Vadinar (INVAD)

Vadinar port handles crude and product tanker and it is consist of three main operator which are the Indian Oil Corporation, Nayara Energy and Bharat Oman Refinery Ltd. There is also one STS point where crude operations are undertaken during the Monsoon season.

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

Vadinar Terminal is located 45nm SW of Kandla, on the S bank of the Gulf of Kutch.

Harbour : LOA 240m, Beam Unrestricted, draught 14.0m, 100,000DWT. Offshore: LOA 325m, draught 23.0m, 320,000DWT.

Approx 60,000,000t of cargo and 600 vessels are handled annually.

Vessels calling VOTL to anchor within 1nm radius of the pilot station. Anchorage is prohibited within 3nm of the terminal. Vessels awaiting a berth may also anchor N of Sikka Creek, in the vicinity of 22°31.4'N 069°46.0'E, in depths of 17.0-20.0m. These anchorages are exposed to the SW monsoon and reports indicate that the anchorage off Sikka Creek may be crowded. STS Anchorage: The STS area at Sikka is no longer operational. STS operations are now carried out at Vadinar when required.

Approach should be made through the deep water route. Vessels calling at the terminal may use either deep water route/outside DW route/as directed by the VTIS.

IN 2060, 2083. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Send ETA to harbour master, Kandla port and local agents (Jamnagar) 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours in advance. Pilot boards in the anchorage area, NW of the SBM in position 22°33.0'N 069°38.0'E for vessels calling at the SPM and terminal. For vessels moored at SPM, pilot remains onboard during the entire period that tanker is moored at SPM.

The SPM and the terminal is situated within Kandla port limits.

A light is exhibited from the SBM, a Racon transmits from the SBM.

SBM: Vessels normally berth during slack water or on an ebbing stream, approaching the SBM from W; due to insufficient sea room berthing is not attempted from E. Berthing is only daylight, unberthing is carried out at night. Terminal: Day berthing/unberthing LOA 240m, 100,000DWT. Night berthing/unberthing LOA 180m, 80,000DWT. Berthing as per tide, pilotage time is approx 2-4 hours.

Range up to 6.0m and tidal streams attain a rate of up to 3kts in the pathfinder creek.

Two tugs of 45t bollard pull are normally available, with fire-fighting and anti-pollution equipment.

Summer from Apr to Oct, Winter from Nov to Mar. Monsoons: 1st May till 30th September

VDNR OFFSHORE TERMINAL, GULF OF KACHCHH 22°30.61'N 69°42.04'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IN VAD For details see: KANDLA PILOT REQUIREMENTS GULF OF KACHCHH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Messages should be sent via telex: 0105 208 KPT IN, Fax: +91 02836 232040/235982 and VOTL Email: votl@essar.com. VHF: Vadinar Port Control: Ch 16, 12 for cargo operations. All vessels should maintain a listening watch on Ch 12 during cargo operations.

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 sent to harbour m, Kandla port and VOTL control, 7, 5, 3, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. For vessels calling at SPM the standard message should include: ..... AAA ETA Vadinar Pilot Station BBB Master's name, nationality, and number of crew and officers CCC LOA DDD Maximum beam and moulded depth EEE Arrival draught and displacement FFF Departure draught and displacement GGG Cargo grade/s, B/L quantities, API/densities, AV temperature, free water HHH Ship's maximum discharge rate III Number of tanks planned for COW concurrently without incurring any extra time JJJ Confirm IG system operational and all tanks in inerted condition KKK Confirm vessel has a valid "Oil Pollution Indemnity Certificate" LLL Name and address of P&I Club and their local representatives MMM Confirm all navigation equipment is in order, propulsion units, other deck and engine machinery is operational - notify deficiencies, if any NNN Master aware of Q-88 and Essar appendix questionnaires, if yes, confirm compliance OOO Specify SWL of hose handling crane/derrick PPP Confirm vessel can present 3 x 16in flanges on portside manifold QQQ Confirm vessel has 2 x 200m long and 10in circular hawsers aft for pull back tug. For vessels calling at the terminal/berth the standard message should include: ..... AAA ETA at pilot station BBB Master's name, nationality, and number of crew and officers CCC LOA, maximum beam and draught DDD Arrival draught and displacement. Arrival trim not to exceed 3.0m for safe berthing at this terminal EEE Departure draught and displacement FFF Cargo onboard - grade and quantity GGG Confirm that the top-off trim shall not be more than 2.0m HHH Maximum and minimum loading rate III Confirm IG system operational and all tanks in inerted condition JJJ Confirm vessel has a valid "Oil Pollution Indemnity Certificate" KKK Name and address of P&I club and their local representatives LLL Confirm all navigation equipment, propulsion units, other deck and engine machinery is operational - notify deficiencies, if any, now/immediately upon knowledge of same MMM Master aware of Q-88 and Essar appendix questionnaires, if yes, confirm compliance NNN Confirm vessel has operational high level alarms and plans to load cargo below the blocking level OOO Confirm vessel can present 1 x 16in and 2 x 12in of ANSI manifold connections PPP Confirm vessel has an operational portable/MOT ladder of minimum length 15m for ship-shore access. Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) for: ..... 1. Passenger ships including high speed passenger craft 2. Cargo ships, including high-speed craft, of 500GT and upwards, and 3. Mobile offshore drilling units. This form is to be submitted to the port authorities at least 24 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel.

Indian National flag and Interco Bravo flag.

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 work cargo.