Mongla (BDMGL)

The port is well protected by a natural mangrove forest of Sunderbans. The port consist of different terminals and private jetties to handle mainly containers, breakbulk, cement, clinker, fly ash, LPG and bulk condensate oil. Lighters and barges are used to transfer grains from bulk carriers to a silo storage with capacity of 50,000t adjacent to a jetty located at Joymonirgol, 17km S of Mongla Port.

Bay of Bengal Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Dec 1 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Nov 30.

Mongla is a river port located on the E bank of the Pussur River, in the Ganges Delta in SW Bangladesh.

Max LOA 182.98m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.5m, 50,806DWT.

Approx 11,000,000t of cargo, 60,000TEU and 1,200 vessels handled annually.

Outer Anchorages: There are 24 anchor berths at the Fairway Buoy, located at 21° 26.9'N 089°34.4'E. Available for the lightering of cargo during Nov-Feb subject to the clearance of customs authority, bounded by the following co-ordinates: ..... 1. 21°27.5'N 089°34.5'E 2. 21°27.5'N 089°34.5'E 3. 21°30.0'N 089°34.5'E 4. 21°30.0'N 089°38.0'E A further 9 vessels can anchor at the Hiron Point anchorage near Buoy B-18 in position 21°46.6'N 089°30.0'E. Depth of water at these anchorages is up to 10.0m. Bottom consist of soft mud and fine sand. River Anchorages: Max depths of 8.5m CD at these anchorages. Vessels of up to 7.0m draught may use the anchorage and of slightly greater draught in the flood season. Vessels may also secure to mooring buoys, depth 8.0m CD. Cargo is transferred to inland river barges using Vessel's own gear.

Pussur River between Akram Point (21°59'N 089°32'E) and Mongla, approx 40nm N, is fairly broad and easily navigable. The river is buoyed, however the buoys are likely to be altered without notice due to changes in the channel. Vessels wishing to enter on a particular tide should arrive at Mongla Fairway Lightbuoy, approx 65nm from the port, at least 3 hours before HW. They should make for the lightbuoy but are warned not to attempt to cross the bar without detailed instructions, these will be passed by radio from the pilot station and must be carefully followed. Entrance to the Pussur River, has an approx width of 2nm at the mouth and has a bar approx 5nm from the Fairway Buoy where the min depth is 6.2m. Vessels drawing up to 7.0m can cross the bar in all seasons. During monsoons vessels up to 8.0m can cross the outer bar on the spring tide.

IN 31. BA 90, 732. Admiralty Pilot NP21, NP286(4).

Outer Bar 1005-1025, Mongla 1002-1015.

Vessels can moor to 8 mooring buoys in the river.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels entering Zulfiquar Channel and no attempt should be made to navigate Pussur River without a pilot. Requests for a pilot should be made 24 hours in advance to the Mongla port authorities at Khulna and the Hiran Point pilot station by radio, direct to the pilot station or via Khulna coast radio station, stating the following information: ETA at Mongla Fairway Lightbuoy, fresh water draught, speed available, length, tonnage and the quantity of fresh water required. On approaching the river, the vessel will receive instructions from the pilot station as to the course to be followed and the depth of water on the bar. Vessels anchor SE of Hiran Point to await the pilot and may not proceed N of Mongla Lightbuoy without a pilot. The pilot vessel is equipped with radio. Vessels should have a boat rope and pilot ladder with hand ropes ready on the lee side. Day and night pilotage is available, however night pilotage is restricted for vessels under LOA 145m, draught 6.5m and speed below 10kts. There are 5 pilots based at Mongla, 57nm from the entrance of the river.

..... To the N: A line drawn due E-W from a point in position 22°38'N 089°20'E to a point in position 22°38'N 089°40'E. To the S: A line drawn due E-W from a point in position 21°27'N 089°20'E to a point in position 21°27'N 089°40'E. To the E: A line joining the point in position 22°38'N 089°40'E to a point in position 21°27'N 089°40'E. To the W: A line joining the point in position 22°38'N 089°20'E to a point in position 21°27'N 089°20'E.

Vessels up to max LOA 140m, and draught 6.5m may navigate inward and outward at night.

MHWN 3.43m; MLWN 1.19m; MHWS 4.30m; MLWS 0.33m.

There are 3 tugs available, including 1 tug for fire fighting.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. During March, April and May severe NW gales may be experienced, blowing up in the early afternoon and lasting for a few hours only.

MONGLA 22°27.94'N 89°35.74'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BD MGL For details see: HIRAN POINT PILOT REQUIREMENTS KHULNA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/23 BNHOC correspondence, (RSDRA2023000027725), 08/23

VHF: Port Control/Harbour Control/Hiron Point: Ch 16, 11. Callsign "S3J" Khulna; "S3H" Mongla; "S3K" Hiron Point.

..... 1. Last Port Clearance 2. Bangladesh Coast Light Dues 3. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 4. International Load Line Certificate 5. Safety Radio Telegraphy Equipment and Construction Certificates 6. Cargo Gear Register and Relative Inspection Certificate 7. Ship's Register of Nationality Certificate 8. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 9. Competency Certificate of Officers.

Incoming vessels must present themselves at Mongla Fairway Buoy at least 3 hours before HW at Hiron Point. The master should send the following information to port control via Khulna Radio callsign "S3E" and Hiron Point pilot station callsign "S3K", 24 hours prior to arrival at Mongla Fairway Buoy. ..... 1. ETA 2. Fresh water draught 3. Speed available 4. LOA 5. GT 6. Flag of vessel 7. Fresh water requirements 8. Local agent 9. Validity of Issuing Authority of ISSC 10. Present security level 11. Security level maintained in last 10 ports 12. Special security measures (if any) taken during visits to last 10 ports 13. If security procedures maintained during visits to last 10 ports 14. Security related information (if any) 15. Name of last 10 ports visited

Crew members are not allowed to paint vessels while in the port. This is to be done by licensed contractors.

On arrival at the Fairway Buoy, masters of vessels are required to send health report to port health, Khulna.