Trincomalee (LKTRR)

Trincomalee is a large natural harbour. It is the only entirely sheltered harbour in the South Asian sub continent and increasing in commercial activity. Whilst it has a limited number of berths, vessels of any size can still be accommodated in the anchorage. Cruise vessels are expected to increase in numbers with the recent removal of war risk insurance premiums. The principal imports are wheat, cement, clinker and petroleum products. The Principal exports are mineral sand, wheat bran pellets in bulk.

Tropical.

Trincomalee is situated on the NE coast of Sri Lanka.

Draught 12.5m, LOA 250m, beam 32.0m, 82,787DWT.

Approx 3,000,000t of cargo and 160 vessel handled annually.

Outer anchorages: Anchorage in the approaches to the harbour is only permitted to vessels awaiting a pilot but vessels may find sheltered and convenient anchorage in Dutch Bay or NW of Round Island. Inner anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained in Orlando Cove in depths of 27.0m with the NE point of Great Sober Island bearing 316°. This is the most sheltered anchorage in the harbour during the SW monsoon and is convenient to the town. In addition good anchorage can be obtained, during fair weather, in almost any part of Trincomalee harbour. Contact local agent for further information on anchorages as the position changes from time to time, due to the security situation in the area. Submarine cables: A submarine cable crosses the E side of the harbour in a NW direction from the Naval Yard, turning NE close W of Powder Spit Buoy (starboard hand) then turning WNW 0.50nm SW of Mid Powder Buoy (special), and is landed ashore at the SW entrance to Welcombe Hotel Cove.

Trincomalee Harbour is approached through Trincomalee Bay and entered through a channel, 500m wide between Clappenburg Point and Elephant Point. The entrance channel is deep, with least depth of 22.0m, WSW of Elephant Point and depth of more than 30.0m, 1.5nm within the harbour. The remainder of the navigable waters within the harbour varies between 11.0 and 30.0m. The entrance channel has a width of 1,554m, least depth 22.0m.

BA 815, 816. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).

1012, 1023.

Pilotage, which is carried out by the deputy harbour master, is compulsory for vessels over 200t. Pilot will board vessel (during daylight hours only 0600-1800hrs) 0.2nm N of Round Island. Vessels arriving between 1800-2100hrs may be brought in at the harbour master's discretion. Vessels embarking a pilot should preferably lower an accommodation ladder. If this is not practicable, then pilot ladder and 2 stout manropes should be used.

The harbour limit is a line joining Clappenburg (8°31.9'N 081°12.7'E) and Elephant Points, 0.8nm ENE.

Bare slope on the SE shore of Great Sober Island. Water tower, from which a red fixed obstruction light is exhibited, 0.35nm WSW of Southampton Hill. Silos SW of Round Point. Buildings, 0.075nm W of Ostenburg Point. Round Island Light: 8°31.9'N 081°12.7'E)

Vessels may enter during daylight only. Prohibited areas: There are a number of areas, some onshore, within the port into which entry is prohibited; some of these areas are described below but others may exist. Full details can be obtained from the local authority. ..... 1. Entry into Clappenburg Bay and Orlando Cove is prohibited without prior clearance from the Sri Lankan Naval Authorities. 2. The entire area, surrounding the Naval Yard enclosed by a line joining Ostenburg Point (8°32.6'N 081°13.2'E), York Shoal Lightbuoy, Keroela Rock, the N point of York Island and Pepperpot Jetty are also prohibited.

Range 0.6m (springs); 0.2m (neaps). During Nov and Dec, the months with the greatest average rainfall, the current normally sets out of Trincomalee Harbour; between 0.5 and 1kt, in the centre of the channel and with the greater rates near the shore. S of Elephant Point, the current sets SE at about 1kt. At a depth of 18.0m, and probably less, the water flows inward at about half the rate of the outgoing surface flow. Little is known of currents inside Trincomalee Harbour during the SW monsoon. However, during the NE monsoon, there is a heavy swell on the outer beaches.

There are 2 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly monsoon. During the NE monsoon there is a heavy swell on the outer beaches; short duration but violent wind and rain storms occur; calms are frequent in the morning. A wind sometimes develops in the harbour causing small breaking waves which can endanger boats. There are short violent winds and rain storms occur. Calms are frequent in the morning. The tidal rise is 0.7m at MHWS and 0.5m at MHWN. The tides-current approaching Trincomalee is usually: ..... Oct-Feb S at 0.5 to 3 knots Mar-Apr N at 0.5 to 1.3 knots May -Jul generally inappreciable, but irregular currents set strongly N and sometimes S Aug N at 0.5 to 1.3 knots Sep generally inappreciable, but irregular currents set strongly N and sometimes S

TRINCOMALEE 8°33.84'N 81°13.85'E UNCTAD LOCODE: LK TRR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilot station & Sri Lanka Navy: Ch 16, 08, 11. Tel: +94(0)26 2222472. Port: Tel: +94(0)26 2222460, Fax: +94(0)26 2233601.

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/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.

All anchorages and landings in the approaches to Trincomalee, and those within the harbour, are subject to security clearance from the Sri Lanka Navy and prior notification to the Pilotage Station before use.

Pratique can be applied for a minimum of 48 hours prior to arrival via radio. However, it is automatically granted to a vessel arriving from another Sri Lankan port. The following signals are to be shown by all vessels arriving off the port. ..... Day Night Meaning Flag Q Red and white vertically disposed light Vessel has not yet received pratique House flag White light under stern light Vessel has been granted restricted pratique Flag QQQ Three green lights vertically disposed Vessel is infected. 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 roads. Master should tender NOR during normal working hours.