Beypore (INBEY)

The port consists of 2 SWly breakwaters, an approach channel of 180m width and 3.5m deep, and 310m long wharf, out of this 152m is old wharf. The port commenced operations as a dedicated wharf of Calicut Port and larger vessels are handled through lighterage operations. The location of port has the potential to be developed as an all weather port to cater for the needs of Malabar coast region and handle both cargo and passenger traffic. The port handles general cargo, petroleum products, construction materials, grain, soda ash and cattle feed.

Tropical.

Beypore Port on the SW coast of India is located midway between two major ports, Kochi and New Mangalore and it is approximately 10km S of Kozhikode (Calicut) connected through Beypore Road. It is situated at the mouth of Beypore/Chaliyar River discharging to Arabian Sea.

LOA 72.05m, beam 12.8m and 1,600DWT.

Approx 150,000t of cargo and 20,000 passengers handled annually.

Safe anchorage may be obtained with Beyport Light bearing 045°-090° in depths of 7.0-10.0m at a distance of 1.5-2.5nm from the light.

The river mouth is approached between two breakwaters which extend about 0.5nm SW from the N and S entrance points. The entrance channel has been dredged to 3.5m. Breakwater lights: A fixed red light positioned at the W end of the N breakwater and a fixed green light positioned at the W end of the S breakwater.

IND219, IND272. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for the harbour but available during day time only. Pilots boards at the anchorage.

HW: 1.20m LW: 0.70m

Tugs should be ordered through agent with at least 24 hours before arrival/departure/shifting. Three tugs are available, 1 x 130hp, 1 x 200hp and 1 x 300hp.

A NW wind makes crossing the bar unsafe at LW. During monsoon (Jun-Sep) the sea state at the roads is moderate to heavy.

BEYPORE 11°10.32'N 75°48.54'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IN BEY For details see: KOZHIKODE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Authority VHF Ch Telephone Fax Pilot Station 16 - - Pilot Vessel 16 - - Port Authority 16 +91 495 368704 - Harbour Master - +91 495 414039 +91 495 414089 Tugs 16 - - Terminal Operators 16 - - Port Officer 16 +91 495 368704 +91 495 368704

Customs allowances: One bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes are 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, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Algeria will not be issued with landing permits.

The master is to deliver to the customs boarding party: ..... Document Copies 1. Stores List 5 2. Crew Personal Effects List 5 3. Last Port Clearance - 4. Crew List - 5. Certificate of Registry - 6. Load Line Certificate - 7. Safety Radio Certificate - 8. Safety Equipment Certificate - 9. Vessel's Manifest - 10. Port & Light Dues Receipt - 11. Passenger List -

Vessels bound for the outer anchorages should advise ETA 48 and 24 hours in advance (12 hours in advance for vessels bound for the harbour), and confirm on VHF Ch 16, 2 hours before arrival.

No special requirements other than Interco flags.

Local port health officer grants pratique after boarding vessel. If a vessel is coming from a yellow fever area within 30 days, port health officer, Cochin will issue free pratique. Bill of Health issued by health officer, Calicut.

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.