End of Monsoon Season

17 Sep 2021 / Mormugao, India

Fair Weather Season will be commencing [at Mormugao Port] from 17 September and hence vessels will be permitted to operate west of the breakwater.

However, all concerned are advised to exercise due caution as the weather is liable to deteriorate without warning. Vessels loading west of breakwater will be permitted to load to their seasonal mark.

The LOA and draft limitations for alongside berths will be as follows until further notice. All berthing and unberthing operations for loaded vessels will be conjunction with high tide, taking into account the Under Keel Clearance, Nautical depth, prevailing sea and weather conditions on the day in question. Vessels intending to make use of the tide and load to the declared draft should request the Dy. Conservator/Habrour Master for permission, 24 hours before completion as per the present practice.

Break water berth
- LOA 210 metres in fair weather (*)
- 08.50 metres at high tide

Mole berth
- LOA 200 metres in fair weather
- 08.50 metres at high tide

Berths 1, 2, 3
- Not in use

Berth No.4
- LOA 180 metres in fair weather
- 07.50 metres at high tide

Berth No.5 (****)
- LOA 200 metres in fair weather (***)
- 14.00 metres at high tide

Berth No.6 (****)
- LOA 240 metres in fair weather (***)
- 14.00 metres at high tide

Berth No.7 (****)
- LOA 280 metres in fair weather
- 14.00 metres at high tide

Berth No.8
- LOA 190 metres in fair weather
- 12.00 metres at high tide

Berth No.9
- LOA 300 metres in fair weather
- 13.10 metres at high tide

Berth No.10
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 12.80 metres at high tide

Berth No.11
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 12.80 metres at high tide

Mooring Dolphins 1 & 2
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 13.10 metres at high tide

Mooring Dolphins 2 & 3
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 12.80 metres at high tide

Mooring Dolphins 3 & 4
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 12.80 metres at high tide

Mooring Dolphins 4 & 5
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 12.80 metres at high tide

Mooring Dolphins 5 & 6
- LOA 225 metres in fair weather
- 12.80 metres at high tide

(*) Passenger/cruise ships up to 360 metres LOA with good maneuverability can be handled I fair weather conditions.

(***) Maximum working length of Berth 5 & 6 is 440 metres.

(****) Berth 5 & 6 can accommodate cape vessels.

(For information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected])

Source: Mormugao Port Trust Harbour Notice No.10 (TEMP) of 2021 dated 17 September 2021

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