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HARBOUR DATA, BERTHS, MOORINGS & ANCHORAGE FACILITIES
   

  • Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)
    In tune with the latest practices in ports world-wide, Mormugao Port has commissioned state of the art, all weather, Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) on to provide a highly sophisticated computerized radar & AIS system for vessel traffic control and safety in the navigational channel and other areas of port waters

 
 

  • Approach Channel

  • Length of Outer Channel : 5.2.kms

  • Length of Inner Channel : 2.3 kms

  • Width of Channel : 250 m

  • Depth : 14.4 m to 13.1 m below chart datum

  • Turning Basins : 2 nos. of 480 m diameter

  • Tidal Range : Springs- 2.3 m/ Neaps-1.0m

 

  • Navigational Aids

    The approach channel of Mormugao Port is marked by lighted buoys in addition to other navigational aids prescribed in the Indian Naval Hydrographic Chart nos. 2020, 2022 & 2078 and B.A. Chart Nos. 492, 1509.

    One Radio Beacon 'RACON' works round-the-clock in all weathers at Aguada Light House displaying two dashes and one dot (--.) on the ships radar in X-band.

 

  • Communications
     

  • Signal station situated on the north-west of the Mormugao Headland functions round-the-clock with telephone service and VHF channel 16, 14, 12, 11 & 10 having the call sign "GOA PORT".

  • Telefax no-0832 2520184,
    Mobile Phone no. (91) 9822102653

  • INMARSAT nos.
    Voice :00873 762093016
    Fax    :00873 762093017
    Data  :00873 762093018

  

 
 

  • Pilotage

    Pilotage is compulsory for inward and outward movement of ships and movement between berths and mooring within the harbour. Pilotage service is provided round-the-clock with prior advise to the Harbour Master through agents. During monsoon season, pilotage is restricted to day light hours only.

  

 

  • Tugs

  • Two VST Fire Fighting  Tugs of 45 T Bollard pull

  • One ASD Tug of 45 T Bollard pull

  • One VST Fire Fighting Tug of 30 T Bollard pull
     

  • Flotilla

  • Four Launches for line handling, pilotage, survey, etc.

  • One Self propelled water barge of 200 tonnes capacity

  • One Dumb barge capable of handling mooring and channel buoys, supplying 100 tonnes fresh water and receiving 50 cu.m.slops.

  • One security launch for patrolling.

 

  • Anchorage
    The large roadstead to the West and the North-West of the Harbour provides anchorage in stream for more than 20 ships during the eight months fair season (October to May) and 8 ships can be accommodated inside the break water throughout the year.