A) A - Information - Marine - Revised 1.10.09
A) A - Information - Marine - Revised 1.10.09
A) A - Information - Marine - Revised 1.10.09
. PB # 45, Ucchaiya (Post), Rajula (via), Amreli District, Gujarat 365 560 India www.pipavav.com
PORT INFORMATION AND RULES (For circulation to all concerned owner/agent/master) INDEX OF CONTENTS Rev 1/1.10.2009
FORWARD PORT CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS SECTION 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 GENERAL INFORMATION Page No. 6 Page No. 7
Pipavav Port Limits Description of Berths Pilotage Berthing Conditions Tugs Mooring Boats Prohibited area ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR MASTERS Page No. 10
Cable / Telex / Facsimile Communications Standard message & ETA Agency Services Notice of Readiness Anchorage area Port Dues and Charges Certificate of Fitness
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GMB Notice Customs and Immigration Health Contraband Liquor Security NAVIGATION Page No.16
SECTION 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Charts Approaches Navigation Aids
Pilot Boarding Arrangements Pilot Passage Plan Under Keel Clearance Tidal Conditions Water Density Weather Parameters Port COMMUNICATIONS Page No.19
VHF communication Weather Forecasts and Navigational Warnings Communication at the berths OPERATIONS Page No. 20
SECTION 6
6.1 Ship / shore Access 6.2 Tending Moorings 6.3 Turn of Tide 6.4 Radar 6.5 6.6 Trim Deck Watch
SECTION 7 CARGO OPERATIONS 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 Vessel fixing / allocation / vetting Container operations Bulk cargo Cargo plan and rates Loading arm operations (Tankers) Ballasting Operations Accidental spillage cargo / oil or leakage
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SECTION 8 SAFETY 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 8.8 8.9 Responsibility of the Master Safety Precautions Ship/Shore Safety Checklist Repairs and Maintenance Vessel Readiness Suspension of Operations Emergency Shut Down Lighting Radio Transmissions
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8.10 Fire Fighting Equipment 8.11 Fire on Board 8.12 Fire on the Berth 8.13 Emergency Towing Wires 8.14 Emergency Evacuation 8.15 Personal Protective Equipment
APPENDICES Please find the following documents at http://www.pipavav.com/docs_tariff.php 1. Port Rules and condition of use 2. Port Dues 3. Vessel Declaration 4. Nautical Area chart, current bathymetry data 5. Berth lay out 6. Vessel Data Sheet 7. Emergency Response Plan 8. List of agents 9. IMO pilot ladder 10. Oil spill prevention equipment 11. Port formality specimen 12. IMO Ship Shore checklist for bulk carriers 13. Ballast exchange format
FOREWORD Date of Issue 1st. June 2008 (revised 1.10.2009) This Port Information book has been compiled by The GPPL Harbour Master to acquaint Owners, Charterers and Masters of the general conditions, facilities and services available at the port of Pipavav handling containers, bulk cargo and LPG tankers. The port is situated in the west of Gulf of Kambhat, Gujarat, India. The information contained herein is believed to be correct at the time of publication, but GPPL assumes no responsibility for it or any supplemental publications, additions or corrections regarding it. PORT OFFICE APM Terminals Pipavav Post Uchaiya via Rajula District Amreli Gujarat 365 560 India t+91 2794 302 400 f+91 2794 302 413 www.pipavav.com
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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION The PORT PIPAVAV in latitude 20 54 N 071 30 E (on Indian Hydrographic . Charts 2100, BA Chart No. 1486 edition 2006) was inaugurated in 1997 as a joint venture with the State of Gujarat. Having been constructed to serve the rich hinterland of South Sourashtra (140 km SW of Bhavnagar / Alang ship breaking yard) and as a container terminal and good place of refuge on the West Coast of India bordering Arabian Sea. 1.1 PORT LIMITS The port facilities are within the Port of Pipavav under the jurisdiction of the Gujarat Maritime Board. Notified boundaries are: with in latitude 20 STN 07134E, 2056N, 07128E, 2054N, 07128E, 2053N, 07132E. Gazette notification G/PT/11/94/IPA/1393-100(1)/GM, dated 8.12.1994, read with IV Act 1917 as amended 2005. 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE BERTHS The present berths facing the island of Sial Bet lie in line 050-230 and are numbered 1 to 4 and designed to accommodate container vessels of up to LOA 305 mtrs, draft 14.0 mtrs., bulk carriers of up to LOA 240 mtrs, draft 13.0 mtrs. ( at HW ) and small LPG Tankers. Max. Cargo 10,000t. Berths are situated 3.5 kilometers from the main gate connected by a private road providing vehicular access to them. Max. Size Jetty Length (M) 1080 Max Draft (M) 14/13 (on HW 2.0) 10.5 (berthing) 11.0 (sailing at high water) 9.0 LOA (M) Beam (M) Displacement (MT) 100000 65000 50000
GPPL
ULTRATECH 337
LPG
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BERTHS: GPPL JETTY NORTH END 20 55 19.17N 071 30 53.89E SOUTH END 20 54 58.79N 071 30 24.01E Jetty level +6.5 M. Cargo gear min outreach from shipside 8.50 Mtr. Berth pocket depth -13.5 mtrs. LPG JETTY NORTH END SOUTH END 20 55 26.29N 20 55 20.57N 071 31 01.92E 071 30 55.08 E
** For LPG berth, Min. Length of parallel body 47 M. Berthing / unberthing in day light hours only. No double banking. ULTRATECH JETTY NORTH END SOUTH END
20 54.565N 20 54.433N
1.3 PILOTAGE Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels calling port of Pipavav. The licensed pilot will board 2-3 cables SSW of the fairway buoy using pilot boat or a port tug. Vessels proceeding to anchorage should approach Savaibet lighthouse from southerly direction. Tidal streams south of Shiyalbet and Savaibet flow 070 250 with a rate 3 to 4 knots. Inside the Port tidal stream flow along the jetty in a NE - SW direction with a rate upto 3 knots. Channel depth 14.5 Mtrs. Turning basin depth 13.5 Mtrs. GPPL jetty basin depth 13.5 Mtrs at berth 1,2,3 and 15.5 Mtrs at Berth 4 & LPG. Strong sets will be experienced at entrance to the channel. Mariners are cautioned not to attempt entering the channel without a licensed Pilot on board.
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BERTHING CONDITIONS Vessels will berth any time depending on size and draft. For deep draft vessels pilot boarding is planned to commence at the top of the tide.
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TUGS Use of tugs is compulsory. Pilot advises the Master about number of tugs. The following tugs are employed at the port: Bollard Name RISHABH SUDHIR MULJI OCEAN SUPREME 4800 BHP 2600 3580 Propulsion SCHOTTEL AQUA MASTER SCHOTTELL Drive TRACTOR STERN AZIMUTH Z TYPE RUDDER PROPELLER 60 Pull (Tons) 35 50
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MOORING BOATS & PILOT BOAT Mooring boats are used only if ropes are to be put on dolphins. Pilot boards using harbour tug.
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PROHIBITED AREA Anchoring prohibited in area North of Lat 20 52.5N Between Long 071 29.5E and 071 31.00E Anchor or wait only in designated area advised by port control.
SECTION 2: ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR MASTERS 2.1 CABLE / TELEX / FACSIMILIE COMMUNICATIONS Following e-mail group IDs should be used for various documents: Vessel Declaration: vesseldeclaration@portofpipavav.com ISPS Declaration : pfso@portofpipavav.com Pilot Request Free pratique Port Control Harbour Master : pilotmemo@portofpipavav.com : health@portofpipavav.com : portcontrol@portofpipavav.com : harbourmaster@portofpipavav.com
Port Control ( fax ): 02794 - 302667 Additionally the Customs House Agent (CHA) shall be copied with all communications with regard to the vessels arrival and Port Requirements. 2.2 STANDARD MESSAGE The port will transmit the appropriate standard message with due regard to ISPS Code. Reply should be sent by master / local agent as soon as possible. The standard message is shown in Appendix No.3. E.T.A.s Vessels are required to inform GPPL of their E.T.A. at the Pilot Boarding Area, 72 hours, with confirmation 48 hours, 24 hours and 12 hours prior to their arrival. All times to be in IST / GMT. 2.3 AGENCY SERVICES Vessel owners/Charterers should use only the agencies who are registered with GPPL as Custom House Agent. (CHA) A list of ships Agents is given in Appendix 8. Agents are responsible for to ensure that vessels calling at this port have Indian Hydrographic charts for the port and approaches. CREW CHANGE Vessel Agent can arrange crew change with prior intimation. SHORE LEAVE Shore leave is permitted subject to immigration clearance.
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STORES Supplies can be arranged thru local suppliers with prior notice and customs approval. BUNKERING FACILITIES Limited facilities for the supply of bunkers are available with prior arrangement. FRESH WATER Fresh water is available by road tankers. WASTE REMOVAL Mandatory minimum facilities have been provided on cost recovery basis to receive waste oil, dirty water, and segregated garbage for authorised disposal. MEDICAL SERVICES Medical services are available through the CHA at local trust hospital and Port medical centre. 2.4 NOTICE OF READINESS Vessels approved for calling at Indian ports as per current DG Shipping guidelines may give Notice of readiness of arrival or in accordance with Chatterers instructions. GPPL / Terminal will acknowledge receipt of NOR via radio or by authorized personnel on boarding the vessel. 2.5 ANCHORAGE AREAS Vessels should anchor south/south east of Savai Bet Light House. Guidance may be obtained from Port Control. Masters are advised that strong tidal currents are prevalent in the Gulf of Kambhat approaches and great caution must be exercised when dropping anchor. 2.6 Port DUES AND CHARGES GPPL has fixed charges for the use of their facilities including pilotage, tug, mooring boat and berth usage. See Appendix 2for Port dues and charges.
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CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS LPG vessels discharging at the GPPL must have a valid International Certificate of Fitness for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk And, be guided by IMO joint ship / shore check list. GPPL Harbour Master is responsible for ensuring good shipping is accommodated in its port of Pipavav and requires confirmation of up to date valid statutory certificates for the vessels including insurance cover for wreck removal and nil deficiencies in bridge / engine equipment. Pilot on arrival is authorized to check originals and request for a copy of each at the time of passage plan briefing and pilot card formalities. Vessels failing to comply with prescribed international / national / local Rules may not be able to sail out of the port.
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SECTION 3: INDIAN GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS 3.1 GMB NOTICE In addition to the observance of the Port Information and Rules as printed herein, Masters of vessels coming to, and at, the port of Pipavav should be aware that the Bye-laws of the Gujarat Maritime Board also apply. They should familiarize themselves with these Bye-laws. Agents are requested to make a copy of these bye laws to Masters regularly visiting the Port. In the event of any conflict between the Port Rules on the one hand, and the Byelaws of the Gujarat Maritime Board on the other, the latter shall prevail to the extent to which they are in conflict with the Port Rules.. Masters are, therefore, required to ensure that every precaution is taken to prevent spillages and pollution / vapour release. Government Local Authorities take a serious view of any oil and gas liquid spillages and vapour releases. Any such release will be investigated by the appropriate authorities and, apart from the Master and or the Owners of the vessel being charged with the cost of cleaning up the spill or in dealing with the vapour release emanating from the vessels and the consequences thereof, the Master and or Owner maybe liable to prosecution and delay to the vessel could well arise. 3.2 CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION Customs and Immigration Officers will normally board all vessels on arrival at the berth The CHA will be responsible for making the required arrangements. Documents required: a) Last Port Clearance Original. Three Copies of all the following documents:
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b) Ships Particulars, c) Cargo Manifest, d) Summary of Ports called in last 10 voyages e) Three Copies of below mentioned certificates: 1. Certificate of Ships Registry 2. Cargo Ship safety equipment Certificate 3. International Load Line Certificate, 4. Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate, 5. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, 6. IOPP Certificate, 7. Health Certificate, 8. International Tonnage Certificate , 9. ISM certificate. 10 Certificate of fitness (LPG tanker) g) Nil List , h) Vaccination List , i) j) l) Personal Property Declaration List , Crew List, Store List,
k) Currency List ( Ships and Crew ), m) Load Port Cargo Survey Report, n) Protest Letter, if any, pertaining to Cargo. 3.3 HEALTH The Government Health Authorities will grant free pratique. The CHA will be responsible for making the required arrangements. There is no PHO based at the port. Documents required: a) Maritime Declaration of Health b) Health Certificate If vessel has not touched Yellow Fever area and answers to all questions are NO, pilot may grant Free Pratique.
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CONTRABAND Dealing in contraband is strictly forbidden and Masters are advised that heavy penalties will be imposed for any dealing in drugs or other illicit goods Masters should ensure that the crew personal effects declaration is exhaustive so that Customs Authorities do not treat such items as undeclared and therefore contraband.
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LIQUOR The use and possession of alcohol is forbidden in the State of Gujarat. Masters are advised that all liquor in excess of the normal allowances should be placed in bond prior to arrival. Alcohol should not be taken ashore or offered to shore personnel during the vessels stay in port.
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SECURITY No unauthorised crafts are allowed alongside whilst the vessel is in the Port of Pipavav limits and it is the duty of the vessel to ensure that such craft do not come or remain alongside. Port & Marine Police crafts are on routine patrolling duties. Lifeboats must not be lowered except in an emergency. All Indian ports are presently maintaining ISPS International security level 2. PANS declaration must be sent 72 Hrs before arrival.
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SECTION 4: NAVIGATION 4.1 CHARTS Charts serving the area are: British Admiralty 1486 Gulf of Khambaht and Approaches British Admiralty 3460 Ports on the West Coast of India Indian National Hydrographic Department 2100 Port Pipavav and Approaches. Edition 3/2009 Indian National Hydrographic Department 2081 Approaches to Ports from Diu to Pipavav Admiralty West Coast of India Pilot No. 38 West Coast of India Pilot - INP 1 . 4.2 OUTER APPROACHES Fairway buoy in Lat 2053.2N Long 071 29.0E should be approached from southerly direction. Sailing vessels should make good a course of 200 T to avoid drifting on anchored vessels. 4.3 NAVIGATION AIDS Lighted buoys are laid to mark the Channel Center of the pilotage channel is marked with single Leading lights in transit bearing 010T. Our Channel is single vessel passage. Pilotage is approximately 2 nautical miles only. Hence VTMS is not installed at this stage. 4.4 PILOT BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS A pilot ladder should be rigged in conjunction with the accommodation ladder if required to within 2.0 meters of the water to enable the pilot to ascend or descend the ladder clear of the pilot launch or tug deck. The whole area should be adequately lit and free of obstruction. A ships officer in radio communication with the bridge should be in attendance with at least two crewmen to assist personnel boarding. Weighted heaving lines must not to be used. The approved IMO pilot boarding arrangements are shown in the accompanying diagram. (Appendix 9) Automatic pilot hoists are not permitted.
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4.5
PILOTAGE PASSAGE PLAN Harbour Master and all concerned plan shipping movement every day and advise plan to the Master through vessel agent 24 hours prior to arrival to ensure his plan to port approach and berth is suitably adjusted well in time. Soon after boarding the vessel, the Master and Pilot will discuss the Pilotage and Berthing Plan. Agreement by both parties and the plan signed is essential before the vessel approaches or leaves the berth.
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UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE Sufficient water exists at the jetty to allow a minimum under keel clearance of 1 mtr on a draught of 12.5 mtr at Chart Datum.
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TIDAL CONDITIONS Moderate to strong currents are prevalent in the vicinity of the port with velocity reaching up to 3 knots at spring tides. Masters are cautioned that there is little or no slack water and close attention to moorings must be given at all times and especially at change of tide and all the time during SW monsoon. A current velocity meter is situated on the south end of berth no1.
4.8
WATER DENSITY The density of the seawater here is approximately 1024 but may reduce up to 1020 during monsoon.
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WEATHER PARAMETERS (vide Port Rules). The operating weather parameters for the port will in general depend upon the circumstances prevailing at the time. Harbour Master will take these into account in making any decision to suspend operations. Guidelines for suspension of operations will be as follows: Under normal circumstances berthing will be suspended in mean wind speeds in excess of 25 knots, or in significant swell/wave height of 1.2 m.
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In rising winds and exceeding a mean speed of 30 knots serious consideration must be given to leaving the berth. Resumption of cargo operations will take place after the mean wind speed falls under 25 knots for a period of at least 30 minutes. Storm signal mast located on top of port radio control displays following signal to indicate closing of port and signs of approaching storm.
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SECTION 5: COMMUNICATIONS 5.1 VHF COMMUNICATION At least three hours prior to arrival vessels should contact the Port of Pipavav (call Pipavav Port Control) on VHF Channel 16 / 71 for advice on berthing instructions. Traffic Control will assign a working channel for use whilst in the GPPL port area. A listening watch should be maintained on both channels. 5.2 WEATHER FORECASTS AND NAVIGATION WARNINGS Port control monitors weather forecast on various web sites. Any weather warning is intimated to all vessels. 5.3 COMMUNICATION AT THE BERTHS: Port Control Keeps 24 Hr.watch on VHF Ch. 16/71.
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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS 6.1 SHIP / SHORE ACCESS A shore gangway may be provided at the berth/s at cost. 6.2 TENDING MOORINGS Due to SW monsoon winds and strong tidal currents, utmost vigilance must be maintained regard to the moorings. Moorings on winches must at all times be secured on the brake drums. On no account will tension mode be employed 6.3 TURN OF TIDE There is little or no slack water period and the abrupt change can exert large tensions in the mooring lines. Extreme vigilance must be exercised and crewmen should be stationed at the mooring winches during this time on large container vessels. 6.4 6.5 A Furuno X band Radar with AIS is part of port control room equipment. TRIM MINIMUM DRAFT FOR BERTHING/UNBERTHING. PLEASE NOTE AND INFORM ALL VESSELS, OWNERS, CHARTERERS & ANY ONE ELSE CONCIRNED UNDER YOUR AGENCY THAT VESSELS OF MORE THAN 90 MTR LOA, CALLING AT PIPAVAV SHOULD HAVE MINIMUM DRAFT & MAX. TRIM FOR DIFFERENT LOAs (IN METERS ) AS FOLLOWS: LOA 90< >140 140< >165 165< >190 190< >225 225> F DRAFT 2.00 2.75 4.25 5.00 7.00 A DRAFT 3.50 4.75 6.25 7.00 9.00 MAX. TRIM 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00
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DECK WATCH At least one of the ships officers shall be on deck, at all times and there should be sufficient crew members on deck to ensure the safe operation of the vessel.
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SECTION 7: CARGO OPERATIONS 7.1 VESSEL FIXING / ALLOCATION / VETTING At 1100 hrs on working days, trade meeting is been conducted, which are attended by vessels agents. During the meeting vessel fixing / allocation are discussed and same is conveyed to all present. 7.2 CONTAINER OPERATIONS Container operation is being handled at quay length 394 mtrs with 3 Quay Cranes with 13 across out reach. Container yard measures up to 203,000 sq.mtrs. Container yard has 18 Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes, 250. Refer Plugs are available in the yard. Container berth 4 of length 387 Mtrs. has 5 Quay Cranes, having reach of 18 across. 7.3 BULK CARGO Bulk cargo is being handled at quay length 330 mtrs with the help of two BM Titan cranes and one Gottwald crane. Conveyor systems is functional for coal which leads directly to Coal Yard. Open stackyard measuring upto 200,00 sq.mtrs is available for coal and warehousing of 40,000 sq.mtrs is also available. Three nos weigh to bridges are functional. 7.4 CARGO PLAN AND RATES Cargo plans for container vessels are made by port planners and approved by vessel. Cargo plan for bulk vessels is made by the vessel. Loading discharging rates for various cargos are as per charter party/as fixed by marketing department of the port with due regard to best industry practice and IMO recommendation. 7.5 LOADING ARMS at LPG berth The Flexible Hose will be connected by shore staff in conjunction with the ships personnel. Information will be exchanged with filing of IMO ship shore check list before commencing work.
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7.6
BALLASTING / DEBALLASTING OPERATIONS Ballasting / Deballasting operation carried out by vessel conform to Global Ballast Water Programme, Submission of Ballast Water Exchange (Standard) Form is mandatory for every vessel visiting the port. (Appendix 13).
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ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE CARGO / OIL OR LEAKAGE Oil Leakage : The action plan as per Oil Spill Contingency Plan. Hazardous Cargo Spill : Action as per Disaster Management Plan. (Vide Appendix 10).
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SECTION 8: SAFETY 8.1 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MASTER Nothing contained in this book shall be construed as relieving the Master from his responsibility for the safety of his vessel. 8.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Masters and Officers are expected to be familiar, and to comply with the latest edition of Port information and Rules. 8.3 8.4 IMO SHIP/SHORE SAFETY CHECKLIST (Appendix 12). REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE No repairs or maintenance is to be carried out on the main engines or other essential machinery without prior permission from Harbour Master. No immobilization will be granted during monsoon or in case of vessels short stay. Permission, if any, is granted on day to day basis. All hot work is prohibited on board the vessel unless approval has been obtained from the port authorities and the requisite work permit issued. 8.5 VESSEL READINESS The vessel must at all times be ready to move under its own power. 8.6 SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS Cargo operations will be halted during any period of severe or abnormal conditions such as thunderstorms, excessive wind or swell which endangers the safety of the vessel and port facilities. The LPG loading arms may be disconnected and preparations made for the vessel to unberth should it become necessary. 8.7 LOADING ARM EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN AND DISCONNECTION LIGHTING During darkness, adequate lighting shall be arranged to cover the area of the decks and immediate vicinity of the vessel.
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8.9
RADIO TRANSMISSIONS At LPG berth this is prohibited.Control room will inform Safety officer of the emergency who will initiate appropriate response. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT Ships fire fighting appliances, including main and emergency fire pumps, shall be ready for immediate use and pressure shall be maintained on the fire main at all times. Port fire mains are always on to connect to international shore connection. Pressure is maintained by jockey pumps in the port pump room close to reservoir. FIRE ON BOARD Fire on board will be notified immediately to the radio room by the continuous sounding of the ships alarm bells accompanied by a series of long blasts on the vessels whistle. Radio contact will be made with Harbour Master / pilot to advise them of the emergency. The Berth will be notified and will initiate emergency procedures as required. Ships personnel will fight the fire under the direction of the Master. Tugs will assist as required and the berth fire fighting equipment will be activated. (Port Emergency Response Plan Appendix. FIRE ON THE BERTH Should a fire be detected on the berth by the ship, it must immediately report the incident to the radio room by the quickest possible means (by radio or sounding ships alarms), shut down all cargo operations and prepare the LPG loading arms for disconnecting. The vessel must prepare to evacuate the berth.
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8.14
EMERGENCY EVACUATION By word of mouth from the vessel master and or the Harbour Master to ensurely orderly muster at designated muster stations /Assembly points (vide Berth layout Appendix 5).
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Vessels other than LPG Cargo and Container Vessels: FOREIGN COASTING
IV. TUG HIRE CHARGES: Per Tug per hour or part thereof US$310 Rs.13400
FOREIGN VESSELS COASTING VESSELS CANCELLATION OF TUGS FOREIGN VESSELS COASTING VESSELS
US$310 Rs.13400
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