Trivandrum (INTRV)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port is closed during the monsoon season (May-Aug).

Tropical.

Trivandrum, the capital of the State of Kerala, is located on the Malarbar coast approx 70km NW of the southernmost tip of India.

Vessels may anchor in depths of 5.5-11.0m, approx 0.3nm offshore.

Indian 222. Admiralty Pilot NP38.

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory but is available.

Landing should not be attempted by ships' boats because of the surf which generally runs even during the NE monsoon.

Range 2.74m.

Prevailing winds: SW and NE monsoons.

There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via Bahrain or Singapore Radio. VHF: Ch 16.

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: ..... Documents 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 messages are to be given by master/owners to charterers/shippers or consignees 7, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival or as per Charter Party.

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.