Berthing Policy and Tariff Structure Wef 01 APRIL 2021
Berthing Policy and Tariff Structure Wef 01 APRIL 2021
Index
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION A ............................................................................................................................. 5
I. POLICIES .......................................................................................................................... 5
2. Rationale ................................................................................................................................................................9
8. General conditions for berthing / un-berthing and cargo operations of vessels .................................. 12
9. Free time allowed to vessels prior cargo commencement and after completion ................................. 14
13. Documents require in prescribed format through APMS/IPOS/SMART EPIC/EMAIL for declaration
15
14. Minimum Notice required for filing Pilot request through APMS/IPOS/SMART EPIC/EMAIL ........... 16
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SECTION B............................................................................................................................18
19. Berth Parameters, the indicative berth allocation parameters are given in the following table: ...... 18
Record of Changes
Rev. no Date Changes
00 15.01.2020 Charges for Wrong declaration in Cargo weight/Dimensions/Packing
list.
15.01.2020 Marine Tariff : Lay Up berth hire charges
15.01.2020 Marine Tariff : Forklift Charges
15.01.2020 Pilot cancellation / detention / lay-up berth hire / idling at berth due
to bad weather condition, it will be on Port a/c.
15.01.2020 Pilot cancellation: Unberthing process (Maximumm allowed delay)
15.01.2020 Additional Tug charged applicable if used for berthing / unberthing
movement during bad weather condition.
15.01.2020 Gate entry permission for workshop onboard charges same as ship
chandelling charges
15.01.2020 Fresh Water Rate for fire services sprinkling during the fire.
15.01.2020 Bunker Handling Charges
15.01.2020 Turnaround Charges
01 15.06.2020 Marine Tariff: Berth Hire Charges revised
15.06.2020 Marine Tariff: Pilotage Charges revised
15.06.2020 Marine Tariff: Mooring Charges Included
15.06.2020 Marine Tariff: Ancorage Charges revised
15.06.2020 Marine Tariff: Lay up Berth hire revised
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01.04.2021 Permission for cargo hold washing and retention on board within the
port limit
The Berthing Policy and tariff Structure will be reviewed and updated BPTS sentin April and October
month. The changes will be made basis the business scenario and cost of operations, keeping in view
the best interest of the stake holders involved.
The changes also are reviewed from the perspective of implementation using the invoicing software.
Irrespective of the initiator of the change, the new changes will be reviewed by all SBUs and approved
by the COO.
All the trade notices issued from April to Sep and Oct to March will be incorporated in BPTS, October
and April month revision respectively.The BPTS to be read in conjunction with trade circulars issued
subsequently by the port from time to time which would also be uploaded on to the website.
Approved by
Mr. Pranav Choudhary (CEO) AHHPL-Hazira & APDPPL-Dahej
Mr. Manoj Katar (COO) APDPPL-Dahej
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Introduction
• Adani Petronet (Dahej)Port Pvt Ltd (APDPPL), is a joint venture between Adani Group &
Petronet LNG Limited.
• Strategically located in the gulf of Khambhat thereby having access to dense industrial areas
of Gujarat and Maharashtra (North) ¢ralMP.
• Only commercial terminal in GMB port of Dahej handling solid cargos in bulk /break bulk and
also projectcargo.
• Mechanized berth with conveyor handling system for handling coal in bulk at very fast
evacuation rate of 4200 MT /Hr.
• Two deep draft berths capable of handling up to mini cape sizevessels.
Berths:
• 2 Cargo Berths for Handling Bulk (Dry) , Break Bulk &ProjectCargo
• North Berth : Mechanized Jetty exclusively for Coalhandling.
• South Berth : Multi-Purpose Non-mechanizedJetty.
Superstructure/Topside Facilities:
• Conveyor System: 9.8 Km (6.04 Km +3.74 Km) long and capacity of 4200/5600TPH
• Mobile Harbour Cranes: 4 Nos. MHC (2 Liebherr; 2Gottwald)
• 3 Nos. Stacker cum Re-claimer with stacking capacity of 4200 TPH and reclaiming capacity
of 2500 TPH
• 2 Nos. Rapid Wagon Loading SILO for rakeloading
Storage:
• 1.6 Lac Sq. m open storage area within port for coal
• 0.3 Lac Sq. m open storage (PQC) area within port for clean goods
• 0.6 Lac Sq. m open storage area in S&S Yard for coal
Tugs:
• Two tugs of Japanese make.
• Each having the capacity of 55 tons bollard pull with twin engine and twinpropeller.
Road Connectivity:
• 42 km long six lane highway connects Dahej with the district headquarter Bharuch which lies
on the National Highway no 8 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The road network within GIDC
leading to APDPPL is a 6 KM stretch which is 4 lane concretedroad.
Rail Connectivity:
• Dahej is the nearest railway station for APDPPL connectivity. Dahej is a part of Western Railway
Network. Indian Railways has converted the linkage between the main western railway & Dahej
into broad gauge system. APDPPL has bridged the gap between the Port & Dahej Rail Yard
through private railway network.
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Section A
I. Policies
• Security Policy
“We are committed to provide a safe and secure working environment to all its employees, port users,
cargo, ships and its personnel. This will be achieved by establishing and maintaining the required
security measures to prevent unlawful acts against people, cargo and marine assets.” “We shall strive
to detect and deter unauthorized entrants and criminal activities in port facilities and react timely
and correctly when such activities are encountered.”
• Quality Health Safety and Environment Policy
Adani is committed to Quality, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment in port business. We
consider QHSE responsibilities are integral part of our business. To meet this commitment, port shall
abide by the following principles:
• Satisfy our customers by maintaining a standard of service that consistently meets the agreed
requirements;
• Focus on occupational health & safety of employees, pollution prevention, preservation &
protection of environment at all times and in all circumstances;
• Identify and analyse the HSE risks arising from our activities to reduce them to the lowest possible
levels;
• Eliminate or reduce the potential and severity of injuries, damages to material and non-material
assets, and impact on environment & community arising out of our operations;
• Conform to applicable legislations, regulations and other requirements on QHSE and take additional
measures considered necessary;
• Shall strive to achieve the QHSE goals and performance objectives, using effective management
system; and reviewed to improve performance;
• Develop, conduct and promote education and training to improve QHSE performance;
Continually improve QHSE management system by monitoring, evaluating and reviewing through
the definition of operational standards, assessments and audits.
• Communicate our policies and standards to employees, suppliers, business partners and where
necessary work with them to raise their standards
• IMDG: Class 1 & 7 cargo is not acceptable at Adani port.
II. Definitions
• Agent: A person authorized to transact business for and in the name of another person or
company. Types of agents are: (1) Brokers, (2) Commission Merchants, (3) Resident Buyers, (4)
Sales Agents, (5) Manufacturer’s representatives.
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• Break Bulk: To unload and distribute a portion or all of the contents of a rail car, container, trailer,
or ship. Loose, non–containerized mark and count cargo, packaged cargo that is not
containerized.
• Bunkers: A maritime term referring to fuel used aboard the ship. In the past, fuel coal stowage
areas aboard a vessel were in bins or bunkers.
• Calendar day: A Calendar day time period is considered from midnight to midnight (i.e. 0001 to
2359hrs).
• Cargo:All goods, materials, merchandise, or wares carried on board an aircraft, ship, train, or
truck.
• CFS: Abbreviation for “Container Freight Station.” A shipping dock where cargo is loaded
(“stuffed”) into or unloaded (“stripped”) from containers. Generally, this involves less
thancontainer load shipments, although small shipments destined to same consignee are often
consolidated. Container reloading from/to rail or motor carrier equipment is a typical activity.
These facilities can be located in container yards, or off dock.
• Cold move: The vessel's engine and steering gear should be available for use at all times during
the manoeuvre. If it is fails during berthing / un-berthing/shifting process, it will be treated as cold
move and charged as per tariff.
• CT:Container Terminal.
• Draft: Vertical distance between the vessel’s water line and the lowest part of its hull.
• Dunnage: Any material or objects utilized to protect cargo. Examples of dunnage are blocks,
boards, burlap and paper.
• Drifting : Vessel not at anchor or made fast to a berth. In simple words when a vessel is afloat
and in no way is touching the ground or seabed.
• Freight Forwarder: A person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. A
freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation. In the United States, freight
forwarders are now licensed by the FMC as “Ocean Intermediaries.
• FRT: Freight Tones: CBM or MT whichever is higher. Individually calculated for the packing list.
• GT: Gross Tonnage.
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• International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS): It is an amendment to the Safety of Life
at Sea (SOLAS) Convention (1974/1988) on minimum security arrangements for ships, ports and
government agencies. Having come into force in 2004, it prescribes responsibilities to
governments, shipping companies, shipboard personnel, and port/facility personnel to “detect
security threats and take preventative measures against security incidents affecting ships or port
facilities used in international trade.”
• Idling: Ifavessel is alongside the berth without carrying out any cargo operations.
• Kg:Kilogram.
• LOA:Length Overall.
• LPG : LPG is a type of fuel consisting of hydrocarbon gases in liquid form. LPG is an abbreviation
for 'liquefied petroleum gas'
• Monsoon Period for Mundra port: Monsoon period at APSEZL, Mundrais from 15th May to 30th
September each year.
• Mtrs: meters.
• MW:Megawatt.
• NH: NationalHighway.
• On Board: A notation on a bill of lading that cargo has been loaded on board a vessel. Used to
satisfy the requirements of a letter of credit, in the absence of an express requirement to the
contrary.
• P&I:Protection& Indemnity.
• Per day:24hrs calculated from commencement of the mentioned activity. Any period part thereof
will be considered as full day and charged accordingly.
• Priority Berthing:
o Ousting Priority: If a vessel having an ousting priority for a given berth, then the working vessel
at that berth will be removed from the berth to accommodate the vessel having ousting priority.
The vessel working on the berth will however be removed only when it is safe to do so.
o Priority: If a vessel having a priority for a given berth arrives, then she will berthed ahead of
other vessel waiting for that berth once the berth falls vacant.
o Overriding Priority: If a berth has been allotted to a specific cargo/receiver, then these
vesselswill have priority on that berth. However if a vessel with overriding priority arrives and
requires the use of that berth, she will be berthed ahead of other waiting vessels having the
same cargo/receivers.
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• Ro/Ro: A shortening of the term, “Roll On/Roll Off.” A method of ocean cargo service using a vessel
with ramps which allows wheeled vehicles to be loaded and discharged without cranes. Also
refers to any specialized vessel designed to carry Ro/Ro cargo.
• TEU: “Twenty feet Equivalent Unit.” is an exact unit of cargo capacity often used to describe
capacity of container ships.
• Timings: All timings will be based on Pilotage Certificate which is signed by the vessel’s Master.
• Warehouse: A place for the reception, delivery, consolidation, distribution, and storage of
goods/cargo.
• Warping:Physical shifting of the vessel maximum 100 mtrs ahead / astern on the same berth same
berth.
• WB:West Basin.
• Types of Ships:
o Bulk Carriers: All vessels designed to carry homogeneous cargo in bulk, such as fertilizers, ore,
coal, minerals and grains.
o Barge Carriers: Ships designed to carry barges; some are fitted to act as full container.
o General Cargo Carriers: Break-bulk freighters, car carriers, cattle carriers, pallet carriers and
timber carriers. A vessel designed to carry heterogeneous mark and count cargoes.
o Cellular Container ships: Ships equipped with permanent container cells, with little or no
space for other types of cargo.
o Partial Container ships: Multipurpose container ships where one or more but not all
compartments are fitted with permanent container cells. Remaining compartments are used
for other types of cargo.
o STS : Ship-to-ship transfer operation is the transfer of cargo between seagoing ships
positioned alongside each other, either while stationary or underway. Cargoes typically
transferred via STS methods include crude oil, liquefied gas, bulk cargo, and petroleum
products.
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o Tankers: Ships fitted with tanks to carry liquid bulk cargo such as: crude petroleum and
petroleum products, chemicals, Liquefied gasses (LNG and LPG), wine, molasses, and similar
product tankers.
• Free pratique: means permission for Ship/vessel to enter into the port limits, embark or
disembark, discharge or load cargo or stores. Free Pratique is granted by Public health officer
(PHO).
III. BerthingPolicy
1. Berthing Objective
The objective of the Berthing Policy at Adani port is to provide well-defined, transparent, and
non-discriminatory guidelines for the allocation of berths at the Port, based on vessel pre-
notification, arrival, and administrative compliances.
2. Rationale
The aim ofthis BPTS is to provide the user with relevant information for planning of a vessel call
at the portand the charges that are likely to be incurred.
3.1 The vessel has duly submitted the required Declaration / Information/ PANS (ISPS) prior vessel’s
arrival / statutory compliance of government directives as issued from time to time. Vessel
agents are required to declare their vessels through APMS. All vessels related details are to be
updated in vessel definition and vessel registration.The details should be entered as per the
vessel’s particular. In case any information is incomplete or missing in APMS, the vessel’s
application for berth will not be accepted.
3.2 Vessel’s agent have to pay in advance all the charges as per the PAA raised by the port. The first
PAA will be generated basis the berth hours expected by the agent subject to a minimum berth
stay of 24 hours. In case the vessel completes her cargo operation in less than 24 hours, the
additional berth hire charges will be adjusted in the final invoice. Maximum 6 digit digits after
decimal (upward round off) will be consider in USD rate for invoicing of Marine charges.
3.3 Vessel has given at least 5/3/2/1 days notices of Expected Time of Arrival (ETA), except vessels
calling from nearby ports or the voyage duration is around 1 day,which are required to provide
one day notice.
3.4 Vessel which has physically arrived within the port limits or at defined position and registered
herself with Port Marine Control giving all the vessels particulars. Physical arrival means the time
of arrival of vessel into Port Limits or at defined position.
3.5 Seniority of a vessel will be counted basisthe time of her physical arrival, filing of IWPM, Cargo
readiness, clearance from concerned department with respect to cargo readiness, receipt of pipe
check list, verification of packing list and Terminal readiness whichever is later and applicable
for that vessel.
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3.6 Contractual agreements in place: Customers who have entered into long term contracts with
the Port will be given priority in berthing as per their contractual terms & conditions. Port will
not be liable for payment of any damages / claims / delays / detentions / demurrages etc. to
vessels, whose berthing is delayed due to berthing of junior vessels which have been given
priority in berthing as per their contractual agreements.
3.7 In case of pipe export vessels, seniority will only be considered for vessels if “80% Let Export
Orders” of each type/size/ diameter of pipe is available in the Port for loading. If cargo is found
to be less than the aforementioned quantity, such vessels will not be considered/discussed in
Port berthing meeting and seniority of such vessels will only beconsidered upon meeting the
aforementioned norms. Similarly for other export cargoes, seniority will only be considered
provided 80% with LEO of the cargo is inside the Port.
4.1 The vessel's engine and steering gear should be available for use at all times during the
manoeuvre. If a vessel’s engine or steering fails during any point of the berthing / un-berthing
/shifting manoeuvre, it will be treated as cold move and will be charged as per Port tariff.
Note: If vessel engine fails during outward Pilotage and cold move charges become applicable to
such vessels, the vessel may be required to wait at anchorage until payment confirmation for
cold move charges is received from the vessel owners.
4.2 Any vessel deficiency must be reported to the port well in advance through email to
[email protected] or through VHF on Channel 73 to APDPPL Marine Control
prior berthing / un-berthing / shifting warping operations. Non reporting of such deficiency
will attract charges as per BPTS vessel depending upon the type of deficiency. If engines or
steering is not available then these manoeuvres will be considered as cold move and charged
as per Port tariff.
4.3 A vessel refusing an allocated berth for any reason will lose her seniority.
4.4 The Port permits priority berthing for vessels carrying government cargoes (as may be
declared from time to time) for which 100% additional berth hire may be charged by the Port
as per the Management’s discretion.
4.5 Priority berthing is also granted to long term contractual partners, as a general rule, ousting
priority is not available. However if the port is forced to grant ousting priority to any vessel
for whatsoever reason, all related charges including but not limited to viz. shifting, time lost,
equipment idling etc will be payable by the vessel requesting ousting priority.
4.6 A ’03 hrs’ notice will be given to vessels waiting at inner anchorage and ’12 hrs.’ for vessels
waiting at outer port limit for reaching PBG (Pilot Boarding Ground).
4.7 If for any operational reasons or Port convenience, a junior vessel is berthed by superseding
the seniority of other vessels, the junior vessel will revert back to her original position in the
seniority list if she is shifted out to anchorage.
4.8 By making an application for, an accepting, the berth or other services and facilities in the
port, the Vessel and the agent agrees to be bound by the provisions of the General Terms and
Conditions for Services, Facilities and general tariff charges as issued and amended from
time to time by the Port.
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4.9 Preferential berthing for Naval / Coast Guard Ships: Naval vessels, Indian Coast Guard vessels
and other Govt. vessels will be accorded preferential berthing subject to berth availability and
Port discretion.
4.10 Government Cargoes:The Port permits priority berthing for vessels carrying government
cargoes (as may be declared from time to time). Priority berthing is also granted to long term
contractual partners.
4.11 For all import steel and project vessels, vessel is to be declared with party wise packing list
including receiver’s details in an excel sheet. For all pipe export vessels, vessel is to be
declared with duly filed “Pre Arrival Check list”. In absence of same, APSEZ will conditionally
declare the vessel and VCN will be provided which allows respective vessel to anchor at
Mundra roads. However the vessel will be considered for berthing seniority only after berthing
clearance is received from Dry cargo or Marketing Team as required by the Port. Above
procedure will be followed for all vessels arriving in port for import/export of bulk cargoes.
4.12 All ships calling the port to get free pratique clearance from the Port Health Officer, prior
their arrival. In case vessel requires boarding of PHO for clearance the port will take 1.5 hrs
notices for berthing of vessel after it is cleared by PHO.
5.1 If Pilot boards the vessel on arrival, then the Pilot boarding time will be considered as the
NOR time.
5.2 If vessel does not get Pilot on arrival and the vessel drops anchor then,
a) Inside the Port Limit: the anchor dropped time will be considered as NOR time.
b) Outer Port limit: the anchor dropped time will be considered as 1 st NOR & POB time will be
considered as 2nd NOR .
5.3 In case a vessel drops anchor in the port anchorage area but does not file Inward Pilot request
then the time of filing the inward pilot request will be considered as NOR time.
The Port holds Daily Berth Planning Meeting at 1000 hrs on all working days, to plan the
allocation of berths for the next 24 hours commencing from 1100 hrs on that day. The vessels
agent and concerned parties shall be notified about the Tentative Berth Plan by 1200 hrs of
the same day via email through Marine Control. The decisions arrived in the Port Berth
Planning Meeting will be final. Allocation of berth to any vessels other than the FCFS policy
will be purely on Port’s discretion.
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8.1.1 Is poorly maintained and is considered unsafe for berthing by the Port.
8.1.2 Has invalid statutory certificate, including expired load test certificates of cargo
gears.
8.1.5 If vessel does not produce proper proof to show that the vessel is suitably insured
under DG Shipping authorized P&I club to cover the risk of damage to any port
installations (fixed and floating), wreck removal, water, air Pollution and consequent
civil liability and any other risks applicable. Restrictions / Instructions / Circulars
issued by Government of India and State Maritime Board will be strictly adhered to.
8.1.6 Vessel should arrive and depart the port either on even keel or with a positive trim
and minimum list. In no case should the vessel be trimmed down by the head or have
a list of more than 0.3 degree. In case a vessel is found to be trimmed down by head,
the movement of such a vessel may be cancelled for safety reasons as such vessels
are very sluggish in handling which is not acceptable in a strong tidal port. Such
vessels will be provided pilot only after they have corrected their list and trim. For
container vessels which have trim up to 40 cm down by head shall be permitted on
case to case basis on prior intimation to Port Control.
8.1.7 Draft survey of a vessel which is down by head and listed more than 0.3 degrees will
not be conducted unless the vessel comes on even keel and reduces the list to 0.3
degrees. All delay, detention and cost arising from negative trim, list exceeding 0.3
degrees and inability to comply with minimum draft and trim requirement will be on
vessels account.
8.1.8 Delivery order has to be submitted by the agent to the Port prior dispatch of cargo
from the Port Premises.
8.1.9 Vessels shall be un-berthed only after the payment of all port charges, completion
of formalities and issuance of the No Dues Certificate by the Port Authorities and
Port Clearance from the customs. The agent who declares the vessel will remain
responsible for payment of all marine related dues. No marine services will be
provided to any other appointed agent unless he makes advance payment towards
the same or gets the approval of the main agent to avail any marine related services.
8.1.10 In case any accident takes place on board the vessel in which port personnel /
contractor staff are injured, the vessel will be held responsible for the same and will
be liable for compensation. The amount of compensation decided by the port will be
final.
8.1.11 Notwithstanding anything contained above, The Port shall retain the right to
prioritize any or all the above conditions depending on new developments / special
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circumstances which may have changed from what was discussed during the Berth
Planning Meeting. Decision of the port on berth planning and allocation will be final
and binding on all concerned.
8.2 A vessel may be removed from berth for the following reasons.
8.2.2 If the vessel is equipped with poor and unsafe cargo gear.
8.2.3 If the vessel does not correct deficiencies pertaining to safety brought to her
noticewithin the stipulated time.
8.2.6 The vessel is under performing as per port norms or idling at the berth without
proper justification, the vessel will be un-berthed and applicable shifting
chargeswill have to be borne by the vessel.
8.3 Performance of the vessels which are alongside the berth would be continuously
monitored up to 08:00 hrs and will be discussed in the Daily Berth Planning Meeting. If a
vessel is underperforming, the vessel’s agent will be advised in writing to improve the
vessel’s performance. If by next day 08:00 hrs, the vessel’s performance is still found to
be unsatisfactory, a notice may be served to the Master to un-berth the vessel. Work
stoppages beyond the control of the vessel or the Port will be excluded while evaluating
the performance. Reasons such as lack of cargo and documents, poor or uneven stowage,
unusually slow and unproductive cargo handling gears will not be accepted as valid
reasons for poor performance of the vessel.
8.4 Vessels failing to meet the minimum required norms for loading and discharging will be
de-berthed solely at the discretion of the Port.
8.5 The port shall remove a vessel from the berth on vessel account if, the vessel is unable to
meet port’s productivity norm due to failure of her equipment and the port is not in
position to provide shore resource. The shifting of the vessel from berth will however be
done only if another vessel arrives and requires the use of that berth.
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• A warping movement means: Physical shifting of the vessel maximum 100mtrs ahead /
astern on the same berth.
• A turnaround movement means: Un-berthing the vessel from its berth and re-berthing it
at the same berth on a different side. Pilotage charges will be charged in case of
turnaround movement.
9. Free time allowed to vessels prior cargo commencement and after completion
9.1 A vessel should be ready for commencement of cargo operation in all respect within 3
hours ofall fast. In case the vessel cannot commence her cargo operation within 3 hours,
layup berth hire as per Port Tariff shall be applicable.
9.2 A vessel wanting to over stay beyond the allowed 3hrs after cargo completion shall make
a request for over stay at least 2 hrs prior vessel’s sailing time. Such a request will be
accepted on case to case basis provided there is no vessel waiting for the use of the berth
and the Port has not planned any maintenance activity on the berth. The Port’s decision
on such request would be final. In case, the Port refuses permission to over stay, the vessel
will have to vacate the berth. The additional time beyond 3 hrs will be given on lay-upberth
hire till the outward pilot request time.
9.3 If cargo stoppage is more than 2 hours due to failure of vessel equipment’s or gear, idling
at berth or for any other reasons. Lay-up berth hire as per Port Tariff shall be applicable as
per conditions laid below
9.4 Total cargo stoppages should not exceed 2 hours during the entire port stay of the vessel
or else lay-up berth hirewill become applicable.
9.5 Whenever a vessel is given due notice by the Port to vacate the berth on account of either
under performance or for safety reasons and the Master of the vessel refuses to vacate
the berth after 2 hours of due notice by the Port, the Port will charge2 times the berth
hires as mentioned in the port tariff in addition to berth hire charges.Pilot detention and
cancellation charges where applicable will be as per Port Tariff.
10.1 In case of cargo stoppage which is attributable to failure of vessel’s machinery and
equipment, layup berth hire will become applicable after the stipulated time allowed for
such stoppages provided there are no vessels waiting for berth. The vessel will revert to
normal berth hire when the vessel’s machinery & equipment are operational or shore
equipment deployed for operation on vessel request.
10.2 In case, a vessel is on layup berth hire,vessel Idling due to equipment failure and another
vessel arrives and requires the use of same berth, the vessel will be shifted out to
anchorage on vessel’s / owner / agent account.
10.3 Additional stay at berth after cargo completion may be permitted if there is no vessel
waiting for the berth. The request for additional berth stay at lay-up berth hire should be
made at least 3 hours before cargo completion time. Vessel has to vacate the berth within
2 hours of receiving notice if the berth is required by Port or else “Non vacating of berth”
charges as applicable will be applied on the vessel.
10.4 Layup berth hire charges will not applicable to Country crafts, SPM, HMEL and container
Vessels, unless the Port has requested the Vessel to vacate the berth and if Vessel refuses
to do so.
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10.5 Layup berth hire will not applicable on Tug which has towed the dumb barge into the port
for cargo operations provided it is made fast alongside the dumb barge. Layup charges in
case of additional stay on berth will be applicable only on the dumb barge on hourly basis.
The tug will continue to be charged at normal berth hire rates.
10.6 Lay up berth hire will not be applicable if there are cargo stoppages due to bad weather
condition/rains unless the cargo was already stopped prior start of bad weather/rains
period. The timings will be taken from respective SBU.
10.7 Port will not charge layup berth hire charges on vessel which stay on the berth after cargo
completion if vesselsare receiving bunker / freshwater/ waste collection. This will be
subject to the following conditions:
10.7.2 The concerned terminal / Marine department should not have planned any
maintenance activity on that berth.
10.7.3 The request for additional berth stay should be made at least 3 hours prior cargo
completion so that other vessel movements at other berths are not adversely affected.
10.7.4 The concerned vessel will get pilot only after other planned vessel movements have been
carried out. Efforts will however be made not to unduly delay these vessels.
11.1 As a general rule after completion of discharge operations, a vessel has to vacate the berth
for other vessels waiting at the anchorage. If the same vessel is fixed for loading, her
arrival time for loading operation will be considered only after she has completed her
previous cargo and is thereafter ready to load cargo in all respects.
11.2 In case a new VCN is issued upon request, the second call will be treated as a fresh call
and all marine dues will be applicable to the vessel.
11.3 After completion of Import cargo,if vessel goes outside of the port limits for hold
cleaning/operational requirementsand coming back to load export cargo in same
vessel,thenNewVCN will be provided for Export cargo operation. All the charges will be
applicable as per BPTS.
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a. Berthing application
b. Vessel & cargo particulars part A
c. Vessel acceptance navigational checklist- Part B
d. International Tonnage certificate.
e. Ship particulars.
f. P&I certificate
g. Certificate of Class
h. Agency appointment letter from Owner of vessel
i. Certificate of Registry
j. Safe Manning Certificate
k. International oil Pollution Prevention Certificate
l. Pre arrival notices of 5/3/2/1 days, PANS as per ISPS Code requirement
13.2 In addition to general docs following additional documents required for Bulk & break
bulk:
Note :The dimension to be considered should be of the biggest package and not of the smaller
ones packed in the bigger package. Packing list submitted by the agent will be final. Receivers
full details for each package to be submitted to port prior berthing.CIF/FOB value of the cargo
for Imports/Exports to be provided by the concernedprior to berthing of vessel. In case of non-
submission or incomplete documentation port will be constraint to berth thevessel.
13.3 In addition to general docs following additional documents required for Liquid vessel:
N/A for APDPPL-Dahej.
13.4 In addition to the general docs following additional documents are required for LPG
vessel:
N/A for APDPPL-Dahej.
Inward Pilot request Minimum notice 1 hrs 45 minutes from Pilot request time
Outward Pilot request Minimum notice 1 hrs 30 minutes from Pilot request time
Pilot Cancellation and amendment can be accepted through email to APDPPL Marine Control or
through VHF on Channel 73 to APDPPL Marine Control with minimum1 hrs notice for IWPM and
OWPM. Only one cancellation and revision will be accepted. Thereafter minimum 2hrs notice has
to be given for revision of pilot request. A vessel whose OWPM & IWPM timing have been amended
will be given a pilot only after all other planned movements have been carried out.
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16.1 No Charges shall be levied for shifting of a vessel for Port Convenience. “Port Convenience
"is defined to mean the following:
16.2 If a working cargo vessel at berth or at mooring point is shifted for port to undertake
hydrographic survey work, dredging, repair and maintenance of berth, or such other similar
activities whereby shifting is necessitated, such shifting shall be considered as “shifting for
port convenience”. The shifting made to reposition such shifted vessel is also considered as
“SHIFTING FOR PORT CONVENIENCE”.
16.3 If a working cargo vessel is shifted from berth to accommodate on ousting priority vessels
which are exempted from bearing shifting charges, such shifting shall be treated as
“SHIFTING FOR PORT CONVENIENCE”.
16.4 Whenever a vessel is shifted to accommodate another vessel carrying hazardous cargo which
needs adjacent berth to be kept vacant for safety reasons is also considered as “SHIFTING
FOR PORT CONVENIENCE.
16.5 Whenever a vessel is shifted from berth to accommodate another vessel which cannot be
berthed at other berths due to draft and LOA restrictions vessel is considered as “SHIFTING
FOR PORT CONVENIENCE”.
16.6 Whenever a vessel is shifted to accommodate another vessel having priority at the adjacent
berth and unless that vessel shifts, another vessel cannot be berthed at the adjacent berth
due to length restrictions such shifting is also considered as “SHIFTING FOR PORT
CONVENIENCE”
16.8 Whenever a vessel is shifted to accommodate another vessel on ousting priority, the vessel
shifted will be required to pay shifting charges.
16.9 Similarly shifting charges will also be applicable in the following cases of shifting:
16.9.1 Non-cargo vessel which in any case have to vacate the berth when cargo vessels
arrive.
16.9.2 Vessels which are idling at berth without doing any cargo handling operations.
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SECTION B
19. Berth Parameters, the indicative berth allocation parameters are given in
the following table:
Max permissible Max Displacement
Berth Beam Max. Draft
LOA (MT)
Notes:
19.1 The depths around the berths are surveyed twice (pre & post monsoon) a year. If any
significant changes trade is informed.
19.2 Parallel Body length of the vessel should be minimum 90 mtrs.
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Notes:
20.1 Vessel carrying cargo which is required to be dispatched manually (i.e. by road) & to be
stacked at non-mechanized yard will be berthed as per Port discretion on mechanized or non-
mechanized berth (i.e. north berth or south berth).
20.2 The Port permits, priority berthing for vessels carrying government cargoes, (as maybe
declared from time to time) for which 100% additional berth hire will be charged, and also for
long term contractual partners as per Port’s discretion.
20.3 If a condition arises when non-coal vessel (bulk and/or break bulk commodities) is waiting
and North Berth is vacant, port may decide to berth non-coal vessel on North berth and next
coal vessel will be berthed after completion of working vessel
20.4 The port has capacity and necessary infrastructure to handle 2 bulk/breakbulkvessels at any
given time. Decision to accept additional vessels will be taken on case to case basis by Dry
Cargo Operations Team.
20.5 The Port shall not be responsible for any delay in pilotage, berthing, ingress or egress for any
reason whatsoever.
20.6 The port will not be liable for payment of any damages / claims / delays / detentions /
demurrages etc. to vessels, whose berthing is delayed due to berthing of junior vessels which
have been given priority in berthing as per their contractual agreements.
20.7 Seniority of the vessel will be considered as per port discretion if cargo space available less
than 80% inside the Port backup yard.
Berthing:
Un-berthing:
As per availability of tide.
Note:
1. Berthing will be suspended when average wind speed exceeds 25 knots.
2. Un-berthing will be suspended when average wind speed exceeds 25 knots.
3. Berthing and Un-berthing will also be suspended if the wave height is more than 02 meters.
4. Minimum UKC not below 10% of the deepest draft in the approaches and not below 0.5 meters of the
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I. ANCHORAGE CHARGES
Anchorage charges will be applicable for all vessels anchoring
within Port limits.
Anchorage Charges:
For berthing: From the time of vessel dropping anchor till the
$ 0.00128 per
time
GT per hour.
the pilot board
For sailing: From the time of vessel dropping anchor till anchor
away.
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Note : Pilot cancellation and detention charges will not be applicable if the vessel iscancelled or
delayeddue to cold move/ bad weather condition and it should be approved by concern HOD.
L. SHIFTING CHARGES
However minimum pilotage charges
Shifting charges Same as pilotage will be used for calculation as per
point B
M. WARPING / TURNAROUND CHARGESPER GT OF VESSEL :
N. DUMB BARGE :
1. Port dues and pilotage charges will be additional.
2. Activity includes berthing and un-berthing.
3. Pilotage will start only when the barge is secured as a hip tow
to the towing tug.
4. If LOA is more than 70 mtrs and beam more than 25 mtrs, then
acceptance will be on case by case basis.
$ 1975 per Activity 5. All barges must have a minimum of 6 mooring lines of adequate
length i.e minimum length of 40 mtrs with eye at one end. The
agent must also arrange for 6 personnel to be placed on the barge
for mooring operations.
O. VESSEL DEFICIENCIES :
In case of unsafe pilot boarding /
Unsafe pilot ladder boarding /
Disembarkingarrangements, poorly
Disembarking arrangements. $ 440Per
maintained pilot ladder or inability to rig
(Fine will be levied for each such incident
combination ladder when freeboard of
occurrence.)
vessel is greater than 9 meters.
Vesselswith non-functional critical
Non-functional critical navigation
navigational equipment such as GPS, GYRO,
Equipment which affects safe berthing / $270 per
Radar, will only be berthed / Unberthed
un-berthing.(Charges per Movement for Movement
using ports electronic navigational
use of electronic navigational equipment.
equipment.
Berthing / Un-berthing of vessel liable to be
Charges for Failure to report critical $ 200per
cancelled if in port's opinion same is
equipment Deficiency in advance. Movement
considered unsafe.
Failure of mooring winches, windlass or
$ 265 per Pilot detention charges will be in addition
capstan during berthing / un-berthing
failure to this charge.
operations.
Wrong declaration of draft which can
$ 880 per In case of wrong declaration of arrival /
jeopardize safety of vessel and Port
declaration departure draft.(beyonf berth parameters)
assets.
1) Garbage regulation violation
2) Charges for wrong hoisting of Indian
flag or soiled, poor condition.
$ 250 For each incident.
3) Cargo falling overboard,
4) Non-compliance with port regulations.
Alongside Berth: Anchor missing, Single An additional Tug will be applicable to Berthing vessels if
Anchor Missing / anchor fluke both anchors are missing.
damage/mooring winch not working –
P. TUG / BOAT HIRE CHARGES :
Tug hire for transportation (per If the same tug is used by two different parties for
$ 600
hour per tug). different vessels then each party to pay the said
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Planned cold moves are subject to port management discretion. Cold move charge as
at the rate of 3 times the pilotage charges (However minimum pilotage charges will be
used for calculation.)
If the vessel engine or steering gear fails to respond for any duration of time at any point
of the berthing / un-berthing / shifting / warping manoeuvre (irrespective of the fact
whether movement is on vessel/Agent or on port account), the same will be treated as
a cold move and charged to the vessel/agent. Additional tugs if used for the movement
Unplanned
will be charged as per port tariff on an hourly basis. Cold move charge is in addition to
Cold Move
the normal Pilotage charge.
Unplanned cold move charge as at the rate of1.5 times the pilotage charges (However
minimum pilotage charges will be used for calculation.)
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Gate entry permission charges for on-board work shop, repairing and other activities.
a. For repairing of on board ship’s equipment except critical
navigational and bridge equipment. $100/-per
28.
b. Gate In/Out permission for Landing gears / equipment from ship. Shipping
c. Transhipment permission for supply of goods like spares / ships bill/Activity
equipment / medicines.
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Note 1:
a. Only authorized ship chandlers will be permitted. Authorized ship chandlers list is
hoisted on the Port website.
b. If a registered vessel agent is nominated by the vessel owner to deliver stores to their
vessel, the activity will be permitted subject to submission of appointment letter from
the principals. No license fee will be charged in such cases, however ship chandelling
charges will be applicable as is the case for registered ship chandlers.
c. If in case, after completion of gate formalities at Port, vessel master rejects the supply
or ship chandlers are unable to complete supply due to any reason prior to sailing of
vessel, in that case neither the charges will be refundable nor it will be adjusted in the
next supply which may please be noted.
d. Ship chandelling charges will not be applicable to supply of BA charts and medicines
up to 25 kg.
Note: - Any service requisition (such as Gangway, Hydra, Ship Chandelling, Fresh Water and Hot Work)
has to be made at least 12 hrs prior vessel sailing and during office hours so that the service can be
organized. Service tax will be charged on above all services as applicable.
28. Additional Marine Invoice Fee
1 Single Invoice Request by Agency declaring Vessel No charges
2 Separate/split Invoice request by Declaring Agency INR 5000/‐ Per invoice
3 Invoice Request for Third Party other than Agency INR. 5000/‐ Per
declaring vessel. Invoice
Above charges not applicable to
1) Ship Chandelling which is invoiced separately to ship chandler will not attract above charges.
2) Customers who have long term contracts and pay VRC directly to the port.
29 Permission for usage of open loop scrubber within port limit $ 280 Per Permission
Note: Declaration by the Agency on the type of scrubber fitted and mode being used in port
For hybrid scrubber if used. open loop charges would be applicable.
Declaration by Agency on type of fuel used within the port limit.
Above points will be part of vessel declaration process.
30 Permission for cargo hold washing and retention on board $ 500 Per Permission
within the port limit.
31 Permission for lifeboat lowering within port limit. $ 100 Per Activity
32 Port Environment Protection Safety charges $ 0.006667 Per MT
Note: Cargo will be taken basis Customs Documents
For container vessel $ 0.097338 per TEU
For Ro-Ro vessel $ 0.006667 per vehicle
Y. FIRE FIGHTING ASSISTANCE TARIFF :
S. No. Service provided Duration Charges
Fire Fighting at anchorage/offshore through port tug in case Per tug per
1. $ 4500
of emergency. hour.
Use of foam tender or water tender for fire call, spraying
2. water and supplying water. (Fresh water charges USD 5 pre Per one hour. $ 130
MT will be applicable in addition to Water tender charges)
Eight hour
3. Foam tender or water tender standby with crew. $ 215
shift.
Fire crew standby (during hot work, hazardous cargo Eight hour
4. $ 165
handling etc.) shift.
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CC. Wharfagecharges
S.NO Commodity Unit per Rate in Rs
A CHEMICAL
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1. Solid
Salt M. Ton 30/-
Gypsum M. Ton 50/-
Soda ash, Caustic Soda M. Ton 50/-
All other solid chemicals other than petroleum derivatives M. Ton 70/-
2. Fertilizer, Urea, Rock Phosphate and fertilizer raw materials M. Ton 77/-
D MINERALS
Bauxite M. Ton 55/-
Bentonite M. Ton 46/-
Calcinated Bauxite, Coal, Coke, Charcoal, Firewood M. Ton 70/-
Lignite, Lime stone M. Ton 50/-
Fluorspar M. Ton 75/-
E OTHER COMMODITIES
Cement, Clinker M. Ton 60/-
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➢ Above equipment’s will be provided as per availability - Outside equipment to be hired only if port
Equipment is not available, only after prior permission from Port, complying with all port norms.
Above 2500 Freight Tons parcel size per vessel Rs. 650 per FRT
Wind Mill or Wind Mould or its part (As specified in BL/Relevant custom document) Rs. 250 per
FRT.
In case of export movement, Dunnage, Choking and lashing material cost will be charged extra as
per actual if required/availability.
I. In case of any cargo re-stow is required during cargo operations; the stevedoring charges
will be applicable as per port tariff, for applicable commodity on re-stowquantity only if
same carried out on board without using transport /storage facility on wharf.
II. In case of any cargo re-stow is required during cargo operation with storage at
wharf(without any transportation) & reloading with crane, single side stevedoring as per
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IMPORTANT NOTE :
No. of axles deployed for the heavylift after taking confirmation of the submitted drawing for
even load distribution of the heavylifts since the same shall have to be moved thru the jetty.
No of axles shall be arranged in such a manner that total load (including self‐weight of trailer)
should not exceed 13.5 MT in cross section, with complying all above safety and operational
requirements. No. of axles deployed for moving the cargo thru the jetty should be as per
satisfaction of the port.
− Route survey of the trailer with cargo (considering its maximum height, width and turning)
to be carried out by operation team.
Axle line spacing should not be less than 1.55m.
− Trailer configuration (i.e. nos of wheels and axles in cross section) shall be as per attached
figure. Two axles and 8 wheels are required per axle lines. Base width of trailer in a section shall
be approx.3mtrs. Typical trailer arrangement is shown in below figure.
Each axle shall have practically equal load and loading shall be uniformly distributed to all the
axles.
Maximum speed of trailer on approach = 5 kmph
Weight of the cargo shall be verified before marching of trailer from approach.
Trailer shall stand/march beyond 4.0m from the berthing/extreme face the jetty, outreach of
vessel cranes to be checked accordingly.
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7.
Any additional Dunnage line with rubber padding required to create flat top line for balance
between two different pipes in each stake will be on additional basis as separate charges for
additional Dunnage line & rubber respectively.
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8. Any Additional Dunnage used more than limit of respective slab due to choking or any other
reason will be on chargeable basis on actuals.
9. All taxes as applicable will be extra and subject to change from time to time as per Govt. circular /
guidelines.
Schedule charges for Additional Services for extra consumption :
-> Pine Wood: Rs. 23,500 / CBM.
->Dunnage Wood: Rs. 13,500 / CBM.
->Additional Dunnage Line: Rs. 7500 / Line (Normal)-refer Annexure 1.
-> Additional Rubber Line: Rs. 700 / Line.
-> Additional Lashing wire: Rs. 250 / Meter.
-> Fumigation charges : Rs. 25,000 per shipment per customer a notice of
72 hours (3 working days) required.
->Phytosanitary Certificate: Rs. 15,000 per shipment per customer.
I. STEEL CARGO HANDLING DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT
SIZE
Sr.No COMMODITY LENGTH MAX WEIGHT
WIDTH HEIGHT THICKNESS
IN MT
Note:
APDPPL will allow direct delivery/carting of project cargo exceeding above dimension. In case same is
desired to be handled by APDPPL, same is to be discussed with port marketing team on case to case basis.
Other than above mentioned standard dimension for steel cargo, rates can be obtained from marketing
desk.
A. Calculation of crane idling charges due crane failure for the vessels berthed at Adani Port
Idling of vessel on account of following:
➢ Miss-declaration of cargo as prescribed in clause 6.15: If vessels crane are unable to discharge the
said cargo, Lay-up berth hire will be applicable from the time of idling due to said package till the
time, vessels request for the shore crane.
Housekeeping of storage area: All basic housekeeping requirement is to be done by occupier of all
theStorage area given on rent for long term basis.
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B. Breakdown of ship crane wire/ other part or mechanism during cargo operation
Breakdown of ship crane wire/ other part or mechanism during cargo operation.
Charges of USD 10,000/- per incident in case a vessel’s Crane / derrick’s wire, block, hydraulic system or
any other system fails during cargo operations resulting in free fall of the cargo or the crane / derrick either
on the vessel or on the berth.
Charges for repair/ procurement of damaged port property as assessed by the Port.
Charges for damaged cargo and its recovery from the water and its disposal if the cargo has fallen in to the
water.
Charges for the complete treatment of the injured / affected personnel and compensation for the injury or
disability as decided by the Port.
In case of fatality due to such incidents, the vessel will be detained and will be subject to the provisions of
the State and National Rules, Regulations and Laws. All cost, charges, compensation and consequence
arising due to such an accident will be on vessel account.
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