Sikka (INSIK)

The port of Sikka comprises the Ammonia berth at the LCB Jetty, the SDCC cement lighterage wharf and the Lo-Lo/Ro-Ro jetty of RPL, approached through Sikka Creek. The Jamnagar Marine Terminal, operated by Reliance has 10 berths in total, which consists of 5 tanker berths and 5 SPM'S. Imports: Phosphoric acid, liquid ammonia, coal, machinery, crude oil and propylene. Exports: Clinker, cement and salt.

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

Sikka is located on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kutch, on the NW Indian coastline.

Harbour: LOA 251.98m, draught 14.5m, beam 45m, 119,456DWT Off Shore: LOA 339.76m, draught 22.5m, beam 60m, 321,300DWT

Approx 121,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

VLCC anchorage: Situated between 2-6nm ENE of SPM-2, as shown on chart, in 28-36m of water. Anchorage is also available 3nm W of SPM-1 in 36m of water, and 3nm SSW of SPM-1, in the tanker anchorage in depths of 14.0-20.0m. Outer anchorage: Vessels awaiting a berth anchor in the vicinity 22°31.4'N 069° 46.0'E, in depths of 14.0-20.0m. This anchorage is exposed to the SW monsoon and reports indicate that it may be crowded. Sikka Creek: provides sheltered anchorage in a depth of 11.0m about 0.5nm within the entrance between the SW side of the Goos Reef and Siri Reef. Crude oil tankers anchorage: 22°39.00' N 069°53.5' E 22°41.80' N 069°58.3' E 22°40.00' N 069°58.3' E 22°37.30' N 069°53.5' E Product tankers anchorage: 22°37.30' N 069°53.5' E 22°40.00' N 069°58.3' E 22°39.00' N 069°58.3' E 22°36.20' N 069°53.5' E Other tankers anchorage: 22°33.05'N 069°44.8' E 22°33.05'N 069°45.8' E 22°30.55'N 069°45.8' E 22°30.55'N 069°44.8' E.

Sikka Creek is approached from the E end of the deep route 8nm NW, and entered between Narara Bet and Goos reefs. The channel, marked on either hand by buoys (lateral) in accordance with the IALA Maritime Buoyage System (Region "A"); it leads from the vicinity of the Sikka Pilot Boarding Position about 2nm SE then 1nm SE to close N of the ammonia berth, or 2nm E to the Ro-Ro berth. The channel to the ammonia berth is narrow with a least reported depth of about 8.2m, but it should be noted that shallower charted depths lie close outside the channel. Caution: The outer buoys are reported liable to drag in strong winds. SBM approach: Is directly from the E end of the deep water route, noting least depth of 28.0m in the approach to SBM-1. Oil Jetty approach: The terminal is approached directly from the deep water route 8nm WNW of the pilot stations. The approach from the Fairway Lightbuoy is generally ESE then SE through a channel marked by lightbuoys between Goos and Munde Reefs.

BA 1470; Indian 2083, 203. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

1025.

Compulsory. Pilotage is available during daylight hours only (2 hours before HW). Pilot boards, from a tug in the following positions: ..... Sikka 22°30.1'N 069°46.1'E RPL Jetty 22°32.5'N 069°45.8'E SPM's 22°36.0'N 069°47.0'E BORL SPM 22°35.5'N 069°45.7'E Send ETA at least 48 hours in advance, with request for pilotage, to the port officers at Okha and at Bedi Bandar.

Berthing at SBM's is only permitted during daylight hours and during monsoon (May 1st-Sep 30th) only between 2 hours before and 2 hours after daylight HW. Night berthing at Jetties permitted with reduced max LOA and max draught of 9.0m, night unberthing restricted to max LOA 230m at Berths C and D and max draught 12.5m at all berths.

MHWS: 5.38m, MHWN: 4.35m, MLWN: 1.74m, MLWS: 0.71m, MSL: 3.0m Within Sikka Creek, the tidal stream set is generally in a direction parallel to the axis of the channel, with a maximum rate of 2kts.

Tugs are compulsory for berthing at Reliance Jetty. Jamnagar Terminal: SBM's have 4 x 52t bollard pull, Jetty tugs 4 x 40t bollard pull. Sikka jetty: 1 x 15t bollard pull and 2 x 3t bollard pull.

Prevailing winds: SW and NE monsoons. The port is adversely affected by SW monsoons.

SIKKA, GULF OF KACHCHH 22°27.44'N 69°47.89'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IN SIK For details see: GULF OF KACHCHH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 09/25 Indian Bulletin 3/25, (RSDRA2025000089337), 09/25

There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via Bahrain or Singapore Radio. VHF: Sikka Pilots & Terminal: Ch 16, 11, 12, 13. Jamnagar Pilots & Marine Terminal: 16, 68, 71. Call Reliance Port Control. Tel: +91 288 6612600, Fax: +91 288 6612699, Email: port_operation@ril.com. All vessels are advised to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 11 and 13 during oil lighterage operations between May and Oct.

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 China (mainland) 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 8 5. Certificate of Registry - 6. Load Line Certificate - 7. Safety Radio Certificate - 8. Safety Equipment Certificate -

ETA and relevant ISPS information should be sent along with a request for pilotage 48 hours in advance to port offices at Okha and Bedi Bandar. Reliance Jamnagar Marine Terminal: 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours notice to be given in local time.

Local weather and sea state: SPM's: Berthing will be suspended when sustained wind speeds exceed 30kts or when significant wave height exceeds 1.8m. In general when the sustained wind speed exceeds 35kts cargo operations should cease and the hoses be disconnected and hung off. When making a decision to let go the pilot in conjunction with the master will assess the situation prevailing at the time and how the vessel is lying to the buoy. However, in sustained wind speeds exceeding 40kts, or significant wave height of 3m, the ship should be unmoored and taken to the anchorage. Tanker berths: Under normal circumstances berthing will be suspended when sustained wind speeds are in excess of 25kts, or if any significant swell exists which will affect the operation of the tugs. This may be in the region of 1.3m. While moored alongside, the loading arm parameters are set at 30kts and should be disconnected when the sustained wind speed exceeds the limit. Swell wave action and movement of the vessel may also necessitate the disconnection of the arms. In rising winds exceeding a sustained speed of 35kts or significant wave height of 1.5m, consideration must be given to leaving the berth.

Local port health officer grants pratique after boarding vessel.

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. Timings accepted at Reliance Jamnagar Marine Terminal (RJMT) are as follows: ..... 1. Anchoring time of the vessel in designated anchorage at RJMY area. 2. Pilot boarding time in case of direct docking. NOR is not acceptable at the end of sea passage, only as above.