Jaffna (LKJAF)

Port Jaffna, also known locally as Port of Point Pedro, currently caters for only domestic passenger and cargo (mostly agricultural). Commercial vessels are directed to Port Kankesanturai from Port of Point Pedro. Anchorage is available between 09°50.00'N 80°14.35'E and 09°50.00'N 80°13.80'E and has a depth of 9m. Domestic cargo discharging at Port of Point Pedro takes place at the anchorage point to a lighter from the Port Kankesanturai. Upon discharging, the vessel should leave the anchorage and proceed to the Kankesanturai anchorage.

Tropical.

Jaffna is situated on the N shore of Jaffna Lagoon approx 13nm to the E of Kankesanturai.

Anchorage is available between 09°50.00'N 80°14.35'E and 09°50.00'N 80°13.80'E and has a depth of 9m.

Jaffna Obelisk Light is exhibited from a white concrete tower standing 2nm NW of Kalmunai Point and marks the W side entrance to a channel leading across the lagoon to the port.

BA 1584, 2197. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

Compulsory.

A radio mast 21m in height and marked by a red obstruction light, stands 2.25nm NW of Jaffna Obelisk.

VHF: Ch 16, 11

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 premises 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 or 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.

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.

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