Bedi Bunder (INBED)

Port of Bedi is an all weather tidal lighterage facility and it is classified as an intermediate anchorage port. Principal exports are soyabean, rapeseed, ground nut seeds, guar gum, bauxite, cement, wheat, castorseed, petcoke, clinker, rice and sugar. Main imports are fertiliser, rock phosphate, coal, corn, soya meal, bulgar wheat, green peas, dates, rock salt and pig iron.

Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer Jun 1 to Aug 31.

Bedi Bunder is situated in NW India on the S shore of the Gulf of Kutch, close to Jamnagar.

LOA 82m, beam 14.8m, 2,873DWT.

Approx 3,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Large vessels can anchor 1.5nm N of Kalvan Light Beacon and has the capacity of max 17 vessels at a time during fair season, during monsoon port permits working of max 13 vessels. Smaller vessels can anchor approx 2.5nm NNE of the northern end of Rozi Mata in 5.4m. Lighters: Approach to the anchorage from the port is through a channel 5.2nm in length which dries for the most part at LW. Lighters move from the port during high tide times only. From the anchorage Bedi Port is 11km, New Bedi Port is 6km and New Rozi Pier is 5km. Anchorage positions are as follows: ..... 1 22° 36.82'N 70° 4.23'E 2 22° 37.30'N 70° 4.79'E 3 22° 38.00'N 70° 4.00'E 4 22° 38.20'N 70° 3.00'E

If approaching Rozi Island from W do not alter course until Kalvan Lighthouse bears 185°, so as to avoid Ranson Shoal (22°37.2'N 070°02.4'E) and the dangers which extend offshore between Pirotan Island and Rozi Island 6nm SE. When approaching or leaving anchorages, vessels should pass N of Ranson Shoal taking care to avoid the shoal water extending 0.5nm ESE of it; also passing well clear of the numerous wrecks and foul ground which lie in this area.

IN2027, IN2080, IN203. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

The Indian Coast Guard Station, Vadinar is contactable through agents.

1025.

Berthing priorities are decided by the port authorities based on vessel type and cargo.

Not compulsory, but if requested in advance by master to Portal Bedi. Pilot available from Pirotan Lighthouse to Rozi Anchorage, approx 7miles from port by local pilot guide. Pilot boards off Pirotan Island Light.

Kalyan Light is exhibited from a white masonry pillar with black bands, on a detached reef, situated approx 2nm NNE of the entrance to Bedi Creek. A conspicuous radio mast, marked by red obstruction lights, stands at an elevation of 73m, 5nm SE of the conspicuous water tower. Rozi Jetty Light is exhibited from a white masonry pillar with red bands at the end of the jetty, extending N from Rozi Railway Station. Bedi Bundar Light is exhibited from a white metal framework tower, 12m in height, standing 1nm SSW of the head of Rozi Jetty.

Mean spring range 5.5m; mean neap range 3.0m.

Four tugs available, from 350 - 4,000hp.

Prevailing winds: W'ly Feb to Oct. The port is adversely affected by the monsoon, particularly in the afternoons, when strong winds and heavy swell are likely to occur. Fair season: Oct to June. Monsoon: June to Oct.

BEDI BANDAR, GULF OF KACHCHH 22°34.17'N 70°02.54'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IN BED For details see: GULF OF KACHCHH PILOT REQUIREMENTS GULF OF KACHCHH VTMS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WT station at Bedi Bunder (callsign "VUK 5"). Range approx 230km. VHF: Port: Ch 16, Bedi Radio.

Customs allowances: One bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes is allowed for each crew member per week. Immigration: Immigration officials will check passports/CDC (Seaman's Books) and issue shore permits. Nationals from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Iran will not be issued with landing permits.

..... The master is to deliver to the customs boarding party: Documents Copies 1. Stores List 3 2. Crew Personal Effects List 3 3. Last Port Clearance 1 4. Crew List 5 5. Certificate of Registry 1 6. Load Line Certificate 1 7. Safety Radio Certificate 1 8. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 9. Passenger List 5 10. Provisions List 3 11. Customs Declaration 3 12. Cargo List 4 13. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 14. Bill of Lading 2 15. Stowage Plan 1 16. Ports of Call List 2 17. Bonded Stores List 3 18. Narcotics List 3 19. Arms & Ammunition List 3 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. IOPP Certificate 1 22. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate 1 23. International Tonnage Certificate 1 24. Seaman's Books, passports and Vaccination Certificates 1

ETA messages are to be given by master/owners to charterers / shippers or consignees 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival or as per Charter Party. Message should contain arrival date/time and the following information: ..... 1. Name of ship 2. Flag of ship 3. Type of ship 4. MMSI number 5. IMO number 6. GT 7. DWT 8. Year built 9. Classification society 10. Last port of call 11. ETA/port 12. ETD 13. Next port of call 14. Particulars of company/ship owners/agents 15. Port state control inspection last carried out (when & where) 16. Flag state inspection last carried out (when & where), for Indian ships only

Local port health officer grants pratique after boarding vessel. Pratique is not granted by radio. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates possible.

To be tendered as per terms and conditions of Charter Party. Generally, NOR tendered by master on vessel's arrival advising that vessel is ready to load/discharge the nominated cargo.