Galle (LKGAL)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro, cruise, passenger, and liquid cargo.

Tropical.

The port of Galle is situated on the SW coast of Sri Lanka.

LOA 190m, beam 32m, draught 7.3m, 57,238DWT.

The pilot nominates anchorage berths. Outer anchorages: Available in depths of 16.5m. During the SW monsoon the best berth is in depth of 27.0m, sand, with Point de Galle Lighthouse bearing 012° distant 12nm. During the NE monsoon vessels usually anchor in depths of 18.0m with Point de Galle Lighthouse bearing 335° distant 1.15nm. The largest vessel permitted to anchor is LOA 152m with draught of 9.1m. During the SW monsoon, the largest permissible vessel is LOA 145m and draught of 7.6m. The bottom at the anchorage is good holding ground in sand and mud. Anchor berths: Vessels moor head and stern, bow S, using both bower anchors at open hawse with their port anchor laid E. The stern moorings are laid by the Assistant Master Attendant as required. Vessels are required to slack the cable when necessary and must have their main engines ready for use at short notice. Caution There are several detached shoals in the E part of the harbour, a rocky spit with depths of 2.5-5.0m extends 200m SW from the W end of Gibbert Island. Throughout the harbour, within the 5.0m depth contour, there are numerous rocks both above and below the surface. Vessels should anchor well clear of central and eastern channels and their approaches.

The port is approached through one of three channels, (eastern, central and western), between Point de Galle (6°01'.4N 080°12'.9E) and Watering Point, 1nm ESE. The maintained depth on the artificial harbour is 9.8m. The S part of that harbour is maintained at 8.9m. Eastern channel: From a position approx 0.35nm SW of Unawatuna Point (6°00'.3N 080°14'.5E), the alignment (322°) of the N end of Kacheri with Chapel leads NW towards the harbour, passing: NE of Alut Ground (1.15nm SE), a shoal patch. NE of Gal Pare (0.7nm SE), a shoal consisting of several heads, with least depths of 7.9m. NE of Bloomfield Rock (0.6nm SE) and SW of Imbue Ranne Gala (0.7nm ESE) then SW of Diya Mudawa (0.5nm ESE), a shoal over which the sea breaks during the SW monsoon. Central channel: From a position SE of the pilot boarding station, follow the recommended track (003°) passing: E of Safe Water Buoy (0.95nm S), E of Kadda Rock (0.6-0.7nm SSE), three shoal patches with least depths of 3.4m (where the sea breaks heavily during SW monsoon but the surface is hardly disturbed during NE monsoon). W of Secundra Rock (0.7nm SSE), a buoy is moored 50m SW of the rock. E of Sealark Rock (0.575 SSE, port hand) positioned approx 60m NNE from the rock. E of Bloomfield Rock (0.575nm SE), a buoy (starboard hand) is moored 150m from the rock. The route then follows between Bekilatu Wawa and Matte Mada, then N to the chartered dredged area. The route then follows (relative to Scharte Fort, 06°01.7'N 080° 13.0'E): W of Outer Katta (0.5nm ESE), W of Kata Gala (0.5nm ESE), W of a foul area (0.37nm ESE), E of Welihukka (300m SE) a rocky patch with least depth of 0.9m. Western channel: The western channel is unmarked and used only by local vessels. The channel leads NE passing between Mee Meti Yawa, which extends S from Pointe de Galle and Kadda Rocks. It then joins the central channel ESE of Pointe de Galle. E of Polkote Gala (0.25nm SE) is a dangerous rock on which the sea breaks during the SW monsoon. A buoy is moored 150m SE of the rock. Entry into the harbour: The entrance channel is 130m. Vessels are not permitted to enter the harbour at night. Sailing from the harbour can be arranged at night in good weather conditions. Local knowledge is required for entering the harbour via the Western Channel.

BA 813, 819, 3700. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

1025.

Compulsory. Requests for pilots should be advised 24 hours prior to arrival via local agent. The pilot boat is an 18m white launch with "Galle Pilot" in black letters on the bow and is also used as a mooring boat. The usual signal for a pilot should be displayed on approaching the port and the vessel should await the arrival of the pilot close SW to the buoy (06° 00.5'N 080°13.3'E), at the entrance to the central channel. A pilot ladder, rigged in accordance with SOLAS Regulations, on the lee side and 2 man ropes of at least 3in diameter rope, with the ends free, are required to be provided. Vessels are not usually brought into the harbour at night but must anchor in the outer anchorage until daylight. However vessels may be taken into the harbour at night in good weather. The vessel should contact Galle pilot station on VHF Ch 16 as soon as the vessel is in radio range as there is no pilotage available between 1800-0600hrs.

Vessels are not permitted to enter the harbour at night.

Range 0.6m (spring), 0.1m (neap).

Available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly monsoon. The predominate winds are W and NW from Apr-Nov and E and NE from Dec-Mar. In May and Jun, very disturbed condition, accompanied by a swell as high as 4.3m, may be experienced in the harbour, sometimes lasting for up to 3 days. The climate is hot and humid in Mar and Apr before the SW monsoon breaks.

GALLE 6°01.83'N 80°13.39'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LK GAL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Colombo Radio: Ch 16, 11, 06, 13. Port Control: Ch 16, 10. Pilot Station: Ch 16, 10.

Each person is allowed 1 carton of cigarettes and 2 bottles of spirits. Others should be bonded. Penalties vary according to the magnitude of non compliance. Immigration officers will board vessel on arrival and random inspections of passports may be carried out. No passport will be stamped, unless in the case of disembarkation/repatriation of crew/passengers. There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers. However photography within the port is not permitted.

Documents required on arrival: ..... Documents Copies 1. Port Health Maritime Health Declaration 1 Cargo/Passenger List 2 Vaccination List 2 2. Port Security Crew/Passenger List 2 Arms/Ammunition List 2 Stowaways List or Nil Declaration 2 3. Police Crew/Passenger List 2 Arms/Ammunition List 2 Stowaways List or Nil Declaration 2 4. Immigration Crew/Passenger List 2 Stowaways List 2 5. Customs Crew/Passenger List 2 Store's List 2 Personal Declaration 2 Discharge Manifest 2 Arms/Ammunitions List 2 Animals List 2 Stowaways List 2 Parcels List or Nil Declaration 2 Last Port Clearance - Special forms will be delivered by authorities concerned, or can be arranged by agents, on arrival.

Notify the agent of ETA 5 days, 3 days and 24 hours prior to arrival. Message to include ETA, draught, last port of call and nationality, details of any dangerous/hazardous cargo, arms/ammunition onboard and that crew (passengers if any) are healthy.

Sri Lanka national flag is required to be displayed whilst in the port. There are no penalties for not complying.

Vessels are not permitted to enter the harbour at night. Sailing from the harbour can be arranged at night in good weather conditions.

Pratique can be applied for a minimum of 48 hours prior to arrival via radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates have to be authenticated at Colombo. The port does not have any special health regulations. However, vessels without a qualified medical officer may not have communications with the shore nor may any person, except the pilot, board until the Government Health Officer has given permission. Infectious cases of disease must not be landed without the permission of the Government Health Officer.

NOR should be tendered on arrival at Galle in roads. Master should tender NOR during normal working hours.