The Hazira Port

Strategic Location:

The port has a great potential to serve as a 'Gateway Port' catering to diversified industry clusters in the hinterlands of North, West and Central India. These hinterlands together contribute about 65% of country’s containerized traffic.

Port location is strategic. Major industrial clusters are located within 200km reach of the port, in the Vadodara-Ankleswar-Hazira-Vapi belt. This industrially vibrant belt has the honor of being the largest industrial cluster in India. In addition, at least 12 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) fall in the Vadodara-Hazira belt, resulting in escalation of demand for container port facilities.

The port also falls well within the planned Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and the industries within Vadodara-Vapi.

The Hazira Portis strategically located on the country’s transport infrastructure arterial network- just 25 km away from Delhi-Mumbai mainline rail route and about 40km distant from National Highway (NH-8)

Port Design

A : Current Facilities

Designed as a deep-water, all-weather direct-berthing multi-cargo port, the Hazira Port has been built with a protected harbor design, with 2 breakwaters and an additional waterfront being used by non-LNG cargo handling facilities., The fully functional port with a short approach channel of ~1km and draft of ~12m includes LNG jetty with an LNG storage and re-gasification terminal. Operational since April 2005 with an investment of about USD 700 million (over Rs. 3,000 crore), Shell Energy India Pvt Ltd (formerly Hazira LNG Pvt Ltd) & Hazira Port Pvt Ltd is among the largest international greenfield investments in India.

Adani Hazira Port Pvt Ltd has additionally developed two container jetties and four Multipurpose jetties in the non-LNG Port area.

For details of non- LNG port services, please visit www.adanihaziraport.com

B: Future Development

The Hazira Port has adequate water front and large port-backup area , with ample land for yards and an integrated logistics park, sufficient for development of several non-LNG cargo terminals and in particular container cargo terminals.

Other planned facilities are Liquid Terminal (for clean oils, chemicals), RoRo Car Carrier Terminal, General Cargo terminals, Shipyard & services for Offshore Exploration industry.

Rail & Road Connectivity

The Hazira Port is linked to both NH-6 and NH-8 (part of Golden Quadrilateral road network) connecting to the arterial National Highway between Delhi & Mumbai and traverses further to Central India. To further improve road logistics, the government is planning 6-lane widening of the existing roads between port and the national and state highways.

A number of infrastructure initiatives are strengthening the Port linkages to key industrial and export hubs. The Gujarat Industrial Development Board (GIDB) has envisaged a multi-modal transport corridor from Hazira Port connecting to rail and road trunk routes. The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Industries, Roads and other Departments as well as Gujarat Maritime Board of the Government of Gujarat have progressed planning of the proposed rail and road corridors. Indian Railways also plans to connect the port to the proposed Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) with a spur line of about 35km. This future linkage will enhance port’s connectivity.

1-  Port Lay-out: (http://www.haziralngandport.com/images/port_landscape.jpg)

2 - General Description - LNG Port:

The Hazira Port pilot will board the LNG carrier well south of General Lighterage Area as a precautionary measure to pass vessels at anchor in the General Lighterage Area with a pilot on board.

The Hazira Port Control will be listening on VHF Channel 16 and 69. Magdalla Port Control is listening on VHF Channel 16 and 09.

The Hazira Port: approach and entry

The Hazira Port waters are  two miles wide with a dredged approach channel of 1200 meters long. The tugs will be made fast before the ships enter this dredged channel. The channel has been dredged to – 13m CD and is marked by two navigational buoys at the seaward end, two navigational markers on each breakwater end and leading lights, 070-250 degrees. Inside the harbour there is a turning circle with a 300 m radius, also dredged to –13 m CD. The berth pocket has been dredged to – 13m CD. Maneuvering the ships in and out of the port has been extensively tested on simulators. Port entry will be done with adequate tugs attached with an additional tug in assistance if required. There can be strong tidal cross currents in the dredged channel. The pilots will be assisted with a PPU, Personal Pilot Unit.

The Hazira Port Anchorage

The recommended anchorage is in a location approximately 11 miles SW of the harbour, outside the Magdalla Port Limits, where the sea bottom is sand and is of good holding ground. Anchoring is prohibited within Port Limits, unless the anchor is used temporarily to support vessel maneuvering or in case of an emergency. An alternative anchorage is located just outside of the Hazira Port limits in the Sutherland Channel Tanker Anchorage where the water depth is more than 20 meters and the sea bottom is sand and is of good holding ground. Spring tidal currents however are very strong and in excess of 4.5 knots. The Magdalla Port controls this anchorage, which lies within the Magdalla Port Limits, and free use of this anchorage must be agreed with VTS (East).

Charts

Vessels visiting the Port must have on board a sufficient range of current Hydrographic Charts relevant to the Area. These charts must be kept up to date with regards to Notices to Mariners and other Notices issued for the area.

Indian Charts 2101 – APPROACHES TO HAZIRA and 2034 - HAZIRA PORT (1:10000) are available through the usual sources or on request through the agent.

3 -Harbour Details:

Approach channel

An entrance channel connects the port with the deep water of the Sutherland Channel. The dredged depth of minus 13 meter CD allows for arrival and departure of LNG carriers up to a draft of 12.3 m. The straight approach channel has a clear width of 700 m at the seaside tapering off to a width of 470 meter between the breakwaters to allow unobstructed easy entrance/departure of ships. The orientation of the approach channel is heading 070 - 250 degrees north.

Turning basin and LNG berth pocket

The port contains a turning basin with a radius of 300 meter for the maneuvering of Tug assisted LNG-Carrier during berthing and un-berthing. The depth of the basin and the LNG-Carrier berth is such that the LNG-Carrier is able to leave the berth for all water levels and remain in the berth pocket under all tidal conditions [including LAT]. The depth at the berth pocket is CD -13 m.

Breakwaters

The breakwaters provide protection for the berth from the SW monsoon waves and swell and for the currents parallel to the coastline. The causeway provides access to the LNG jetty and is at such a level that flooding under design still water conditions is prevented.

Non- LNG Harbour details

For non-LNG Harbour details, please go to www.adanihaziraport.com

4 -Port Facility Structure:

Major Assets

·       5 ASD Tugs: 2 tugs of 70mT Bollard pull each & 3 tugs of 55mT Bollard pull each.

·       800 mtrs Long Trestle.

·       LNG berth with Mooring and Breasting Dolphins, Unloading Platform with 3 nos. Unloading arms (Chiksans), pipelines connecting the Storage tanks and Unloading Arms.

·       Two Container and Four Multipurpose berths owned and operated by AHPPL

·       Port Operations Centre with Crisis Control Room, equipped with radar, AIS VHF, Radar Tower, all navigational equipment.

Port Support and Services

·       Pilotage

·       Tugs and mooring facilities

·       Ships Stores, Crew Change

·       Immigration and Customs

·       Waste disposal

Tugs

All vessels berthing at Hazira must use the Hazira Port tugs operated by Adani Hazira Port Pvt Ltd (AHPPL).

1. Messages:

General

To assist in planning and to satisfy contractual obligations, apart from the PANS, the following pre-arrival messages are to be sent both to Hazira Port Control and the LNG Terminal. Messages should also be copied to the ship’s agent. Should there be any changes to the foregoing which might have an impact on ETA’s, the vessels performance or cargo equipment then both Hazira Port Control and LNG Terminal are to be advised immediately. As per latest DG (Shipping) requirements, PANS also to be sent to the Indian Coast Guard

All communication shall be sent by facsimile and E-mail addressed to:

The Hazira Port Control

Fax no. +91 261 3051158,

Tel. no. +91 261 3051165

E-mail: hlpl-haz-portcontrol@shell.com

On Departure from Load Port

AA       Ship’s name and call sign

BB        Departure date and time

CC        Advise ETA and arrival draught at Hazira.

DD       Bill of Lading details and other cargo info

EE        Boil off rate

FF        Estimated time for discharge

GG       Any known deficiencies affecting port performance

During Voyage

If the ETA deviates more than 12 hours from that initially advised on departure and/or there are any changes to DD, EE or FF then Port & Terminal must be advised.

72 Hours prior to arrival

AA Ship’s name and call sign

BB Update ETA

48 Hours Prior to Arrival

AA Ship’s name and call sign

BB ETA and arrival draft

CC Estimated cargo tank temperatures and tank pressure

DD Confirm the following have been tested and/or are fully Operational:

Navigation, mooring, safety & engine systems

Cargo system & boil off control systems.

Gas detection systems

ESD system, alarms and interlocks

Cargo tank high level alarms

High & Low pressure alarms

Remotely operated valves

Cargo lines are free of oxygen

No tank leakages

If the ETA changes by more than 6 hours following the issue of the 96 hours message and before sending the 24 hour message then the revised ETA must be advised to the Port.

24 hours before arrival

AA Ship’s name and call sign

BB Confirm ETA

CC Send pratique message via ship’s agent

If the ETA changes by more than 6 hours following the issue of the 96 hours message and before sending the 24 hours message, then the revised ETA must be advised to the Port.

AA

AA Ship’s name and call sign

BB Confirm ETA

VHF contact with Hazira Port Control

VHF Contact with Hazira Port Control should be established on VHF Channel 16/69 at the earliest opportunity in order to obtain information on berthing, weather and availability of pilot.

Departure Communications

(On departure from Hazira Port)

AA Ship’s name and call sign

BB Outstanding Port Log items

Communications with VTMS Khambhat:

Attention of Ship Masters and Agents is drawn to the reporting requirements & regulations of VTMS Khambhat as promulgated in the relevant Admiralty List of Radio Stations and www.aatash.com

Attention of Ship Masters and Agents of non-LNG vessels is also drawn to www.adanihaziraport.com for additional information

1       –  Documentation:

Immigration and Customs

The following documents are required by shore authorities upon arrival for Clearance of the Vessel

1 Customs Authority

·       Original Last Port Clearance

·       Maritime Declaration of Health

·       Vaccination List

·       Voyage Memo (Ports called in last 30 days or last 10 ports of call) with arrival and departure dates and security levels)

·       Bill of Lading, Cargo Manifest and Transit Cargo if any

·       List of Ships Stores Including Bonded Stores and Deck Store

·       Personal Effects Declaration with Crew Currency

·       Ships Currency Declaration

·       Nil Lists (If there are no Passengers, Stowaways, Animals, Arms, Ammunitions)

·       List of Narcotic Medicines

·       Crew List (Name, Rank, nationality, Passport Number, Seamen book number, Date of and Place, Place of Embarkation)

·       Following Statutory Certificates

1       Ship Registry Certificate,

2       ISPS Certificate

3       International Load Line Certificate

4       Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

5       Cargo Ship Radio Certificate

6       Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

7       International Oil Pollution Certificate

8       Deratting Exemption Certificate

2. Quarantine Authority

At Hazira, the customs-boarding officer usually gives quarantine (Free Pratique) But if the vessel is coming from Yellow Fever area, Port Health Officer from Kandla will board the vessel.

Following set of documents are required any ways-

·       Crew List

·       Maritime Declaration of Health

·       Vaccination List

·       Deratting Certificate

3. Immigration Authority

Custom Authorities carry out the additional charge of clearing the vessel on behalf of Immigration.

For Sign on and Sign off of Foreign Nationals, 48 hours’ notice with confirmed air ticket is required. Ships Agent will have to get Landing permission from the local police.

For Indian Nationals, above is not applicable.

Documents required in case of Crew Change (Foreign or Indian national)

·       Crew List

·       Personal Effects Declaration

·       Sign/Sign off crew passport

4. Port Authority (Hazira Port Pvt Ltd)

Following Documents required by Port Authority (can also be sent electronically) –

·       Bill of Lading, Cargo Manifest, Transit Cargo List - 1 Copy

·       Crew List - 1 Copy

·       Following Statutory Certificates - 1 Copy each

1       Ship Registry Certificate,

2       ISPS Certificate

3       International Load line Certificate

4       Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

5       Cargo Ship Radio Certificate

6       Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

7       International Oil Pollution Certificate

8       Derating Exemption Certificate

The following documents are required by the Shell Energy India LNG terminal for Cargo Clearance

·       Sale and Purchase Agreement or detailed contracts

Sale and Purchase Agreement or detailed contracts

·       Commercial Invoice

·       Original Bill of Lading

·       Certificate of Origin

·       Certificate of Quality

·       Certificate of Quantity

·       Load Port Ullage Report (Pre and Post Loading)

Last 3 documents will require signature of independent surveyor.

Other documents will be prepared and given by importer in consultation with CHA.