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HARBOUR
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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
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Approach Channel
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Length
of Outer Channel : 5.2.kms
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Length
of Inner Channel : 2.3 kms
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Width
of Channel : 250 m
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Depth
: 14.4 m to 13.1 m below chart datum
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Turning Basins : 2 nos. of 480 m diameter
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Tidal
Range : Springs- 2.3 m/ Neaps-1.0m
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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.
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Communications
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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".
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Telefax no-0832 2520184,
Mobile Phone no. (91) 9822102653
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INMARSAT nos.
Voice :00873 762093016
Fax :00873 762093017
Data :00873 762093018
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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.
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Tugs
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Two VST Fire
Fighting Tugs of 45 T
Bollard pull
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One ASD Tug of 45 T Bollard
pull
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One VST Fire
Fighting Tug of 30 T Bollard
pull
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Flotilla
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Four Launches for line
handling, pilotage, survey, etc.
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One Self propelled water barge
of 200 tonnes capacity
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One Dumb barge capable of
handling mooring and channel buoys, supplying 100 tonnes fresh
water and receiving 50 cu.m.slops.
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One
security launch for patrolling.
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