Chart 203       GULF OF KACHCHH 

Scope of chapter


1	This chapter describes the Okha Mandal Peninsula N of Kachchigadh (22 19'.88 N, 68 56'.91 E) and the Gulf of Kachchh, which extends ENE for about 90 miles, from its entrance between Humani Point (22 28'.88 N, 69 04'.09 E) and Asar Mata Temple (23 miles NNE), to its head in the salt marshes of The Little Rann ; it also covers that part of the Kachchh District between the Gulf of Kachchh and Sir Mouth (82 miles WNW). The ports of Okha, Sikka, Kandla, Mundra, the Vadinar Offshore Terminal and the minor harbours and anchorages on the coast are also described.

Topography 

1	The coastline, N of Kachchigadh of Okha Mandal Peninsula, is fringed with sandhills and fronted by a coastal reef.
2 	The stretch of coastline of the Gulf of Kachchh is generally low. The S shore is fronted with islands and islets covered with brushwood and surrounded by coral reefs; the N shore consists mostly of sand and mud flats, many of which dry, these are interspaced by numerous rivers and fronted by several shoals.
3 	This stretch of coast of the Kachchh District; NW of the Gulf of Kachchh is generally low and straight, it is fronted by a narrow sandy ridge. Several small rivers empty into the sea along this stretch of coast.
4 	These stretches of coasts are well lit, having numerous lights with ranges of 15 miles or more.

Vessel traffic service

1	A Vessel traffic service (VTS) for the control of shipping is in operation in Gulf of Kachchh. Participation is mandatory for all vessels navigating in or intending or enter Gulf of Kachchh. For further details see Indian list of Radio Signals Volume 6.

Off-lying bank 

1	Lushington Shoal (Unniamor) (22 37'.76 N, 68 47'.13 E) lies in the fairway of the approach to the Gulf of Kachchh from W. The shoal has a bottom of sand, mud and rock; it can be usually identified by discolored water over it.
2 	Tidal streams near Lushington Shoal set ESE with the ingoing stream attaining a rate of 1 kts at neaps.
                                                                                                  

Sand and mud in suspension

1	Between the meridians of 69 00'.0 E and 69 30'.0 E in the entrance to the Gulf of Kachchh, large quantities of sand and mud are sometimes held in suspension; this lies either on the surface causing discoloration, or beneath the surface where it will be churned up by the ship's propellers and give the impression that the vessel is in shoal water.

Tidal streams

1	In the relevant sections of the chapter the tidal
stream details may be found.

Currents 

1	In the entrance to the Gulf of Kachchh; strong currents, setting in any direction for short periods, have been reported.
2   	In the general offshore area covered by this chapter; West of the Gulf of Kachchh, the currents have a seasonal variation related to the monsoons; the most usual set is SE from February to September, with greatest constancy during June to August; during October currents are variable in direction but the most common set is NW from November to January. The rate of the current is mostly less than 1 kt, but rates of about 2 kt occur at times mainly during June to August and in December.
3  	There is a good deal of variability in the directions of currents off the Indus Delta but there is some tendency for sets to parallel the coast.

Climate and weather

1  	For climate and weather see 1.149.

Offshore route west of Gulf of Kachchh

1  	The route leads 85 miles NW from a position NW of 
Dwarka (22 14'.62 N, 68 57'.76 E), passing clear of Lushington Shoal (22 37'.76 N, 68 47'.13 E) and a shoal patch (23 00'.53 N, 68 23'.36 E); Then to a position SSW of Sir Mouth. For this route the chart is sufficient guide.



Route 
       
1	The coastal route leads 20 miles NNE from a position NW of Dwarka (22 14'.62 N, 68 57'.76 E), then 44 miles E to position N of Narara Bet.
2	Through   the SW approach and   entrance to   the Gulf of   Kachchh; the   deep-water   route   extends to Vadinar   Offshore   Terminal   (22 30'.56 N, 69 42'.07 E); as shown on the chart. 	 
3   	General information. Vessels, except those constrained by their draught, should as far as possible avoid using the Deep-water route  by keeping N of the route and passing S of Ranwara Shoals, as described below.

Fairways 

1	Fairway 1 The route of 50 miles from Porbandar to Dwarka is defined by a safety fairway with depths of 60m to 25m. The safety fairway is bounded by under mentioned co-ordinates from a position approximately 35 miles West of Porbandar to approximately 10 miles West of Dwarka.
	21 37.20 N, 69 01.68 E
21 36.35 N, 68 58.97 E
22 16.20 N, 68 44.75 E
22 16.27 N, 68 47.75 E
2	Fairway 2 The route of 30 miles is defined by a safety fairway with depths from  80 m to  25 m bounded by under mentioned co-ordinates  from a position 40 miles South West of  Okha Mandal  to   11 miles West of Okha Mandal.
	22 03.50 N, 68 15.38 E
22 16.27 N, 68 44.60 E
22 18.25 N, 68 42.80 E
22 01.10 N, 68 16.80 E
3	Fairway 3 The route of 35 miles is defined by a safety fairway with depths of 60m to 25 m between under mentioned co-ordinates from a position 44 miles West of Okha  to 10 miles West of Dwarka.
	22 16.20 N, 68 44.75 E
22 16.27 N, 68 47.75 E
22 27.35 N, 68 15.23 E
22 24.77 N, 68 14.50 E

Topography 

1 	 The Okha Mandal Peninsula NNE of Kachchigadh (22 19'.88 N, 68 56'.91 E),  has a  Coastline   fringed   with sand hills;   its   hinterland is very low. The coastline from Humani Point, the N point of Okha Mandal  Peninsula;  to Narara  Bet  is heavily  indented  with bays  and fronted  by  numerous large reefs.

Depths

1	 Throughout this route, there is considerable variation in the depths.

Hazard

1   Numerous small fishing vessels may be encountered off parts of the S coast of the Gulf of Kachchh.

Tidal streams

1	Tidal streams set E when in-going and W when out-going; at the W edge of Gurur Shoal (22 33'.28N, 
69 01'.59E), these streams attain a rate of 1 kts at neaps.
2	Along the N face of Bural Reef (22 30'.0N, 69 20'.0E) the tidal stream has a rate from 4 to 6 kts. Tidal streams set 100 while inbound and 280 while outbound. These currents remain strong until one hour after peak of tide.

Dwarka Point Light 
Overfalls 

1   	Depths are irregular and heavy tide-rips are experienced, between Gurur Shoal and the mainland S and SE, on each side of the intervening deep-water channel, particularly on the out-going stream. It should be noted that the sea sometimes breaks in this channel even in calm weather.
2  	In the vicinity of Chandri Reef (22 31'.0 N, 69 07'.54 E), Paga Reef (22 28'.27 N, 69 13'.18 E) and Bural Reef to the E, the uneven bottom causes overfalls and tide-rips which are particularly heavy at springs.
3   	Heavy tide-rips occur off the NE end of Bural Reef when the tidal stream is strong.

Principal marks

1	Landmarks.
	
Chimney (elevation 102 m) (22 24'.30 N, 69 00'.65 E).
	Aramda Beacon (22 26' N, 69 00' E) stands a
1 miles W of the walled town of Aramda.
	Water tower (elevation 89 m) (22 23'.96 N, 
69 42'.82 E).For landmarks at Sikka .
2  	The following landmarks, standing on the N coast of the Gulf of Kachchh, may be visible from parts of the route:
	Asar Mata Temple (22 50'.41 N, 69 13'.15 E).   
	House (22 49'.78 N, 69 16'.81 E).
	Tamachi Pir Tomb, which stands close E of above house.  

Kachchigadh Light

3  	Vijay villas Palace stands close N of above tomb.
	Radio mast (22 52'.48 N, 69 24'.00 E).
	Rawal Pir Tomb (22 48'.89 N, 69 23'.43 E).
4  	Major lights:
	Dwarka Point Light (22 14'.30 N, 68 57'.50 E).
	Kachchigadh Light (22 19'.87 N, 68 56'.92 E).
	Humani Point Light (22 28'.6 N, 69 04'.2 E).
	Chhachhi Light (22 57'.21 N, 69 00'.87 E).
	Mandvi Light (22 49'.75 N, 69 20'.88 E).
	Navinal Point Light (22 44'.43 N, 69 42'.88 E).
Pirothan Island NW Point Light (22 36'.26 N,             69 57'.13 E).

Other navigational aids

1	Racon (22 32'.7 N, 69 16'.2 E) at Bural                  
2	Racon (22 49'.75 N, 69 20'.5 E) at Mandvi Lighthouse.
3	Racon (22 30'.54 N, 69 42'.08 E) at Vadinar Offshore   Terminal SBM I.

Directions
Coastal route

1	The route leads 20 miles NNE from a position NW of Dwarka (22 14'.68 N, 68 57'.76 E), then 44 miles E to a position N of Narara Bet, passing (with positions from Bural Reef Light (22 32'.71 N, 69 16'.19 E) WNW of a stranded wreck (21 miles SW), then to:
2	WNW of an unnamed coastal reef with shoal   patches extending about l miles seaward (19 miles WSW), then to WNW of Aramda Reefs (16 miles WSW), then to:
3	Depending on draught clear of a 9.4 m shoal 
(l8 miles WSW), then to WNW of Marian Shoal (l4 miles WSW) with Bobby Shoal lying 1 mile NE, then to clear of Gurur Shoal (14 miles W), and ESE of Lushington Shoal (27 miles WNW) and:
4	Humani Point (11 miles WSW), at the N end of the Okhamandal Peninsula, forms the S entrance point of the Gulf of Kachchh; a tower stands on the point. A beacon stands on the coast 4 cables SSW of Humani Point; another beacon stands at the head of a small bay
1 cables SSE of the same point. No 1 Buoy (starboard hand) is moored 1 miles NNW of the point at the extremity of shoal water in the W approaches to Okha . Then to:
5	WNW of a dangerous wreck (11 miles W) lying in the approaches to Okha, then to WNW and N of Chandri Reef (8 miles W), which dries in places and is covered by the red sector (217-247) of Samiani Island Centre Light   (22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E). Then to Clear of an obstruction (3 miles N), and:
6	S of Ranwara Shoals (10 miles NNW); these two rocky shoals cover an extensive area with depths of 10 m or less, as shown on the chart, the sea always breaks over the SE shoal. Ranwara Light-buoy (port hand) is moored off the SW side of the SE shoal. Then to N of Bural Reef (Chank Reef) (extending 9 miles E), a large coral reef which is steep-to on its N side; the reef dries and it supports several islands. Then to clear of Investigator Reef (16 miles ENE) which lies, near the middle of the gulf, just S of the deep-water route. Then to N of Dhani Reef.
7	Dhani Reef ( 20 miles ESE), and to a position N of Narara Bet an islet with a clump of trees, fronted by sand, which separates Pathfinder Inlet and Sikka Creek; the islet is joined to the mainland S by a mangrove swamp and surrounded N by Narara Reef.

Deep-water route 

1	Caution. Reports are often received concerning route buoys that are missing or unlit.
2	General information. The route is marked in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A), it varies in width between 8 cables and 
1 miles. There are controlling depths of 25 m at the beginning of the route, NW of  Kachchigadh light, and 23 m NNE of Okha Point (22 28'.44 N, 69 05'.01 E); however, vessels should take into account possible changes which may have taken place due to meteorological or other effects since the last survey.
3	Directions. In the vicinity of position 22 21'.0N, 68 49'.0 E, the route is entered, about 7 miles WNW of Kachchigadh Light; it leads NNE between Lushington Shoal (22 37'.76 N, 68 47'.13 E) and Gurur Shoals , 13 miles ESE, and then to E into the gulf, passing S of Ranwara Shoals (22 42'.0 N, 69 19'.0 E)  and N of Investigator Reef (22 35'.54 N, 69 33'.39 E) .
4	Under keel clearance. While proceeding at their normal service speed, deep draught vessels must allow a minimum under keel clearance of 20% of their draught. At reduced speed, the clearance in calm weather may be reduced to 15%; but if an appreciable sea or swell is running a 20% clearance must be allowed. Particular care should be taken where the chart indicates critical depths in the route and the vessels individual squat calculation applied.

Samiani Island North Light

Clearing marks and lines 

1	The alignment (171) of the following marks leads W of Gurur Shoal (22 33'.28 N, 69 01'.59 E) and E of Lushington Shoal (22 37'.76 N, 68 47'.13 E):
2	Kachchigadh Fort (22 19'.56 N, 68 57'.17 E) and: 
Dwarkanath Temple (22 14'.26 N, 68 58'.05 E).
3	For vessels passing S of Gurur Shoal, Samiani Island Centre Lighthouse (22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E) bearing between 092 and 103 passes S of Gurur Shoal and N of Marian Shoal, in a depth of not less than 
11.3 m; note that Bobby Shoal, and other isolated patches, lie from 3 to 4 miles W of the lighthouse between these bearings.

Useful marks

1	Mojap Beacon (22 21'.44 N, 68 57'.81 E) a black masonry structure stands near a sandhill, about 30 m high, with bushes on it.
2	Mithapur Light 50 m in height) (22 24'.42 N, 
69 00'.67 E) stands close NE of a conspicuous chimney.
	Samiani Island Centre Light (22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E).
3	Samiani Island North Light (white masonry tower, black bands, 10 m in height) (22 29'.50 N, 69 05'.47 E) stands at the NE end of a drying reef extending NE from the island.                                                      
4	Bural Reef Light (white round tower, 12 m in height) (22 32'.71 N, 69 16'.19 E) stands near the NW extremity of Bural Reef.
                                  
Bural Reef Light tower	       
 
5	Chank Tapu Light (white 4-sided concrete tower, black bands) (22 32'.90 N, 69 24'.57 E) stands near the NE extremity of Bural Reef.
 6	Kalubhar Tapu Light (white round stone tower, 20 m in height) (22 26'.32 N, 69 35'.23 E) stands at the W end of Kaubhar Tapu from where the reef extends about 
1 miles offshore. 

Kalubhar Tapu Light

OKHA APPROACHES AND HARBOUR

General information

Position

1	The port of Okha (22 28'.28 N, 69 05'.02 E) lies between the North end of Okha Mandal Peninsula and Bet Shankhodhar(1 mile SE).It is situated at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch at the North West corner of the Saurashtra peninsula, about 323 mile from Mumbai. It is a port endowed with a natural harbour, providing shelter throughout the year. The town of Okha is situated close W of the port.

Function

1	Okha is an all-weather port with direct berthing roadstead working facilities. The working season is all round the year owing to the sheltered harbour and scanty rainfall with favorable weather conditions. The chief exports mainly comprise bauxite and onion where as the main imports are coal and limestone. The port also handles coastal cargo like Pet Coke and Calcium.

Okha Port

Port limits

1	The Port Limits are as follows:
	(a) 22 32'00 N, 68 59'18 E
	(b) 22 32'00 N, 69 16'.00 E.
	(c) 22 19'00 N, 69 16'00 E.
	(d) 22 19'00 N, 69 09'00 E.
	(e) 22 26'00 N, 69 09'00 E.
	(f) 22 26'00 N, 68 59'18 E.

Approach and entry

1	The approach to the port is from NW passing N of Samiani Shoal, and is entered between Samiani Island North Light (22 29'.50 N, 69 05'.47 E) and the shoal
ground extending NNW from Bet Shankhodhar.

Port authority

1	The port is administered by the Port Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, Okha Port, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
Gujarat  361 350
Tel: +91 02892-262001, Fax: +91 02892-262002
E mail: portofficerokp@yahoo.in, Web: www.gmbport.org

Controlling depths

1	Minimum depth available at the main berth is 8 m. 

Deepest and longest berth 

1	Sayaji Pier is the longest berth of 180 m length and has 8 m draught alongside.

Mean tidal levels

1	Mean spring range about 3.0 m; mean neap range about 1.6 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables. 

Northern Light Samiyani Island

Local weather

1	The climate of Okha Mandal is salubrious and bracing.  In summer it is particularly pleasant because of the cool sea breezes. 
2 	Strong NE winds adversely affect the working of cargo on vessels lying at anchor off the port.
3	A confused sea often occurs during periods of strong winds, at high water springs over the shallow ground lying NW of Padmatirth Point (22 27'.6 N, 69 05'.6 E).
4	Maximum and Minimum temperature recorded in the area is 36C and 16C respectively. 

Port operations

1	Movement of vessels is restricted to daylight hours only.
2	There is a port radio station; for details see the relevant List of Radio Signals (ILRS Vol-6). Okha port has a VTMS station operating 247 for communication and safe movement of vessels. Okha VTMS can be contacted on 02892-262015.VTMS can be contacted on channel 16/14.
                  
Samiyani Light 

3	Notice of the ETA is required Twenty-four hours in advance to VTS Okha; any subsequent alterations must be notified as soon as possible.
Anchorages

1	General	 A vessel up to draught of 7.5 m may obtain anchorage in the outer roadstead 2.4 km offshore , as shown on the chart, with Samiyani Island Lighthouse(22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E)  bearing 171 distant 1  miles in depths of about 12m, sand and broken shell.
2	Examination anchorage. For details of anchorage see 1.33.
 
Pilots and tugs 

1	Pilotage. For merchant vessels pilotage is compulsory; the pilot boarding place is situated about 
1 miles NNW of Samiani Island Lighthouse at position (2230'.64 N, 6904'.69 E). The pilot boards during daylight hours 1 hours before high water, or at low water, during the NE monsoon; and 30 minutes before high water or 1 hours before low water during the SW monsoon.
2	For further information see the relevant List of Radio Signals.
3	Two tugs Rukmani and Gopnath of 1600 BHP/ 30 BP each are available from 0700 to 1900 hrs and can be contacted on VHF CH 16/14. Requesting authority for tugs is Port Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, Okha. 

Requirement for local knowledge

1	To navigate through the channel which leads from W between Samiani Shoal and Humani Point; and for the channel leading SSW between Samiani Shoal and Samiani Island, local knowledge is considered essential. 

Storm Signals

1	Storm signals are displayed from the port flagstaff standing close WNW of Okha Point by hoisting portable shapes on mast in day time and lights in night. 

Tidal streams

1	Current	. The tide sets NNE on the flood and SSW on the ebb. Vessels should be careful to keep clear off No.1 buoy against strong set towards this buoy is experienced during the flood tide
2	Channel W of Okha. In the channel between Samiani Shoal and Humani Point, tidal streams set ESE on the in-going stream and WNW on the out-going; a rate of 3 kts is attained at neaps.
3	North of Samiyani Island. The streams between North of Samiyani Island and Chandri Reef, 2 miles NE, set SE on the in-going and WNW on the out-going; the in-going stream attains a rate of 3 kts at springs and the out-going 2 kts at neaps.
4	West of Samiyani Island, the in-going stream sets NE and the out-going SW, at rates of 1 kts at neaps; SE of the island the reverse is the case.
5	South end of Samiyani Island. The in-going stream, around South end of Samiyani Island sets strongly S and E and then to S through the harbour curving towards E round the S end of Bet Shankhodhar with a rate of 1 to 1 kts at neaps and 2 kts at springs.
6	The out-going stream, coming from E round the S end of Bet Shankhodhar, reaches shoal water NW of Padmatirth Point (22 27'.70 N, 69 05'.58 E) and here divides into two streams; one setting along the W side of the harbour and W of Samiyani Island and the other N and NE between Samiyani Island the N part of Bet Shankhodhar; then to it sets WNW to the N of Samiyani Island. This out-going stream has a rate of 1 kts at neaps.
7	Okha harbour. At springs, strong eddies form in the harbour with the in-going and out-going streams, also a strong undertow occurs at the anchorage off Okha Point.
8	Caution. There is a strong race N and S of Samiyani Island, except at slack water and as tidal streams on each side of this island are fairly slack a vessel may take a sheer when entering or leaving the race; there is also a heavy tide-rip on all the shoals especially on the out-going stream.

Harbour Channel 

1	Harbour Channel comprises three sets of channel marker bouys placed as per IALA buoyage system. The channel has no wrecks or obstruction upto 9 m.

Cautions

1	It is best to enter or leave harbour at about the time of high water slack, because of the strong tidal race that may otherwise be encountered, both N and S of Samiyani Island.
2	The channel leads SSW from the harbour entrance; passing SE of shoal ground, marked by one buoy (starboard hand), extending SE from Samiyani Island; and NW of shoal ground, marked by one buoy (port hand), extending N and NW of Bet Shankhodhar; parts of the latter shoal ground dries.
                                                                                                            
Okha Light House         
Landmarks 

1	Okha Light (square masonry tower, red and white bands, 23 m in height) (22 28'.6 N, 69 04'.2 E). Two radio masts standing close SSW of the light are marked by fixed red lights.
2	Samiyani Island Light (white round stone tower, 20m in height) (22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E) stands near the centre of Silmigni Island; a tomb, with a spire, stands on a small mound close NNE of the light.

Directions
Approach channel 

1	A course should be shaped for the pilot boarding place or the outer anchorage from a position in deep-water N of Humani Point (22 28'.61 N, 69 04'.19 E), thereafter for the harbour entrance, giving due attention to the following off-lying dangers (with positions from Samiani Island Centre Light (22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E) ;
A wreck (1 miles NNW), with a depth of 5m over it. 
2	A dangerous wreck (1 miles NNW) lies close SSE of a 9.1m shoal patch and 2 cables N of the pilot boarding position.
3	Samiyani Shoal (extends 2 miles NW), which dries in parts, is marked near its NW and SE ends, respectively, by No 1 Buoy (starboard hand).
4	Chandri Reef (2 miles NE)  has shoal patches extending 1 Miles W; No 1 buoy (port hand) is moored near the W end of the shoal patches.
5	Isolated shoal patches lie in the channel between Samiyani Shoal and the shoal patches extending W from Chandri Reef.
6	Chandri Rock (1 miles ENE).

Dry Cargo Berth (DCB Jetty)

Minor channels 

1	Caution. Across these channels which are very narrow, strong tidal streams set, making their use difficult.
2	The channel used by coastal vessels and small craft; leading from W between Samiyani Shoal and Humani Point and then S of Samiyani Island. Foul ground and shoal water extend offshore between Humani and Okha Points. Numerous detached patches exist in the channel.A dangerous wreck lies 1 cable W of the S extremity of Samiyani Island.
3	The channel leading SSW between Samiyani Shoal and Samiyani Island is seldom used.

Useful marks

1	Okha Point (22 28'.44 N, 69 05'.01 E) is low and sandy with the port flagstaff and a rest house standing close W.
2	Padmatirth Point (22 27'.70 N, 69 05'.58 E) a small bluff tableland that forms the NW extremity of Bet Shankhodhar Island; the point becomes an islet at high water springs. A small white-domed mosque stands on the point with a flagstaff  cable SSE; a white domed tomb stands 7 cables E of the point.
3	Bet Shankhodhar Island Beacons (22 28'.12 N,               69 07'.00 E); a number of beacons stand in this vicinity; their positions are shown on the chart.
4	Okha VTMS tower is a round concrete tower with red and white bands in position 22 28'.61 N 6904'.16 E and height 75 m.

Jetties and wharf 

1	Caution. The local authority should be consulted for the least depth alongside the berths. Wind restrictions are max 20 kts for berthing and unberthing. All vessels entering/leaving harbour are to maintain a safe speed. The radius of turning circle available off the Sayaji pier berth is 200 m.

Sayaji Pier

2	Sayaji Pier. Close S of Okha Point, Sayaji Pier, a concrete pile structure is located, 180 m long and 20.5 m wide; it is joined to the coast by 110 m long and 12.2 m wide approach. Vessels up to 165 m in length can be berthed in a least depth of about 7.5 m on the SE side of the pier; on its NW side vessels up to 93 m in length can be berthed in a least depth of about 5.8 m. There is a depth of 8m available alongside this pier. Vessels of deeper draught anchored off the port to be lightened by barges.
      Steel Pier Wharf in the Inner Side of DCB Jetty 

3	New Lighter Wharf. Extending NW from the root of Sayaji Pier, there is a 100 m long wharf used by the lighters
4 	Sheet Piled Wharf. Extending SW from the root of Sayaji Pier, there is a 305m long concrete sea wall; out of which 174 m long sheet piled wharf is under construction for the use of lighters.	
5	Dry Cargo Berth (DCB Jetty). It is a concrete pile with a berthing face 146 m long and a width 13.7 m is situated close SW of Sayaji Pier, vessels upto 180 m in length and 4 m draught can be accommodated. It is reported that there exists depth of 7.5 m alongside this pier and that it had been used by a vessel 178 m in length with 28 m beam. There is a deep water berth on the SE side of the pier where vessels berth bows NE.
6	Passenger Jetty and a small slipway lie 3 cables SW of the root of Second Pier; 3 cables farther SW a wooden jetty has a reported depth of 2.4 m alongside. It is primarily used by small crafts.
7	New Construction. A new bridge is under construction between Okha to Bet Shankhodhar.

Repairs

1	There is a small patent slipway with cradle length 35 m, normally used for repairs to port craft, otherwise only minor repairs can be undertaken. A small workshop and a barge basin for the repair of small craft is available with Ourum Shipyard near the passenger jetty.

Other facilities
 1	Places of interest. Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka.
2	Supplies. Fuel, Fresh water and Provisions are available at the port.

Transportation

1	The port is well connected with State Highway (6A) nearest railhead is Okha Town and  nearest airport is Jamnagar (97 km)

OKHA TO NARARA BET-BAYS,
ANCHORAGES AND HARBOURS

Bet Shankhodhar and Positra Bay

Bet Shankhodhar

1	General information. Bet Shankhodhar or Bet Dwarka (22 27'.51 N, 69 05'.91 E) is a long and narrow island situated SE of the NE extremity of the Okha Mandal Peninsula, from which it is separated by a channel 9 cables wide at its narrowest part; the SW part of the channel is mostly foul ground. 
2	Traffic.	About 150 small passengers ferry boats and 350 fishing crafts use the jetty annually.	


1	Topography. The Island is composed chiefly of sandhills with some clumps of coconut and a few other trees in its NE part; much of the remainder of the island is open jungle of prickly pear and thorny scrub, except in the SW, where it is of rocky tableland formation covered with dense forest.
2	Hanuman Point (22 28'.17 N, 69 09'.01 E) lies at the E end of the island with Hanuman Temple, which may be identified for position by the trees which hide it, standing 7 cables W-Hanumandanda Reef lies on foul ground extending 1 miles NNE of Hanuman Point.
3	Shankholia Point, the SW point of the island, is situated 4 miles SW of Hanuman Point.
4	Padmatirth Point (22 27'.70 N, 69 05'.58 E) forms the NW extremity of the island.

1	Okha Mandal town is situated about 5 cables S of Padmatirth Point; it has many temples and shrines of Lord Krishna. Dwarkadhish Temple, a large square building near the centre of the town, is very prominent. A small landing place, Beyt jetty, is situated on the shore close SW of Dwarkadhish Temple; nearby more imposing buildings, to house pilgrims, stand in contrast with the stone and mud houses of the rest of the town.
2	Port operation.	The Port is operated by the port officer, Okha. A GMB office and fishery office are also available on the island. The movement of the passenger ferry boats and fishing boats is controlled by Gujarat Maritime Board and fishery officials.
3	RCC Jetty. There is a newly constructed RCC piled jetty for berthing of ferries and fishing boats. Depths available alongside the jetty is 02m. It is an L-shape jetty and lies in the EW direction and Jetty approach from land is 213 m. Approach berth of the jetty is 40m long and 8 m wide.                      
4	Facilities. A government health Centre is available on the Island. For security of pilgrims and local population, coastal port security and police have also been positioned.

Anchorage E of Bet Shankhodhar 

1	General information. Small vessels may obtain well sheltered anchorage during W gales, E of Bet Shankhodhar with Hanuman Point (22 28'.17 N, 69 09'.01 E)  bearing 334 distant 6 cables in a depth of about 10 m, sand and mud; E of this position the bottom is rocky.


1	Tidal streams. At anchorage, the in-going stream sets S and the out-going N; the streams attain a rate of 1 kts at neaps and 1 kts at springs.

Bet Dwarka Jetty Seen From Seaward

1	Directions. If making the anchorage E of Bet Shankhodhar, and intending to pass close W and S of Chandri Reef, pass W of No 1 Light-buoy (22 30'.6 N, 69 05'.2 E)  then steer SE until a sand ridge on the S end of Chandri Reef bears 080 then course should be altered E to pass well S of the sand ridge. Care must be taken to keep clear of Chandri Rock and a shoal patch, which dries, 4 cables NE of it. The tidal streams here set E and W at rates from 2 to 3 kts.
2 	When Positra Village, 2 miles SW of Positra Point (22 25'.30 N, 69 11'.70 E) bears 180, the vessel will be E of Hanumandanda Reef, thereafter steer for the village on this bearing until Samiani Island Centre Lighthouse 
(22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E) bears 275 then course may be altered for the anchorage.
3	If passing E of Chandri Reef bring Positra Village to bear 180 and proceed as above. 

Positra Bay

1	General information. Entrance to the Positra Bay is through a passage between Positra Point (22 25'.30 N, 69 11'.70 E) and the SE point of Bet Shankhodhar, 3 miles NE; the bay is very shallow and dries in places.
2 	Topography. The Southern coast of the bay is low and much inundated at high water springs; the surrounding areas are mostly sandy with cactus scrub and is sparsely cultivated.
3 	Depths.	 Although depths within Positra Bay increase towards Shankholia Point there are below water rocks E of the point and local knowledge is necessary when navigating in the vicinity.
4 	Landing. Except at high water springs, landing is difficult, because of reefs, sand and mud banks.

Pindara Bay and approaches

Description

1 	Pindara Bay is entered between Positra Point (22 25'.30 N, 69 11'.70 E)  and Shiyardi Bet, a small island with mangroves extending S, 10 miles SE. The bay is shallow and its head dries out to a distance of about 1 miles.
2 	From the head of Pindara Bay, Okha Rann, a salt marsh which covers at high water springs and is almost impassable, extends S forming the E side of Okha Mandal Peninsula and the W limit of the Saurashtra Coast which extends ENE to the head of the Gulf of Kachchh.

Pindara Bay from West with Small Islets in Background

3 	Merodi Bet (22 23'.05 N, 69 12'.82 E), known locally as Sahn, consists of two islets; the W islet is 18 m high with a flat summit, the E islet is smaller and cone-shaped.
4 	Ajad Tapu (22 22'.84 N, 69 19'.95 E) is a bluff island covered with jungle and has little cultivation; the ruins of an old Tower stand on the summit of a round hill at its S point.  The island is surrounded by a rocky.

Directions 
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1	Dangers in the approach.	 From N the approach leads between Paga Reef (22 28'.27 N, 69 13'.18 E) and Bural Reef about 1 mile E, thereafter passes E of Boria Reef (22 25'.12 N, 69 13'.13 E) and clear of an unnamed reef, 
2 miles SE.
2	Paga Reef lies in the approaches to Pindara Bay; it has a sand ridge on its SW side which is submerged only at high water springs. The reef is covered by the red sector (260-290) of Samiani Island Centre Light (22 29'.31 N, 69 05'.23 E).
3	Bural Reef (Chank Reef) (22 30'.0 N, 69 20'.0 E), a large coral reef which is steep-to on its N side, supports several islands including Nora Tapu near the centre of its N part, this island is low and sandy, it is covered with mangroves and trees the highest of which are at its E end. Bhaidar Tapu, similar to Nora Tapu, lies 4 miles SSW; Chank Tapu is a small wooded island near the NE corner of the reef. Two small rocky islets, Khara and Mitha Chusna, lie near the S tip of the reef.
4	A stranded wreck lies close S of the NW point of Bural Reef with the forepart of another wreck 1 mile S; the former has been reported to give a good radar response, the mast of the latter is visible.
5	Boria Reef (22 25'.12 N, 69 13'.13 E), which dries, lies at the E edge of foul ground extending E from Positra Point; a small detached reef lies about 7 cables N of Boria Reef with a shoal patch 4 cables WSW of it. Local knowledge is necessary when navigating in this vicinity.
6	Clearing marks. The alignment (about 143) of the following marks leads close NE of Paga Reef: 
	The summit of Ajad Tapu (22 22'.84 N, 69 19'.95 E) and: 
	Venu Hill (626 m high) (21 52'.03 N, 69 44'.80 E), standing in the Barda Hills 35 miles SE. 
	The alignment (about 205) of the following marks leads close SE of Paga Reef:
	The SE bluff of Okha Mandal Peninsula (37 m high) (22 15'.99 N, 69 09'.29 E), 9 miles SSW of Positra Point; seen between:
The two islets of Merodi Bet (22 23'.05 N, 69 12'.82 E) 

Other channels

1	A deep-water channel is lying in between Paga Reef  and the detached reef close N of Boria Reef, but local knowledge is necessary for vessels using it.
2	There is a deep-water channel N and W of Ajad Tapu  and its surrounding reef, but there are several dangers in the N channel and a large unnamed reef lies on the W side of the W channel near its N end.

Anchorages in Pindara Bay 

1	Merodi Bet. Small vessel may obtain anchorage about 5 cables E of Merodi Bet and also on its W side in depths from 11 to 16.5 m, mud; it is well sheltered from all winds but local knowledge is required before approaching the anchorage.
2	Ajad Tapu. Small vessels with a shallow draught can anchorage off the SE side of Ajad Tapu; to approach the anchorage local knowledge is required.

Anchorages and shelter off Bural Reef 

1	West side. Anchorage can be obtained for small vessels close W of the NW edge of Bural Reef in depths of 7 m, mud; as shown on the chart. Care should be taken to avoid shoes extending NW and SW from the NW edge of the reef.
2	East side. Vessels can obtain a good shelter on the E and SE sides of Bural Reef from W winds; vessels anchoring off these sides must take care to avoid Bubasir Rock, (22 30'.48 N, 69 26'.22 E) which lies off the E side of the reef.
3	When taking shelter for a single tide vessels may anchor, at the edge of shoal soundings, with the trees on Chank Tapu bearing 271 distant about 2 miles, in depths of 15 m, mud; or farther SE, E of Bubasir Rock, with the trees bearing 293 distant about 3 miles, in depths of 
12 m. At the latter anchorage the out-going stream sets NW and the in-going SE.
4	There are two anchorages, as shown on the chart, 
2 and 3 miles SE of Chank Tapu in depths of about 
6 and 8 m respectively, mud.
5	Shelter.	During the SW monsoon, large local vessels seek shelter in the lee of Chank Tapu.
6	Directions. While proceeding to anchor on the E side of Bural Reef, and passing N of it, keep a good lookout for the trees on Nora Tapu and Chank Tapu and give these islands a berth of at least 3 miles.

Pindara Bay to Salaya Harbour

Topography

1	Mangroves extend about 7 miles E from Garu Bet (see below), in this vicinity the coast is swampy with many small rocky hills rising from the swamp; there after farther E the land rises to its highest point, which is round, and named Simani Hill (22 20'.20 N, 69 30'.25 E). North of Simani Hill the land falls and terminates in the low peninsula of Dhani Bet , which extends to a position about 5 miles N of the hill.
2	Garu Bet (22 19'.5 N, 69 21'.0 E) is prominently defined by a black buff on its E side.
3	Panero Tapu (22 21'.28 N, 69 26'.87 E), covered with mangrove bushes, stands on the extensive flat of Gunjao Kudda.
4	Gandhiya Kado Tapu (22 23'.52 N, 69 28'.93.0 E) stands on a large unnamed drying flat.

Off-lying reefs

1	Vudda Kudda Reefs (22 26' N, 69 24' E) consist of three detached drying reefs, orientated E/W, lying in the fairway SE of Bural Reef .

Channels 

1	A small vessel can pass through the shoal channel, at high water, between a small detached reef (22 24'.57 N,    69 24'.78 E), situated close NW of Gunjao Kudda, and Vudda Kudda Reefs, 2 miles NW; a rock with a depth of 1.8 m over it lying in the center of the channel should be given a wide berth.
2	Between the W end of Vudda Kudda Reefs and Bural Reef 1 miles NW; there is a deep channel, but there are shallow depths and a rock in its NE approach, and detached reefs at its SW end; the bottom is mostly mud.

Salaya Harbour

General information

1	Salaya is a small town at the head of Salaya Creek, about 8 miles within the harbour entrance; the town is inaccessible through sea at low water. The town of Khambhaliya, where several old temples are located, is situated 7 miles SSE of Salaya Town.
2	Salaya has two harbours, of which the first one is a small fishing harbour which is extensively used by locally built Dhows. The local populace predominantly use this harbour for fishing activities.
3	The main harbour of Salaya is the Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) limited. The Terminal is connected to the Essar Power plant by means of road.


Chudeswar VTS Tower

Salaya Fishing Harbour

1	Position. Salaya Fishing Harbour (22 19'.0 N, 69 46'.0 E) is situated approximately 7.5 miles SSE of Kalubar Tapu Lt. it is entered between drying coral reefs extending NE from Dhani Bet and SW from Kalubhar Tapu.
2	Function. Generally, local fishing dhows use the port regularly. The harbour also serves for building of small dhows and undertaking their repairs.
3	Topography. Dhani Bet, which forms the SW side of the harbour, is a flat peninsula of sand and mud, fringed with mangroves. The peninsula is covered at high water springs except for some sand ridges at its N end; a sandbank close NW of the peninsula dries 3 to 
5 m and the surrounding coral reef dries about 3 m NE side of the harbour is formed by Kalubhar Tapu (Karumbhar Island), it resembles Dhani Bet in composition but there is a low narrow ridge of sand, covered with low scrub, along its N side. Dhani Reef surrounds the island, it consists of hard dead coral and some very soft mud flats which are dangerous to walk on at low water; the reef covers at half tide.
4	Approach and entry. Approach to the port is from NW, across a bar of soft mud, and entered between the reefs of Dhani Bet and Kalubhar Tapu along the road towards Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) limited entering into the Salaya Creek. The harbour is located 3 miles south of the creek mouth.

Limiting conditions

1	Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 3.8 m; mean neap range about 2.5 m. See information in Tide Tables.
2	 Harbour layout. The port consist of a cemented jetty with facilities to position dhows. 
3	Storm signals are displayed at the Salaya by using the brief system.
4	 Tidal streams exist from 2 to 3 miles off the entrance to the harbour, the in-going stream sets East and out-going West, they attain a rate of 1 knot at Neaps.
5	Transportation. Salaya and Khambhaliya are both connected by road and general railway system.

Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) Limited

General Information	

1	The principal activities are import of coal, limestone, fertilizers and bauxite. 

Anchorages 

1	Anchorage may be obtained at a depth of approximately 20 m. nature of bottom is Sand/Mud. Pilotage to anchorage is not compulsory. Nevertheless the port may be contacted by all vessels entering in order to obtain anchorage position.
2	Pier and Jetties. The length of the berth is 385 m. Ships of draught up to 14.5 m basis tide and displacement of 1,60,000 MT can be berthed.

Pilotage

1	 Pilotage to the port is compulsory. Authority for requesting pilot is Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) Limited. Pilot boards in position 2230.25N, 6931.31E and for capesize vessel, pilot boards in position 2231.30N, 6931.20E.


1	Tidal Levels. Mean Spring range is about 6.3 m; tidal stream is generally south westerly. See information in tide tables.
2	Winds are predominantly South Westerly.


1	Port Authority.	Port officer, Bedi Group of Ports, Saru Section Road, Jamnagar-361006.              
Email-pojam.gmb@gmail.com Website-www.gmbports.org.
Channel 

1	 The entry to the port is marked by channel buoys.

Landmarks

	Kalubhar Tapu Light (22 26'.32 N, 69 35'.23 E) .
	Chudeshvar VTS Tower (22 21'.9 N, 69 32'.5 E).

Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) Limited

Facilities

1 	Tugs. The port provides tug facilities round the clock. Authority for request is Essar Bulk Terminal (Salaya) Limited.
2	Repairs.	 The port has no facility to undertake any repairs/maintenance.
3	Supplies. Fuel, freshwater and provisions are available on prior notice.
4	Stockyard facilities. Spread over an area of 3,20,000 sq. m, the stockyard has a capacity of 12.5 lakh ton for coal, pet coke and lime stone. It also has a dust suppression system and a dust extract system at junction houses.

Transportation

1	State highway 25(SH-25) which runs from Rajkot to Okha.
2	By Rail.	 Salaya is located approximately 13 kms from Jamnagar-Okha line. Rail connectivity to the port is in progress.
3	By Air.	 Jamnagar is the nearest airport at a distance of 45 km.

Blunt Channel 

1	General information. Blunt Channel (22 24'.0 N,    69 39'.0 E), lying between Kalubhar Tapu Island and the mainland S, connects the head of Salaya Harbour with Pathfinder Inlet situated on the E side of the island.
2	Small craft with draught of about 1.8 m can use this channel at any state of the tide; however, it is narrow and tortuous and difficult to distinguish when the reefs and mud flats are covered. Three pole beacons (0.6 m high) marks the N side of the channel but they cannot be relied upon. Local knowledge of the channel is essential for transiting through this channel.

Pathfinder Inlet

1	Position	.Pathfinder Inlet (22 28'.0 N, 69 40'.0 E) is entered between Dhani Reef and Nargra Reef to the E. The inlet connects with Salaya Harbour through Blunt Channel.
2	Tidal streams attain a rate of 3 kts inside the entrance to the inlet.   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Useful marks

1	Vadinar Offshore Terminal SBM (22 30'.6 N, 69 42'.1 E). 
2	Ambla, a hill standing 5 miles S of the entrance to the inlet, is prominent.
3	Lights (lateral) are exhibited, at the entrance to the inlet, from No I Beacon on the E side and from No 2 Beacon on the W side.
                                      
View of Vadinar Jetty

Vadinar Offshore Terminal

 1	Position. Vadinar Offshore Terminal, a satellite port of Kandla lies 5 miles SE of the E end of the deep-water route. Vadinar Offshore Oil Jetty exists in position Berth A (2226'39N, 69 40'11E), Berth B (2227'10N, 69 40'11E).
2	Function. The port imports crude oil for Essar Refinery through Single Buoy Moorings (SBM) and exports refined product through both jetty. 
3	Lighterage operation is conducted within a circle of radius 1 NM centered at position (22 32'.0 N, 69 36'.5 E) from May to Oct. Vessels are advised to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12 during lighterage operations.
4	Arrival Information. Vessels should send ETA 72, 48, and 24 hours in advance to the Harbour Master Kandla and to the local agents at Jamnagar.

1	Pilotage	. To enter the port, pilotage is compulsory. The pilot boards the tankers about 3 miles NNW of the SBM III. Tankers are berthed during daylight hours, but may unberth at night
2	Port Radio. 24 hrs watch on VHF Ch 67, 12 and 16.

Directions

1	SBMs. Vessels approaching the SBMs should reach to Pilot Boarding Station at position (22 33'.00 N, 69 38'.00 E) in depth of about 35m passing through the deep water route. 
2	Vadinar Offshore Oil Jetty. Vessels approaching the Vadinar Offshore Oil Jetty should reach to Pilot Boarding Station at position (22 28'.55 N, 69 39'.80 E) in depth of about 22m passing through the deep water route. After reaching (22 27'.72 N, 69 39'.92 E), the vessels should follow the bearing 172.5 taking forward and aft transit on line.

Navigational Aids
 
1	Kalubhar Tapu Light.
2	Flood light Tower on Vadinar Jetty. In position (22 26'.37 N, 69 40'.51 E), height 12m.
3	SBMs. Three SBMs exist NE of Pathfinder Inlet. A Racon transmits, a light is exhibited and a horn fog signal sounded from SBM I. For details of Racon see relevant List of Radio Signals. 
Details of SBMs are as follows:

SBMs	Position	Characteristics
SBM I	22 30'.54 N
69 42'.08 E	Fl W 15s
Racon, Horn
SBM II	22 30'.22 N
69 40'.89 E	Fl W 15s
Essar Oil SBM
(SBM III)	22 30'.22N
69 39'.58 E	Fl W 15s
(Morse Code U for FOG horn)

4	Channel buoys.The Pathfinder Inlet is demarcated with channel buoys.
5 	Transit Marks. Two local transit marks are there on the approach to Vadinar Offshore Oil Terminal. The transits lie on a bearing of 172.5. 
6 	Beacons	. The entrance of the Vadinar channel is marked by two beacons.


1	Anchorage. Vessels may obtain anchorage 4 miles NW of the terminal, near the pilot boarding place, in a depth of about    35 m. Another anchorage is available inside the Vadinar channel about 1 mile S of the entrance of the channel.
2	Prohibited anchorage. Anchoring and fishing is prohibited areas are shown on the chart.
3	Tugs. Available round the clock. Vessels can request for tugs through agents. Requesting authority: Chief Operation Manager, OOT KPT/Signal Station.
4	Berthing and Wharfs. The port consists of two berths; each berth is 300 m in length and has 20m of depth alongside.
5	Six mooring buoys for the vessels awaiting a berth are available in the Vadinar Channel.
6	Transportation.	Nearest HighwayNH8E (170 km)
Nearest Railhead/ Airport  Jamnagar (70 km)
7	Port Authority.	Head of Marine Wing,Vadinar Oil Terminal Ltd, Essar Refinary Site, Vadinar, Jamnagar, Gujarat	-361010.	 Tel:  +91 0288 241777, FAX:  +91 0288 241779, Mob: +91 9925153618, Email: votl@essar.com, Web: www.essar.com

Vadinar Port Beacon                Vadinar Stbd Beacon


WEST PART OF THE GULF OF KACHCHH-NORTHERN SIDE
KHAROD NADI TO NAVINAL POINT

General information

1	The route leads 19 miles ESE from a position SSW of the mouth of Kharod Nadi (22 50'.18 N, 69 13'.63 E) then 12 miles E to a position SE of Navinal Point.

Topography

1	This stretch of the coast, between Kharod Nadi and Mandvi Harbour; 7 miles E, is fronted with white sandhills from 6 to 15 m high, which, on clear nights, are very prominent.
2	The coast is fringed, from Mandvi Harbour to Mudwah Point; 9 miles ESE, by a sandbank extending in places about 9 cables offshore. An extensive backwater extends 5 miles WNW from Mudwah Point, this backwater floods at high water during the SW monsoon and at other times during very high spring tides.
3	Thereafter to Navinal Point, 12 miles ESE of Mudwah Point, long narrow ridges of sand, up to 3 m high, front the coast and a drying bank extends about 
1 mile seaward; an extensive swamp, much of it covered with mangroves and intersected by many small creeks, lies between the sand ridges and the mainland.
4	The coastline is backed, some 15 to 20 miles inland, by a range of hills which lie nearly parallel to the coast. There are three salient peaks in this range, Nanu Hill (23 12'.29 N, 69 21'.15 E), a circular hill; Krikubbah (not charted) a sharp peak, 253 m high, stands 6 miles WSW of Nanu Hill; and at the E end of the range Katrura (23 1l'.43 N, 69 48'.20 E), another circular hill, which may at times be seen from the gulf.
                            
Mouth of Kharod Nadi
Depths

1	Depths are variable considerably throughout this route and numerous isolated shoal patches exist both near the coast and offshore.

Tidal streams

1	Along this stretch of coast tidal streams set E with the in-going and W with the out-going streams, they attain rates from 2 to 3 kts.
2	Tidal streams over Ranwara Shoals (22 42'.0 N,        69 19'.0 E)  attain a rate of 5 kts at springs and 3 kts at neaps.

Overfalls

1	Over the uneven ground, the strong tidal streams cause heavy tide-rips and overfalls, near Ranwara Shoals and in the vicinity of the isolated shoals lying, farther NW, S of Asar Mata Temple (22 50'.41 N, 69 13'.15 E).

Landmarks

1 	Asar Mata Temple (22 50'.41 N, 69 13'.15 E) a stands, on the crest of some sandhills, near the W entrance point of Kharod Nadi; it marks the N entrance point of the Gulf of Kachchh.
2 	Tamachi Pir Tomb (22 49'.80 N, 69 17'.05 E), stands on a sandhill; at the E end of which, a small creek enters the gulf near the foot of a steep bluff.
3	A prominent house (elevation 25 m) (22 49'.78 N, 69 16'.91 E), stands close W of Tamachi Pir Tomb.
4	Vijayvillas Palace stands close N of the above tomb.

5	Radio mast (elevation 74 m) (22 52'.48 N, 69 24'.00 E), from which an obstruction light is exhibited, stands 4 miles NE of the entrance to Mandvi Harbour.
6	Rawal Pir Tomb (22 48'.89 N, 69 23'.43 E); on which stands Rawal Pir Light (white concrete column on a white square tower, 7 m in height).

Major lights
	
1	Chhachhi Light (22 57'.21 N, 69 00'.87 E)
2	Humani Point Light (22 28'.6 N, 69 04'.2 E).
3	Mandvi Light (white masonry tower, red bands, 60 m in height) (22 49'.75 N, 69 20'.88 E) stands on the SW bastion of the wall that surrounds the town.
4	Navinal Point Light (22 44'.43 N, 69 42'.88 E).
5	Pirotan Island NW Point Light (22 36'.2 N, 69 57'.l E)

Other navigational aid

1	Racon (22 49'.75 N, 69 20'.88 E) at Mandvi Lighthouse. For details see the relevant List of Radio Signals.
	
Directions

1	Caution. Number of isolated shoal patches exists within the 10 m depth contour off this stretch of coast.
2	The route leads 19 miles ESE from a position SSW of the mouth of Kharod Nadi (22 50'.18 N, 69 13'.63 E) then 12 miles E to a position SE of Navinal Point, passing (with positions from Mudwah Point (22 47'.0 N, 69 30'.0 E):
3	Depending upon draught, clear of several isolated shoals (13 to 17 miles W) that lie NW of Ranwara Shoals, and:
4	Clear of Ranwara shoals  (10 miles WSW), then to:
5	SSW of Mudwah Point, a sandy bluff, 12 m high; from which a ledge of rocks and shoal patches extend 
1 miles SW. Then to:
6	SSW and S of Sonar Durree (6 miles SE), which consists of detached, sand ridges that dry; the shoal is steep-to on its S side. Sonar Light-buoy (port hand) is moored 1 miles S of this danger. and:
7	Clearing marks. The alignment (353) of the following marks clears Ranwara Shoals to the E:
	Rawal Pir Tomb (22 48'.89 N, 69 23'.43 E) and:
	Nanu Hill (25 miles farther N).

Useful marks 

1	Kalubhar Tapu Light (22 26'.32 N, 69 35'.23 E).
2	Sandhill (elevation 20 m) (22 47'.14 N, 69 37'.46 E) stands, at the E end of an island, 7 miles E of Mudwah Point.
3	Stranded wreck (22 45'.6 N, 69 44'.2 E).



Mandvi Harbour


General information

1	Mandvi harbour is a tidal port. It is fair weather, lighterage intermediate anchorage port. There is no provision of berthing ships or vessels alongside wharf due to its tidal condition. It is located on the North coast of the Gulf of Kutch along the bank of Rukmawati River.
2	Position. Mandvi Harbour (22 49'.09 N, 69 20'99 E) lies at the entrance to Rukmawati River. It is situated 46 km West of Mundra port in the Kutch district of Gujarat.
3	Function. The port is being used by fishing boats and for small cargo vessels. It also provides an open roadstead anchorage for the local vessels. The Mandvi town is an important commercial Centre in the Gulf of Kutch.
4	Topography. The town is surrounded by a wall flanked by bastions; a large flat-roofed building (not charted) in the town forms a prominent landmark. The coast on each side of the town is flat and sandy
5	Hinterland. Since Mandvi port is not connected with railways and also due to seasonal working period from 15th September to 15th May only, the immediate interior of Kutch may be classified as restricted hinterland for Mandvi Port. Nevertheless, being a tidal port, only half of the working hours in a day can be utilized for actual traffic handling.
6	Approach and entry. Approach to the roadstead, depending on draught, N or E of Ranwara Shoals; the inner harbour is entered, by local small craft only, E of a breakwater.
7	Port authority. The port is administered by the Port Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, Mandvi - 370 465.

Harbour 

1	Layout. The port is an open roadstead where vessels anchor and discharge cargo to lighters. The entrance to the inner harbour is protected from W winds by Mandvi Breakwater which extends 564 m from the W entrance point of the river.
2	Storm signals are displayed, by day only, from a flagstaff at the customs house by using the general system. 
3	Tidal streams. Tidal streams attain a rate of 3 kts at the anchorage at springs but of less than 2 kts at neaps. Farther offshore they increase in strength.
4	Useful mark. Albert Edward Breakwater Head Light (white square concrete column, red top, 7 m in height) (22 49'.11 N, 69 20'.91 E).
5	Landmark. Mandvi Light	(22 49'.75 N, 69 20'.88 E) a white masonry Tower, red bands, 28 m in height, stands on the SW bastion of the wall that surrounds the Town.

Anchorages and lighter berths 

1	Anchorage. There is no charted position for anchorage.
2	Lighter berths. There is a pier and pitched slope at which lighters or sailing vessels, drawing up to 2.7 m, can secure alongside to work cargo; this can only be done at high water as the entire harbour dries out at half-tide.

Albert Edward Breakwater Head Light

MINOR PORT
Mitha Port

1	Mitha Port is located inland in position 2246'.02N, 6942'.13E. The port is controlled by GMB. The port does not have any support facilities and is generally  used by the shallow draught dhows.	

MUNDRA PORT APPROACHES AND HARBOUR

General Information

1	Mundra Port (22 43'.80 N, 69 42'.30E) is a privately owned all weather port with the deepest direct berthing facilities in the Gulf of Kachchh. The port is operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. The port is capable of accommodating fully laden vessels up to 2,70,000 DWT and post panamax container vessels.
2	Port Limit. The port limit are as shown on chart 203.

Function

1 	The port is capable of handling all kinds of containers, including hazardous cargoes. The dangerous cargoes are also handled with the exception of IMDG class 1 & 7. The cargo work is carried out round the clock
2	Principle Export Cargos. Steel Cargoes, Soya Bean Meal, Wheat, Bauxite in bulk, Bentonite in bulk and packaged form, Chemicals, Met Coke,  Project Cargo, Salt, Minerals & petroleum products.
3	Principle Import Cargos. Coal, Iron Ore, Wheat, Sugar, Fertilizers, Chemicals, Crude Oil, Product Oils, Lentils, Steel Cargoes, Project Cargo, LPG, LNG, petroleum products, Vegetable Oil & Agro products.
4	Notice of ETA required. Vessels should send ETA 7 days, 5 days, 3 days, 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessel must contact Mundra Port Control on VHF channel 16/77 at least 2 hours prior to arrival at Mundra Port limits for specific instructions regarding berthing.
5	Port radio. Mundra Port Control on VHF channels primary 77, secondary 73 (24 hours). The traffic and weather forecasts are available on request.
 
Mundra Port Terminal 
		             
Anchorages

1	The anchorage provides good holding grounds of fine sand, mud and broken shells.  However vessels may be advised to have sufficient cable view the strong tidal streams prevalent in the area. The average winds during monsoon are about 25 kts gusting to 40 kts during peak SWly monsoon season. The details of the available anchorages are as under:
2	Multipurpose/Container Terminal. Two designated anchorage area for vessels awaiting berth at Marine Terminals or Container Terminals is as follows:
General Anchorage Area A bounded by co-ordinates: 
	(a) 22 41'.26 N, 69 44'.06E
	(b) 22 39'.82 N, 69 45'.70E
	(c) 22 37'.58 N, 69 42'.06E
	(d) 22 39'.48 N, 69 42'.06E
General Anchorage Area B bounded by co-ordinates: 
(a) 2239'.88 N, 06932'.43 E    	
(b) 2239'.00 N, 06932'.43 E
(c) 2238'.25 N, 06935'.01 E	
(d) 2239'.88 N, 06935'.01 E
LNG Anchorage area bounded by co-ordinates:
(a) 2239'.88 N, 06935'.01 E    
(b) 2238'.25 N, 06935'.01 E
(c) 2237'.93 N, 06936'.07 E 
(d) 2239'.88 N, 06936'.07 E
3 	SPM. Designated Anchorage for vessels awaiting berthing at SPM is bounded by co-ordinates: 
	(a) 22 38'.55 N, 69 38'.06 E
	(b) 22 37'.60 N, 69 38'.06 E
	(c) 22 37'.96 N, 69 36'.07 E
	(d) 22 38'.55 N, 69 36'.07 E
4 	STS. Anchorage for STS operations is centered on position 2242'.40N, 6946'.60E with a radius of 0.5 mile. The minimum depth at STS anchorage is 22m.
5 	Special.	 Anchorage for disabled vessels, vessels awaiting quarantine clearance, vessels under port of refuge etc. is centered on position 22 43'.2 N, 69 46'.8 E with a radius of 0.25 mile. 

Mundra SPM

7	Minimum depth at anchorage. The minimum depth at anchorage area A is 28 m, anchorage area B is 42 m, LNG anchorage is 39 m and SPM anchorage is 36 m.
8	Restricted Area. The area bounded by following coordinates is declared as Restricted Area around LNG berth. 
2243'.84N, 06936'.48E
2243'.84N, 06940'.37E
2243'.24N, 06940'.37E
2243'.24N, 06936'.48E

Pilotage
 
1	Pilotage is compulsory within port limits. Guided by the International Boarding Standards, it is controlled by the Mundra Port Authority on VHF Channels 77/16. No
movements are to be undertaken other than anchoring at designated anchorages without licensed pilot on board and without express instruction from port control office.

 Mundra Port Marine Control Tower

2	Pilot Embarkation Position.
Container Terminal (A)    	-2242'.20N, 6943'.56E
Multi-Purpose Berth (B)   	-2242'.20N, 6942'.12E
SPM                           	-2238'.90N, 6938'.26E
West Basin	               -2241'.00N, 6933'.55E
3	3	Tugs. Azimuth Stern Drive tugs of 55 and 70 Ton Bollard Pull (6000 HP) capacities, are available with the port. The requesting authority is Mundra Port Control on VHF Channel 77/16.  
4	Tides and current. Tidal range is between +0.00m and +6.50m. The tidal stream runs in the directions 070-250 at an average rate of 3 kts and 4-5 kts during spring tides. Wave heights & periods vary between range 0.14 -1.30m and 6.50 - 17.0 sec respectively.

Navigational Aids

1	The Navinal Light is positioned at 2246'.078N, 06940'.355E on Navinal VTS Tower.
2	 Approach Channel for Container terminal, West Basin and South Basin is marked with lit buoys.
3	 One pair of transit lights is installed to assist in approach for MMPT Container Channel,
4	Second pair of transit lights is installed to approach for Terminal No. 2 (berth 7 & 8).
5 	The third pair of transit lights is installed to approach for West Basin Channel.

LNG Terminal (LNG-1). The terminal is located to the west of South Basin Terminal to handle LNG carriers with capacity in the range of 70,000 m3 to 265,000 m3.
2 	SPMs. The Port owns and operates 02 nos. Single Point mooring buoy for handling crude oil through subsea pipelines, capable of accommodating fully laden VLCCs.
3		Pollution Control. It is an offence to discharge or allow escape, will-fully, or accidentally, any oil, oily mixture, oily/dirty ballast or contaminated bilge water or noxious sewage from any vessel within Mundra port limits. Dumping or throwing of galley refuse, garbage and rubbish, hold sweepings etc. into the water or on the berths is prohibited. No chipping or painting to be carried out alongside berth. 
4	Inter-tank transfers of oil or ballast water, de-ballasting or discharge overboard of wash water etc. should not be carried out without permission of Port Control.
5	Emission of dense smoke is prohibited from vessels within Port limits. Violations of stipulations under current Indian laws will incur heavy penalties.
6	Cranes. The port has adequate mobile harbour cranes (SWL 100 ton) with mobile hoppers for handling bulk cargo, Rail Mounted QC for handling container cargo and Grab Ship Unloader (GSU) for handling coal. Mobile cranes with capacity of 10/20 tons are available in Steel Storage Yard for handling of steel cargo. The port has a wheat cleaning facility synchronized with export conveyor system and a rice sorting and grading facility along with a multiple bagging unit.
7	Repairs.	 Minor repairs possible through workshops available at Mundra/ Gandhidham. 
8		Supplies. Fuel, Dry & Fresh Provisions are arranged through agents.  Heavy oil, Diesal oil available alongside berths and at anchorage through pipelines, Lorries and barges. Freshwater available alongside berths through Lorries and pipelines. 
9		Small Craft Facilities. No yacht club exists, however suitable berths are available to accommodate the small vessels. 
10		Shore Leave. Shore leave to ships crew is normally granted by Immigration authorities as per the existing government rules.
11		Transportation. The port is well connected by road & rail network to all the parts of the country. Nearest airport is Bhuj/Kandla having distance of 65 km.
12	Port Authority. Chief Executive Officer,
Gujrat Maritime board, Gandhinagar -382010, Gujrat 
Phone- +91 7923238346
Fax- +91 7923234703
E-mail-gmbad1@sancharnet.in 
13	Port Operations Centre. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., Post Bag No.1, 
Mundra  370421, Kutch, Gujrat, India.
Phone Number:  +91 2838 255762, +91 98250 00949 
Fax Number: +91 2838 255601
E-Mail:  portopscenter@adani.com
	
Small craft sheltered anchorages

Mudwah Point

1	General anchorage. Small vessels, with shallow draught, can anchor behind Mudwah Point (22 46'.89N, 69 29'.94 E); the anchorage affords good shelter from the SW monsoon. There is a depth of about 4 m over the bar in the approach to the anchorage at high water springs. Local knowledge of the area is required for this anchorage.

EAST PART OF THE GULF OF KACHCHH

NARARA BET AND NAVINAL POINT TO
 HANSTHAL CREEK

General information

Route

1 	The route leads 32 miles ENE from a position   between   Narara Bet (22 27'.0 N, 69 44'.0E) and Navinal
Point (22 44'.12 N, 69 42'.91 E) to a position NNW of Baptista Shoals  which lie in the approaches to Hansthal Creek at the head of gulf.

Topography

1 	North coast. The coast, between Navinal Point   and   Nakti Creek; 27 miles ENE, is fronted by a mud flat which dries up to 3 miles offshore.
2	South coast. This coast   is heavily indented with bays and creeks and fronted by several large reefs.

Depths 

1	Along this route depths, in the center of the gulf, shoal gradually towards the head of the gulf, which itself, is generally shallow. Off the N shore there are several isolated shoal patches; the reefs on the S shore are steep-to, except in the bays where the depths shoal more gradually.

Hazard

1	Number of small fishing vessels may be encountered off parts of the S coast of the Gulf of Kachchh.

Tidal streams 

1	Generally, the tidal streams follow the line of the coast, except in the bays, where an onshore component may be experienced with the in-going stream; for further details see the tidal stream arrows on the chart.
2	In the W approach to Kandla Creek (23 02'.0 N, 
70 13'.0 E) and Hansthal Creek, 6 miles SE, tidal streams are in general very irregular and seem to be much influenced by a strong wind from any quarter. At Outer Tuna Light-buoy (22 50'.8 N, 70 06'.9 E) the streams have a rate of  2 kts at  springs  and 1  kts  at neaps but these rates gradually increase towards Hansthal Creek where the rates are 7 kts at springs and 4 kts at neaps. 


Principal marks

1 	Landmarks north shore.	Temple at Bhadreswar (elevation 23 m) (22 55'.0 N, 69 54'.0 E) is surmounted by a small white dome and has a fort standing close W.
	Twin banyan trees (elevation 21 m) (22 55'.0 N, 69 57'.0 E).	
2	Landmarks south shore. 	Radio mast (elevation 73 m) (22 29'.0 N, 70 08'.0 E) from which a red obstruction light is exhibited.	
3	Major lights. Navinal Point Light (22 44'.43 N, 69 42'.88 E).
Pirothan Island NW Point Light (white round masonry tower, black bands) (22 36'.26 N, 69 57'.13 E).
Tekra Light (metal column on black masonry tower, white bands) (22 55'.62 N, 70 07'.21 E) stands, on a sandy ridge at the S end of a mangrove swamp, 	1 miles SW of the W entrance point of Nakti Creek.

Directions 

1 	For the N coast of this route, which is fronted by a mud flat with some isolated shoal patches lying up to 2 miles off its WSW end, to the off-lying banks in the approaches to Kandla; the chart is sufficient guide.
2 	The route leads 32 miles ENE from a position between Narara Bet (22 27'.0 N, 69 44'.0 E) and Navinal Point (22 44'.12 N, 69 42'.91 E) to a position NNW of Baptista Shoals, which lie in the approaches to Hansthal Creek, near the head of the gulf; passing on the S coast (with positions from Pirothan Island Offshore NE Light (22 37'.23 N, 69 58'.28 E):
3 	NNW of Munde Reef (Dera Reef) (8 miles SW), which forms the W end of an extensive reef that extends W from Munde ka Bet and N from Dide ka Bet, an islet with a range of sandhills and many mangroves. Then to:
4 	NNW of Pirothan Island (1 miles SW), an island with trees on it which are retained as they make a good landmark; a coral reef surrounds the island and connects it with the islands and mainland SW and SE. Then to:
5 	NNW of Balachadi Rocks (11 miles ENE); these rocks provide a good radar response. Then to NNW of Mungra Reef (15 miles NE), a reef with a heap of sand and shells about 7 cables within the W extremity which, being the first part to dry, serves to identify the position of the reef. And:
6	SSE of Outer Tuna Light-buoy  (16 miles NNE). Then to	SSE of Kala Dara Shoal  (21 miles NE), then to SSE of Kapoor Shoal (21 miles NE), and:
7 	Clear of a shoal patch, lying in mid channel, with a depth of 4.9 m over it (22 miles NE); Navlakhi Buoy is moored, about 6 cables NE of the shoal patch, off the S edge of Kapoor Shoal. And:
8 	To a position NNW of Baptista Shoals (23 miles NE); these shoals, which dry, consist of ridges and pinnacles of coarse sand, small stones and broken shells.


Useful marks

1 	North shore. Temple at Goarsama (elevation 19 m) (22 51'.0 N,   69 46'.0 E). 
Luni Pir Dome (22 52'.0 N, 69 49'.0 E).
Dome (elevation 22 m) (22 53'.0 N, 69 54' E).
Beacon G (black, rectangular top mark) (22 55'.0 N, 70 01'.0 E).
Beacon I (black, ball top mark) (22 55'.0 N, 
70 04'.0 E).
2 	South shore. Kalubhar Tapu Light (22 26'.3 N, 69 35'.2 E).
Stranded wreck (22 31' N, 69 50' E) lies near the SW edge of Munde Reef.
3 	Pirothan Island Offshore NE Light (white pyramidal concrete tower, red bands.
Kalvan Light (22 35'.6 N, 70 02'.7 E).
4 	Mungra Reef Light beacon (10 m in height)           (22 45'.5 N, 70. 11'. 1E) stands on a detached reef close S of the W end of Mungra Reef. 

Sikka 

General information

1 	Position. Sikka Creek (22 29'.0 N, 69 47'.0 E) is situated on the S coast of the Gulf of Kachchh; it lies between Narara Bet and Goos reefs.
2 	The Sikka town is situated at the head of the creek; it provides the site of one of the largest cement factories in Asia.
3 	Topography. Narara Bet Reef is an extensive reef that surrounds Narara Bet; it lies on the SW side of Sikka Creek and covers at high water. A number of shoal patches extend up to about 5 cables NE of this reef.
4	 Goos Reef, situated on the NE side of Sikka Creek, is an extensive detached reef which covers at high water; it has upon it a long prominent sandbank that dries well before the reef itself. A shoal bank extends about 8 cables NW from the reef. 	During the SW monsoon heavy breakers develop over both of the above reefs.
5 	Function. The creek affords sheltered anchorage and an alongside berth for vessels trading with Sikka. The following three major operators operate the terminals in the port. Reliance Marine Terminal which imports and exports petroleum products, The Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals (GSFC Limited) and Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited jetty.
6 	Approach and entry. Approach to the creek is from NW and entered between Narara Bet and Goos reefs. The creek is navigable for about 3 miles at low water.

Limiting conditions

1 	Tidal streams. The tidal stream set, within Sikka Creek, is generally in a direct parallel to the axis of the channel, with a maximum rate 2 kts.
2 	Tugs available on request.
3 	Local weather. SW monsoon effects the port adversely.
4	Storm signals are displayed at Sikka by using the brief system.

Arrival information

1 	Notice of ETA. ETA message should be informed 48 hours in advance, messages should be sent via Okha Radio; see the relevant List of Radio Signals.
2 	Outer anchorage. While awaiting a berth, Vessels can anchor in the vicinity of 22 31'.4 N, 69 46'.0 E, in depths of 17 to 20 m, as shown on the chart. This anchorage is exposed to the SW monsoon and previous reports indicate that it may be crowded.
3 	Pilotage. For all the merchant vessels pilotage is compulsory, requirement messages should be sent to the Port Officers at Okha and Bedi Bandar 48 hours in advance. The pilot boards from a tug at the entrance to the channel. Boarding normally takes place 2 hours before high water and during daylight hours only. 

Directions

1 	Caution	.The channel buoys moored in the outer part of the channel are reported liable to drag in strong winds.
2 	Channel. On each side, the channel is marked by buoys (lateral) in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A), it leads from the fairway buoy (red can), moored 3 miles NW of Beacon A, inward to close N of the ammonia berth. The channel is narrow with a least reported depth of about 8.2 m, but it should be noted that shoaler charted depths lie close outside the channel. The channel becomes narrow inward otherwise generally the width of the channel is about 183 m. 
3 	Entry leading beacons. Front beacon, Beacon A (grey and white bands) (22 27'.8N, 69 48'.2E). Rear beacon (black and white bands) (6 cables SE of front beacon) stands on the ammonia berth breakwater.
4 	From the vicinity of (22 31'.0 N, 69 45'.0 E) the alignment (137) of these marks leads into the entrance passing (with positions from the front beacon):
5 	Close SW of the fairway buoy (port hand) (3 miles NW), then to NE of Siri Reef (1 miles NW) which dries, and a smaller isolated reef, which also dries, lies 2 cables farther NW. Then to NE of a shoal with a depth of 3.6 m over it (1 miles NW), and NE of a dangerous wreck (1 mile NW).
6 	Useful marks. Siri Reef Beacon (elevation 15 m) stands near the E side of Siri Reef. Goos Reef Beacon (elevation 15 m) stands near the SW edge of Goos Reef. A stranded wreck lies, near the breakwater, 
2 cables E of the ammonia berth head; another stranded wreck lies on the reef 1 mile S.

Port services

1 	Repairs.	 Minor repairs only.
2	Supplies. limited amounts of fresh water and marine diesel oil, by barge or road tanker.
3 	Transportation.	 Local road and rail. The nearest airport is at Jamnagar which is at a distance of 25 km.
4	Small craft. During heavy weather, and at high water, local craft pass through channels among the mangroves N of Sikka to reach Bedi Bandar , the port of Jamnagar, about 15 miles E.
5	Port Authority. Port officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, GMB Complex, near Shivam petrol pump, Saru section road, Jamnagar. Tel: 0288 - 2711805 / 06
e-mail :	pojam.gmb@gmail.com.

Reliance Marine Terminal, Sikka

Gujrat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited Berths 

1 	The berth is situated about 2 cables off the reef on the E side of the creek and 5 cables SSW of Beacon A. The berth has an overall length of about 220 m and consists of a concrete island jetty joined to the shore, 2 miles ESE, by a breakwater which supports a road; the central berthing face is about 48 m long with a depth of 11 m alongside and a maximum permitted draught of 8.0 m. Two mooring dolphins flank each end of the central berthing face, which itself, is fronted by three yokohama floating fenders.
2 	Berthing operation. Berthing is only permitted between 2 hours before and 2 hours after daylight high water. 
3 	Loading platforms. A disused jetty stands in ruins about 5 cables SSE of the ammonia berth, its overhead ropeway to the shore ESE and another overhead ropeway at the head of the creek are also in ruins.

Sikka Ports and Terminals Limited
General Information

1 	Sikka Ports and Terminals Limited operates one jetty with five berths situated in the channel between Goos and Munde reefs, 3.75 miles North of Sikka village (22 29.08N, 069 50.30E). It also have five SPMs in the vicinity of 2235.08N, 06949.13E bounded by 22 34.00N to the South, 22 37.00N to North and 069 52.00E to East and 069 47.00E to West. Out of five SPMs three cater to crude import and two for product evacuation.
2	 Function. The Terminal handles crude and finished oil products to and Jamnagar refinery.                                                                       
3	 Approach and entry. A fairway buoy (22 32'.75N,     69 45'.30E) marks the outer approach to the terminal and approach to the alongside berths is through a buoyed channel between Goos and Munde reefs. Minimum under water keel clearance of 1.8 m (including squat) is required during the channel transit.
4	 Controlling Depths. The least depth at the crude SPMs is 30m, at the product SPMs 27m and at the berths: 13.4m. The least depth in the channel is 13.9m and the minimum under keel clearance is 1.4m.
5	Deepest and longest berth. SPM No 1 and Berth D.
6	Maximum size and draught of vessels handled. 120,000 DWT, draught 14.5 m and LOA 252 m for jetty. 400,000 DWT, draught 22.5 m and LOA 345 m for crude SPM. 170,000 DWT, draught 18.5 m and LOA 300 m for product SPM.
7 	Anchorages. Open anchorage/ for vessels waiting for berthing (only vessels visiting the terminal are allowed to receive fresh water/bunker and stores). The coordinates  of recommended anchorage are as follows:-
	For VLCCs (Crude):
(a)	22 39'.0 N, 69 53'.5 E
(b)	22 41'.8 N, 69 58'.3 E
(c)	22 40'.0 N, 69 58'.3 E
(d)	22 37'.3 N, 69 53'.5 E
		For Product Tankers:
(a) 22 37'.35 N, 69 53'.45 E
(b) 22 40'.07 N, 69 58'.3 E
(c) 22 39'.0 N, 69 58'.3 E
(d) 22 36'.22 N, 69 53'.45 E
		For Other Tankers:
(a)	22 32'.55 N, 69 44'.80 E
(b) 22 32'.00 N, 69 45'.75 E
(c) 22 30'.50 N, 69 44'.80 E
         (d) 22 30'.50 N, 69 45'.75 E
8	Prohibited Anchorage. The area surrounding the 5 SPMs is designated as SPM working area. Anchoring and fishing are strictly prohibited in these areas. Submarine oil pipelines are laid between SPMs and from SPMs to the jetty. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of these pipelines. The area bounded by:-
	 
	(a) 22 31.8N, 69 46.2E; 
	(b) 22 30.0N, 69 46.2E; 
	(c) 22 27.8N, 69 48.2E 
and the existing prohibited area contains several new pipelines carrying crude or petroleum products to and from SPMs.
9 	Pilot boarding areas. For jetty berths and  SPM. During ebb Pilot boards in  position 22 32.20N, 069 46.25E
For crude vessels, during flood Pilot boards in position 22 36.50 N   069 53.0 E
 For Product vessel Pilot boards in position 22 38.0 N   069 52.10 E
10	Tugs. Nine tugs are available and are compulsory for both jetty berths and SPM. Controlled by Sikka port control. Available 24 hours, on MMB channel 71.

Navigation Aids

1	 The passage between Goos and Munde reefs is marked by IALA region A buoyed channel. Buoy number TCA, TCB, TCC and TCD mark turning circle. Leading lights are provided to assist navigation from turning circle to Tanker berths. Caution must be exercised when transiting approach channel to prevent accidental release of anchor as the submarine pipelines pass through the approach channel between buoys 5-6 and riser platform.
2	Racons.
	SPM 1- 22 34.3N.   69 47.2E. Displaying R
	SPM 3- 22 36.6N.   69 49.9E. Displaying O
3	 Directions. The track leads NE from the vicinity of 22 33'N, 69 45'E towards the SPMs and SE to the harbour entrance.
4	Entry and berthing. The terminal is approached directly from the east end of deep water route. The approach from fairway buoy 22 35'.5N, 6945'.8E is through a buoyed channel between Goos and Munde reefs.
5	Tides (height). Maximum 6.5m
6	Tidal stream information. About 3 kts
7	Wind speed and direction. Maximum 35 kts in SW monsoon and 30 kts in NE monsoon.
8	Harbour Channel. The buoyed channel leads SE from No 1 buoy (22 31'.5N, 69 47'.9E) to a turning circle, radius 240 m, 4 cables NW of the jetty.

Berths

1	The Terminal has ten berths in total, comprising of 05 alongside berths and 05 SPM
	SPM No 1 - 22 34'.32N, 69 47'.19E
   	SPM No 2 - 22 35'.50N, 69 48'.50E
2	SPM No1 and SPM No 2 are about 1 miles NE, with depth of 33 m and 30.5 m respectively, handling crude oil.
   	SPM No 3 - 22 36'.55N, 69 49'.93E
   	SPM No 4 - 22 35'.36N, 69 51'.41E
   	SPM No 5 - 22 34'.71N, 69 50'.11E
3	Five alongside berths (A1, A, B, C and D) are located between Goos and Munde reefs and designed to accommodate vessels of LOA 105-252 m, Max. beam 45 m and 59850-120,000 DWT. Berth D, the deepest has a depth alongside of 14.5 m. Berth A handles LPG and chemicals only. Max. permissible displacement for LPG tankers at Berth A- 39900 DWT.
	Shree Digvijay Cement Co Ltd Captive Wharf (DCC) 

General Information

1	Sikka DCC is a shallow water tidal port handling dry cargo berth commodities. The captive cargo imported is coal in bulk and major exports are bagged cement and cement clinker in bulk.
2	Vessels Handeled. 3-4 captive cargo shipments are handled of approx. 50000 MT each. From the anchorage position, lighterage operations are carried out for import export of cargo to the captive jetty. Vessels ranging from 9 to 25 m are being handled at anchorage (lighterage operation through barges of average length 45m, width 12m, draught 4.5m, GRT 650MT approx.)
3	Cargo Handling. No infrastructure available or required for handling container cargo. Only bulk and bagged captive cargo handled and operated at wharf in tidal condition through lighterage operation to and from anchorage port. 

Bedi Bandar Port and Rozi Anchorage


General information

1	Bedi group of ports comprise of New Bedi Port, Old Bedi port and Rozi port. All these are now coined under the new name Bedi (Rozi) Port. It is mainly an all weather anchorage port under the control of the Port Officer, Bedi Group of Ports.
2 	Position. Bedi Bandar (22 31'.07 N, 70 01'.73 E) is situated some 3 miles inland on the W bank of Bedi Bandar Creek and about 4 miles NW of the city of Jamnagar. New Rozi Port jetty is situated at 1.2 miles NE of New Bedi Bandar Port.
3 	Function. Bedi Bandar and New Rozi Port are the ports for Jamnagar, the headquarters of Jamnagar District. Principal exports are salt, cattle feed, rice and soya beans; the main imports include dates, fertiliser, rock phosphate and grain.
4	 Topography. Chhad (22 33'.79 N, 69 58'.36 E) and Jindra Bet, adjoining ENE, consist of sand and mud flats intersected by creeks and fringed with mangroves extending SE to Bedi Bandar Creek; there is a prominent sandspit along the NE face of Jindra Bet. Rozi Island (22 32'.44 N, 70 02'.57 E), situated on the E side of Bedi Bandar Creek, is rocky and about 11 m high. East of Rozi Island the coast consists of sand and mud flats extending about 3 miles offshore, it is intersected by creeks and fringed with mangroves.
5 	Bedi Bandar Creek. Enters the Gulf of Kachchh near the head of New Rozi Port Jetty. The creek dries S of the entrance but at high water tugs, boats and lighters can navigate the creek to a position beyond Bedi Bandar.
6 	Approach and entry. The port is entered through Bedi Bandar Creek; but cargo is worked by lighters, as the tide permits, to and from Rozi Anchorage   5 miles NNE.
7 	Port authority. 	Port Officer, Bedi Group of Ports, Saru Section Road, Jamnagar - 361 006. Email-pojam.gmb@gmail.com. Website - www.gmbports.org.

Limiting conditions

1	 Mean tidal levels. Rozi mean spring range about     5.5 m; mean neap range about 3.0 m. See information in Tide Tables
	Density of water at the anchorage is 1.025 g/cm3.
2	Local weather. The port is affected severely during the monsoons, particularly in the afternoons, especially during the South West monsoon where strong South Westerly winds blow during the months of May to September. During the other seasons the weather is variable.  The tidal stream is generally about 2-2.5 kts .Flood-Easterly, Ebb-Westerly.

Pirotan Island Light
Port operations 

1 	Port operations. The port is an all-weather lighterage port, which is open all the year round; however, delays to lighterage operations must be expected during periods of inclement weather.
2 	Port radio. VTS Rozi operates round the clock and is available on channel 16 and 73.
3 	Outer anchorage. Large vessels, with cargo for Bedi or Rozi, may anchor 2 miles N of Kalvan Shoal (2235'.6N, 7002'.7E) in depths of about 18 m, mud, as shown on the chart. 
4 	Pilotage. Pilotage is not compulsory since this being only an anchorage port. However in case of any requirement, the port officer may be contacted.
5 	Requirement for local knowledge. Much of the ground off Rozi is rocky or shallow with numerous unmarked dangerous wrecks and dangers lying in the offing; to approach the anchorages local knowledge is necessary.

Harbour

1 	General layout. From close W of New Rozi Port Jetty. Bedi Bandar Creek leads, 3 miles generally S, to the lighter quays at Bedi Bandar.
2	Old Bedi Port (2230'.9 N, 7001'.7 E) Two Jetties available at a distance of 400 m apart. Alongside depth available is 7.6 m. 
3	New Bedi Port (2232'.8 N, 7001'.9 E) A jetty of length 600 m with alongside depth of 7.6 m.
4	Rozi port (2234'.3 N, 7002'.7 E) A jetty of length 600 m with alongside depth of 10.0 m.
5 	Storm signals are displayed near Rozi Mata Temple (22 31'.5 N, 70 02'.7 E) by using the general system.
6 	Principal marks.
Pirotan Island Light (22 36'.26 N, 69 57'.13 E) located 5.4 miles NW of Rozi Island.
VTS Rozi Tower (22 34'.3 N, 70 02'.6 E), Stands at the Northern edge of Rozi Jetty. It is a white masonry tower with red bands.
                                                      
VTS Rozi Tower

Directions 

1 	While approaching Rozi Island from W do not alter course until Kalvan Shoal bears 185, thereby avoiding Ranson Shoal (22 37'.2 N, 70 02'.4 E) and the dangers which extend offshore between Pirothan Island and Rozi Island (6 miles SE).
2 	While approaching or leaving the anchorages, vessels should pass N of Ranson Shoal taking care to avoid the shoal water extending about 5 cables ESE of it; also passing well clear of the numerous charted wrecks and areas of foul ground that lie in this vicinity.

Useful marks

1 	Bedi Bandar Light discontinued. Only a white metal framework tower (12 m in height) lies about 1 mile SSW of Rozi Jetty in position (22 33'.0 N, 70 0l'.9 E).
2	Two   Radio Masts (elevation 37 m) (22 29'.7 N, 
70 02'.6 E).
3	Lakota Tower (elevation 51 m) (round structure) 
(22 27'.6 N, 70 04'.2 E) stands on the W side of a fort at Jamnagar.
4 	Pratap Clock Tower (22 28'.6 N, 70 03'.4 E) stands close NNW of Jamnagar.
5	Rozi Mata Temple (22 33'.0 N, 70 03'.0 E) lies at the N end of Rozi Island. There exists a white circular tower, 15 m high, on the NW corner of the temple courtyard.

Coastal anchorages, creeks and towns


Mashuri Creek

1	Mashuri Creek (22 34'.0 N, 69 55'.77 E) lies on the E side of Dide ka Bet and enters the gulf 2 miles N. Anchorage may be found by small craft in depths of about 8 m, mud, near the mouth of the creek. It would be unwise to enter the creek until about 2 hours after high water, at which time the edge of the reef dries; some rocky patches lie about 7 cables within its entrance. Local knowledge is required for anchoring.

Sachana

1	General information. A coastal town Sachana      (22 34'.06 N, 70 10.92' E) is having a ship breaking industry; vessels awaiting beaching are anchored in Balachadi Roads, 4 miles NNW.

Balachadi 

1	General information. Balachadi village (22 36'.11 N, 70 12'.93 E) situated at the head of a creek from which a range of hills, attaining an elevation of 30 m, runs
Aku Pir

1 miles SE whence the hills end abruptly. A rock which dries 3 m lies off a cove in the creek.
2	Anchorage. Anchorage may be obtained by vessels in Balachadi Roads, about 3 miles NW of Aku Pir, in depths from 5.5 to 9.0 m, soft mud; the anchorage is protected from N by Balachadi Rocks. The anchorage is approached with Aku Pir bearing 120 and anchoring on that bearing according to draught.
3	Useful mark. On a small conical hill, Aku Pir (22 36'.6 N, 70 12'.4 E) stands near the N entrance point of the creek, it is detached from the mainland and isolated at high water; a small range of rocky mounds front the coast in this vicinity, they are isolated at high water springs.
                                                           	                                     
Jodiya 

1	Position	. The Jodiya town is situated about 2 miles inland E of Dabar Creek. Jodiya Bandar is situated 2 miles NW of the town.
 Jodiya Creek

2	Useful marks.
	Jodiya Bandar Light (22 43'.5 N, 70 16'.8 E),  a skeletal Tower, 31 m in height stands at the N end of the quay wall.
3	Facilities. The Jodiya town has a banking facility with ATM, a bus station and a health center also exists.

Jodiya Bandar light
Godia Creek

1	General Information. Godia Creek (23 14' N, 68 35' E) is entered between low-lying sandy points. It can be identified by Luna Bet Beacon standing on its NW side and, by two beacons standing on its SE side with Bari Beacon a farther 2 miles SE.
2	This generally shallow creek has an entrance channel across the bar, about 2 cables wide, with deep-water in its centerline; there are drying banks lying on each side of the channel, the entrance and the creek. The bar, which extends about 1 mile seaward, has a least charted depth of 1.5 m; a pool, with a charted depth of 9.9 m, lies 1 mile within the entrance. From the pool, the creek shallows rapidly and extends about 2 miles East, at which point it curves North.

Mungra Reef Anchorage

1	General information.	Mungra reef is a drying coastal reef, which lies with its Western edge about 6 miles WNW of Godia Bandar. About 0.8 mile within the Western extremity of Mungra Reef lies a heap of sand and shells. This is the first part of the reef that dries, and the extent of the reminder of the reef could be determined from it.  Vessels may obtain anchorage l miles S of Mungra Reef Light beacon (22 45'.5 N, 70 11'.1 E) in a depth of about 5.5 m, mud; as shown on the chart.

KANDLA APPROACHES AND HARBOUR

General information

Position

Kandla (23 01'.96 N, 70 13'.43 E), an all-weather port, is situated on the W bank of Kandla Creek, on the N side of the Gulf of Kachchh near its head. Kandla Creek extends N from its entrance between Khengarji Bet (22 57'.06 N, 70 09'.05 E) and Sathsaida Bet to the E. It is 90 km from the mouth of Gulf of Kutch. Kandla Port offers an excellent and vast dry cargo storage facility inside the custom bonded areas for storage of import and export cargoes, and has the highest liquid storage capacity in the country.


Kandla Port
Function

1	The port is used by general cargo vessels, container ships and tankers. The principal exports are salt, iron, steel, food grains and molasses; the main imports include LPG, fuel oils, edible oils, grain, fertilizer, sulphur, iron, steel, sugar, metal products and other general cargoes
              
Topography 

1	 The W and E sides of the entrance to Kandla Creek are formed by Khengarji Bet and Sathsaida Bet respectively, these both sides are ground of hard mud flats; they are described below. Both sides of Kandla Creek are protected by steep mangrove lined banks which are just covered at high water springs.
2 	A large island, Khengarji Bet, separates Kandla and Nakti  creeks; it is partially below-water at high water springs and in places at high water neaps. Although there are a few small narrow ridges of sand near its S end the island appears from seaward to be covered with mangroves; it is intersected by numerous small creeks with mangrove bushes lining their banks. Khori Creek forms the NE side of the island; off its S side the coastal reef, which dries, is itself fronted by an extensive shoal area.
3	 Sathsaida Bet is fronted, along much of its S side, by low narrow ridges of coarse sand. Flamingo Flat, an extensive mud bank, extends up to about 1 miles from the SW side of Sathsaida Bet.

Port limits

1 	The port limits extend about 50 miles SW of Kandla and include the Vadinar Offshore Terminal; they are shown on Chart.

Approach and entry

1	 Approach to the Kandla is from SW via Sogal Channel, which has been dredged across Kandla Bar, and then entered through Kandla Creek.
2	Over 4200 vessels visited the port and 100 million tons of cargo is handled every year	

Port authority

1	Port authority is exercised by The Chairman, Kandla Port Trust, Post Box No 50, Gandhidham (Kutch) Gujarat  370201
Tel: +91 02836 234121 Fax: +91 02836 236323
Web: www.kandlaport.gov.in
2	Deputy conservator, Head marine department, Tel: +91 02836 233585, Fax: +91 02836 233585, E-mail: dyconservator@kandlaport.gov.in
3	The Harbour master, Tel: +91 02831 270201,       +91 9825227246	

Limiting conditions

Controlling depths

1 	Approach channel. In the approaches to Kandla Creek and Sogal Channel, depths are maintained by dredging, but the channel is subject to heavy silting. Minimum charted depths were in the order of 5.3 m; however, Singhvi Shoal, encroaches into the channel and a depth of 4.3 m was reported over the bar. The latest information should be obtained from the Deputy Conservator at Kandla before entering the channel. Creek and in Kandla port navigational channels, depths are maintained about 9 m, with high tide vessels up to 13 m in day time and vessels upto 11.75 m in night time can navigate in the channel. Kandla port publishes quarterly circular describing max draft restriction for channel as well as individual berths. Masters are advised to obtain copy of same from their agents.
2	 Harbour. Depths within Kandla Creek are very irregular and liable to change.

Deepest and longest berth

1	Cargo Jetty (Berth no. 11) is the longest berth of the port. Length  281 m. Maximum permissible LOA for the port is 240 m and 75000 DWT can be accommodated and vessels upto 260 m LOA and 100000 DWT under specific conditions and permissions from port authorities can also be berthed. Safe, protected and vast anchorage for waiting and lighterage at outer harbour may also be obtained.

Mean tidal levels

1	 Mean spring range about 6.5 m; mean neap range about 3.9 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables.

Density of water

1	 Density of water is normally 1.025 g/cm3 at Kandla berths, but it reduces to 1.000 g/cm3 during the rainy season.

Maximum size of vessel handled

1		Maximum permissible draft in channel is 13.0 m. However maximum permissible draft at individual berth. Moorings and anchorage will apply. Maximum permissible LOA for the port is 280 m. the vessel up to 280 m can be brought inside at Kandla creek under special conditions
2		Ships and tankers exceeding 225.5 m, 740 feet will have a minimum under keel clearance of 1.2 m, 4 feet. Berthing of vessel beyond 225.5 m in length shall be done in between panels 51 to 84 only. Vessel exceeding 225.5 m shall be handled at a time. Ships and tankers having maneuvering speed of less than 9 knots through water will not be moved in and out of Kandla port during darkness hours. 
  3		Maximum permissible LOA for the port is 260 m. Vessels more than 225.5 m in length brought directly alongside berth and not allowed to be on anchorage. Only one vessel exceeding length more than 225.5m in length handled at a time.
4		Maximum permissible draughts are issued quarterly by the Deputy Conservator. Permissible draught for ships and tankers exceeding in length 225.5m will have minimum under keel clearance of 1.2m (4ft). 
5		Vessels with a departure draught of 10.5 m or more should be brought starboard side alongside on the flood tide to prevent delay in sailing to await change of tide. In Case the vessel is portside alongside due to any reason she should be turned around to face the flood during the stay at berth. 

Local weather and sea state

1	 The approaches to the port are exposed to the SW monsoon and a heavy swell may be experienced.
2 	In June 1998 the port was virtually isolated after a cyclone swept through the area, waves up to 10 m high were experienced and several vessels either capsized or dragged their anchors and ran aground. The port is fully equipped with a meteorological station.
3	Rainfall. An average rain fall (annual) of 458.17mm is recorded in the area.
4	Temperature. Maximum and minimum temperature recorded in the area is 46.1C and 7.2C respectively.
5	Wind under mentioned chart depicts the direction and magnitude of the wind in the area throughout the year.

Months	Wind Speed (km/h)	Direction
	Average	Maximum	
Jan  Feb	7	34	N/NNW/ENE
Mar  Sep	12	52	SW/WSW
Oct  Dec	6	42	N/NNE

Arrival information

Port operations

1	 The port is open for round the clock navigation but local conditions restrict the movement of some vessels, for details see 9.158.

Notice of ETA required 

1 	Vessel shall send a Pre Arrival/ Departure report to MCC  ( Master Control Center ) Kandla at least 24 h prior to arrival. A vessel arriving from a port with less than 24h streaming time shall notify MCC Kandla by e-mail or fax immediately on departure of previous port. 
2	 For further information, see the relevant List of Radio Signals.

Outer anchorage

1	 While awaiting a pilot; Designated Kandla port anchorage is duly marked in chart 2018.Vessels can anchor in the vicinity of the Outer Tuna Light-buoy (22 50'.8 N,     70 06'.9 E)  in depths of 10 to 12 m, mud and sand; the holding ground is reported to be good but a large swell can be experienced during the SW monsoon.
2	 In fair weather condition, the quarantine anchorage is situated about 1 mile S of Outer Tuna Light-buoy.

Pilots and tugs 

1	 Pilotage is compulsory for merchant vessels; the pilot boarding place (22 53'.4 N, 70 10'.1 E) is situated close SW of No 2 and 3 Light-buoys. The ship's agent should send the requests for pilots by 12 hours in advance.
2	 Vessels awaiting pilot should arrive at the outer anchorage 2 hours, or more, before the time of daylight high water; it takes about 1 hours to reach Kandla, and hence, it is advisable to leave this anchorage just after half in-going tide. 
3	Vessel drawing draft of maximum permissible draft for the day shall arrive at outer Tuna buoy 2.5 hrs or more before the time of day light high water.
For further information see the relevant List of Radio Signals.
4	 Night Pilotage. The maximum permissible draft will be 11.75mtrs. Pilotage is restricted to vessels with length 230 m (754.6 ft). Mooring and unmooring of vessel and tankers to buoy mooring is restricted to day light hours only. LPG and Ammonia vessels are handled during daylight hours only. 
5	Tugs. Seven tugs of 35/50 ton bollard pull are available 24 hrs. Requesting authority is harbour master. Communication with tugs on VHF CH 8 and 10. Hiring charges are as per the Scales of Rates of Kandla Port Trust.


Regulations concerning entry 

1	 General regulations. The port is open for round the clock navigation allowing vessels to berth or unberth at high water; however, berthing is preferred to daylight for all vessels. Vessels berthed at mooring buoys may only berth or unberth in daylight.

Quarantine

1 	The Port Health Officer, Kandla should be addressed regarding requests for pratique using the standard message from The International Code of Signals. In addition the following information should be given in plain language:
2	 Whether there has been any abnormal mortality of rats or mice.
	Whether there is any monkey onboard.
	Whether the vessel has called at Djibouti or Aden and whether any persons were embarked there.
	Names of all ports called at during the preceding      30 days, with dates of departure.
3	 On anchoring in the outer anchorage, vessels should send a further message stating time of anchoring and requesting radio pratique. Vessels subject to quarantine must remain at the Quarantine Anchorage until pratique is granted;
	However, vessels with suspect cases of minor infectious disease may be berthed suitably in the harbour.The pilot is authorized to grant pratique. 
In all normal cases vessel requesting free pratique are anchored near Buoy no 12/13 with Pilot still on board, The port health officer boards the vessel for inspection at this point and after inspection is successfully completed , the port health officer grants vessel free pratique. 

Harbour

General information and layout 

1 	Sogal Channel leads NE towards Kandla Creek from the fairway buoy and lies between Khengarji Bet and Singhvi Shoal, on the N side and Kala Dara Shoal and Mid Shoal, on the S side; the channel is maintained by dredging. This channel is named after Satyanarayana Sogal a hydraulic engineer who solved an acute siltation problem which facilitated the opening of this channel in 1984. 
2 	The alongside berths within the harbour are located on the W side of Kandla Creek; there are a number of mooring buoys and anchorage areas within the creek.

Spoil grounds 

1	An alternate spoil grounds is established at position 22 56'.7 N, 70 14'.7 E marked by light buoys (Fl 8s).
2	One Dumping grounds of 1000m radius centered at the following positions.	22 49'.5N, 70 09'.0E

Depths and seabed

1 	Within Kandla Creek, depths are generally deeper than those in the approach channel; except near the banks; the exception being Barry Shoal (23 01'.4 N, 
70 13'.5 E) which lies near the center of the channel close SSE of the oil jetties.
2	 The bottom within the creek is coarse sand, small stones and broken shell, save in depths of less than 5 m where mud is usually found.

Signals

1	 Traffic signals. A signal station is situated near the port radar tower (23 00'.5 N, 70 13'.4 E). A black ball at the signal station indicates that a vessel is about to enter or leave the port. Other signals in use at the port are contained in the Kandla Port Rules, a copy of which can be obtained from the Kandla Port Trust Offices.
2	 Storm signals are displayed by using the general system. See 1.36.                   
Tidal streams 

1	 Approaches. In the W approach to Kandla, tidal streams in general are very irregular and seem to be much influenced by a strong wind from any quarter. At Outer Tuna Light-buoy the streams have a rate of 2 kts at springs and 1 kts at neaps but these rates gradually increase farther E; on Kandla Bar the in-going stream sets NE at a rate of 2 to 3 kts at springs. 
2	Vessels are highly recommended to keep outer Tuna buoy on their starboard side well clear and make a clean approach towards the center of buoy no 2 and 3 to arrive safely at the pilot boarding point. A typical approach course from abeam of Tuna buoy to center of buoy no 2 and 3 is 055 true. Masters are cautioned not to allow their vessel to drift towards shallows on the south just before at the entrance of Kandla creek channel. In case vessel has to turn around, masters are advised to take a port turn to be well clear to shallow depth as mentioned above. 
Generally the vessels are well guided by Kandla tower to arrive outer Tuna buoy and contact pilot on VHF channel 08 for further instructions. Vessels shall not proceed further than outer Tuna buoy towards the pilot station unless they are advised by pilot.
3	Masters are advised not to get confused with Tuna Tekra in  position 22 49'.2 N, 70 04'.7 E channel while approaching for pilot board for Kandla port. 
4	Harbour. The maximum rate of the in-going stream at springs, within Kandla Creek, is 3 to 4 kts.

Principal marks

1	Major light. Tekra Light (22 55'.6 N, 70 07'.2 E) (height is 14 m).

Directions


1 	Caution. In the approaches to Kandla some of the buoys and lights may not conform to the descriptions and positions given below or as shown on the chart.
2	 Sogal Channel is marked by light-buoys in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A), as shown on the chart. The light-buoys are moved frequently to meet changes in the channel. The vessels are required to keep in the centre of the buoys for safe navigation. The embarkation of the pilot is mandatory for vessels entering/leaving the port. The pilot boarding point is in between buoy no.2 and 3 for vessels entering the port.

Kandla Creek

1	Cautions. In the harbour, uncharted and unlit mooring buoys may be encountered.
2	 General information. Kandla Creek is marked by light-buoys (port and starboard hand) in accordance with IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region A). The Light-buoys are moved frequently to meet changes in the channel. 
The recommended tracks for entering or leaving harbour are shown on the chart.
3 	Berthing should be conducted into the tidal stream.

Basins and berths
Anchorages

1 	General anchorage areas. Vessels may be obtained anchorage in Kandla Creek in the deeper water near the W shore between a position about 5 cables within the entrance and abreast the middle of Cargo Jetty (23 00' N   70 13'.4 E). Farther N, the anchorages are   nearer the E shore, from abreast No 3 Oil Jetty (23 01'.5 N, 
70 13'.4 E) to a charted anchorage, 7 cables N; the latter anchorage is situated in a depth of about 8 m, coarse sand with small stones and broken shell. There are other recommended anchorages in the creek, the positions of which are shown on the chart. None of the anchorages are numbered.
2	 General information. While at anchorage ships should give consideration to the use of a second anchor, Engines are to be kept at short notice and should be used as necessary particularly when ship swings tide. The second anchor also may be laid one shackle in water and should pick up half an hour (30min) before high water/low water timings and dropped again after the vessel turns to tide. If vessel drags or if in doubt vessel should contact Kandla tower on VHF- 08, further information will be provided by the boarding pilot.

Moorings

1		There are several numbered and unnumbered mooring buoys within the creek; the positions of known buoys are shown on the chart.
2	 	Capacity of vessel handled by various mooring buoys is given below:
(a) No. I General cargo mooring: Ships drawing upto 7.9 m (26 ft) max. Length over all 167.5 m (550 ft) at zero tide.
(b)	 No.II General Cargo mooring: Ships drawing upto 7.9m (26 ft) max. Length over all 167.5 m (550 ft) at zero tide.
(c)  No. III General Cargo mooring: Ships drawing upto 8.2 m (26.9 ft) max. Length over all 182.93 m (600 ft) at zero tide pole.
(d)	Salt mooring (temporarily withdrawn): Ships drawing upto 8.5m (27.9 ft) max. Length over all 160 m (525 ft) at zero tide pole.
(e)	Deep draught mooring (temporarily withdrawn): Ships drawing up to 12 m (39.37 ft) max. Length over all 225.5m  

Alongside berths 

1 		Cargo Jetty. Fourteen Dry Cargo berths are available with Quay Length of 3150 m.

Berth No.	Panel No.	DWT	Draught (mtrs)
I	01 to 08	45000	9.8
II	08 to 16	45000	9.8
III	16 to 24	45000	9.8
IV	24 to 32	45000	9.8
V	32 to 41	35000	9.1
VI	41 to 52	35000	9.1
VII	52 to 58	55000	12.0
VIII	58 to 67	55000	12.0
IX	67 to 75	55000	12.0
X	75 to 85	55000	12.0
XI	86 to 98	65000	12.5
XII	98 to 110	65000	12.5
XIII	111 to 130	75000	12.5
XIV	146 to 159	75000	13.0

Oil jetty	DWT	Draft(m)
I	40000	10.4
II	52000	10.0
III	40000	9.8
IV	56000	10.7
IFFCO Jetty	45000	9.5
IOC	45000	10.1
SPM(3 nos) (Vadinar)	300000	22.0
Two product  Jetty (Vadinar)	100000	14.0
2	 	Tanker berths. Six jetties situated on the W side of the creek about 1 miles N of the N end of Cargo jetty, has POL, vegetable oil and chemical facilities. The draught, length and DWT at all jetties are given below:- 


Tidal basin

1	 A tidal basin, situated about 2 cables N of the N end of Cargo Jetty, is used for the loading or discharge of lighters and sailing vessels.

Bandar Basin

1	 Bandar Basin, which dries, lies close N of the tidal basin and comprises three wharves; sailing vessels use the N 
wharf, the S wharf is for lighter operations and the W wharf is reserved for small craft with general cargo.

Maintenance Jetty

1	 Maintenance jetty is an L-shaped jetty situated close N of Bandar Basin; a floating dock is moored on its outer face.
	Dry Dock. The port has a Steel floating Dry Dock with following specification:-
	LOA: 95m Breath: 20m
	Draught: 5.4 m Capacity: 2700 MT

Port services

Sl	Services	Remarks
(a)	Repairs	Only one  floating dock; the largest, length 111.0 m, width 27.2 m with a lifting capacity of 2700 tonnes, where minor repairs can be effected, it can accommodate vessels up to 100 m in length and draught 4.5 m. Divers can be arranged.
(b)	Communication	Radio/ Fax/ Telephone available 
(c)	Internet	Available at Seafarers Welfare Centre
(d)	Medical	Port Hospital located at Kandla
(e)	Ambulance	Available 24 hrs at cargo jetty area
f	Quarantine	Port health officer boards and clear the vessel
(g)	Chandlery and Stevedores	Arranged by private ship chandlers. 
(h)	Compass adjustment	Arranged by private suppliers 
(i)	Tank Cleaning	Arranged by private suppliers
(j)	Hull Painting	Arranged by private suppliers 
(k)	Police	Local police station at Kandla
(l)	Fire fighting	Available 24 hrs
(m)	Navigational Warning	Available. Issued by Indian Meteorological Department
(n)	Garbage Disposal	Port has agreement with private contractors
(o)	Waste oil disposal	Port has agreement with private contractors
(p)	Helicopter Landing Facility	At Kandla Airport
(q)	Rescue and Distress	Salvage, lifeboats, lifeguards etc can be arranged through private agents.
(r)	Shore Leave	As per Government rules
(s)	Clubs/Recreation	Seamen's Club available at Kandla
(t)	Foreign Exchange/ Banks	Available near the port.

2	Places of Interest. Museum at Bhuj, Aina Mahal, Dhola Vira.
3	Hotels/Restaurants. Available at Gandhidham, Port town (13 km from Port). Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian foods are served in these hotels.

Other facilities

1.	Cargo Handling Facilities.
	(a) Crane. Sixteen Wharf cranes include four of 3/6 tons capacities and four Heavy Duty Modern State-of-the-art Level Luffing of 12/16 tons. 
		(b) Weighbridges there are eight weighbridges of 100MT inside the port. 
(c) Other Support Equipment loading equipments such as Forklifts, Tractor, Trailors, Pay-loaders of various capacities. Private handling, equipments like Mobile Cranes, Top litters, pay-loaders, Heavy-duty Trailors etc. are easily available on hire.


VTS Tower at Kandla

Supplies

1	Supplies. Fuel (oil and Diesel), Fresh water at Berths and by barge, Fresh Provisions, Charts are arranged through private suppliers/agents.
2	Transportation. Road, railways and airport 13 km NW.

Harbour regulations

1	Security. Port complies with all the requirements of International Ship & Port Facility Security Code (ISPS). All the custom and immigration regulation is followed as per prevailing regulation. Kandla lies in a controlled area where special security regulations are in force; photography of shore installations is forbidden.
2	Communication.	 The Chairman, Kandla Port Trust,Post Box No 50, Gandhidham (Kutch), Gujrat-370201.  	Web: www.kandlaport.gov.in
Chief Operation Manager +91 02833- 256749(O) 256522(R)
Deputy Conservator +91 02831 233585(O) 232806(R)

Nakti Creek

1	General information. Nakti Creek (22 57' N,        70 08' E) is a narrow waterway entering into land, connecting a bay with a larger body of water. The creek is almost silted up and can only be used by small local craft proceeding to Tuna Bandar, which is situated on the W bank 3 miles within the entrance, where there is a fort.
2 	Topography. The W entrance point of the creek is very low and covered with mangrove bushes, which are nearly submerged at high water. Tekra Islet, lying in the creek abreast Tuna Bandar, is a mud islet covered with mangroves.
3	Landmark. Tekra Light in position 22 55'.6 N, 70 07'.2 E presently Nonoperational is about 1.3 miles SW of the entrance point of Nakti Creek. On the Western edge of Nakti Creek, storage of dry bulk has been developed. 

HANSTHAL CREEK

General information

 Description

1 	Hansthal Creek (22 56' N, 70 23' E) is the largest salt-water creek, which penetrates into the Little Rann, at the head of the Gulf of Kachchh. The creek leads NE for about 4 miles from its entrance, which lies, between Sathsaida Bet to the N and the Saurashtra Coast to the S; the width of the creek has doubled by erosion and is now about 2 miles wide at its entrance.
2	There are number of small creeks that empty into Hansthal Creek, as shown on the chart; the port of Navlakhi      (22 57'.36 N, 70 27'.17 E)  is situated on Navlakhi Bet, which lies between two of these creeks, on the E bank.
3	 Hansthal Creek, above Navlakhi Bet, is navigable by moderate sized boats for 6 or 7 miles, but as the mangroves cease after 2 or 3 miles, there is only the ripple of water in the deeper channel to indicate the fairway.


1	 The Little Rann, an extensive salt marsh ENE of the head of the Gulf of Kachchh is dry from November to February during the NE monsoon; but the SW monsoon drives the sea many miles to the E and the marsh becomes an impassable inland sea which is drained by Nakti , Kandla and Hansthal Creeks.

Topography 

1	 From the vicinity of the E end of Mungra Reef 
(22 47' N, 70 15' E), a rann, resembling the Little Rann, lies on the S shore of the Gulf of Kachchh. Its ordinary high water mark extends NE to the mouth of Hansthal Creek; during the SW monsoon this rann covers to a depth of about 1.2 m but at other times it dries. NE of the rann the Saurashtra Coast is fringed, in ridges, with coarse sand and broken shell from 0.3 to 0.9 m high; its coastal bank dries in places.
2 	The N coast of Hansthal Creek is fronted by an extension E of Flamingo Flat  that dries.
3 	Murga Bet, which lies off the E side of Hansthal Creek towards its NE end, consists of several islets covered with mangroves; on the W side, about 8 miles from the entrance, there is a large expanse of level ground which is flooded at high water.

Depths

1	 In Hansthal Creek depths vary considerably and the irregular-shaped depth contours provide little aid to navigation.

Pilotage

1 	Pilotage is not compulsory for Hansthal Creek, but if required, a pilot can be embarked at the pilot boarding place off Kandla, where vessels should arrive 
3 hours before high water.

Quarantine

1	 Kandla Port Health Officer customarily boards at the pilot boarding place and grants pratique.

Local knowledge

1 	Local knowledge is required to enter the Hansthal 
Creek because of shifting shoals in the approaches, within its entrance and at the head of it.

Anchorages

1 	Outer anchorage. The anchorage, NE of Pirothan Island Offshore NE light, is situated at 22 44' N, 70 05' E as shown on the chart.
2 	Hansthal Creek.	 The holding ground is mostly bad with rock close under mud; thus, with the strong tidal streams a vessel will easily drag.

Tidal streams 

1	 The tidal streams, in the outer approaches to Hansthal Creek are in general very irregular and appear to be much influenced by a strong wind from any quarter; however, the rate gradually increases as the creek is approached.
2 	At the entrance to the creek, because of the large area which covers and uncovers, the out-going stream attains a rate of from 6 to 7 kts and flows for about 8 hours; the in-going stream flows for only about 4 hours.
3	 Within the creek, in places where the channel is from 1 to 1 miles wide, the in-going and out-going streams attain a rate of 5 kts; during occasional freshets this rate may increase to even 7 kts.

Tidal levels

1	 Mean tidal levels. Mean spring range about 5.4 in; mean neap range about 3.1 in. See information in Indian Tide Tables.

Directions

1	Cautions. This stretch pf the coastline of Hansthal Creek and in the approaches to Navlakhi is liable to change; mariners are advised to exercise caution when using radar ranges.
2	  The navigational buoys moored in Hansthal Creek are moved as required to conform to the frequent depth changes that occur.
3  	 Vessels bound for Hansthal Creek should, if required, embark a pilot in the Navlakhi Port outer anchorage area. 
 4	  The route leads about 2 miles ENE from a position NNW of Baptista Shoals (22 53'N, 70 16' E)  to a position S of Singare Shoal, noting the isolated shoal patches which lie close E of the latter shoal. Then to, the channel which is buoyed on both sides should be followed into the creek and to the anchorages off Navlakhi.

Navlakhi

General information

1 	 Position. Navlakhi Port (22 58' N, 70 27' E) is situated on the island of Navlakhi Bet, lying between the Sui  and Varsamedi Creeks which flow into the E side of Hansthal Creek.

Navlakhi Jetty

2 	  Function. Navlakhi is small port and an open roadstead anchorage. The main exports are salt and cement. Chief import is coal. 
3 	 Approach and entry. Lighters and small craft approach the port area through a buoyed channel.
4   	Port authority.	The port is administered by the Port Officer, Gujarat Maritime Board, Navlakhi 363 680. Email- pfsonavlakhi@gmail.com

Limiting conditions

1 	 Mean tidal levels. Mean spring range about 7 m; mean neap range about 4.1 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables.
2   	 Maximum size of vessel to have used the anchorage is 225 m LOA. The maximum permissible draught for the vessel will be issued as a notice by the Port authority.

Arrival information
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1	  Port operations. Navlakhi is an all-weather port where cargo is handled by lighters to and from ships at the anchorage; there is no night navigation.
2  	Outer anchorage. The anchorage is approximately 25 miles from the port which is NE of Pirothan Island offshore NE Light, is centered on (22 44'.0 N, 70 05'.0 E) as shown on chart. 
3 	 Pilotage is compulsory in the port of Navlakhi both inward and outwards. Pilot request to be forwarded 12 hours in advance. Shipping movement to and from inner anchorage is restricted to day time only.
4	Vessels are to keep sharp lookout as there is significant movement of barges at all the times. There is a port monitoring station at Navlakhi port (PMS). All vessels arriving/departing are to report to Navlakhi PMS on VHF CH16.
5	Pilot boarding ground. The pilot boarding area differs depending on the prevalent weather. During fair weather, pilot will board at position 22 44'.13 N, 70 50'.7 E and during foul weather at 22 50'.0 N, 70 10'.00 E
6 	 Storm signals are displayed at Navlakhi by using the general system. 
7 	 Landmark. Navlakhi Bet Lighthouse (30 m in height) (22 57'.66 N, 70 26'.63 E) stands at the NW end of the island.

Berths

1 	 Anchorages. The area bounded by coordinates given below is the recommended anchorage area for vessels arriving at Navlakhi Port.
(a)	22 45'.03 N, 70 06'.5 E
(b)	22 45'.03 N, 70 04'.3 E
(c)	22 43'.90 N, 70 02'.8 E
(d)	22 42'.10 N, 70 02'.8 E
(e)	22 42'.10 N, 70 06'.5 E
   Navlakhi light
2	The holding ground here is fairly good and the sets of the tidal stream are comparatively steady. Small vessels according to draught may obtain anchorage West of the port but cross currents from Sui and Varsamendi Creeks cause severe yawing and bring great strain on their anchor cables. 3	  Wharves and jetties. Lighter wharves and jetties are situated in Sui and Varsamedi Creeks; there is a passenger landing jetty in Sui Creek.

Small craft

1 	 Sui Creek, which lies S of Navlakhi Bet, is navigable by vessels of about 2.7 m draught for approximately 4 miles.

KHAROD NADI TO SIR MOUTH

 
Directions
      			
1 	 The route leads 82 miles WNW from a position SSW of the mouth of Kharod Nadi (22 50'.18 N, 69 13'.63 E) to a position SSW of Sir Mouth, passing (with positions from Jakhau Light.
2	NNE of Lushington Shoal (37 miles SSE), then to:
NNE of a dangerous wreck (29 miles SSE), position approximate, then to SSW of a stranded wreck (11 miles SE), then to: SSW of Dutt Shoal (4 miles SSW), and:
3	Clear of a shoal patch (18 miles SW) (9.201), then to SSW of a shoal area with a least charted depth over it of 1.8 m (17 miles WNW), which extends seaward from the SE entrance point of Kori Creek. Then to a dangerous wreck which lies 1 mile NW. Then to a position SSW of Sir Mouth.

Topography

1	  The coast of the Kachchh District, between Kharod    Nadi and the entrance to Godia Creek, 44 miles    WNW, is low and fronted by a narrow sandy ridge about 9 m high.    Several    small    rivers   enter the sea along this stretch of coast and, except for a large swamp 28 miles WNW of entrance to Kharod Nadi, there are many villages standing on well-cultivated land.
2 	 The coast, from the entrance of Godia Creek to the E bank of Kori Creek; 15 miles NW, is low and much indented with creeks, the mouths of which are shallow and can only be used by boats; a shallow coastal bank extends up to about 9 miles offshore in places.

Depths

1  	There are no known dangers off this stretch of coast of the charted depth contour of 10 m, except for Lushington Shoal  (22 37'.76 N, 68 47'.13 E)  and a shoal patch with a depth of 9.5 m over it, lie in position 23 00'.5N, 68 23'.0E. However, within the 5 m depth contour there are several shoal patches, some of which dry, and a number of isolated dangerous rocks; most of these dangers lie within  miles of the shore.
2  	There are a number of drying sandbanks, between the E bank of Kori Creek (23 31'.22 N, 68 19'.67 E) and Sir Mouth; 23 miles WNW, lying off the creek and the Indus Delta.

Tidal Streams

1 	 The tidal streams between Kharod Nadi and Godia Creek generally run parallel to the line of the coast, the In-going stream setting ESE and the out-going WNW; NW of Godia Creek the in-going stream sets E towards the coast at a rate of about 1 kts and the out-going stream sets seaward.

Principal Marks

1 	 Landmarks.
	Asar Mata Temple (22 50'.41 N, 69 13'.15 E). 	Dholo Pir Dome (22 55'.33 N, 69 03'.61 E).
Radio mast (23 14'.99 N, 68 48'.92 E), a red obstruction light is exhibited.
2  	Major lights.
	Mandvi Light (22 49'.75 N, 69 20'.88 E).
Chhachhi Light (white masonry tower, black bands, 27 m in height) (22 57'.21 N, 69 00'.87 E) is fitted with a radar reflector.        
Jakhau Light (white round concrete tower, red bands, 41 m in height) (23 14'.36 N, 68 36'.42 E), stands within the entrance to Godia Creek on its S side.
	Kajhar Creek Light (23 44'.4 N, 68 03'.9 E) .

Racon 

1	 Mandvi Lighthouse.
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Useful mark

1	  Maniyara Hill (23 28'.25 N, 68 37'.09 E), on the summit of which stands a fort at an elevation of 67 m.

Anchorages

1  	General anchorage. Vessels may be obtained anchorages with good holding ground, generally in mud; can be obtained in depths of about 12 m from 4 to 5 miles offshore between Asar Mata Temple (22 50' N, 69 13' E) and Godia Creek, 44 miles WNW.

Jakhau Harbour

1	  General information. Jakhau Harbour (23 12'.97 N, 68 33'.03 E), is an open roadstead situated on the outer side of the bar SW of the entrance to Godia Creek. The town Jakhau is located inland, about 9 miles E of the harbour. Small vessels use the harbour for loading salt during the fair weather season from October to January.
2	Jakhau is a fair weather Port situated on the NW coast of Katch about 120km from Bhuj. The Port is located about 12 km away from Jakhau village. 
3	Weather. The port observes off season from 15 may to 15 September every year. Due to monsoon and rough sea conditions, the working of the Port remains suspended during the above period.
4	  Port authority.	 The port is under the authority The Port Officer, Jakhau Port Authority, Mandvi, Gujarat State, India.
5  	Storm signals are displayed at Jakhau Harbour by using the brief system .
6 	 Landmarks. Jakhau Light (23 14'.36 N, 68 36'.43 E).
7	  Directions. Because of the nature of the coast, little is visible until a vessel approaches the charted 10 m depth contour; at night, or in thick weather, a vessel should not proceed closer inshore until its navigational position has been verified.
8 	 Anchorage. Vessels using Jakhau Harbour, may anchor comfortably about 5 miles SW of the entrance to Godia Creek in a depth of 9 m, mud and fine sand; as shown on the chart. The anchor point for this Port is about 7.5 miles from Port, SW of entrance to Godia Creek. Only one steamer can work at a time at this Port.
9 	 Barge berth. A jetty, 2 miles ENE of the entrance to Godia Creek, is used to load barges for vessels at the anchorage.
10	Facility	the port has a wharf of 1260 m length and width 4.5 m. The backup area is 3,10,000 Sq m. The shippers manage the handling of cargo on the steamers themselves. The cargo is handled in steamers at the anchorage at the distance of about 7.5 mile. Sailing vessels and lighters can work directly at the Jetty during High tide and Low tide.
11	Transportation.	The nearest railway station is Naliya, which is 28 km away from Jakhau Port. Jakhau port is well connected with State Highway. National Highway 8-A extension is 27 km from the Port. Nearest Airport is Bhuj, at a distance of 120km.

Sanghi Jetty (Kharo Creek)

General information 

1	Sanghi jetty (2322'.4N, 6834'.4E) falls under Jakhu port limits and lies inside Northern arm of Kharo creek. The principal function of jetty is handling inward/outward cargo Cement, Clinker, Gypsum and Coal. Sanghi Port is an all-weather direct berthing cement clinker jetty dedicated to ocean going vessels. It is situated in the Kharo Creek. The navigational channel is clearly marked with lighted buoys for day and night navigation. Other than Sanghi Ultra Tech and ABG jetties are located nearby. 
2	Approach Channel. The jetty can be approached, through a 9.4 mile length and 100 m width buoyed channel from the fairway buoy (2313'.87N, 68 28'.99E), by small crafts, barges and vessel having draught of 2-3 m. The channel is marked with 12 sets of buoys. The topography on either side of the channel is predominantly mud flats with mangrove vegetation. Navigable water is confined to the centre of the channel. The general depth in the channel is about 3-10 m. At the mouth of the channel the maximum depth is 3-4 m. 

Sanghi Jetty

3	Caution. The depth in the channel and the banks are liable to change. The traffic inbound/outbound from neighboring Jaypee Captive jetty should also be accounted for whilst navigating. Depth is required to be constantly monitored for shoal depths during the entire passage of the creek. Local knowledge of the area is considered essential whilst navigating within the channel.
4	Whenever a vessel is making approach on the jetty due regards to be given to the current and the shallow depths on the southern end of the jetty.
5		ETA. Vessels are required to pass ETA at least 96 hrs in advance and update the same at 72 hrs, 48 hrs and 12 hrs prior to arrival.
6		Pilotage not compulsory as the channel is fully marked with buoys. Only mini Bulk Vessel of max GRT 3000 and Barges with max GRT 2000 are berthed alongside the jetty.
7		Berths.	 Four berths with a total quay length of 204 m is available.
8	 	Landmarks. Sanghi Cement factory (2322'.69 N, 68 34'.25 E)
9		Tugs and Boat. One in no Twin Screw tug boat of 10 ton bollard pull is available around the clock on request. 
10 	Tidal levels. Mean tidal levels. Mean spring range about 3.78 in; mean neap range about 1.01 m. See information in Indian Tide Tables.
11		Anchorage. Anchorage may be obtained at 10 miles W of Jakhu Light House and SW of Kharo Creek in position (2311'.0 N, 68 26'.0 E) with available depth of 10.5 m.
12	Jakhu Light House (2314'.36 N, 68 36'.43 E) is a 45 m High RCC circular tower with Red and White bands. 
13	Landing Facility.
	(a) RCC open piled Jetty is available with 204 m LOA and 23 m wide. It is used for loading cement/clinker. The depth alongside the jetty is 8-10 m.
(b) Approach to RCC open piled Jetty for pass-way cement clinker with 635 m LOA and 8 m width. This jetty consists of 09 fabricated steel bollards with panel type fenders.
	
Jakhau VTS Tower and light house

14		Traffic. Coastal and export: Clinker/Cement in bags/steel
		Import : Coal in bulk/stag.
15	Limitation. Up to 3.5 m draft of vessel for entry and exist during high tide.	 
16	Port Services
	Supplies. Freshwater.
	Facilities. Police, Fire fighting, Customs.
17	Communications. 
	Telephone No. +91-02831 274119/274131
	Fax No.	+91-02831 274171/274115
	Mobile: +91 9925163015
	At Anchorage. By VHF on Ch 16 for call and working channel 12&14.
	Nearest Highway. SH 49 (30 km)
	Nearest Airport. Bhuj (150 km)
	Nearest Railway. Bhuj (150 km)

 
Jaypee Captive jetty

1	General information. Jaypee Captive jetty (2319'.8 N, 68 37'.4 E) is located due east of Kharo creek. The dimension of the jetty is 220 m by 13 m and the lay is (000 -180). The depth alongside is 2.2-3.5 m. The greatest depth alongside is 2.2  3.5 m. the general depth in the channel is about 4.5 m. at the mouth of the channel the max depth is 12.9. The jetty can be approached by small crafts, barges, having a draft of 2-3 m. the channel is marked by fibre reinforced buoys. Flat marshy land with mangroves surrounds the channel on either side. The area adjacent to the channel is liable to flood during flood tide thus makes it difficult to appreciate shallow patches and sand banks without local guidance.
2	Caution. The depth in the channel and the banks are liable to change. The traffic inbound/outbound from Shangi jetty should also be accounted for whilst navigating through the channel. On entering the channel there is no point of return. Depth is required to be constantly monitored for shoal depths during the entire passage of the creek. 
3	Local knowledge. The local knowledge of the area around the Jaypee Captive jetty is most essential whilst navigating within the channel. However the new charts of the area published by NHO can be relied upon if local knowledge is unavailable.
	Description. At the mouth of the Kharo Creek, an 800 m wide sand bar lying North East-South West direction restricts the navigation through the mouth except for the 400 m wide channel marked by buoys leading from the South end of the Kharo Creek mouth towards North into the Creek. The Eastern arm of the Kharo creek leading to the Jaypee Captive Jetty is about four nautical miles long. The channel has a maximum width of 6.5 cables. The channel narrows due East with 2nd set of bouys 180 m apart and 3rd set of buoys 120 m apart. A shallow sand bank of one nautical mile length and six cables wide lies on the port side (North) of the narrow channel from the 3rd to 7th set of buoys. It is pertinent to mention that a 180 m wide channel bifurcates and runs parallel to the main channel from 3rd to 7th set of buoys on the northern side of the sand bank with maximum depth of 5.5 m before merging back into the main channel. The width decreases and narrows down to one cable whilst approaching the jetty. Navigable waters are confined to the port side of the channel as it leads to the jetty. 
South of Jaypee Captive Jetty a narrow Creek passes between mangroves in SSW direction joining the Godia (kherla) Creek. The creek can be used for navigation only during High Waters under local guidance.

Koteshwar Lighthouse

4	Conspicuous objects.
	Radar Tower in position 23 14'.4 N, 68 36'.4 E
	Flood Light Tower in position 23 20'.2 N, 68 37'.6 E 
	Flood Light Tower in position 23 19'.9 N, 68 37'.4 E 
5	Approach. Whenever a vessel is making approach on the jetty due consideration be given to the shallow depths on the Southern part of the jetty.
6	Rail, Road and Air services. Connectivity to Jakhau by various modes of transport are as follows:-
Nearest Highway - Jakhau-Naliya Highway SH49 (20Km)
	Nearest Bus Station - Naliya(40 Km)
	Nearest Railhead - Bhuj (150Km)
	Nearest Airport - Bhuj Airport (150Km), Air force station Naliya (40Km)
	Nearest Hospital - Naliya
	Nearest Market - Nliya/Bhuj
	Contact details:
	Mr.RR Bali  09879540097
	Mr.Pendakar- 09909026122
	                    
Kori Creek
 
1  	General information. Kori Creek (23 31'.22 N,          68 19'.67 E), now one of the outlets of the Rann of Kachchh, was once one of the mouths of the Indus River. A shallow bar fronted the entrance to the creek but it can be navigated by local craft as far as Lakhpat, 28 miles within the entrance.
2  	Caution. The channel and banks are liable to constant changes.
3  	Local knowledge of the area is necessary before closing and entering Kori Creek.
4  	Description. Kori Creek is about 5 miles wide at the entrance; it is blocked by several sandbanks except on its E side where a deep-water channel leads, between off-lying sandbanks and the shore, into the creek.
5  	Depths. The bar, of which the outer edge is more than 10 miles seaward of the entrance, is about 7 miles across with depths from 0.1 to 3.2 m. Within the bar a channel, reducing from about 2 miles to 5 cables wide with depths from 5.3 to 18.0 m, leads through the creek for a distance of about 12 miles; then to the width of the channel is reduced, and subsequently divided, by sandbanks.
6	Navigational Aids. Koteshwar Light, (2340'.44 N, 6831'.64 E) (White RCC tower black bands), exhibits 8 cables S from Koteshwar temple.
7   	Tidal streams.  In the estuary of Kori Creek tidal streams are strong, attaining a rate of 5 kn at springs and 3 kn at neaps. The in-going stream sets up the channel of the creek until about 1 hour before high water when it sweeps over the sandbanks in the entrance; the in-going stream also sets into the bay N of Kori Creek. The out-going stream sets SW and S. 
8  	Landmark. Koteshwar Temple (23 41'.28 N, 68 31'.60 E);
9  	Approach aspect. When a vessel is in depths of more than 5 m off Kori Creek the low land, being about 10 miles distant, is generally not seen save in the clearest weather when low hills will be visible.
	Useful mark. Stranded wreck (23 30'.3 N, 68 20'.3 E).
Stranded wreck (23 34'.03 N, 68 12'.99 E).

