sri Vijaya Puram?
The pilot boards at Port Blair pilot boarding, 11°41.6′N 092°46.0′E.
What time zone is Sri Vijaya Puram in?
Local time at Sri Vijaya Puram is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Sri Vijaya Puram?
The deepest berth listed is at Haddo Wharf: 8.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Sri Vijaya Puram?
1025.
Which load line zone is Sri Vijaya Puram in?
Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to April 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sri Vijaya Puram?
Port State Control at Sri Vijaya Puram: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sri Vijaya Puram?
The UN/LOCODE of Sri Vijaya Puram is INIXZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sri Vijaya Puram say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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