Vengurla

Chart 2046
General information
1	Position. The town of Vengurla lies about 7 cables NE of Vengurla Point (15°51'.22N, 73°37'.02E).
2	Function. Vengurla is an open roadstead port with vessels anchoring S and SW of Vengurla Point in Vengurla Roads. Presently the port is used only by fishing vessels.

Tidal information
Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.5 m; mean neap range about 0.8 m.

Harbour information
1	Storm signals are displayed from a mast on the signal station at Vengurla Point by using the brief system..
2	A small jetty of 15 m is available in the port.
3	Offshore dangers. 
South Rock (15°50'.79N, 73°36'.94E) lies close NE of a 4.8 m shoal; a buoy (black, conical) is moored 2 cables NE of these dangers.
	East Rock (15°50'.92N, 73°37'.22E) is marked by buoys (black, conical) moored close NE and SW.
4	South West Point Rock (15°51'.18N, 73°38'.72E) is marked by a buoy (red, can) moored close WSW.
5		A shoal patch (15°51'.00N, 73°37'.00E) with a depth of 4.9 m, is unmarked and unnamed. Another shoal patch with 4.9 m depth lies about 1½ cables NE of it.
6	Caution. The buoys off Vengurla are only in position between October and May.
7	Landmarks.
Vengurla Point Light (white 6-sided masonry tower, black bands, 13 m in height) (15°51'.32N, 73°36'.89E).
		Radio Tower (15°51'.65N, 73°37'.00E).

Anchorages
1	Large vessels can anchor in 10m, with the flagstaff on Vengurla Point bearing 036°, distant about 1¼ mile, as shown on the chart; or closer inshore, in similar depths on the same bearing with the flagstaff distant about 0.4 mile.
2	Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor in about 4.6m in the bight on the E side of Vengurla Point.

Port authority
              The contact details are as follows; 
              The Regional Port Officer, 
               Salgaonakar    Building NO-32,  
               Parulekar Galli, Tal – Vengurla
   Tel/FAX-91-952366-262077 
   E-mail-povengurlammb@gmail.com
Malvan
Chart 2041, 2042
General information              
1	Position. The town of Malvan (16°03'.40N, 73°27'.70E) stands on the N side of Malvan Bay, it is almost hidden from view by coconut palms.
2	Function. It is an open roadstead port. The port is more used nowadays for tourism related water sports activities viz; scuba diving and parasailing.

Limiting conditions
1	Depths. The entrance is much encumbered by rocky shoals and the bay is accessible to shallow draught vessels only during good weather.
2	Tidal levels. See information in Tide Tables. Mean spring range about 1.5 m; mean neap range about 0.7 m.

Harbour information
1	Offshore dangers.
		Johnston Castle Rock (16°02'.73N, 73°27'.26E), a rocky shoal.
	Rajkot Rock (16°02'.88N, 73°27'.41E), a rocky shoal lying with a depth of 3.3 m over it close NNW      of the fairway.
Perch Rock (16°02'.89N, 73°27'.57E), an isolated rock with a depth of 1.6 m over it lies close NNW of the fairway, it is unmarked.
2	Storm signals are displayed from the flagstaff using the brief system. 

Directions
1	The alignment (075.7°) of the leading lights at the head of Malvan Bay leads through the fairway to the head of the bay:
	Front light (white mast, 4 m in height) (16°03'.08N, 73°28'.15E).
	Rear light (white mast, 14 m in height) (16°03'.11N, 73°28'.28E).
2	Caution. The rear mark is obscured by palm trees during day time; at night, the rear light is hooded in certain sectors due to developments and construction of building in the area.
3	The lights are shown from 16th September to 15th June when the weather permits. A tower, surmounted by a white cross is standing close S of the leading lights aids identification of the transit.
4	Vessels entering Malvan Bay should maintain the leading line in order to keep clear of the foul ground which, in addition to the named dangers described above, lies both N and S of the fairway, as shown on the chart. There is a depth of 3.6m charted on the centerline of the fairway. 
5	Useful marks:
Sindhudrug Janjira Light (16°02'.47N, 73°27'.43E) is exhibited from 01st September to 31st May at the W end of Sindhudrug Janjira, a fortified island, situated on the S side of the entrance to the bay.
Padmagarh Fort (ruined) (16°02'.78N, 73°27'.88E), lies about 2½ cables NEof Sindhudrug Janjira Fort.
A flagstaff (23 m in height) (16°03'.22N, 73°27'.51E), stands at the Rajkot fort.

Anchorages and berth
1	Vessels can anchor off the entrance to Malvan Bay in 15m, mud, with the N end of Sindhudrug Janjira bearing 095°, about 1 mile, as shown on the chart.
	Shallow draft vessels can anchor in the bay in depths of 4m, sand, on the range line, with Padmagarh Fort, bearing 163°.
2	Berth. The jetty is located about 3½ cables NW from the front leading light. It is about 30 m in length. Vessels up to 1m in draught can come alongside during high water. 

Port services
1	Port authority: The contact details are as follows; 
             The Regional Port Officer,             
             Salgaonakar Building NO-32,  
              Parulekar Galli, Tal – Vengurla            
             Tel/FAX-91-952366-262077.
             E-mail-povengurlammb@gmail.com

Coastal anchorages
Chart 2043
1	Havelock Rock (15°43'.25N, 73°39'.69), as shown on the chart, anchorage may be found about 8½ cables SE of the rock in a depth of about 9 m, mud.
2	Vengurla Rock (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E), as shown on the chart, anchorage with shelter from NW winds may be obtained 1mile ESE of the S end of the rock in depths of about 21 m, mud. A shoal patch of 8.4 m lies 7½ cables S of the rock.

Rivers
Chart 2043
1	Terekhol River (15°43'.15N, 73°41'.14), which is entered 2½ miles SE of Redi Port, is fronted by a bar with a least charted depth of 1.4 m but this is subject to change.
2	Karli River (15°57'.50N, 73°30'.00E), which is entered 1½ miles NNW of Niuti Fort can only be used by small boats.

MALVAN BAY TO VIJAYADURG

General information
Chart 213
Route
1	The route leads 33 miles NNW from a position WSW of Malvan Bay (16°02'.90 N, 73°27'.10 E) to a position WSW of Vijayadurg.

Topography
1	The coastline consists of bold rocky capes and small sandy bays which are entered by numerous rivers, creeks and streams. The coast between Kalavali Creek (16°05'.20N, 73°27'.40E) and the Achra River, 7 miles NNW, is sandy and fringed with coconut trees which are backed about 4 miles inland by a range of hills with no conspicuous summits. North of Achra River to Vijayadurg, steep abrupt cliffs are backed by flat land which rises farther inland to bare laterite hills which are almost devoid of vegetation except during the rainy season.

Depths
1	Except for a dangerous wreck (position approximate), at 16°16'.95N, 73°18'.00E, there are no other charted dangers seawards of the 30 m depth contour.

Principal marks
1	Landmarks:
		Windmill (16°22'.00N, 73°22'.50E).
		Flagstaff (16°23'.34N, 73°22'.32E), standing close S of the Devgarh light.
		Round Hill (107 m in height) (16°25'.39N, 73°22'.96E).
2	Major lights:
		Vengurla Point Light (15°51'.32N, 73°36'.89E)		
		Vengurla Rocks Light (15°53'.57N, 73°27'.75E)
		Devgarh Light (16°23'.33N, 73°22'.32E) 
		Wagapur Point Light (16°36'.36N, 73°19'.28E).
		Ratnagiri Light (16°59'.26N, 73°16'.34E) 

Other navigational aids
1	Racon.
		Vengurla Rocks Light.
		Ratnagiri Light 
2	AIS.
		Vengurla Point Light
		Devgarh Light 
		Wagapur Point Light
		Ratnagiri Light 
For details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 2.

Passage
1	The route leads 33 miles NNW from a position WSW of Malvan Bay (16°02'.90N, 73°27'.10E) to a position WSW of Vijayadurg Harbour, passing:
		WSW of Kura Islet (8 m in height) (16°06'.09N, 73°26'.57E), the largest of three rocks standing in the centre of a group of rocks, with shoal water extending about 1½ miles S. Then to:
2		Depends on draught clear of Kura Patches (16°10'.21N, 73°25'.18E),then to, Clear of a dangerous wreck (16°16'.95N, 73°18'.00E), then to WSW of Mumbri Point (16°21'.80N, 73°22'.19E) forming the N arm of Mumbri Bay, then to WSW of Parweka Point (16°32'.49N, 73°18'.67E), a low rocky point with foul ground extending 3 cables SW and 5 cables NE, then to a position WSW of Vijayadurg Harbour.

Useful mark 
1	Wall hill (117 m in height) (16°15'.55N, 73°25'.70E).
	Achra Point Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (16°11'.94N, 73°25'.82E) is standing on the Achra point and exhibited during the fine weather season.
	Vijaydurg Fort light (16°33'.73N, 73°19'.99E).

Devgarh
Chart 2041
General information
1	Position. The Devgarh town (16°22'.40N, 73°22'.50E) is situated at the head of a bay lying on the E side of a peninsula on the S bank of the Kharada River.
2	Function. The port handles cargoes including mangoes, tiles, salt and timber. It also provides a fishing harbour on the NE side of the peninsula which gives shelter to small craft from N and S winds. 
3	Topography. Fort Point, 37 m high, forms the NW extremity of the rocky peninsula which appears as an island. The Western Ghats, some 20 miles inland, may be seen in good visibility against the skyline.
4	Approach and entry. The port is approached from W and entered between Fort Point and the N entrance point, 6 cables NW.
5	Traffic. The port is used regularly by coasters and local craft.
6	Port authority. 
             The Regional Port Officer,             
             Salgaonakar Building NO-32,  
             Parulekar Galli,
             Tal – Vengurla Tel/FAX-91-952366-262077.
             E-mail-povengurlammb@gmail.com

Tidal information 
1	Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 1.6 m; mean neap range about 0.8 m. See information in Tide Tables.
2	Tidal streams. Tidal streams are irregular both in strength and direction, being much influenced by the wind; on several occasions they have been observed to set, NW on the in-going stream and SSW on the out-going stream, with a rate of up to 1½ knot. The out-going spring tide attains a rate of 1 to 1½ kts, at the entrance of harbour.

Harbour information
1	Storm signals are displayed from the flagstaff standing on Fort Point by using the brief system. 
2	Landmarks.
  Devgarh Harbour Light (white round masonry tower, black bands, 11 m in height) (16°23'.33N, 73°22'.32E) stands on the NW bastion of the fort situated on Fort Point.
Flagstaff (16°23'.34N, 73°22'.32E) 

Directions
1	The alignment (090°) of the N side of the fort on Fort Point with Saddle Hill (139 m in height) (16°23'.35N, 73°24'.90E) leads towards the harbour; thereafter, when about 1 mile from Fort Point with Mumbri Point (16°21'.80N, 73°22'.19E) bearing about 153°, steer to pass through the fairway N of Fort Point, passing: S of the foul ground and depths of 5 m that extend 3 cables SW from the N entrance point of the harbour, and N of a rocky patch that extends 1 cable N from Fort Point, and to the anchorage.
2	Useful marks.
		Light beacon (16°23'.11N, 73°22'.49E) standing on the E coast of the peninsula.
		Tower  (16°22'.28N, 73°22'.42E).
Tower (16°22'.96N, 73°22'.30E) (39 m in height).
		Tower (16°22'.90N, 73°22'.80E).
Tower (16°22'.64N, 73°22'.27E) (36 m in height).

Anchorages and berth
1	General anchorage. The recommended anchorage is with Devgarh Harbour Light bearing 203°, distant 2½ cables, and the N entrance point of the harbour bearing 306°, in a depth of about 6 m, mud, as shown on the chart.
2	Small vessels can find more sheltered anchorage SE of Fort Point in depths of 3 to 4 m.
3	Berth. A T-shaped jetty with a 31 m berthing face, depth alongside about 2.4 m, on the E side of the fort.

Port service
1	Facility. Hospital.
2	Transportation.
		           Nearest Highway– SH116 (05 km)
	      	Nearest Railhead – Kankavali (55 km)
		           Nearest Airport – Ratnagiri (70 km)

Vijaydurg
Chart 2038,213
General information
1	Position. A small fishing village, Vijaydurg (16°33'.10N, 73°20'.10E), is situated near the N end of the peninsula that forms the W bank of Vaghotan River.
2	Function. The port provides an open harbour, about1½ miles wide at its entrance, in a bay on the N side of the peninsula. The main function of the port is to load the barges with sugar Molasses and to ship the same from the jetty up to the vessels at the anchorage. 
3	Traffic. Fishing vessels, small coasters and pleasure craft use the port.  

Tidal information
1	Tidal levels. See information in Tide Tables. Mean spring range about 1.7 m; mean neap range about 0.9 m.
2	Tidal stream. In the river the out-going spring stream attains a rate of about 4 kts in freshets.

Harbour information
1	Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff standing on the fort situated at the N end of the peninsula.
2	Landmarks:
Vijaydurg Fort light (white metal tower, red bands, 11 m in height) (16°33'.73N, 73°19'.99E), standing on the NE corner of the fort.
Flagstaff (31 m in height) (16°33'.61N, 73°20'.02E). 
Wagapur Point Light (16°36'.36N, 73°19'.28E).

Directions
1	From a position W of the harbour vessels should steer towards the harbour, passing N of Burmana Reef (16°33'.54N, 73°19'.00E), over which the sea breaks; the reef, which extends from shore, is covered by the red sector (045°-090°) of Vijayadurg Light . Then to N of Vijaydurg Fort (16°33'.65N, 73°20'.00E) which stands on a rocky point, 26 m high, and forms the W entrance point to Vaghotan River; from S the fort is obscured by high land. 
2	Vessels should proceed to the anchorage, or Shallow draught vessels with local knowledge can follow the fairway, passing between the fort and a cliff (28 m in height) surmounted by a ruin, 6½ cables ENE, to the river. Depths in the fairway are about 4.5 m but decrease sharply in the river. Vessels of 2.1 m draught can navigate the river as far as Vaghotan, a village 7½ miles ESE of the fort, where there is a stone jetty.

Anchorages and berth 
1	During the fine weather season general anchorage can be obtained anywhere in the harbour according to draught; a convenient cargo handling anchorage lies 5 cables NNE of Vijaydurg Light in depths of about 8 m, mud.
2	Shallow draught vessels may navigate in the river and lie in calm water about 5 cables ESE of Vijaydurg Light; a long-vessel should be moored head and stern to face the out-going stream.
3	Berth:	 The jetty is ‘T’ type with a length of 70.60 m. The depth alongside during high water is about 6.5 mtrs. It is situated 5 cables SE of Vijaydurg Light.

Landing
1	Landing may be carried out on the S shore of Chiwallyachi Bandar bay (16°04'.20N, 73°27'.20E), however, during NW winds landing is better in Malwan Bay, 1 mile S.
2	From the S and N entrance points of Chiwallyachi Bandar bay, foul ground and shoal patches extend up to 3 cables NW and SW respectively.
3	Port authority. The Regional Port Officer, Salgaonakar Building NO-32, Parulekar Galli, Tal – Vengurla, Tel/FAX-91-952366-262077.

River
1	Achra River (16°11'.90N, 73°25'.85E) is accessible by small boats only.

VIJAYADURG TO MIRYA HEAD
General information
Charts 213
Route
1	The route leads about 28 miles N from a position W of Vijayadurg Harbour (16°34'N, 73°20'E) to a position W of Mirya Head.

Topography 
1	This stretch of coastline comprise of bold rocky capes and small sandy bays which are entered by numerous rivers, creeks and streams, it is backed inland by a range of undulating hills which rise gradually from the coast. Between Vijayadurg Harbour (16°34'N, 73°20'E) and Rajapur Bay, about 2 miles NNW, the cliffs are faced with large masses of laterite; farther N, between Wada Vetye (16°41'.52N, 73°19'.80E) and Pavas Bay, 13 miles NNW, the coast consists of a rocky tableland.

Depths
1	Isolated rocks and foul ground fringe the coast up to about 5 cables in places within the 10 m depth contour. There are no charted dangers seawards of the 20 m depth contour.

Directions
Principal marks
1	Landmarks.
		Chimney (87 m in height) (16°54'.63N, 73°17'.77E).
		Thimba Palace (83 m in height) (16°59'.02N, 73°18'.68 E).
		Bhagwati Temple (79 m in height) (16°59'.79N, 73°16'.22E).
		Mirya Peak (141 m in height) (17°01'.65N, 73° 15'.61E).
		Tree (105 m in height) (17°01'.89N, 73°17'.70E).
2	Major lights:
		Devgarh Harbour Light 
		Wagapur Point Light 
		Ratnagiri Light (16°59'.26N, 73°16'.34E) 
		Jaigarh Head Light (17°17'.95N, 73°11'.43E) 

Other navigational aids
1	Racons.
		Ratnagiri Light 
2	AIS.
		Devgarh Harbour Light
		Wagapur Point Light
		Ratnagiri Light 
	For further details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 2.

Passage 
1	The route leads about 28 miles N from a position W of Vijayadurg Harbour (16°34'N, 73°20'E) to a position W of Mirya Head. The chart is sufficient guide for this route.

Useful marks 
1	Holi Hill (16°36'.67N, 73°21'.53E)
	Musakazi Point Light (16°37'.21N, 73°20'.02E)
	Lamblekri Hill (100 m high) (16°42'.00N, 73°19'.42E). 
	Pawas Point Light (16°53'.58N, 73°16'.68E)
	Golap Hill (121 m high) (16°54'.16N, 73°17'.33E).
	Dali Dongar (278 m high) (16°56'.20N, 73°25'.75E), a round wooded hill.
2	The Fort (16°59'.45N, 73°16'.35E), standing in the center of the peninsula, is an old Maratha structure which covers a bold laterite headland that appears from the distance as an island.
3	Mirya Head (141 m in height) (17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E), a headland which is lighter in colour than the land nearby consists of laterite rock with steep cliffs facing the sea, when seen from N or S it looks like an island.

Finolex Ranpar Port
Chart 2074, 
General information
1	Position. Finolex Ranpar Port (16°53'.42N, 73°16'.92E) lies in the Pawas Bay, close E of Pavas Point in the state of Maharashtra. The jetty is operated by Finolex Industries Limited (FIL).
2	Function. The Port mainly imports Ethyl Dimethyl amino propyl Carbodiimide (EDC), Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM), Ethylene, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Coal.
3	Traffic. About 60 vessels uses the port annually. A vessel of maximum LOA 170m and 9 m draught was handled by the port. 
4	Port Authority.	Regional Port Officer (MMB), Port Office, Ratnagiri.
	Terminal. Base Manager, Finolex Port Ranpar, Distt. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – 415616.
		E-mail: goel@svsgroup.in, vr@finolexind.com	     
		Web: www.finolexind.co

Tidal levels
1	Tides are semidiurnal with two High waters and two Low waters each lunar day. The tidal range is from 1m to 2.5 m at chart datum.

Arrival Information
1	Notice of ETA. ETA should be sent at least 72 hours prior to arrival. For details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6.
2	Anchorages. Large vessels approaching the port shall anchor in designated anchorage area, depth 17m, mud, about 2 miles SW of Pawas Point, as shown on the chart. Small craft can obtain anchorage in the bay, with shelter from NW wind 7 cables ESE of Pawas Point in depth of about 7.5m, mud and Sand.
3	Pilotage is compulsory and boards at position 16°52'.50N, 73°15'.00E using pilot boat painted in orange colour. Pilot Information Card to be produced to pilot on boarding.
	Two Tugs are available round the clock for berthing and un-berthing.

Harbour information
1	General layout. The port has two jetties. Main jetty, a T-headed jetty flanked by four mooring dolphins, having length of 50m (from first mooring Dolphin to last mooring Dolphin 210m) with alongside depth of 10.5m.
            Coal jetty, 82.5m long and 20m width with alongside depth between 4 to 7m.
2	Two buoys marked the fairway approach to Pawas bay during fine weather season. One more buoy (yellow, conical) moored at the end of Pawas bay bight marking 5 m contour.
3	Two Gantry cranes and Quick release hooks for mooring ropes is available on main jetty. Coal lighterage operations be carried out at anchorages by barges.

Directions
1	Approach. From a position 6 cables SW of Pawas Point the jetty can be approached through a 2 cables wide channel, as shown on the chart. At the end of channel, 300 m S of main jetty, a turning basin with 250 m diameter is available. The turning of the vessel is assisted by tugs and thereafter vessel berthed alongside the jetty.
2	Landmarks.
		Pawas Point Lighthouse (White metal structure, red bands) (16°53'.58N, 73°16'.68E).

Port Services
1	Pollution Control.	There is no bunkering facility in port hence minimum oil spill risk. No discharge is permitted in the harbour.
2	Facilities. In emergency agent arranges Doctor on board vessel, Pratique, Stevedoring for coal vessel, ambulance, Police, fixed firefighting, Garbage disposal.
3	Supplies. 	Fresh water in very small quantity.

                                     Ratnagiri
Chart 2028
General information
1	Position. Ratnagiri town (16°59'.90N, 73°18'.40E) stands on the brow of a flat ridge, close N of Bhatya Creek, at the NE side of Ratnagiri Bay.
2	During the fine weather season Ratnagiri Bay provides an open anchorage suitable for the landing of passengers or cargo; however, during the SW monsoon the bay affords no shelter.
3	Approach and entry. The Bay is entered between Kushipur Point (16°57'.20N, 73°17'.00E) and an unnamed peninsula surmounted by a fort, 2 miles NNW.
4	Traffic. Normally local coastal vessels only use the port. However, occasionally international vessels also use the port.
5	Port authority is administered by the Port Officer.

Limiting conditions
1	Tidal levels. See information in Tide Tables. Mean spring range about 1.8 m; mean neap range about 0.9 m.
2	Local weather. The port is exposed to the SW monsoon and W winds.

Harbour information
1	Fishing. During January and February large numbers of small fishing boats engage in sardine fishing.
2	Storm signals are displayed from Ratnagiri Lighthouse (16°59'.26N, 73°16'.34E) by using the brief system. 
3	Landmarks: 
		Pawas Point Lighthouse
		Ratnagiri Light 

Offshore dangers.
1	Brum Mudle Rock (4 m high) (16°57'.47N, 73°17'.00E) lies about 3 cables N of Kushipur Point, it is surrounded by a reef and shoal water, the sea breaks heavily over it during the SW monsoon.
	There is a reef over which the sea breaks heavily in bad weather, extends 3¼ cables S from the shore 4¾ cables ENE of the N entrance point of the bay; a disused and partially damaged jetty stands on the reef.

Anchorages and landing 	
1	Outer anchorage. Vessels should anchor with Ratnagiri Lighthouse bearing 000° distant about 6 cables, at the start and end of the SW monsoon, in a depth of 11 m, mud. 
2	Inner anchorage. Vessels can anchor with the same lighthouse bearing about 325° distant 6 cables, during the fine weather season in a depth of 9 m, mud; as shown on the chart. A shallow draught vessel may anchor farther N.
3	Landing. Landing can be effected in Ratnagiri Bay, during the NE monsoon at a stone jetty near the Custom House about 7 cables E of Ratnagiri Lighthouse. A good lookout must be kept for the reef described above and for isolated patches of rock; the latter, covered with kelp and seaweed, are nearly awash but the sea does not always break over them.
4	Landing is considered hazardous as there is a considerable swell during W winds which may last for up to three days in the fine weather season.
5	The SW monsoon makes landing usually impracticable as it raises heavy surf in the bay. It is advisable to use local boats when conditions are not ideal.

Small craft
1	At high water small craft can navigate Bhatya Creek.

Mirya Bay
Chart 2028
General information
1	Position. On NW side of Ratnagiri Town, Mirya Bay (17°00'.70N, 73°16'.40E) lies between Miyet point in the north, Jakiwada in the east and Galee point in the south the northern part of the bay adjoining Miyet point is bounded by cliffs up to 20 mts in height. The entire Eastern part of the bay has a long stretch of sandy shore followed by sand hills up to 10 mts height. The southern part of the bay houses the Ratnagiri harbour popularly known as Bhagavati Bandar.
2	Approach and entry. The Bay is entered between Galee Point (16°59'.87N, 73°16'.16E) and Miyet Point, 1½ miles NNW.

Harbour information
1	General layout. On the S side of the bay, Bhagwati Bunder Harbour is situated. The harbour is protected by a Breakwater which extends about 2½ cables N from Galee Point. A fishing harbour, also protected by a breakwater, is situated in the SE corner of the bay.
2	Function.	 This jetty is used by The UltraTech Cement Company to transport cement from Jafarabad to ratnagiri. All barges and lighters transporting cement for the UltraTech Company call on the port.
3	Development. 	Indian Coastguard is planning to set up a new jetty for the Fast attack crafts.
4	Storm signals are displayed from a position near the root of the fishing harbour breakwater, 4½ cables E of Galee Point.
5	Landmarks: 
		Ratnagiri Light (16°59'.26N, 73°16'.34E)			
		Radio Mast (16°59'.96N, 73°16'.63E).	  
6	Offshore dangers.
		Taylor Shoal (Mudle Shoal) (17°00'.75N, 73°16'.50) over which the sea breaks at low water, is marked on its S side by a buoy (red, can).
7	An unnamed 5.3 m shoal (17°00'.18N, 73°16'.53E) is marked on its SW side by Mirkerwade Buoy (red, conical).	A shoal patch (17°00'.04N, 73°16'.20E), lying on the E side of Commercial Breakwater, is marked near its E extremity by a buoy (black, conical).

Berthing facilities
1	Anchorage. Anchorage may be obtained 6¾ miles WNW of Galle Point, depth about 12 m, mud, and sand, as shown on the chart. Small vessels can obtain anchorage in the N part of Mirya Bay, with shelter from NW winds, in depths of about 6 m, sand.
2	Berth. The jetty is 100 mtrs in length and with a depth alongside of 06mtrs. A grab bucket crane 11mtrs in height and outreach of 14.5 mtrs is constructed on the jetty with a SWL of 14.5T. 
3	Mooring buoy. Between Clinker Jetty and Commercial Breakwater, a mooring buoy is moored from September to May inclusive.
4	Additional Information. Ratnagiri is connected to nearest national highway NH-17. The nearest railway station is Ratnagiri Junction .The nearest air strip is Ratnagiri.
5	Port Authority.	Regional port Officer, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Mandavi Bander, Bander Road, Ratnagiri-415612. Tel- 02352-222160.
E-mail- portoffice123@yahoo.com.in.
Website-www.mhmmb.com

Bays, rivers and anchorages
Chart 2038
Rajapur Bay
1	Position. Rajapur Bay is entered between Wagapur Point (16°36'.60N, 73°19'.20E) and Musakazi Point, 1 mile NE. It is bounded by Tulsunde cove in the southeast.
2	Kodavali River. Through Rajapur Creek, Kodavali River flows into the head of Rajapur Bay, the bar of the creek has charted depths from 1.0 to 1.5 m. The village of Jaitapur stands at the head of the creek about 1½ miles within the bar. Rajapur, town, lies 15 miles farther inland but the river is not navigable so far upstream.
3	Traffic. Local vessels use the port regularly.
4	Landmarks.
		Wagapur Point Light (white square concrete tower, black bands, 20 m in height), (16°36'.36N, 73°19'.28E).
		Holi Hill (90 m high) (16°36'.67N, 73°21'.53E), a round sloping hill presenting the same appearance from all directions; it stands out from the tableland nearby which is faced with steep Cliffs.
		Musakazi Point Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (16°37'.21N, 73°20'.02E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May.
5	Storm signals are displayed at Wagapur point lighthouse by using the brief system is used.
6	Anchorages: Anchorage can be obtained in Rajapur Bay in depths of about 8 m, mud, with protection from NW winds which may blow strongly during the fine weather season, as shown on the chart. However, this anchorage is not safe during W winds which raise a heavy short swell, at such times small craft can find anchorage in Rajapur Creek. Tulsunde Cove, situated in the SE corner of the bay, affords good shelter in depths of about 2.5 m, during SW winds.
7	Jetty. A small jetty (16°36'.09N, 73°20'.95E) is lies in the E side of Tulsunde Cove. A finger jetty (16°37'.33N, 73°20'.21E) is also located in the N side of bay; A buoy (black, can) moored 1 cable S of the jetty head.

Ambolgarh Bay
1	Position. Ambolgarh bay lies adjacently north of Rajapur Bay. It is bounded by Ambolgarh point (16°38'.17N, 73°19'.38E) in the north and Musakazi point in the south.
2	Topography. The Eastern edge of the bay consists of sandy mud while the southern and the northern part consist of steep cliffs of about 20 mts in height. It provides shelter for small crafts and vessels.
3	Offshore dangers. 	Ambolgarh reef lies on the western side of Ambolgarh bay with minimum depth of 0.6 mts. Rock awash at chart datum in the Ambolgarh reef are visual during low waters. The Ambolgarh reef is marked by a buoy on the southwest edge of Ambolgarh reef. The maximum charted depth within the bay is 9.6 mts as depicted in chart 2038. 
4	Clearing marks. The alignment (108°) of Musakazi Point with Holi Hill (1¾ miles ESE) leads S of Ambolgarh Reef.

Purangad Bay
1	General information. Machkandi River enters the Purangad Bay (16°48'.00N, 73°18'.20E) at its head. The town of Gaonkhadi lies on its S bank and a ruined fort stands on a bare hill on the N side of the river mouth.



MIRYA HEAD TO PORT DABHOL
General information
Charts 212, 2065, 2028
Route
1	The route leads about 33 miles NNW from a position W of Mirya Head (17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E) to a position WSW of Port Dabhol.

Topography
1	This stretch of the coast comprise of large and small sandy bays bounded by rocky points which are interspaced by several rivers; the hinterland rises to numerous hills with the Western Ghats standing in the distance.

Depths
1	Except for two charted dangerous wrecks seaward of the 20 m depth contour, there are no charted dangers.

Fishing stakes and vessels 
1	Fishing stakes may be encountered in depths of less than 25 m between Boria Point (17°24'.25N, 73°10'.00E) and Kanhoji Angre Island, 80 miles NNW. A good lookout should be maintained, and a wide berth given to them; every year during the SW monsoon they are normally removed.
2	Several wooden fishing vessels with poor radar returns may be encountered off this stretch of coast particularly in the vicinity of Port Dabhol (17°35'N, 73°11'E).

Measured distance
1	Measured distance (1852 m) is located on Jaigarh Head (17°18'.10N, 73°11'.95E).
SSE marks, two beacons in line bearing 071°.
NNW marks, two beacons in line bearing 071°.
Running track 341°.

Directions
Principal marks
1	Landmarks:
		Kaljondhi Hill (224 m in height) (17°12'.40N, 73°19'.00E), a tree on its summit is prominent when viewed from S. 
2		Boria Pagoda (118 m in height) (17°24'.21N, 73°10'.30E), a small temple stands on the NW point of Boria Point.
3		Dome (17°35'.51N, 73°09'.69E), a temple with a green dome. 
4		Balapir Mosque (247 m in height) (17°35'.98N, 73°12'.50E), a dome-shaped tomb standing on a conical hill, the summit of which, surmounts flat ridges of laterite rock.
5	Major lights:
	Ratnagiri Light (17°33'.94N, 73°08'.48E) 
	Jaigarh Head Light (17°17'.95N, 73°11'.43E)
	Tolkeshwar Point Light

Other navigational aids
1	Racons:
		Ratnagiri Light 
2	AIS:
		Ratnagiri 
		Tolkeshwar Point
	For further details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 2.

Directions
1	The route leads 33 miles NNW from a position W of Mirya Head (17°01'.64N, 73°15'.62E) to a position WSW of Port Dabhol, passing:
		WSW of Sookana Shoals (17°03'.98N, 73°14'.50E), then to: 
		WSW of Neori Point (17°06'.75N, 73°15'.83E), a salient point 64 m high. Then to:
2		WSW of Warori Bluff (17°11'.90N, 73°13'.90E), a small peninsula 70 m high. Then to:
		Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°22'.95N, 73°10'.20E), then to: 
		WSW of Boria Point (17°24'.35N, 73°10'.10E), a headland with several summits and a dangerous wreck lying 1½ miles SSE. And:
3	Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°30'.00N, 73°04'.00E). RGPPL jetty and breakwater lie about 4 miles ENE of it. Then toWSW of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°31'.97N, 73°01'.99E).
4	Dangers. 	Navigational danger presents in position (17º 31'.92 N, 73º 04'.84 E).

Useful marks
1	Tonkul Peak (116 m in height) (17°02'.63N, 73°15'.58E).
2	Warori Bluff Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17°11'.47N, 73°14'.63E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May.
3	Boria Bay Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17°23'.12N, 73°11'.27E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May.
	Palshet Light (17°26'.61N, 73°11'.27E)

JAIGARH
Chart 2011, 2105
General information
1	Position. Jaigarh port (17°18'.10N, 73°12'.60E), an all-weather 24x7 deep water port in Damankhol bay, stands on the N side of the peninsula which forms the SW bank of the Shastri River. The port is approx. 110 mile S of Mumbai and 100 mile N of Goa.
2	Function. Principle activities of the port are import and export of cargo.
3	Port Authority. JSW Jaigarh Port Ltd, P.o.-Jaigarh, Dist. – Ratnagiri, Jaigarh, Maharashtra – 415614. Tel-  +91 2357 242551/53 Fax- +91 2357 242556 
E-mail-mct.jpl@jsw.in     
Website: www.jsw.in

Limiting condition
1	Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2 m; mean neap range about 0.9 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables.
2	Depths. Port authority should be consulted for latest bathy information in channel and alongside berths.
3	Traffic. About 259 ships visit the port annually. The port can handle a vessel of maximum DWT of 400,000 and draught of 18.5 m with tide.

Arrival information
1	Notice of ETA. Master/shipping agents send 7/5/3/2 days and 24/12/06 hrs ETA notice to JSW port office by fax and email. 

2	Anchorage.Anchorage can be obtained in the area bounded by below coordinates.
17 º16'.00N, 073 º03'.00E
17 º16'.00N, 073 º06'.00E
17 º18'.00N, 073 º03'.00E
	17 º18'.00N,  073 º06' .00E

Emergency anchorage can be obtained 5 cable centred in position 17°18’.40N, 073°09’.30E. LNGC anchorage area may be obtained 5 cable centred in position 17°18’.10N, 073°02’.40E.
3	Shastri River. Good sheltered anchorage by small craft may be obtain close E of the town of Jaigarh; however, the best inner anchorage is W of Kurli Sand, about 7 cables SE of Custom House, in depths of 8 m.
4	Pilotage.  Pilot boards at following positions:
17 º19'N, 073 º08'E (For vessels Draft less than 14.5m), 17 º20'N, 073 º05'E (For vessels Draft more than 14.5m).

Harbour information
1	Caution. Local knowledge is considered essential as the depths over the bar are liable to change.
2	General layout. JSW port is protected from a 680 m long breakwater, having a light on its head. Foul area and isolated rocks extend from tip of Jaigarh head to 3 cables S of breakwater light.
3	Development. There are plans to develop 11 more berths including Container and Ro-Ro facilities.
4	Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff on Jaigarh Head by using the brief system.
5	Three tugs with firefighting and rescue capability available. A conveyor belt system is available at berth 1 and 3A for unloading facilities. Barge loaders are available at berth 6A for loading facilities. Mobile cranes are available.
Directions 
1	Landmark.
Jaigarh Head Light (White iron tower, red bands, 21 m in height) (17°17'.95N, 73°11'.43E); a flagstaff (38 m in height) stands close SSE of it.

Kunteshwar Temple (24 m height) (17°18'.28N, 73°11'.65N).
2	JSW Chimney (269 m in height) (17°17'.76N, 73°12'.73N), another chimney with same height lies about 1 cables SE of it. Flashing light on chimneys seen up to 40 mile at night and 30 mile during day.
3	Approach and entry. JSW jetty approached through a buoyed channel (depth outer 19.8 m and inner 19.3 m). The channel is 4.5 miles long with a turning circle of 600 m diameter near berthing area.
4	While approaching Jaigarh Bay from S, vessel should not close Kardeshwar Point (17°18'.20N, 073°11'.45E) within 3 cables; the point appears as a level, almost barren, plateau ending in steep laterite cliffs upon which a temple stands. Thereafter, pass well clear of the foul area lying NE of the point and steer towards the channel which crosses the bar.
5	Useful marks.
	Jaigarh Fort (ruined) (17°18'.05N, 73°13'.30E) is an old Maratha fortress, within which is some houses and a temple, standing on a rocky point.
		
Berths
1	Berths. Port has six berths with following details.
Berth	Length	Max Draft	Type of Cargo
1	275	17.5m
Bulk Cargo
2	275	17.5m	
3A	306	17.5m	
3B	307	17.5m	
6A	343	12.5m	
5	406	14.0m	LNGC
			
2	Jaigarh jetty, a concrete jetty, 81 m long with a 5 m depth alongside, lies 3 cables S of Custom House Light. One fishing jetty lies about 1½ cables N of this jetty. One passenger jetty also lies about 1 cable S of it. 

Other facilities.
1	Port Services.
		Services. Dry and liquid cargos storage, freshwater, fresh provisions and stores through registered ship chandlers, banker services on demand, firefighting, gangway security, medical services on demand.
2		Facilities. Garbage collections, medical facilities on demand, dredger, Sludge reception on demand.
3	     Transportation.
		Nearest Road – NH 17 (42 km)
		Nearest Railhead – Ratnagiri (50 km)
		Nearest Airport – Mumbai (350 km), Goa (250 km)

Small craft
1	Small crafts can navigate through Shastri River which flows into the head of Jaigarh Bay. The river is tidal as far as the important town of Sangameshwar, 28 miles from its mouth; it is shallow but free from dangers in the fairway. The river is joined by three tributaries at about 18 miles from its mouth.

Fishing
1	Fishing remains main occupation of locals. Trawling is the main mode of fishing with trawlers running predominantly parallel to the bay. Apart from trawlers one mother boat along with 3 – 4 small boats with large nets to encircle an area to catch fish are also used for fishing. Due  the  ideal  climatic  conditions, fishing  activity  is  relatively  high during  the  months  of  Sep to  Nov. Traffic normally becomes dense especially in the morning and is considerably less in the evening as the boats return back to the harbour.  

Angre Port
Chart2105
General information
1	Position. Angre port (17°17'.00N, 73°14'.00E), all weather port, lies along the southern bank of the Shastri River at Jaigarh in Ratnagiti district of Maharastra. The port is approx. 110 mile S of Mumbai, 100 mile N of Goa.
2	Function.	 An all-weather port handling all types of cargo. 
3	Port Authority. Manager (Operational), Angre Port Private Ltd., Sande Lavgan, P.O.-Jaigad,  Dist.- Ratnagiri – 415614, Maharashtra, India.

Limiting condition
1	Local weather. Normally, throughout the year winds are from NW direction but during the monsoon (June to September) wind are from SW directions and sea state at the roads is moderate to heavy.
2	Tides and current. Tides are semi-diurnal with average variation of 2.80 mtrs.

Arrival information
1	Port Operations. Being an all-weather port, it is open throughout the year and operates 24x7 hours for berthing, pilotage & towage.
2	Anchorages. Anchorage area for the waiting ship is bounded by following co-ordinates: -
		17°19'.82N, 73°09'.16E
		17°19'.82N, 73°10'.08E
		17°20'.54N, 73°10'.08E
		17°20'.54N, 73°09'.16E
3	Approach Channel. The jetty is approached through a 5.5 kms length and 160 mtrs width buoyed channel which leads in SE direction from the fairway light buoy (17°19'.84N, 73°11'.14E). At the end of the channel there is a turning circle, 440 mtrs in diameter, near main berthing area.
4	Pilotage is available and boarding point is 17°19'.90N, 73°10'.80E (0.34 mile WNW from the fairway Lt. Buoy).

Harbour Information
1	Mora Sands, a drying sand pit that extends WSW from Tavsal Point to the E edge of the channel abreast the town of Jaigarh. 
2	Kurli Sand a drying spit of sand and mud lies on the S bank of the river close E of the ship lift jetty.
3	Ferry point is situated from Passenger jetty to a jetty near Tavsal point across the channel near turning circle.
4	Ship lifts.	A full-fledged Ship lift facility is available east of Angre jetty. The yard is capable of handling hull, machinery and underwater repair of ship upto maximum LOA 116m and beam 24m.
5	Storm signals are displayed from position 17°17'.16N, 73°14'.09E using the brief system.
6	Berths. A total quay length of 350 mtrs either side  with 43 mtrs width having four berths, one berth for liquid cargo while another three beths uses for containers/multipurpose facilities. An approach jetty is also available for berthing of small tugs. Tugs and mobile crane are available.

Port Services
1	Supplies. Fuel, Freshwater.
	Facilities. Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, Radio telegrams, Navigational warnings and weather bulletins, Firefighting.
2	Repairs. Underwater examinations available at ship lift facility.
3        Communication. VHF Channel. Ch 14/16

RGPPL Terminal
Chart 2065,212
General information
1	Position. Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited (RGPPL) Jetty lies in position (17° 31'.65 N, 73°08'.50 E), about 2 miles south of Tolkeshwar Point.
2	Function. RGPPL, a joint venture of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) is now planning to import and operate the power plant on Liquid Natural Gas (LNG). The principle activity of the terminal is LNG unloading and regasification.
3	Topography. The complete coastline is predominantly cliffy with some areas extremely steep. Two hill summits of about 100m height exists between Tolkeshwar Point Light House and RGPPL terminal. The coastline on south of RGPPL Jetty is sandy beach. The foreshore area generally comprises of sand, mud, rocks and breakers. 
4	Port Authority. DGM (LNG), Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited, LNG Office, Post: Anjanwel, Taluka:  Guhagar, Dist: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – 415703.
		Web: www.rgppl.com 

Limiting conditions
1	Controlling depths. Vessels upto 12 m draught can be handled by the terminal. Port authority should be consulted for latest bathy information. 
2	Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2.1 m; mean neap range about 1 m. For more information see Indian Tide Tables. 
3	Tidal Stream.Tidal currents oscillate from ebb tide (S-going) to flood tide (N-going).

Arrival information
1	Anchorages. Large vessels may anchor in depth about 18 m, soft mud, about 5¼ miles W of Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse and , 1¼ miles W of fairway light buoy, as shown on the chart. 
2	Pilotage. Pilotage is compulsory for berthing/unberthing operations. Pilot embarkation position is to be confirmed with consultation of Port authority. For details see Indian List of Radio Signals Volume 6.
3	Tugs are available and may be requested from port authority. Crane is also available. 

Harbour information
1	General layout. A T-headed jetty with turning circle at its South end protected by a breakwater aligned SE/NW. The channel marked with four set of buoys (lateral). Four mooring dolphins and two cardinal marks also lies in the harbour. Submarine pipeline crosses the channel E/W near last set of buoys.

Directions
1	Landmarks.
		Tolkeshwar Point Light (17°33'.94N, 73°08'.48E) 
		RGPPL Chimney (98 m in height) (17°33'.64N, 73°09'.96E).
		LNG Tank (17°32'.42N 73°09'.47E).
		Naptha Tank (17°32'.82N 73°09'.81E).


2	Passage. From the fairway light buoy (17°34'.32N, 73°04'.55E), vessels should steer SE to approach RGPPL jetty through a buoyed channel, as shown on the chart. At the end of the jetty a turning circle, 700 m in diameter, marked with buoy and mooring dolphins.

 Berths
1	Berths. A T-headed jetty with 14 m depth alongside and mooring dolphins, 270 m in length, connects to the shore through a causeway.

2	 Dangers. Navigational danger presents in position (17º 31'.92 N, 73º 04'.84 E)
				
Port Servies
1	Supplies.  Water is provided by RGPPL terminal.
	Services. Medical, Firefighting.
	Facilities.  Telephone, Internet, Hotels.
2	Transportation.	
		Nearest Roadways – SH 78 (10Km), NH 17 (40 km)	
	Nearest Railhead – Chiplun (45km)
		Nearest Airport – Ratnagiri (55km)

Dabhol Minor Port

General information
1	Position. Dabhol town (17°35'.34N, 73°10'.80E) stands at the foot of the hills on the N bank of the Vashishti River.
2	Function. It has a RCC jetty of 160 mtrs with a minimum depth of 8mtrs alongside. This port is used by Bharti Shipyard Ltd mainly for ship building and ship repairs. A  Floating Dock of 150mtrs length, 40 mtrs width and a depth of 4 mtrs.
3	Topography. On both sides of the river Vashishti, the land is hilly and undulating; 90 to 120m high hills, slopes steeply down to the coast and in places terminate in 5 to 25m high cliffs. Anjanvel and Veldur bays are on the south bank of the river and situated near its mouth. Anjanvel Bay, the largest, lying east of Gopalgarh Fort (17°34'.30N,73°09'.10E) with the town of Anjanvel situated close south, is shallow and heavy swell runs at all times. Veldur Bay, also shallow, is located about 1 mile further upstream.
4	Traffic. Local small vessels use the port regularly. Merchant vessels use this port to undertake repair/maintenance work. 
5	Port Authority. Regional Port Officer,  Maharashtra Maritime Board, Mandavi Bander, Bander Road, Ratnagiri-415612, Tel- 02352-222160, 
E-mail-portoffice123@yahoo.com.in  
Web-www.mhmmb.com

Arrival information
1	Tidal streams. 	Over the bar tidal streams set NE during flood and SW during ebb, each attaining a rate of about 1½ kts; inside the bar; the flood sets into Anjanvel Bay and the ebb sets onto Churpulti Sand at a rate of 2 to 3 kts.
2	The flood continues for about 1 hour after high water and the ebb for about 1 hour after low water; occasionally at neaps the ebb starts 1 hour before high water.
3	Anchorages. Large vessels may anchor in the roadstead, about 2 miles WNW of Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse, depths about 11 m, soft mud.
4	Small vessels may find anchorage in mid-stream S of Dabhol jetty.
 
Harbour information
1	Cautions. 	Depths on the bar are subject to change. Vessels should take enough precautions to avoid fishing logs which are often moored both inside and outside of the river Vashishti.
2	Small craft. Vashishti River is navigable as far as Karbone, 16 miles within the river entrance, at all times by vessels of shallow draught; and thereafter at HW only, to Chiplun, 10 miles farther upstream. Ferries cross the river in a SW and SE direction from Dabhol jetty.
3	Storm signals are displayed from Tolkeshwar Point Lighthouse using the brief system. 
4	Pilotage may be obtained by giving 72 hrs notice to Port. The pilot embarks the vessel off the Dabhol creek entrance.

Directions
1	Landmarks.
		RadioTower (17°35'.15N, 73°10'.61E).
		Black Dome (17°35'.30N, 73°10'.02E).
                 Green Dome (17°35'.51N, 73°09'.69E) 
		Tolkeshwar Point Light because of its elevation this light may occasionally be obscured by cloud.

2	Leading lights:
		Front Light (triangle apex up, surmounting a concrete post, 9 m in height) (17°34'.44N, 73°09'.13E) stands close north of the ruins.
		Rear Light (White metal tower, 30 m in height) (17°34'.54N, 73°09'.89E) stands on the N slope of Veldur Hill.
3	Approach and entry. The Vashishti river is entered between Tolkeshwar Point (17°34'.03N, 73°08'.42E), and Sil Point (17°35'.07N, 73°10'.47E); Churpulti Sand, a spit which dries, extends about 1¼ miles WSW from Sil Point.
4	The port is approached directly from seaward, as shown on the chart. The alignment (081°) of leading lights lead across the bar in a least charted depth of 2.4 m towards the river estuary. These lights are exhibited during the fine weather season from Sep to Jun. A buoy, (red, can) moored the W end of bar, lies S of the alignment.
5	Useful marks.
		Ranvi Point (17°33'.40N, 73°08'.30E) has a very large boulder and overhanging cliff close N of it.
		Tolkeshwar point (17°34'.03N, 73°08'.42E), a bold point faced with cliffs about 90 m high; an ancient Hindu temple and a prominent clump of trees stand on its summit. A prominent pinnacle of rock, 2 m high, stands on a ledge fringing Tolkeshwar point.




Berths
Dabhol Jetty. A 50 m long pier in position 17°35'.08N, 73°10'.62E lies on the N bank of Vashisthi River. Ferries and passenger boats, to Veldur jetty and Navanagar jetty (17°34'.72N, 73°10'.66E), are available from 0600 hrs to 2200 hrs. There is also a ferry service to Dhopave jetty (17°34'.80N, 73°10'.91E).
2	Veldur jetty. A jetty 76 m long in position 17°34'.58N, 73°10'.25E, suitable for small craft, stands near the NW corner of the bay.
3	Anjanvel Jetty. A cargo jetty exists in the Anjanvel bay, on the S bank of the river in position 17°34'.28N, 73°09'.27E, constructed by Dabhol Power Company. 

Port services 
1	Facility. 	Medical facility.
	Supplies. Fuel and fresh provisions in small quantities.

2	Transportation. 
		Nearest Road – SH 96 (3km), NH 17 (58km)
		Nearest Railhead – Khed (58km), Chiplun (65km).	
		Nearest Airport   – Ratnagiri (75km)

Coastal bays and anchorages

Chart2028
Kalabadevi Bay
1	Position. Kalabadevi Bay (17°03'.50N, 73°16'.50E) is entered between Sookana Point, the NW point of Mirya Head, and Kurne Point, 45 m high, 2½ miles NE.
2	Creeks. Kalabadevi Creek enters the bay 1½ miles SE of Sookana Point, a village with several temples lies on the N side of the entrance; Shirgaon Creek has its confluence with Kalabadevi Creek S of the entrance. Local craft can navigate through this creek at HW.Ferries cross both creeks and the entrance.
3	Anchorage may be obtained 7 cables E of Sookana Point in depths of about 8 m, it affords shelter from the SW monsoon.

Chart 212
Warori Bluff Bay
1	Position. Warori Bluff Bay (17°12'.50N, 73°14'.50E), a small bay lying on the N side of Warori Bluff.
2	Anchorage. Small vessels may obtain anchorage with shelter from the SW monsoon, in the S part of the bay in depths of 5.5 m, mud.

Chart 2011
Ambwah Bay
1	Position. Ambwah Bay (17°15'.80N, 73°12'.90E), a small bay lying SE of Ambwah Point.
2	Anchorage. Small vessels may obtain anchorage with shelter from NW winds, ESE of Ambwah Point in depths of about 7.3 m, sand and mud.

Chart 212
Boria Bay
1	Position. 	Boria Bay (17°23'N, 73°12'E),  a small bay lying SE of Boria Point. It is bounded by Boria point in north, Velneshwar in east and Bhandarwadi point on south. 
2	Dangers. There exists a PA wreck just outside 10 mts contour. Boria light (Fl.R. 5s 37m 6M) is the only navigational mark. 
3	Anchorage. Small vessels may obtain anchorage with shelter from NW winds, in depths of about 8 m, mud.

Chart 212
Palshet Bay
1	Position. Palshet Bay (17°26'.10N, 73°10'.80E), Palshet bay lies between Khariwadi light in the north and Boria point in the south.It is a small bay about 5 cables wide at its W facing entrance, indents a straight stretch of coast N of Boria Point. 
2	Berth. There is a small fishing jetty of length of about 25 m. Normally small fishing boats/canoes use this jetty for berthing. Local knowledge is required for navigating through the bay view presence of many shallow patches

Major lights.
1		Palshet Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (17°26'.61N, 73°11'.27E), is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May; the light is obscured by high land when bearing more than 141°.

PORT DABHOL TO KUMBARU POINT
General information
Chart 212
Route
1	The route leads 40 miles NNW from a position WSW of Port Dabhol (17°35'N, 73°11'E) to a position WSW of Kumbaru Point.

Topography 
1	This stretch of coast is generally straight with numerous shallow bays bounded by rocky headlands and several rivers. The hinterland consists of a series of plateau, between Port Dabhol and Savitri River, 25 miles NNW, the seaward slopes of which are for the most part abrupt, but in places there is a narrow strip of land between the plateau and the coast; the vegetation consists of sparse bushes with very few trees. Towards the N part of this stretch of coast Kumbaru Point fronts densely wooded hills which rise to about 240 m.

Depths
1	Except for three charted dangerous wrecks seaward of the 20 m depth contour, there are no known dangers.

Directions
Principal marks
1	Landmarks.
		Temple (17°49'.92N, 73°05'.54E).
		Hareshwar Hill (109 m high) (17°59'.50N, 73°01'.50E), a small conical hill with a dark appearance. A temple lies on the N side of the hill.
		Bluff (248 m in height) (18°13'.13N, 72°58'.18E).

2	Major lights.
		Jaigarh Head Light 
		Tolkeshwar Point Light
		Nanwell Point Light (18°16'.83N, 72°56'.16E) 

Other navigational aids
1	AIS.
		Tolkeshwar Point Light
		Nanwell Point Light 

Directions
Cautions
1	While proceeding close inshore between the entrances to Vashishti River (17°35'N, 73°09'E) and Savitri River, 25 miles NNW, vessels should keep at least 2 miles offshore and in depths of more than 9 m thus avoiding all charted shoals lying between these two entrances.
2	Care must be taken to avoid fishing stakes, which may be encountered during the fine weather season, about 5 miles W of the entrance to Jog River (17°50'.40N, 73°05'.30E).
3	Passage. The route leads 40 miles NNW from a position WSW of Port Dabhol (17°35'N, 73°11'E) to a position WSW of Kumbaru Point, passing,	Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (17°38'.65N, 72°59'.60E).
4	Then to a fortified islet, WSW of Janjira Fort (17°49'.00N, 73°05'.10E) covered with vegetation, which is backed by a range of hills and a light exhibits 1 cable NE of it, is not easily distinguished from seaward. The channel between the islet and the mainland E is encumbered with rocks and passage should not be attempted. Then to, WSW of an unnamed point (17°54'.35N, 73°03'.18E) with a reef, over which the sea breaks heavily, extending about 8 cables NW.
5	 The point and its reef are surrounded by shoal water. Then to, Clear of a dangerous wreck (17°58'.05N, 72°51'.01E), then to Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°10'.20N, 72°54'.00E), then,
Depending on draught well clear of Shah Jehan Shoal (18°12'.50N, 72°55'.20E), depths are irregular for a short distance W of this shoal and vessels in the vicinity should keep in depths of more than 11 m. Then to a position WSW of Kumbaru Point.

Useful marks 
	Gimona Peak (303 m in height) (17°48'.00N, 73°08'.50E).
	Harnai Light (17°48'.53N, 73°05'.36E) 	Kante Peak (346 m high) (17°57'.60N, 73°05'.20E). 
	Srivardhan Bay Light (18°03'.06N, 72°59'.68E) 
	Madgarh Hill (291 m in height) (18°09'.00N, 73°01'.60E).

Port Bankot

Chart 2030 
General information
1	Position. Port Bankot (17°58'.60N, 73°02'.75E) lies at the entrance to Savitri River. 
2	Function.	 Port Bankot, is an open roadstead harbour with a jetty of 30 mtrs length, depth alongside 5 mtrs. This jetty is normally used for transporting the bauxite from jetty to the vessels at anchorage. Bankot, is an open roadstead anchorage and provides limited anchorage with some shelter inside the river.
3	Topography. The hills backing the town of Bankot have large plantations of mango trees; along the coast, in the vicinity of the port, there are patches of cultivation. A sandpit, covered with vegetation, fronts the coastline S of the river bar.4	Traffic. During the fine weather season local vessels use the port regularly.
5	Port authority. An Assistant Port Supervisor administers the port.

Tidal information 
1	Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 2.1 m; mean neap range about 1.2 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables.
2	Tidal streams. Over the bar tidal streams set NNE on the in-going stream and SSW on the out-going stream, each attaining a rate of  ¾ kts at springs.
3	Inside the bar, the in-going stream sets slightly towards the sandbanks on the N side of the channel, but the out-going stream follows the direction of the channel. The spring rate in the river, abreast Bankot, is about 2½ kts.

Arrival information
1	Port operations. The port is normally open from October to May only.

Harbour information 
1	Storm signals are displayed at the port on the flagstaff.
2	Savitri River Bar	 From the mouth of the river, the bar extends about 1¾ miles seaward. Close off the river mouth a drying sandbank, over which the sea breaks heavily. Inside the bar depths increase gradually to a position near the W end of Bankot where there is a pool with depths of about 10.5 m.

Directions
1	Landmarks.
		Srivardhan Bay Light (18°03'.06N, 72°59'.68E) 
		Hareshwar Hill 
		Radio tower (40 m in height) (17°58'.80N, 73°03'.10E).
		Flagstaff (15 m in height) (17°58'.68N, 73°02'.42E), on a mast.
2	Cautions.	The entrance channel is liable to change and without local knowledge, passage into the river should not be attempted.	During strong W breezes heavy breakers are raised over the bar and there is always a cross sea.
3	Approach and entry. The river is entered between Rankuran Point (17°58'.10N, 73°01'.88E) and Devgarh Point 1½ miles NNW. The direction of the channel over the bar lies with the NW corner of Fort Victoria bearing 079° until about 9 cables from the fort; then from a position NW of Rankuran Point the channel leads NE and passes close NW of Panbruj Point.
	 The charted depth in the channel is 2.1 m, however the latest depth should be confirmed from the port authority before entry.
4	Useful marks.	Fort Victoria (17°58'.40 N, 73°02'.55 E), a fort in ruins with high black walls. English Cemetery, with a high pillar and a large pyramidal headstone stand close under the W wall of Fort Victoria.




Anchorages and berth
1	Outer anchorage. The anchorage is approached directly from seaward, well clear of dangerous wreck lying about 10¼ miles WNW of Gogul Point. Vessels may obtain anchorage about 3½ miles WNW of Fort Victoria in depths of about 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart.
2	Inner anchorage. Small craft may anchor in the river off Bankot in depths of about 8 m.
3	Berth. A jetty of 30 m is situated near the centre of Bankot waterfront which is used for working cargo. Fishing jetty and Vaishvi jetty situated about 5 and 8 cables respectively form it. Ferry services for jungle jetty and another Vaishvi jetty, across the river, available from these jetties.

Small craft 
1	Savitri River (17°59'N, 73°02'E) narrows down above Bankot and fishing stakes make navigation difficult; however, a shallow draught vessel can reach Mahad, 30 miles upstream. The banks of Savitri River are steep and backed by hills covered with grass and scrub.
2	Transportation. The port is administered under the Regional Port Officer,   Maharashtra Maritime Board, Mandavi Bander, Bander Road, Ratnagiri-415612,
Tel- 02352-222160
E-mail-portoffice123@yahoo.com.in
Web-www.mhmmb.com

Coastal bays and anchorages
Chart 212
Burondi Bay
1	Burondi Bay (17°42'.60N, 73°06'.90E) lies 6 miles south of Harnai light. The anchorage provides moderate shelter from S winds in depths of about 5 m, holding ground is sand. 

Chart 2077
Harnai Anchorage
1	Position. Harnai anchorage (17°48'.90N, 73°05'.80E) lies to the west of Harnai town. There is a small jetty for fishing vessel with depth alongside about 1.5 m. Small motorized canoes use this jetty for berthing. No facility exists for barges, lighter and small ships to come alongside.
2	Offshore danger. An islet, lies close S of the Promontory projecting from the coast abreast Harnai. Below-water rocks extend 3 cables W from this islet. A submerged wreck dangerous to surface navigation, with swept wire depth 2 m on it, exists about 1¼ miles S of of Harnai Light. 
3	Storm signals are displayed from Harnai Lighthouse.
4	Landmarks.
		Suvarnadurga fort lies 5 cable NW of Harnai Light.
		Harnai Light (white masonry tower, 10 m in height) (17°48'.53N, 73°05'.36E) stands on the S end of a promontory.
		Radio tower (209 m in height) (17°49'.08N, 73°06'.32E), another radio tower with similar height stands close N of it.
		Srivithal temple (45 m in height) (17°48'.76N, 73°06'.12E).
		Jama masjid (20 m in height) (17°48'.39N, 73°06'.03E).
5	Anchorage. Vessels may anchor 7 cables S of Harnai Light in depths of about 5 m, mud, as shown on the chart. Harnai Promontory provides some shelter, suitable only for small boats, from NW winds large vessels may anchor about 2½ miles from NW of Harnai Light in depths of about 11m, soft mud, as shown on the chart. However anchorage is not sheltered.

Chart2030 
Srivardhan Bay
1	Position. Srivardhan Bay, a shallow bay, lies N of Srivardhan Point (18°01'.27N, 73°01'.13E) and is 1¾ miles wide at its entrance; the Srivardhan town is situated at its head. A shallow inlet, most of which dries, extends 2½ miles inland from its entrance at the S end of the bay.
2	Offshore danger. From this part of the coast; shoal water, with depths of less than 5.5 m, extends about 1 mile seaward.
3	Storm signals are displayed by a mast, using the brief system..
4	Landmarks.
		Srivardhan Bay Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (18°03'.06N, 72°59'.68E) is exhibited from September to May inclusive.
		Mast (15 m in height) (18°03'.09N, 72°59'.69E).
5	Anchorage. Large vessels may obtain anchorage off Srivardhan, 3 miles WNW of Srivardhan Point in a depth of about 10 m, mud. 

6	Berth. A 98 m long jetty lies in the N of the bay, about 2½ cables E of Srivardhan light.Fishing vesels are using this jetty. 

Chart 212
Kumbaru Bay
1	Position. 	Kumbaru Bay a large shallow bay lies between Kumbaru Point (18°13'.41N, 72°55'.91E) and an unnamed point, 5½ miles SSE.
2	Offshore danger. 	Shahjehan Shoal lies 1 mile SW of Kumbaru Point. A PA wreck dangerous to navigation lies about 3¾ miles SW of Kumbaru Point.
3	Anchorage. Small vessels and fishing crafts can have a protected anchorage from northwest winds on the SE side of Kumbaru Point in depths of about 4.5 m.

KUMBARU POINT TO APPROACHES OF  MUMBAI (BOMBAY)
General information

Charts 211, 255, 2016
Route
1	The route leads about 33 miles NNW from a position WSW of Kumbaru Point (18°13'.41N, 72°55'.91E) to a position W of Kanhoji Angre Island.

Topography
1	This stretch of coastline between Kumbaru Point and Kundalika River, 20 miles N, consists generally of numerous small bays, with rocky headlands and sandy beaches, these are interspaced by Rajpuri Creek  and a few small streams; the hinterland is hilly and wooded, with high ranges standing behind the coastal hills.

2	The coast, between Kundalika River and the Thal village, 10 miles NNW, is less indented and consists of a low ridge of sandhills, with dense groves of palm trees or jungle inland. The Sagargarh Range of hills back this stretch of coastline; the highest peak of the range, 423 m high, stands 9½ miles ESE of Alibag, it has a round summit and is faced with prominent high cliffs on its S side, a sharp rock peak stands close S. The Hummocks of Thal are three high, bare, prominent cliffs at the NW end of this range; Parhur Peak, standing farthest S and 4 miles NW of Sagargarh, is a sharp, conical peak 313 m high.

Depths
1	Seawards of the 20 m depth contour; there are two wrecks and one obstruction. The coastline is fringed with a reef throughout much of its length and within the 5 m depth contour, which extends up to 4 miles seaward in places; there are numerous shoal patches and reefs.

Directions
Principal marks
1	Landmarks:
		Janjira Fort (18°18'.00N, 72°57'.90E) stands on a rocky islet abreast the village of Rajpuri.
	Camp Hill (135 m in height) (18°18'.63N, 72°58'.23E).
	Mosque (133 m in height) (18°20'.27N, 72°57'.59E); a radio tower stands close SW of it.
	Palace (50m in height) (18°20'.38N, 72°56'.88E).
	Murud Hill (303 m in height) (18°21'.42N, 72°57'.75E).
	White building (18°30'.87N, 72°54'.75E).
2	Hingla devi (18°34'.30N, 72°56'.82E) a white temple with Bhagat, another prominent temple, standing on the summit of a 172 m hill above it.
	Sagargarh Fort (378 m in height) (18°39'.45N, 72°57'.40E).
	Chimney (109 m in height) (18°41'.80N, 72°52'.60E).
3	Major lights:
		Nanwell Point Light (18°16'.83N, 72°56'.16E) 
		Korlai Fort Light (18°32'.30N, 72°54'.36E) 
		Kanhoji Angre Island Light (8-sided tower on a flat-roofed house, 30 m in height) (18°42'.20N, 72°48'.82E).
 		Prongs Reef Light (18°52'.75N, 72°47'.99E)

Other navigational aids
1	Racon.
		Korlai Fort Light
		Offshore Platform NLM 
		Prongs Reef Light 
2	AIS.
		Nanwell Point Light 
		Korlai Fort Light 

Offshore routes
1	Vessels on passage offshore may use either of the following recommended routes as shown on the chart:
2	A safety fairway, from the vicinity of 18°15.'00N, 72°00'.00E, leads ENE passing W of Neelam Heera and Ratna oilfields development area; there after it joins the safety fairway W to Mumbai. 
3	The safety fairway, from the vicinity of 17°30'.00N, 71°40'.60E, leads NNE passing E of Neelam Heera and Ratna oilfields development area; there after it joins the safety fairway W to Mumbai. Navigational danger presents in position (18°45'.50N, 72°07'.50E).

Coastal route 
1	The route leads about 33 miles NNW from a position WSW of Kumbaru Point (18°13'.41N, 72°55'.91E) to a position W of Kanhoji Angre Island, passing:
2	WSW of Whale Reef (18°16'.35N, 72°54'.92E), which dries, is covered by the red sector (057°-075°) of Nanwell Point Auxiliary light (18°16'.83N, 72°56'.16E) .
3	 Shoal water, with depths of less than 5 m extends 5 cables WNW and 3½ cables S of the reef. Then to:
4	WSW of Kansa Fort (ruined) (18°19'.32N, 72°55'.95E), its walls 10 m high, stands on a reef. Then to WSW of Chaul Kadu Reefs (18°35'.82N, 72°50'.94E), a group of rocky patches over which the sea breaks heavily at low water. The reef is covered by the red sector (336°-001°) of Kanhoji Angre Island Light (18°42'.20N, 72°48'.82E) Then to:
5	WSW of a dangerous wreck (18°36'.60N, 72°49'.25E), then to: WSW of Alibag Outer Reef (18°38'.00N, 72°50'.40E). The seaward part of the reef is covered by the red sector (336°-001°) of Kanhoji Angre Island Light and by the white sector (070°-145°) of Kolaba Fort Light (18°38'.07N, 72°51'.87E). Then to: Clear of a standard wreck (18°37'.42N, 72°33'.58E), lying close E of the fairway.
6	 An obstruction lies about 3 miles NE of it. Then to:	WSW of Khanderi Flats (18°41'.00N, 72°49'.60E), then to: 	Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°41'.80N, 72°47'.28E), then to:Clear of a dangerous wreck (position approximate) (18°41'.75N, 72°37'.32E), then to:
7	WSW of Kanhoji Angre Island (18°42'.30N, 72°48'.80E)), an island with two hills which is sparsely covered with trees; Kanhoji Angre Island Light (18°42'.20N, 72°48'.82E) stands on 'the summit of the island's S and higher hill. Then to a position W of Kanhoji Angre Island, from which, vessels proceeding to Mumbai follow the safety fairway NNE as shown on the chart.

Useful marks 
1	Bandar Hill Light (framework tower, 9 m in height) (18°18'.86N, 72°57'.58E) which stands on Bandar Hill, a small round headland with a grassy summit 70 m high, is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May.
2	Chaul Kadu Reefs Light (white round masonry tower, 17m in height) (18°35'.82N, 72°50'.94E) stands at the NE point of the reef.
3	Kolaba Fort Light (18°38'.07N, 72°51'.87E) is exhibited from 1st September to 31st May from Kolaba Fort. The fort, an ancient fortress with a temple of which the pagoda-shaped cupola is prominent from seaward, stands on a drying reef which surrounds it and connects with the coast NE.

Dighi Harbour (Murud– Janjira)

Chart 2036, 2103
General information
1	Position. Dighi Harbour (Murud-Janjira) (18°16'.68 N,72°58'.13 E) lies at the entrance to Rajpuri Creek.
2	Function. The port is capable to handle all type of cargos. It provides good shelter to vessels of moderate size within the harbour, from all winds except those from W to NW, during which, small craft may take shelter in Rajpuri Creek. Fishing is also a major activity of the port.
3	Topography. The town of Murud lies on the N shore of Rajpuri Creek, 3.4 miles NNE of Nanwell Point Lighthouse and is surrounded by a large grove of palm trees. Dighi, a village 2 miles ESE of the same lighthouse, situated on the S shore of Rajpuri Creek, has a bight SE of it which is fringed with mangroves; a drying mud-flat fills the bight.
4	Traffic. The harbour is normally used by local vessels.
5	Port limit. The port limit shown on chart 2036.
6	Port authority. Head of Marine/Operations, P.O: Dighi, Teh: Srivardhan, Dist: Raigad, Maharashtra – 402 402. Email: dighiportcontrol@balaji.co.in
		Website: www.dighiport.in

Tidal information
1	Tidal levels. Maximum range about 4.1 m; minimum range about 0.8 m. See more information in Indian Tide Tables.
2	Tidal streams 1 to 1.5 knot during flood and 0.5 to 1 knot during ebb.

Arrival information
1	There are two anchorage areas bounded by following co-ordinates:	
            Area Alpha:
		18°18'.30N, 72°48'.90E
		18°18'.30N, 72°50'.90E
  	18°19'.30N, 72°50'.90E 
 	18°19'.30N, 72°48'.90E
	Area Bravo:
		18°18'.60N, 72°47'.25E
		18°18'.60N, 72°48'.25E
		18°19'.60N, 72°48'.25E 
		18°19'.60N, 72°47'.25E 
2	Vessels may also obtain anchorage about 3½ miles WSW of Janjira Fort, in depths of 10 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Small vessels may anchor about 2 miles WSW of about 8 m, mud; as shown on the chart.
3	Murud. Local small craft may anchor in Dongri Bandar, SE of Bandar Hill (18°18'.86N, 072°57'.58E), with some shelter from NW winds.
4	Pilotage is available and boards about 2½ cables N of fairway lightbuoy (18°17'.40N, 72°49'.24E).

Harbour information
1	General layout. The entrance Channel is about 8½ miles long and marked by 10 pairs of channel buoys. Turing circle is near the berthing area. The S bank has two multipurpose berths having a totel linear quay length of 650m. Depth is 10 m  inside the channel, Port authority should be consulted for latest bathy information before entering the harbour.
2	Storm signals are displayed from Nanwell Point Lighthouse by using the brief system. 
3	Mobile cranes are available. Two tugs around the clock is available for berthing and unberthing.
4	Development. Berths and area on the N bank of Rajpuri creek is under construction.

Directions 
1	Landmarks.
		Nanwell Point Light stands near the W end of Nanwell Point, a cliffy wooded bluff. An auxiliary light is exhibited below the main light from the same structure.
		Flagstaff (41 m in height) (18°17'.97N, 72°57'.85E), stands on Janjira Fort.
		Bandar Hill Light (18°18'.86N, 72°57'.58E) 
2	Approach and entry. From the vicinity of fairway lightbuoy (18°17'.40N, 72°49'.24E), a buoyed channel leads E and enters the port between Nanwell Point and Vihur Point, 4.2 miles NNW. A turning circle, 600 m in diametre, lies near the berthing area. 
3	Caution. Fishing stakes may be encountered within the harbour, these are usually consisting of large poles or stripped palm trees; however, they generally show well above high water.
4	While approaching the harbour from S, vessels should keep in depths of more than 11 m and well to seaward of Whale Reef until Janjira Fort,  standing 2 miles NE of Nanwell Point Lighthouse is identified.
5	Useful marks.
		Sandy Point (18°16'.40N, 72°59'.60E). 
		Dighi Hill (251 m high) (18°16'.03N, 72°57'.35E) is the highest point on the peninsula.
		Conical Hill (232 m high) (18°15'.16N, 72°57'.25E), is bare. 
		Round Hill (235 m high) (18°14'.48N, 72°57'.49E), is thickly wooded.
Anchorages and berths 
1	Jetties. The port has two multipurpose berths, each length 325m. There are three jetties on the N side of Rajpuri Creek, one close SE of Bandar Hill and another on the point S of the village of Rajpuri, 1 mile SE of Bandar Hill. Third jetty lies close E to Sandy Point. On the S side of the creek, a jetty lies 2 cables SE of Dighi. Ferry service, between these jetties during the fine weather season, is available.

Port services 
1	Supplies. Fuel (HSHSD, HFHSD), fresh water, provisions.
2	Other Services. Telephone, internet, medical, ambulance, police, ship chandlery and stevedores, firefighting, navigational warning and weather bulletin, garbage and waste oil disposal, helicopter landing facilities, custom and immigration, restaurant.
3	Transportation. 
		Nearest Highway: NH 17 (50 KM)	
		Nearest Railhead: Mangaon – Indapur (47 KM)		
		Nearest Airport: Mumbai (170 KM)

