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STREAMLOADING, TRANSHIPPERS, PORT
RAILWAY FACILITIES
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Transhippers, each with an average
loading capacity of about 15,000 tpd are
operated by private exporters in mid-stream
for uptopping large size vessels that are
initially loaded by MOHP at berth No.9 to the
permissible draft. At times, ships are
permitted to be loaded wholly by transhippers
in mid stream. In addition to the above, one
floating crane with loading capacity of
10,000T/day is operating at west of
breakwater. |
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BULK
LIQUID DISCHARGING FACILITIES |
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Spcelialised facilities are available at
B.No.8 for handling petroleum products and
other liquid cargoes like phosphoric acid,
caustic soda, Ammonia, molasses etc.
Phosphoric acid handling facilities are
provided at general cargo berth nos.10 and 11
also. |
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PORT
RAILWAY FACILITIES
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The century old meter gauge railway system of
the port has been converted into Broad gauge
and commissioned in November 1997 with full
fledged reception and dispatch yard. |
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WATER SUPPLY
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Water is supplied alongside berths directly
from shore facilities and in stream from a 200
tonne self propelled water barge. Water supply
is regulated in accordance with availability
of main supply. |
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BUNKERING |
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Facilities are available to a limited extent for
supply of furnace oil, light diesel oil and high
speed diesel oil to vessels visiting the port
and the berth with prior arrangements with oil
companies. Furnace oil can be supplied through
shore pipelines on Berth Nos. 8 and 9. HSD can
be supplied by trucks only. |
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PROVISIONS |
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Both fresh and frozen provisions are available
through licensed ship chandlers |
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