Vengurla (INVEN)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port is closed between May and September due to the monsoon season.

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

Vengurla is situated to the N of Mormugao.

Good anchorage can be found inside the port. Large vessels may anchor in Vengurla Roads with Vengurla Light tower bearing 036° distant approx 0.7nm. A small vessel may anchor with shelter from NW winds in the bight on the E side of Vengurla Point in depths of approx 4.5m.

BA 1508, 1509. Admiralty Pilot NP38.

Compulsory.

Vengurla Point Light is exhibited from a hexagonal masonry tower on Vengurla Point.

Tidal streams: Tidal streams between Vengurla Roads and the N entrance to Karil Kachal Channel, approx 10nm NW, set N on the flood stream and S on the ebb with a spring rate of approx 1kt.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

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.