Tuticorin

1. Tuticorin boarding Pilot boards08°43.6′N 078°14.9′E
2. Tuticorin boarding Pilot boards08°40.3′N 078°18.2′E

Size limits

LOA 300.4m, beam 45m, draught 14.2m, 180,882DWT.

Water density

1022-1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Currents along the coast outside the islands near Tuticorin generally set with the wind at rates between 1kt and 2kts. At the change of monsoons they are weak and variable. During lulls in the monsoon the current sets into instead of across the Gulf of Mannar.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached from SE through a 2,400m buoyed channel, it is entered between the end of a short spur extending S from N Breakwater and E Breakwater head. The width of the approach channel is 183m, least depth 12.5m. The turning basin just inside the breakwaters has a diameter is 488m. The harbour basin has a least depth of 11.9m.

Port limits

Zone A: N boundary; from shore, a line drawn E along the parallel of 08°50.0'N to 078°22.0'E. S boundary; from ashore, a line drawn E along the parallel of 08°41.7'N to 078°20.3'E. E boundary; a line joining positions 08°50.0'N 078°22.0'E and 08°41.7'N 078°20.3'E.

Restrictions

Night berthing of liquid NH3 carriers not permitted.

Tugs

The following tugs are available: 2 x 45t, 1 x 32t, 2 x 30t, 1 x 10t, 1 x 8t and 1 x 5t.

Mooring

Berths are allocated according to the berthing norms and priority.

Charts and publications

BA 4706. IN 32, 262, 263, 2075. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel must contact Port Signal Station on VHF Ch 12 or 16 one hour prior to arrival and on arrival.

Standard messages

Master declares vessel intentions, giving particulars of cargo carried, arrival time and whether any hazardous cargo is being carried.

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.

Notices and regulations

In accordance with the rules of Indian Ports Act 1908 and Major Ports Act 1963.

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 repairs. Divers available.

Dry docks

Vessels of the following dimensions can only be dry docked

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Zone A: Available at quays, by lighter in anchorages. Zone B: Limited supply of water at berths or by barge.

Bunkering: Zone A: Available by pipeline at the Oil and Coal Jetties and by road tanker at the conventional berths. Zone B: Fuel not available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

VOC Port Trust Hospital, 5km.

Crew change

Permitted, with launch service available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tuticorin-Vagaikulam, approx. 20km.

Nearest railway: Tuticorin, approx. 11km, connecting with national network.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Tuticorin (now known as V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust) lies on the SE coast of India in Tamil Nadu State on the W side of the Gulf of Mannar.

The port

The port is operated by the V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOC), has an artificial harbour created by two breakwaters.

The port handles containers, general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, liquid cargo and LPG.

Traffic

Approx 41,720,000t of cargo, 795,000TEU and 1,600 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tuticorin?

The pilot boards at Tuticorin boarding, 08°43.6′N 078°14.9′E. Tuticorin has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Tuticorin in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Tuticorin?

The deepest berth listed is at Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal: 14.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tuticorin?

1022-1025.

Which load line zone is Tuticorin in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Tuticorin?

Port State Control at Tuticorin: Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tuticorin?

The UN/LOCODE of Tuticorin is INTUT.

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