Kattupalli Port      Chart 3039

1. As Kattupalli is a new port no information about this port is available in the Bay of Bengal Pilot. Moreover the port is still under construction and numerous changes are envisaged in the near future as construction is still in progress. The information to be inserted in Bay of Bengal Pilot regarding the port is mentioned below. Detailed information regarding the port is also placed as an Enclosure to Appendix ‘T’.

1.1 General Information. Kattupalli is located 8 nm south of Pulicat lake and 3.5 nm north of Ennore Port. The Port has been developed by L & T for ship building and handling containers, lighters and ROROs. Maximum size, beam and draught of vessels that port is capable of handling is LOA 300m,40m and 13m respectively.

1.2 Position. Kattupalli Port is located in position 13º18’ 57.26” N 80º20’45.68” E.

1.3 Tides and Current. Tide at Kattupalli is similar to Ennore port. Tides are semi-diurnal with mean spring tidal range is 1.2 m while the mean neap tidal range is 0.2 m. Current at the mouth of harbour during the month of Jan to Feb is 190 - 0.6 knots.

1.4 Approach Channel. Kattupalli port is protected by two breakwaters. The length of NBW and SBW is 1.8 Km and 1.4 Km respectively.The approach channel consists of legs 283, 301 and 321. Length of approach leg is 3.4 Kms and the width of channel is 180 m. Approach channel is maintained upto 14m depth as intimated by the port authorities. Turning basin is 500 m in diameter. The channel is marked with 10 buoys which include four sets of port/starboard hand buoys, one fairway buoy and one south cardinal mark close to NBW. Construction of transits, breakwater lights and navigational marks will be undertaken in the near future.

1.5 Weather. Sea state depends on the period of the year. During monsoons (north east) during the months of Nov - Jan the sea state picks up to 3-4 with wind speed of 20 – 25 knots.

1.6 Pilotage. Pilotage is compulsory for all ships entering Kattupalli port.Pilot embarkation point is 0.5 NM east of fairway buoy.

1.7 Tugs. Two tugs of 45 Ton (Bollard Pull) are available at all times on VHF channel 16.

1.8 Berthing and wharves Presently two berths are available CB 1 and CB 2 of length 350mtrs and 360 mtrs respectively. Depth alongside the two berths is maintained at 14m.

1.9 Cranes Each berth has 3 STS cranes which can handle both 20’ and 40’ containers with 52m outreach with SWL of 65 tons on dual lift or 80 tons on hook. For container handling there is RQMC 3 each on CB 1and CB 2 and 15 RTG (40 T) in container yard.

1.10 Repairs Port is capable of handling hull, machinery and underwater repair at ship repair yard. Ship lift facility is also available. Maximum size of vessels that can be handled in the ship lift are as follows:
LOA : 220m
Beam : 42m
Displacement: 18500 tons

1.11 Communication. Port control is not yet available, but port authorities and tugs can be contacted on VHF CH 16.

1.12 Rescue and Distress. Coast Guard ships stationed at Chennai are available for search and rescue in case of any emergency.

1.13 Services Services available in the port are as follows:-
(i) Radio Telegrams/Telephony : Yes ( VHF range )
(ii) Medical : Basic facility available
(iii) Quarantine : Yes
(iv) Consultants : Chennai
(v) Ship chandlery and stevedores : Yes
(vi) Compass adjustment : No
(vii) Tank Cleaning : Yes ( at Shipyard )
(viii) Hull painting : Yes ( at Shipyard )
(ix) Diving and underwater observation : Yes
(x) Police/Ambulance/Fire : Yes
(xi) Navigational warnings and weather bulletins: Yes
(xii) Garbage Disposal : Yes
(xiii) Telephones :Yes
(xiv) Waste oil disposal : Yes

2. Contacts. For arrival information and other details following to be
contacted:-
Port Control:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PORT AUTHORITY
a) Name: Tamilnadu Maritime Board
b) Address: 22, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Chennai 600 017.
c) Phone: 044-28151232/ 044-28154481
d) Fax: 044-28151632
e) E-mail: shipping.tnmb@gmail.com
CONTACT DETAILS
Capt N.Viswanathan GM(Marine Services)
L&T Shipbuilding Limited – Port Division
Kattupalli village
Ponneri taluk
Tiruvallur district
Tamilnadu 600 120.
Fax No.:- +91 44 2846 2216 E-mail:- viswanathan@lntidpl.com




