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The South-West Monsoon (S/W) arrived early in India this year, 8 days ahead of its usual onset. This is the earliest onset since 2009 when the monsoon reached the southern states on 23 May.
The latest reports from the Indian Meteorological Department indicate that the northward advance of the monsoon has stalled temporarily, with further progress very likely to remain stalled for at least the next 8–10 days. Predictions are for above-normal monsoon rainfall this year.
The South West monsoon significantly impacts the Western and Southern coasts. Heavy rainfall, high winds, potential flooding, breakdown of equipment and damage to infrastructure can disrupt operations, causing vessel delays, cargo backlogs and extended turnaround time. Details of disruptions to operations during the monsoon season vary from port to port and from day to day.
KANDLA
Unlike other South West Indian ports, not expected to experience continuous rains, but rather intermittent spells of heavy rains extending to 2-4 Days. Handling of agricultural cargoes, grains and fertilizers affected the most.
NAVLAKHI
Anchorage operations will continue, throughout.
Operations will be affected during spells of bad weather as barge movement will be unsafe during heavy wind, rolling, etc. Cargo operations onboard will be stopped until weather becomes normal, leading to reduced productivity and extended vessel turnaround.
MUNDRA
As above.
Handling of steel products and other weather sensitive cargoes are affected during period of heavy showers.
JAMNAGAR (SIKKA)
Operations affected only during extreme inclement weather periods.
Other GMB Ports Anchorages Operations affected throughout during inclement weather periods. High waves ranging from 3.5 -5.0 metres and extreme wind speed (40-50 KMPH) will make barge movements impossible.
Operations will be affected for long periods.
DAHEJ / HAZIRA / MAGDALA (Anchorage)
Operations affected during periods of inclement weather conditions, with no Anchorages operations.
Handling of agri-commodities and other weather sensitive cargoes most likely to be affected.
MUMBAI
Vessel movements and port operations alongside berths will continue normal except during heavy showers.
At Anchorages, cargo operations will encounter intermittent stoppages due heavy swell and rough sea conditions. Operations for weather sensitive cargoes like grains, fertilizers, steel coils, etc. will be suspended during rains.
JAIGAD
Operations alongside berths affected due to occasional rolling – especially those exposed to open sea.
Operations affected at times due to rough sea conditions forcing vessels to stop cargo operations. Handling of fertilizers, agri-commodities, steel most likely to be affected resulting in low productivity.
MORMUGAO (GOA)
Operations at Anchorages (WOB) stopped completely. Operations only alongside berths and Mooring Dolphins throughout the Monsoon period.
Operations alongside berths and at Mooring Dolphins continue with stoppages during heavy showers. Productivity levels will be low during this period.
NEW MANGALORE
Operations affected by heavy rains. Vessel movements will be normal.
Fertiliser, agricultural and sugar cargo vessels usually report a drop in productivity levels due to forced stoppages. Average rain delay per day for cargo operations about 2-4 hours.
COCHIN
Operations not affected much as berths are sheltered.
Rough sea conditions prevailing Off Port Limits (OPL) will hamper bunkering operations.
Frequent stoppages for fertilizer vessels working alongside berths leading to drop in productivity.
Vessels discharging crude oil at SPM (OPL), occasionally impacted due to rough sea conditions, heavy rolling, etc. forcing intermittent stoppages.
For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected]