Cochin Port Trust

AN ISO 9001:2008 & ISPS COMPLIANT PORT COCHIN PORT TRUST Willingdon Island, Cochin-682009

Cochin Port or Kochi Port is a major port on the Arabian Sea - Laccadive Sea – Indian Ocean sea-route in the city
of Kochi and is one of the largest ports in India. The port lies on two islands in the Lake of Kochi: Willingdon
Island and Vallarpadam, towards the Fort Kochi river mouth opening onto the Laccadive Sea. The International
Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), part of the Cochin Port, is the largest container transshipment facility in
India.
The port is governed by the Cochin Port Trust (CPT), a government of India establishment. It was established in
1928 and has completed 90 years of active service.
The Kochi Port is one of a line of maritime-related facilities based in the port-city of Kochi. The others are
the Cochin Shipyard, the largest shipbuilding as well as maintenance facility in India; the SPM (single point
mooring) facility of the Kochi Refineries, an offshore crude carrier mooring facility; and the Kochi Marina.

History[edit]
The Cochin port was formed naturally due to the flooding of the Periyar River in 1341 AD, and, over time, has
become a major flashpoint for trade. The port in its initial history attracted European merchants- predominantly
Dutch and Portuguese- and was later expanded by the British with the establishment of Willingdon Island. The
traditional port was near Mattancherry (which still continues as Mattancherry Wharf).

Cochin Port Trust in 1948

The idea of establishing a modern port in Cochin was first posited by Lord Willingdon during his governorship of
the Madras Province. The opening of the Suez Canal allowed several ships to pass near the west coast and he felt it
was necessary to build a modern port in the southern part as well. He selected the newly joined Sir Robert
Bristow[5], a leading British harbor engineer, to head the project, and Bristow became chief engineer of Kochi
Kingdom's Port Department in 1920. From that point forward until the port's completion in 1939, he and his team
were actively involved in making a greenfield port. With extensive research spanning over a decade toward securing
a permanent manmade port that could withstand monsoon erosion, he was convinced that it would be both feasible
and largely beneficial to develop Kochi through its port. He believed that Kochi could become the safest harbour in
India if the ships could enter the inner channel.
The challenge before engineers was a rock-like sandbar that stood across the opening of Kochi backwaters into the
sea. Its density prevented the entry of all large ships (requiring more than eight or nine feet of water). It was thought
that the removal of the sandbar was a technical impossibility, and the potential consequence on the environment was
beyond estimation. Efforts that had been previously undertaken on this scale had led to ecological atrocities such as
destruction of the Vypeen foreshore.
However, Bristow, after a detailed study of wind and sea current conditions, concluded that such issues could easily
be avoided. He addressed the immediate problem of Vypeen foreshore's erosion by building granite groynes that
were nearly parallel with the shore and overlapped each other. The groynes enabled a system of automatic
reclamation which naturally protected the shore from monsoon seas. Spurred on by this success, Bristow planned
out a detailed proposal of reclaiming part of the backwaters at a cost of ₹25 million (US$350,000). An ad-hoc
committee appointed by the Madras government examined and approved the plans submitted by Bristow.
The construction of the dredger Lord Willingdon was completed in 1925 and arrived in Kochi in May 1926. It was
estimated that the dredger was put to use for at least 20 hours a day for the next two years to create a new island to
house the Cochin Port and other trade-related establishments. Around 3.2 km² of land was reclaimed in the dredging.
Sir Bristow and his team had successfully completed the port when the steamship SS Padma, was given clearance
for the newly constructed inner harbour of Kochi. Speaking to the BBC directly after the port's completion, Bristow
proudly proclaimed: "I live on a large island made from the bottom of the sea. It is called Willingdon Island, after
the present Viceroy of India. From the upper floor of my house, I look down on the finest harbour in the
East."[6] The Willingdon Island was artificially created with the mud sledged out for the harbour construction.
During World War II, the port was taken over by the Royal Navy to accommodate military cruisers and warships.
The strategic importance of Cochin during the World Wars was one immediate reason for the construction of the
harbour. It aided the British in resisting the Japanese threat, but it also proved crucial domestically in the shaping of
Cochin as a modern urban space, reorganising local caste and labour relations. According to a recent study, "[t]the
20-year long project appropriated, modified, or undermined existing social institutions of labour recruitment, work
processes, skills and local technologies. The large-scale appropriation and modification of local skills and labour
recruitment and work process in this colonial project produced a space of disparity by reinforcing the pre-capitalist
caste-based corecive labour relations. The project also involved a massive destruction and appropriation of the social
spaces of the urban poor."[7]
In 1932, the Maritime Board of British India declared the Port of Cochin as a major port and was opened to all
vessels up to 30 feet draught. It was returned to civil authorities on 19 May 1945. After the Independence, the port
was taken over by the government of India, and in 1964, the administration of the port was vested to a Board of
Trustees under the Major Port Trusts Act. The port is currently listed as one of the 12 major ports of India.

Organizational structure[edit]
Cochin Port Trust[8] is an autonomous body under the government of India and is managed by Board of Trustees
constituted by the government. The board is headed by the chairman who acts as the chief executive officer. The
government may from time to time nominate the trustees in the Board representing various interests. The chairman
is assisted by the deputy chairman who in turn is assisted by department heads and officials of the following port
departments:

 General Administration
 Traffic
 Accounts
 Marine
 Civil Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
 Medical

Navigational channel[edit]
The entrance to the Port of Cochin is through the Cochin Gut between the peninsular headland Vypeen and Fort
Kochi. The port limits extend up to the entire backwaters and the connecting creeks and channels. The approach
channel to the Cochin Gut is about 1000-metre long with a designed width of 200 meters and maintained dredged
depth of 13.8 meters (now dredging for 18 meters for ICTT).
From the gut, the channel divides into Mattancherry and Ernakulam channels, leading west and east of Willingdon
Island respectively. Berthing facilities for ships have been provided in the form of wharves, berths, jetties and
stream moorings alongside these channels.

Infrastructure facilities[edit]
A draft of 38 ft is maintained in the Ernakulam channel along with berthing facilities, which enables the port to
bring in larger vessels. In the Mattancherry channel a draft of 30 ft is maintained. The port provides round-the-clock
pilotage to ships subject to certain restrictions on the size and draft. There is an efficient network of railways, roads,
waterways and airways, connecting the Cochin Port with the hinterland centers spread over the states of Kerala,
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Facilities for supply of water and bunkering to vessels are available.

New initiatives[edit]
The CPT launched E-Thuramukham, a comprehensive enterprise resource planning implementation programme,
becoming the first Indian port to do so. The project is based on SAP platform and will be customized by Tata
Consultancy Services.
Maritime Heritage Museum-The Cochin Port Trust has set up a Maritime Heritage Museum in Willingdon Island
where a good collection of unique and rare navigational equipments and photographs connected with the saga of
construction of Cochin Port during 1920-40 period are on display. The exhibits reveal the hardships faced by Sir
Robert Bristow and his workforce, who developed the port amidst financial constraints and without technology
support.

OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Cochin Port Trust is to provide dependable, cost-effective Port services through
modern and efficient infrastructure coupled with high quality, customer friendly services. The Port shall manage its
assets and resources for optimal economic use to the Nation and the community. The Port shall strive to be the main
catalyst for the economic development of the region, with a strong commitment to environmentally sound policies and
safe practices. The Board of Trustees, the employees and all stakeholders of the Port shall work as a team in an open,
positive, collaborative and cooperative manner. In pursuit of this Mission, the Port Trust shall be guided by the
principles of integrity, ethical behaviour, professional excellence, service to the community and respect for every
individual.

OUR VISION

The vision of the Cochin Port is to serve the country as

A public service provider

An economic development facilitator

A Business enterprise

An environmental conservator

OUR GOALS
 Strengthening our competitive position

Maximising space and infrastructure utilization

COCHIN ADVANTAGE

LOCATION
Cochin, an all weather natural Harbour is located strategically close to the busiest international sea
routes:

(1) Gulf to Singapore and Far East (Distance from Cochin Port -11 Nautical Miles)
(2) Suez to Singapore / Far East (Distance from Cochin Port -74 Nautical Miles)
Amongst all major Indian ports, Cochin is the closest to the International East West Shipping routes.
This geo-strategic location of Cochin gives it a distinct advantage.

MODERATE CLIMATE
The Port is situated on the Willingdon Island which is an artificial Island tucked inside the
Backwaters. The backwaters offer calm and placid channels for ships throughout the year, even during
the Monsoon season.
Cochin lies beyond the cyclone zone and therefore the risk of cyclones is negligible

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
24 Hour Pilotage
24 hour Cargo Operations
Real-Time co-ordination of vessel movement through VTMS
Single Window Transaction
Moving towards Zero Pre-Berthing Detention Time.

SERVICE QUALITY
The operational areas of the port is certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
The port maintains high security arrangements and its security profile is ISPS compliant.
The port is maintaining a Tier I Oil spill disaster contingency plan. During the past three years, no oil
spill has occurred in and around the port

CONNECTIVITY
Cochin port is connected to its hinterland enlarging to the state of Kerala ,South Tamilnadu and
South Karnataka by National Highways NH 47(Kanyakumari-Salem), NH49 (Cochin-Madurai) and
NH17(Cochin-Mumbai) .Indian Railway Network provides seamless connectivity to South and Central
India.The National Waterway NW3 provides connectivity to the South Kerala.The port has an
international airport in its proximity. The network of railways roads, waterways and airways has
created good accessibility to the port.

Inland Container Depots (ICD) at Coimbatore and Bangalore connected by Regular Train Service
 DEVELOPMENT PATH
Cochin Port is implementing ERP for enhancing efficiency.
The port is enhancing capacity by modernizing and enlarging the Mattancherry Wharf
The port is upgrading its power infrastructure.
The port is equipping its new multi-purpose berths with modern Bulk/Break Bulk handling Cranes.
The port is developing India?s first Port Based Special Economic Zone.

PROXIMITY TO THE MARITIME HIGHWAY

CLIMATE & TIDAL INFORMATION

CLIMATE AND METEOROLOGY

Temperature and Humidity
Temperature at Cochin varies from about 22 to 31 degrees C. There are not much distinct seasonal variations
in the temperature, which is more or less uniform throughout the year. However, highest temperatures tend to occur in the
months of March to May. The humidity is high all through the year. It ranges from approximately 75% in the morning
during winter months to approximately 90 % in the monsoon period.
Winds and Cyclones
The wind speed and wind direction is determined by the season and by the daily temperature differences
between land and sea. The predominant wind direction during the monsoon period ie, from June to September, is west to
south-west and the effect of land breeze is not dominant during this period. During the non-monsoon periods, the
predominant wind direction is from north-east during the morning and west during the evening, which shows influence of
land breeze. The maximum wind speed observed was of the order of 112 KMPH from WSW direction. Cochin lies
beyond the cyclone belt and therefore the risk of cyclone is negligible.
Rainfall
The maximum rainfall usually occurs during the monsoon period ie, from June to September. The annual
rainfall in the region varies between 2500 to 3500 mm.
OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA
Tides
Cochin experiences semi diurnal tides. The tidal levels as per Naval Hydrographic Chart No.2004 are as follows.
MHHWL +1.20 m
MLHWL + 0.80 m
MSL + 0.60 m
MHLWL + 0.60 m
MLLWL + 0.30 m
The above levels are with respect to Port's Chart Datum, which is approximately the level of Lowest
Astronomical tide.
Current
The currents along the coast of Cochin consists of tide, wave and wind induced components. As per
observations the maximum current velocities at the Cochin Gut during the non-monsoon periods is of the order of 3 knots,
which could increase to as high as 5.5 knots during the monsoon periods. Inside the harbour the current velocities are low,
of the order of 0.5 knots only, with directions varying at different locations.
Waves
The wave climate is governed by the South West monsoon when wave action can be strong with prevailing
wave direction from north-west to south-west. Deep water (15m) wave observation in the past indicate the significant
wave heights of 4m, 2m and 1m at the water depths of 10m, 5m and 2m respectively, the predominant wave direction
being west. Wave action inside the harbour is insignificant because of narrow entrance between Cochin Gut and Fort
Cochin and the configuration of the land. Generally calm conditions prevail through out the year except during the times
of extreme wind action.
Bathymetry
The sea bed slopes gently in the offshore region and is about 1 in 500-600. The coast experiences the littoral
drift as anywhere else but there is a phenomenon of formation of the mud banks. The mud banks are not stationary and
have a tendency to move in the coastal region.
TIDAL STREAMS
The maximum rate of the ebb stream at springs throughout the year is from 2 to 3 knots and at Neaps from 1/2
to 11/2 knots.
Ebb Stream Springs 2 - 3 knots
Ebb Stream Neaps 1/2 to 11/2knots
Flood Stream Springs 11/2 - 2 knots
Flood Stream Neaps 1/2 to 11/2 knots
Both streams run for considerable time after the predicted times of High and low water, for about 2 hours on
the flood and 2 - 3 hours on the ebb. After heavy inland rains the ebb stream may run continuously for many days, while
the flood stream enters the harbour under the surface ebb.
SALINITY
Within the harbour the salinity varies from 1005 to 1020 depending on the season and state of tide.

INFORMATION ON S.P.M. OPERATIONS AT COCHIN PORT

Location: The Single Point Mooring of M/s B.P.C.L. (KR) is located in position Latitude 09 o 59' 49.93" N;
Longitude 076o02' 30.73" E within the limits of Cochin Port.
 Acceptable Vessel parameters:
Parameter Min Max
Length Over All (LOA) 229 m 370 m
Length Bow to Manifold (BTM) 80 m 220 m
Displacement 77,000 M/T 340,000 M/T
Draft (Salt Water) 22.5 m
Beam 58 m
Freeboard at Bow mooring fairlead 26 m
Freeboard at Manifold 24 m

Acceptability of vessels for berthing at S.P.M:

B.P.C.L. (K.R.) have prepared a questionnaire for vessels calling at S.P.M. and a copy of the same or the
'Q88' of the vessel may be forwarded to this office either in hard copy or by e-mail to hm@cochinport.gov.in and
acceptance will be given after scrutiny of the vessel's particulars.

Anchorage :

Vessels calling for discharge at the S.P.M. are to anchor 2.5 miles South of the S.P.M.

Pilot Boarding :

Pilots will board from tug boat on the lee side by accommodation ladder approximately 4.5 m above
water. Ships are to keep both gangways swung out and ready to be lowered. Once the tug comes alongside the
gangway is to be lowered to board the Pilot. During time of adverse weather, a Pilot Ladder or Personnel Basket
may be used.

Pilotage :

A Port Pilot will board the tanker about 2.5 miles away from the buoy and appropriate directions would be
given to the tanker by the Pilot / Port Control over V.H.F. This Pilot will stay on board the tanker after completion
of mooring and monitor the pull back operations und on completion of cargo operations the same Pilot would cast
off the tanker and return. It is therefore not critical to book Pilot for sailing of the tanker in advance as the Pilot is
already on board, however the movement must be declared at the Berthing Meeting in order to reflect in the
Shipping Program.

Communications :

Cochin Port Control works on V.H.F. Channel 15 and watches channels 16 & 15. At the SPM the
communications with the tugs and BPCL Control will be on Channel 13.

Mooring Arrangements :

Vessel will be moored to the S.P.M. using two 76mm chains (OCIMF Type B). Vessel to prepare two free
mooring drums forward with messenger lines reeled through the bow stoppers and fairleads and kept standby at the
break of the forecastle for passing to the mooring boats.

Mooring / Un-mooring restrictions :

Mooring of tankers to the S.P.M. will be undertaken only during daylight hours, therefore a vessel should
arrive and board Pilot before 1600 hrs to be able to berth. Vessels arriving later than that would be berthed at first
light (Pilot Boarding 0600 hrs) the next day. Un-mooring operations would be undertaken at all hours and since the
Pilot is already on board, will be undertaken as soon as the vessel is ready for sailing.

Hose Connections :

Two number hoses of 16 inches will be connected at the Port side manifold of the tanker. Hose connection
gear / crew will board the tanker during the approach to the S.P.M. and the vessel's crane will be used for lifting the
gear.

Tug Movement :

Two hired tugs of 50 / 60 Tons bollard pull are utilized for the SPM operations as follows:

Both tugs will proceed out to the inbound tanker from inner harbor about 2 hours prior to the Pilot
boarding time. All officials, surveyors and other persons requiring to board the tanker are to be on board the tug
prior to the appointed time.

After completion of the mooring operations, one tug will remain at the tanker for pull back operations and
un-mooring of the tanker from the SPM on completion of cargo operations and would return after disembarking the
Pilot.

The second tug will return after the mooring of the tanker.

Shore Personnel boarding the tanker:

Shore personnel boarding the tanker must have proper identification and display the same as required by
the I.S.P.S. Code.

These persons must be aware of the difficulty and danger present in boarding vessels in outer harbour.
Only those capable of boarding by Pilot ladder (if sea conditions demand it) must be sent to the tanker.

Only the following persons directly involved in the vessels operations will be permitted to utilize the hired
tugs when they are engaged for ship operations:

 Port Pilot
 Representatives from B.P.C.L. (K.R.) including the Marine Master
 Representatives of the Ship's Agents
 Representatives from Customs
 Representatives from Immigration
 Cargo Surveyors

Persons other than those listed above, if required for the S.P.M. operations may be permitted to board the
tug, subject to prior permission from Port Control.

Any persons wishing to transfer to / from the tanker may utilize the second tug, however it must
understood that the tugs are essentially meant for mooring operations and the departure of these tugs cannot be
delayed. The tugs cannot be expected to wait and any person failing to arrive before they depart will have to make
alternate arrangements. It must also be clearly understood that the persons using this transportation do so at their
own risk and the Port will not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury or loss to any persons using the tugs for
transfer to or from the tanker. Hire charges as applicable will be charged for use of the tugs by the vessel for any
purpose other than mooring and unmooring operations.
 Shore Personnel staying on board the tanker: The following persons will stay on board the tanker for the
duration of the stay at the S.P .M. and the vessels are to be advised to provide accommodation and food during their
stay.

Port Pilot 1 No. Officer

Marine Master 1 No. Accommodation
Cargo Surveyor 1 No.
Hose Handling Crew 5 No.

Documents for vessel clearance: Given the great distance of the S.P.M. from the port and long boat ride,
agents may produce photocopies of the ship's documents attested by the Port Pilot or Master of the ship, in lieu of
original documents for the purpose of outward clearance

INFORMATION on KOCHI LNG TERMINAL (PETRONET LNG LIMITED) OPERATIONS

at COCHIN PORT

The Kochi LNG Terminal Jetty and trestle is situated in the western reaches of the port area and is designed to
receive LNG Tankers from 65,000 to 216,000 m3 (Q-Flex LNG tankers) with provisions for expansion up to
260,000 m3 (Q-Max LNG tankers).

LNG Berth Parameters

VESSEL/BERTH CRITERIA BERTH LIMITATIONS

Maximum Vessel length overall 320 M
Maximum Allowable Draught alongside 12.5M
Maximum Beam 50.0 M
Maximum Vessel displacement on Arrival 150500 MT
Maximum Cubic Capacity (LNG) 2,16000 m3
Jetty Alignment 0630 - 2430

Acceptability of vessels: Terminal has a standard LNG Ship approval and acceptance procedure. The procedure is
detailed in the Terminal document “LNG Ship Approval Procedure”. Only those Ships which successful undergo
the procedure detailed in the above document will be cleared by PLL to unload their LNG cargo at the Kochi LNG
Terminal.

Anchorage : LNG Tankers calling for discharge should anchor inside the designated anchorage area in the vicinity
of the Fairway Buoy. Same shall be allotted on arrival by “Cochin Port Control”.

Pilot Boarding : Pilots board ships in the vicinity of the Fairway Buoy. Pilots will board from a tug boat on the lee
side by accommodation ladder. Height of ladder shall be confirmed once vessel is within VHF communication
range. Ships are to keep both gangways swung out and ready to be lowered.

Pilotage : On boarding the vessel, the Pilot shall discuss the Pilotage and Berthing / Unberthing Plan with the
Master. The Pilot and the Master of the vessel will sign the Passage Plan for Inbound or Outbound Passage before
the vessel approaches or leaves the berth.

Communications : Cochin Port Control works on V.H.F. Channel 15 and watches channels 16 & 15.Kochi LNG
terminal also monitors both the channels and works on Channel 12.

Northern Spur Bund Light A light is established on the bund to the west of the jetty. Day mark: west cardinal,
yellow with black band with top mark – two black cones; Ht. 5.5m at msl Characteristics: Q fl. (9) 15sec, 5 nm
 Jetty Warning Lights Jetty warning lights are established on MD 1 and MD 7 on fixed steel poles, painted with
yellow & black horizontal bands. Ht. 8m at msl. Characteristics: Fl. ev. 8 sec, 5 nm

Mooring Arrangements : The normal mooring pattern at the terminal is 3-3-3 (3 headlines / stern lines, 3 breast
lines and 3 springs) forward and aft from the ship; however the Master should not hesitate to increase the number of
mooring lines, if he considers it is prudent to do so. Vessel specific mooring plan shall be finalised based on the
mooring analysis during compatibility study.

Arm Connections : The Terminal is fitted with 3 LNG Unloading Arms and 1 vapour Arm. The arms are named
from East to West as: Arm “A” (Liquid), Arm “V” (Vapour), Arm “B” (Liquid), and Arm “C” (Liquid).

Nominal diameter: 16 inches Flange standard: ANSI 150 FF

QC/DC: A “Chiksan III Cryo” hydraulically operated Quick connect/disconnect coupling (QC/DC) is installed on
each arm.

Emergency Release System: Each arm is equipped with a Powered Emergency Release Coupler (PERC) installed
between two ball valves. The equipment allows a quick disconnection without draining of the arms first.

Tug Movement : Maximum four tugs of following bollard pull are utilized for the operations, depending upon the
size of LNG vessels.

45 to 50 T - 2 numbers & 60 T – 2 numbers

PS: All the vessels calling Kochi LNG terminal shall be provided with detail terminal information manual
during pre fixture stage.

WHARF ENTRY PROCEDURES

I. Daily/Weekly Wharf Entry Pass

1. Port Users requiring Daily/weekly Wharf Entry Pass shall apply in the format at Annexure-I.

2. Application for entry permits for foreign nationals shall be submitted in the format at Annexure-II.

3. Passes for family members of Indian crew of ships shall be issued on submission of applications by the
vessel agent with details of family members, endorsed by the Master/Ship Security Officer (SSO) of the
Vessel and on production of valid shore leave pass of the crew.

II. Temporary Wharf Entry Pass I & II (8 days to 1 month and more than 1 month and upto 3 months)

1. Port Users requiring Temporary passes beyond Seven days and up to one month and beyond one month
and up to three months shall apply in the format at Annexure-III.

III. Wharf Entry Pass (Annual/Triennial)

1. Applicants for wharf entry passes of duration 1 year and up to 3 years shall apply in the format at
Annexure�IV.

2. The Applicant for new passes will be required to report to the CISF pass section for taking photographs
and for recording fingerprints before biometric cards for entry pass are issued to them.
 3. Police Verification Certificate should be enclosed along with the application. For the year 2010 alone,
valid passport will be accepted in lieu of Police Verification Certificate in respect of annual passes.

IV. Wharf Entry-cum-License to Transact Business.

1. The authorized signatory of the Custom House Agent shall submit an application in Form A of Cochin
Port Trust (Licensing of Clerks, Importers, Shippers and Clearing and Forwarding Agents) Regulations,
1966 along with the application in the format at Annexure-IV. On receipt of the application, the details
will be verified by TM's office and the License in Form B of the said regulation, shall be issued by the
authorised representative of the Traffic Manager and the application will be forwarded to the Asst.
Commandant, CISF pass section.

2. The Applicant for new passes will be required to report to the Pass Section, CISF for taking
photographs and for recording fingerprints before biometric cards for entry pass are issued to them.

3. Police Verification Certificate should be enclosed along with the application.

V. Issue of Duplicate card in the event of damage or loss:

In the event of damage or loss of cards, duplicate cards will be issued on submission of an application in
the format at Annexure-V and Annexure-VI respectively.

VI. One day visiting pass for school/college students/Institutional Trainees.

The applicants for visiting pass shall apply to the Secretary, CoPT in the letter head of their institution
signed by the authorised signatory.

VII. Pass for Private Boat Crew

The applicants shall apply in the format at Annexure-VII.

General Instructions

1. Applications in the prescribed format shall be submitted by the port user to TM's office with supporting
documents for verification. On recommendation by the authorised representative of the Traffic
Manager, the pass will be issued by the Asst. Commandant, CISF pass section after due verification and
ensuring recovery of applicable charges. As regard to the contracts under Marine, Civil Engg and
Mechanical Engg. depts, the recommendation will be done by the authorised representative of the
concerned department.

2. The Passes are non- transferable.

3. Mere possession of passes does not confer upon the holder(s), any right to enter the wharves/Port area,
as the passes shall be used for entry to the wharves only for genuine business transactions substantiated
by documentary evidence and to be verified by CISF personnel at the gate.

4. Depending upon the circumstances as well as the conduct of the holder/ organization, the Port may
restrict/ regulate the use of any Pass.

5. All the passes are the property of the Port and the Port reserves the right to rescind/ terminate/ seize the
pass at any time without further notice.

INTERNATIONAL SHIP REPAIR FACILITY

Cochin Port Trust has awarded a project for development of an International Ship Repair Facility to the Cochin
Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) on 19-9-2012. The facility is to come up on 41 acres of land on the Western side of
Willingdon Island along the Mattancherry channel.

CSL is investing around Rs.490 crores in the venture.

The existing ship repair facilities of the Port including the dry dock (66 m x 12.5 m x 4 m), slipway and workshop
complex are being taken over by CSL. CSL will also install a Ship Lift and Transfer System for 6 vessels. The Ship
Lift System would be approx. 120 m long, with a 30 m wide lifting platform, and have capacity to handle light ship
weights upto 6,000 tonnes, LOA 130 m and beam 25 m.

The facility will enable ships visiting Cochin Port to undertake both floating as well as docking
repairs.

Development of a Multi-User Liquid Terminal (MULT) at Puthuvypeen SEZ (International Bunkering

Terminal)

Cochin Port Trust has awarded the construction of an Oil-cum-LPG Jetty at Puthuvypeen in March 2013. The
project is scheduled for commissioning by March 2016. The project has a total capacity of 4.10 MMTPA, with LPG
forming 0.68 MMTPA and bunkers/POL products being 3.42 MMTPA.

The terminal is designed as a Multi-User Liquid Terminal. IOCL will have use of the terminal for 161 days in a
year, while other operators can use it for the balance 204 days.

The berthing structure when complete, will berth vessels with 230m LOA, 13 m draft and 80,000 DWT.

This jetty will service IOCL’s LPG storage facility in Puthuvypeen, and in the process, reduce road transport of LPG
from Mangalore through Kerala.

The jetty will also serve as an International Bunkering Terminal for supplying bunkers to vessels calling at the Port
as well as plying in the high seas.

108 acres of backup area in the Puthuvypeen SEZ will be offered to tank farms, where operators may import duty-
free bunkers and stock for bunkering.
The project will also have a barge loading berth to cater to bunkering and other liquids. It is also proposed to lay
pipelines to the ICTT and LNG Terminals to bunker ships at berth.

Cochin Port being located strategically on the busy international sea routes from Persian Gulf / Europe to the Far
East, offers potential for mid-sea bunkering of ships plying on these routes.

The low VAT of 0.5% on sale of fuels to foreign going vessels and the low composite handling charges of Rs.70.49
per tonne for handling bunkers makes MULT a winning proposition.

M/s IOCL have entrusted with CoPT, execution of construction of jetty and its associated facilities through EPC
contractor. Tenders on EPC basis invited with due date of submission on 16/02/2015.

Location of the Terminal

Sand Mining Project in Cochin Port

Cochin Port Trust has been exploring methods of reducing the net expenditure on maintenance dredging. One of the
suggestions in this regard was utilization of the material from the dredging.

The Port has now decided to concentrate on the area around Vypeen where sand is available. It is estimated that
around 4 million cubic metres of sand per year is being dredged from this area, which extends about 5 KMs into the
shipping channel from the Vypeen Gut.
The Port has secured Environmental Clearance to use the dredged spoils for beach nourishment.

The Port now proposes to use this sand for construction purposes after segregating and subjecting it to washing.

This will be done on a PPP (DBFOT) basis.

Around 24 acres of land is available to the west of the LNG terminal in Puthuvypeen for locating the necessary plant
and machinery.

When the LNG terminal runs at 5 MMTPA, it will produce 2.4 MLD of de-mineralized water. This could be
procured for washing operations on mutually acceptable terms from the Petronet LNG Ltd.

The Port proposes to call a tender-cum-auction for a sand mining operation to be located on this land; the period of
the concession will be for 10 years. The Port will undertake the dredging and deliver the sand to this area by means
of pipelines.

The bidding parameter will be the premium that the bidders offer to the Port over and above the rate charged by the
Port as fixed by the Port from time to time for the dredged sand.

The DPR preparation has been awarded to KITCO.

Cryogenic Warehousing
Cochin Port has a 5 MMTPA capacity LNG terminal at Puthuvypeen operated by Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL).

An area of 10 acres in Puthuvypeen next to the LNG terminal has been earmarked for setting up cryogenic
warehousing using the cold energy available from the regasification process that can be used for creation of a zero
CO2 emission cold-chain hub.

The Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Agriculture are spearheading a project to set up cold chain hubs at
Ports with LNG terminals like such as Cochin Port, so that they could be developed as Perishable Handling Centres
and Perishable Port Gateways.

The support from Government of India for this venture is as under:

 Fast-track Customs and phyto-sanitary clearances.

 Access to low interest fund of Rs.5,000 crores from WIF from the National Centre for Cold Chain
Development under the Ministry of Agriculture.
 Access to National Clean Energy Fund.
 Credit linked subsidy at 35% (upto 50%) for cold chain infrastructure.
 Investment linked 150% tax deduction.
 Automatic route clearance for 100% FDI with ECB route open.
 Service Tax exemption for warehousing or transporting of agriculture produce.

There is therefore an opportunity to utilize the earmarked area on PPP (DBFOT) basis to build and operate cold
chain facilities after tying up with PLL for the cold energy.

Tea Park

Around 15 million KG of tea gets transacted in a year at Willingdon Island in Cochin Port. However, most of the
existing tea processing operations are undertaken in a traditional manner with considerable scope for improvement.

Cochin Port Trust would like to take up the development of a Tea Park with world-class infrastructure on the lines
of the Dubai Tea Trading Centre to increase the quantity of tea transacted to 25 million KG a year on PPP (DBFOT)
basis.

10 acres of land on Willingdon Island has been earmarked for the same.

The Tea Park would have the following operations:

1. Auction centre
2. Warehousing of teas and packing materials required for tea packaging.
3. Temperature controlled warehouses.
4. Offices for tea companies, who are users of Cochin Port.
5. Factory facility for tea companies for value added production.
6. Common blending and bulk packing facilities for tea.
7. Offices for shipping companies, to bring production and export under one roof.

There is scope for funding such a development under ASIDE operated by the Department of Commerce,
Government of India even for projects structured in the PPP format.

Automated Grain Terminal

Kerala is a food-deficit state, producing only about 15% of its annual Food Grain requirement. So about 2.5 Million
Tonnes of Rice and 0.4 Million Tonnes of Wheat are being procured from outside the State every year. Kerala also
depends on other States and countries for almost the entire requirement of pulses.

4 acres of land has been earmarked for setting up an Automated Grain Terminal in PPP (DBFOT) format.

The Grain Terminal, through automated handling, ensures high productivity and hygienic standards of a high order.
In such a system, the Grain in bulk will be pneumatically pumped from the ship to the silos, where they will be
stored for dispatch either in bulk, or in bags after standardization through automated bagging.

Cement Bagging Plants

Kerala consumes around 10 million tonnes per annum of cement. However, only 8 % of the same is manufactured
within the State. There is therefore great scope for facilities for importing and distributing cement at the Port. The
Port already has operational facilities of Ambuja Cements, UltraTech Cements and Zuari Cements. These facilities
typically involve pneumatic suction of cement from the vessels, storage in silos and bagging and dispatch of the
same as per requirement for the market.

There is scope for two more such plants in the Port.

RORO Facility for Transporting Car & Cargo Bearing Trucks

Kerala is a great market for cars.

The congestion on the roads is now opening up an opportunity for operating coastal RO RO services for transporting
cars.

Mundra to Cochin is a 5 day voyage while Cochin to Ennore is a 7 day voyage.

OEMs like Maruti, GM, FORD, Tata, and Honda could be potential clients on the Mundra to Cochin to Ennore run
while Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, FORD, Renault could be the clients on the Ennore to Cochin to Mundra run.

Cochin Port offers good storage yards and concessional Port charges for committed, regular RO RO runs.

Cochin Port Ropeway

Cochin Port is located in the Vembanad Lake in Kerala, popularly dubbed “God’s Own Country”.Cochin Port has
done its bit by refraining from handling dirty cargo, and by handling its cargo in a clean manner.So the Port area
remains a beautiful slice of Kerala’s backwaters.
It is now proposed to set up a 3 KM ropeway for tourism purposes.This will be at 60 metres height, along the 2
Goshree Bridges on PPP (DBFOT) basis.The contract for construction and running the Ropeway will be 30 years.

Cochin Outer Harbour Project

The littoral drift phenomenon, which is associated with the movement of substantial quantity of sand, predominantly
from the north to the south, has been widely held to be responsible for the coastal erosion off the coast of Cochin.

This phenomenon is also thought to be principally responsible for the fact that 95% of the siltation of Cochin Port is
from the outer sea. At 21 million cubic metres per year Cochin Port has the highest siltation among Indian ports,
necessitating year-round maintenance dredging.

Conceptual studies through IIT, Madras and Central Water & Power Research Station, Pune show that the intensity
of the sea erosion as well as the siltation of Cochin Port can be reduced if two breakwaters are put up at the mouth of
the Port. Cochin Port had therefore prepared a Feasibility report for the Outer Harbour project through the consultant
M/s.i-maritime Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Navi Mumbai

Their study, based on extensive modelling at Central Water & Power Research Station, Pune shows that if two
breakwaters are constructed, there would be an accretion to the coastline of 50-100 metres in the Fort Kochi-
Chellanam area and 100-200 metres in the Puthuvypeen area in 10 years. As such, the project is of immense
environmental importance to the Cochin coast.

A further benefit of the breakwater project is that it reduces siltation in the inner harbour from about 21 million
cubic metres to 12 million cubic metres, a drop of 40%.

They have reported that once the breakwaters are in place, it is technically and financially feasible to develop an
Outer Harbour for the Cochin Port, as in the layout below:
 It would be possible to reclaim about 2,600 acres of land inside the northern breakwater and about 650 acres inside
the southern breakwater.

The Indian Navy has evinced interest in the reclamation of 650 acres inside the southern breakwater. There are also
plans to connect this area with the Fort Kochi area through a 1.7 KM long bridge, which could be a landmark tourist
attraction for Cochin.

The 2,600 acres that could be reclaimed inside northern breakwater has been earmarked for the development of
anyone of the following projects: Export Oriented Refinery Unit, Oil Trading Hub, Offshore Rig Fabrication
Facility, Free Trade Warehousing Zone or Ultra Mega Power Plant.

Obtaining Environmental clearance to the project is underway.

Cochin Port FTWZ

In India, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and is deemed to be a
foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs. Free Trade and Warehousing Zones
(FTWZ) are a special kind of SEZs to create trade related infrastructure to bridge the gap in the existing facilities
available for trading and storage activities for foreign trade with freedom to carry out trade transactions in free
currency. The SEZ/FTWZ is regulated by the provisions of the SEZ Act, 2005 and SEZ Rules, 2006.

FTWZs can be developed as international trading hubs, serving as key links in global logistics and supply chains
servicing both India and the world. FTWZs help to mitigate customer’s logistics & supply chain challenges unique
to India.

Under the scheme of the SEZ Act, the SEZ/FTWZ is developed and set up by a developer along with co-
developers.
100% Foreign Direct Investment is permitted under the automatic route, which means, without any specific prior
approval either by the Government or the Reserve Bank of India, for setting up of Special Economic Zone/FTWZ.
So foreign companies can also develop and set up SEZ/FTWZs by becoming a developer or co-developer.

Cochin Port Trust has been given in-principle approval by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry for developing and
setting up an FTWZ on 102 acres of land on Willingdon Island, and has been declared as developer of Cochin Port
FTWZ.

Cochin Port is trying to select a co-developer through a transparent process through the present auction-cum-tender.
The entity offering the highest of the sum of upfront premium, and the amounts offered as guaranteed revenue to
Cochin Port over the 30 years discounted at 6% will be selected as the co-developer of the Cochin Port FTWZ. The
co-developer will be given the 102 acres of land on lease of 30 years, and should pay the applicable lease rent on the
land to Cochin Port.

The co-developer is expected to develop the FTWZ on DBFOT basis. It is estimated that the cost of this
development will be around Rs.500 crores.

Although FTWZs are permitted to have both processing and non-processing areas, the Cochin Port FTWZ has only
processing area; as such, there are no areas earmarked here for residential or recreational purposes, and only FTWZ
units will be permitted to be located in the Cochin Port FTWZ.

The co-developer is expected to run the FTWZ in accordance with the SEZ Act, 2005 and SEZ Rules, 2006. He will
have the right to allot on lease, on commercial basis, land or built up space within the FTWZ to SEZ units who need
to take approval for their activity in the FTWZ from the Development Commissioner, Cochin Special Economic
Zone. It is also open to the co-developer to run an FTWZ unit himself and offer services to importers/ exporters.

The co-developer enjoys exemption from income tax under Section 80 IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for a block
of ten years of his choosing in the first 15 years of starting of the FTWZ. He is also permitted to import duty-free
material for developing the FTWZ. He also has the freedom of procuring material duty-free from the Domestic
Traffic Area (DTA) for the same purpose.

The co-developer of the FTWZ shall have to construct a minimum built up area of 100,000 square metres within a
period of ten years from the date of notification of the Special Economic Zone, and at least fifty percent within a
period of five years from the date of such notification Rule 5(7).

While land in the FTWZ cannot be sold, the land/built up area in the processing area shall be given on lease for a
period not less than five years to the valid LOA holders.

The FTWZ shall have specified entry and exit points and shall be fully secured by a ten feet high wall.

The land/built up space in the processing area may be leased for creating general facilities like canteen, public
telephone booths, etc. with the approval of the Approval Committee (Rule 11(5).

Units operating in the FTWZ enjoy the following benefits:

 They can import goods duty-free and warehouse it in the FTWZ; they can re-export these goods without
paying duty. They can also procure goods free of excise duties from the Indian market. This facility is
available for the goods the unit trades in, as well as for goods required for the development, operation and
maintenance of the SEZ unit.
 Units enjoy 100% Income Tax exemption on export income under Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act,
1961 for the first 5 years of operation, 50% for the next 5 years and 50% of the ploughed back export profit
for next 5 years.
 SEZ units can also have external commercial borrowing upto US $ 500 million in a year without any
maturity restriction, through recognized banking channels.
 FTWZ units are exempted from Central Sales Tax.
 They also enjoy exemption from Service Tax for all activities in the FTWZ (including labour, rentals, etc.).
 Products from India entering the FTWZ are treated as deemed export providing immediate benefits to
suppliers
 Indian companies exporting into FTWZ are able to count the exports against their export quotas
 FTWZ units also have single window clearance for Central and State level approvals.
 There is also exemption from VAT for procurement from India.
 The shared warehousing and equipment in the FTWZ reduces expenses.
 The availability of onsite Customs means reduced time for Customs clearances.
 The improved logistics and connectivity lead to reduced delivery times.

Units can be set up in the FTWZ by foreign companies with 100% FDI under the automatic route.

Units in FTWZ are allowed to hold the goods on account of the foreign supplier for dispatches as per the owner’s
instructions and can trade with or without labelling, packing or re-packing without any processing. Such activities
may include refrigeration for storage as well as assembly of Completely Knocked Down or Semi Knocked Down
kits. The units can re-sell or re-invoice or re-export the goods imported by them.

All transactions in an FTWZ are only in convertible foreign currency.

Units in FTWZ can act as custodians of foreign entities and hold stock for them. This opens up a new world of
opportunities in logistics in consonance with developments in international trade wherein manufacturers or traders in
India or abroad can be serviced from FTWZ with goods being billed directly by the seller to the buyer and
consideration also flowing directly from buyer to seller.

The mechanics of such functioning is that all Special Economic Zones/FTWZ are deemed to be port, airport or ICD
and as such are eligible for a LoCode, which enables goods to be moved directly from gateway port/airport to such
Zone without any documentation on the part of the importer and under a sub-manifest. Thereafter, if the goods are to
be cleared to a DTA entity on orders of foreign client, the Bill of Entry for Home Consumption will be filed by such
DTA entity as per Rule 48 of SEZ Rules, 2006 and duty paid thereon. Hence, goods do not need to have a bill of
entry till dispatch to DTA entity if the goods are imported under Bill of Lading that identifies the FTWZ as the place
of destination.

 The primary difference with existing warehouses wherein goods can be stored without payment of duty till
time of clearance is that the Bill of Entry will have to be filed on entry into India for which Bill of Lading
will have to be issued in favour of Indian importer and which automatically means release of payment. Nor
would the supplier like to relinquish control of the goods without receiving payment.
 FTWZs would suit the financials of the buyer in India who may prefer to place orders as per fund
availability.
 Further, goods stored in Customs bonded warehouses are liable to interest on duty so deferred while it is
not a liability in the FTWZ based on “foreign territory” concept.
 Therefore, foreign suppliers would be able to hold their stocks as close to their markets as warehousing
costs will permit and in the globalized system of trade and manufacturing, is a facility that blends well with
its philosophy of “supply of quality demanded by market at least cost”.

The logistics solution innovations in an FTWZ are endless. Typically,

 For the big retail chains, FTWZ removes regulatory limitations of consolidating products from suppliers
from different countries in South Asia. The processes for end-distribution of the items to world-wide
stores, say in Europe and USA, can be done in the FTWZ in India, at lower costs. Since these processes are
done closer to the supply sources, there would be more effective control on inventory and also quicker
payments to the suppliers.
 An automobile manufacturer or an IT hardware manufacturer would be able to hold spares duty-free in the
FTWZ and to supply it as per requirement, seamlessly, with low lead times, on duty-paid basis to the Indian
market; spares could even be tested before actual supply and payment of duty also; surplus or defective
spares can be re-exported without loss.
 A foreign rubber supplier could procure from Indonesia, Thailand or Malaysia and store it in an FTWZ
during production season and supply to tyre manufacturers in India as per their production cycle
requirements.
 Foreign exchange hedging and cost equalisation by resorting to forward trading makes such operations
cost-effective. An international coffee trader could warehouse Indian coffee output in the FTWZ and
dispatch it later on as per maturing of contracts abroad. There are similar possibilities for a bulk liquid
cargo trading hub.
 Again, a foreign buyer could source seafood as and when available from India and store it under
refrigeration in the FTWZ, for removal to overseas buyer’s location as per their requirements.
 FTWZ can be used to assemble even motor vehicle kits or IT hardware or mobile phones by sourcing
different parts duty-free from different countries.
 Cochin Port FTWZ could also be used as a stocking point for supplies to Maldives, which is almost entirely
dependent on foreign sources for its supplies.
 Cochin Port FTWZ also has great potential for ship chandelling and provisioning.

Cochin Port has a geo-strategic locational advantage by virtue of it lying on the direct sea route from Europe to the
Far East.
Cochin Port is home to the International Container Transhipment Terminal at Vallarpadam, which has been
designed to be a transhipment hub for India. The ICTT is projected to handle about 3 million TEUs eventually. As
such, the Cochin Port FTWZ has the potential to make Cochin a distribution hub for the South Asian Region.

Willingdon Island also offers excellent connectivity by means of road and rail. Cochin International Airport is
located just 35kms from Cochin Port.

A big advantage of the Cochin Port FTWZ is the ready availability of land: the entire 102 acres of land demarcated
for the FTWZ is owned by the Cochin Port Trust and is free of any lessees or encroachments.

VIGILANCE ACTIVITIES

Cochin Port Trust is committed to fight corruption in all spheres of its operations. To uphold an honest,
transparent and efficient organizational culture, through awareness, system improvement and preventive measures,
the Vigilance Wing of the Port Trust is functioning under a Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO).

Functions of Vigilance Wing include,

Handling of complaints.

Investigation into verifiable allegations.

Collection of intelligence about corrupt practices.

References to CVC for advice on disciplinary matters, etc.

 Port Users, and also general public, may please be aware that, if you have any information on corruption in
the Port Trust, or if you are a victim of corruption in Port Trust you are welcome to lodge your complaint with the
Chairman, Cochin Port Trust or the CVO, Cochin Port Trust or the Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi.

The Contact Details are :

Dr.M.Beena, IAS

Chairperson,

Cochin Port Trust,

Cochin - 682 009.

Telephone : 0484 2668200/2668566 (O)

2668163 (Fax)

Email : chairman@cochinport.gov.in

Smt.S.Uma Venkatesan, IRS

Chief Vigilance Officer,

Cochin Port Trust,

Cochin - 682 009.

Telephone : 0484 2582020 (O), 0484-2668041,

Fax : 0484-2666478
Email : cvo@cochinport.gov.in

The Secretary

Central Vigilance Commission,

Satarkata Bhawan,

GPO Complex, Block A, INA,

New Delhi - 110 023.

 The Superintendent of Police

CBI/ACB/Cochin,

Kathrikadavu,

Kaloor P.O.

Cochin - 682017.

Telephone:0484-2348501/2348601(O)

Email: spaccoch@cbi.gov.in

LODGE VIGILANCE COMPLAINT

Complaints can be lodged with Vigilance Office of the Port Trust by a person/employee/vendor/contractor who
has/had dealings with CoPT and can be against officials belonging to CoPT only. Full name and complete postal address
and contact phone number of the complainant must be given.

 Complaints which are anonymous/pseudonymous will not be acknowledged/registered in Vigilance Office.

 Complaints must be brief and contain verifiable facts and factual details. It should not be vague or contain
sweeping general statements/absurd allegations, in which case, complaints are liable to be just filed.
 Complaints should be addressed to the CVO or else to the Chairman, CoPT if so desired. Complaints having
vigilance angle which are received by any other officer in CoPT are required to be forwarded to the CVO
within 4-5 days of receipt.
 Vigilance complaints which contain allegations of forgery, corruption, bribery, cheating, falsification of
records, possession of assets disproportionate to known sources of income etc. and where investigation requires
examination of private individuals/external Government officials etc. may be referred to competent agencies as
per Vigilance Manual.
 Since CoPT has implemented the Integrity Pact, complaints from vendors/contractors pertaining to their
transactions with CoPT, at or above the threshold value (presently Rs.3 crores) may be referred to the
Independent External Monitor concerned as per the operating procedure of Integrity Pact.

LODGING VIGILANCE COMPLAINT ONLINE

Complaints received through E-mail which are down loaded and printed and taken up for further action as above.
Complaints received through E-mail which do not have the name or complete postal address are treated as
pseudonymous and are dealt with as per the guidelines of complaint handling process.

Whistle- Blower' Complaints to CVC

1. The Government of India has authorized the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC or 'the Commission')
as the 'Designated Agency' under the resolution on public Interest Desclosures & Protection of Informer (PIDPI) to
receive written complaints for disclosure on an allegation of corruption or misuse of office and recommend
appropriate action.

2. The CVC shall, as the Designated Agency, receive written complaints or disclosure on any allegation of
corruption or of mis-use of office by any employee of the Central Government or of any corporation established
under any Central Act, government companies, societies or local authorities owned or controlled by the Central
Government. Personnel employed by the State Governments and activities of the State Governments or its
Corporates etc, will not come under the purview of CVC.
 3. The CVC while accepting such complaints has the responsibility of keeping identity of the complainant
secret. Hence, it is informed to the general public that any complaint, which is to be made under this resolution,
should comply with the following aspects;

i) The complaint should be in a closed/secured envelope.

ii) The envelope should be addressed to Secretary, Central Vigilance Commission and should be
superscribed "Complaint under The Public Interest Disclosure". If the envelope is not superscribed and closed, it
will not be possible for the Commission to protect the complainant under the above resolution and the complaint
will be dealt with as per the normal complaint policy of the CVC. The complainant should give his/her name and
address in the beginning or end of complaint or in an attached letter.

iii) Commission will not entertain anonymous/pseudonymous complaints.

iv) The text of the complaint should be carefully drafted so as not to give any details or clue as to his/her
identity. However, the details of the complaint should be specific and verifiable.

v) In order to protect identify of the complainant, the CVC will not issue any acknowledgement and the
whistle-blowers are advised not to enter into any further correspondence with the CVC in their own interest. The
Commission assured that, subject to facts of the case being verifiable, it will take the necessary action, as provided
under the Government of India Resolution mentioned above. If any further clarification is required, the Commission
will get in touch with the complainant.

4. The identify of the complaint will not be revealed unless the complaint himself has made either the details
of the complaint public or disclosed his identity to any other office or authority.

While calling for further report/investigation, CVC shall not disclose the identity of the informant and also
shall request the concerned head of the organisation to keep the identity of the informant a secret, if for any reason
the head comes to know the identity.

In the event of the identity of the informant being disclosed in spite of Commission's directions to the
contrary, it is authorised to initiate appropriate action as per extant regulations against the person or agency making
such disclosure.

5. If any person is aggrieved by any action on the ground that he is being victimised due to the fact that he
had filed a complaint or disclosure, he may file an application before CVC seeking redress in the matter, wherein
Commission may give suitable directions to the concerned person or the authority.

6. If the Commission is of the opinion that either the complainant or the witnesses need protection, it shall
issue appropriate directions to the concerned government authorities. The Commission shall be authorised to call
upon the CBI or the police authorities, as considered necessary, to render all assistance to complete the investigation
pursuant to the complaint received.

7. In case the Commission finds the complaint to be motivated or vexatious, it shall be at liberty to take
appropriate steps.

8. CVOs are required to take the following actions with respect to the complaint forwarded by the
Commission under this resolution:

 ·Investigation into the complaint should be commenced immediately. The investigation report should be
submitted to the Commission within two weeks.
 ·The CVO is to ensure that no punitive action is taken by any concerned Administrative authority against
any person on perceived reasons/ suspicion of being "whistle blower."
  ·Subsequent to the receipt of Commission's directions to undertake any disciplinary action based on such
complaints, the CVO has to follow up and confirm compliance of further action by the DA and keep the
CVC informed of delay, if any.

9. The Commission shall not entertain or inquire into any disclosure in respect of which a formal and public
inquiry has been ordered under the Public Servants Inquiries Act, 1850, or a matter that has been referred for inquiry
under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952.

PROJECT VIGEYE of CVC

Citizen Empowerment To Report Corruption

On the International Anti-Corruption Day, observed world over on 9th December 2010, the CVC launched
Project VIGEYE aimed at providing an interface for citizens with CVC to lodge complaints / disclosure regarding
corruption. It is a platform through which information on bribery and corruption flows freely from our common
public, including whistleblowers and government agencies, to the CVC, making it possible to achieve a quantum
jump in the image of nation fighting corruption. Citizens are encouraged to stand up against corruption by becoming
a VIGEYE.

Who are VIGEYEs

VIGEYE refers to a person who is a public spirited citizen, a volunteer and one who comes forward to help
the CVC by reporting corruption and fighting it. VIGEYE volunteers can file complaints and grievances relating to
corruption with supporting evidence to CVC. One has to register first, before filing a complaint.

How to register as a VIGEYE

A Vigilant citizen can be a VIGEYE by registering either through web or through mobile. For registering
through web, please visit CVC website (www.cvc.nic.in or www.cvc.gov.in or www.vigeye.in) and click the
relevant link of VIGEYE and fill the online registration form by providing details such as name, email and phone
number etc. For mobile registration a blank SMS or "VIGEYE"can be sent to 09223174440 through mobile phone
and an SMS containing a registration link will be received.

What are the features of VIGEYE

VIGEYE facilitates real-time submission of complaints in confidence. Oral and documentary evidence or
explanations can be recorded on mobile media and attached in the form of photo, audio record, video record, notes
etc. Complaints along with supporting media /data can be uploaded via mobile /GPRS or Wi-Fi networks and CVC
will further take appropriate action on such complaints.

Visit www.vigeye.in for more details.

Central Vigilance Commission

Requirements for registering complaints through Mobile

1. GPRS facility enabled mobile phone.

2. Citizens having a suitable mobile (see the list of supported mobile phone models
on http://www/vigeye.com/register mobile init.php can lodge complaints through mobile phone, after
downloading the mobile software.
How to Register for VigEYE application through Mobile

1. Send a blank SMS to 09223174440.

2. A registration link will be received on your mobile (http://www/vigeye.com/register mobile init.php

3. Clink the link.

4. Enter name, address, mobile number, mobile model, email (Optional).

5. System confirms the request and sends mobile application link, with login and password as SMS to mobile and
email, if provided.

6. Download the application by clicking on the link received in the SMS.

7. Application automatically prompts for installation after download.

8. Permit the application to be installed on the mobile.

How to submit a complaint on mobile phone

1. Login with the user-id and password provided in the SMS earlier.

2. Lodge the compalint with Category, Complaint type, Organisation, Region in first screen.

3. Press Next.

4. Reference-Id will be displayed on the screen.

5. Uploading option is available for attaching Photo, Video, Audio, Notes with teh complaint.

6. Press Thanks for submitting the complaint.

7. Login with registered mobile number and password to see the status of the complaints lodged.

How to Register for VigEYE application through Internet

1. Go to www.vigeye.com (can also reach this site through CVC website www.cvc.nic.in)

2. Under the tab "WEB COMPLAINTS" register by further clicking either the "Web Complaints System" or
"Register Web" links appearing on teh first two lines in the content of the page.

3. A "Web User Registeration" Screen appears.

4. Register with your complete details like Name, E-Mail, Address, Pin Code, State, Mobile Number and
press Submit.

5. System sends user name and password at the email and an SMS provided during registration.

How to submit a complaint through Internet

1. Login using the provided username and password

2. Fill up the textual complaint in the web form. Upto 5 files may be uploaded with the complaint.

3. Complaint ID will be given by the system once complaint is lodged.

4. Login with registered user name and password to view the status of the complaint.

Compendium of CVC Guidelines for Public Procurement

1. DEFINITION AND PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

1.1 Public Procurement can be defined as the procurement of goods, works and services by Govt. Ministries,
Departments, Agencies, Statutory Corporations and Public Sector Undertakings in the Centre,States, Municipal
Corporations and other local bodies and by Private Sector Undertakings providing public services.

1.2 Public procurement is like an extension of personal procurement characterised by two key words i.e.
transparency and fairness. When we take up any construction work for ourselves or make personal purchases or hire
any services, we always try to ensure that we get value for money, good quality and timely delivery. In case of
public procurement we have to go a little further i.e. ensure that procurement is done in a transparent, fair, and
equitable manner.

1.3 The canon of Public Procurement is to procure work, material, services of the specified quality within the
specified time at the most competitive prices in a fair, just and transparent manner.

1.4 In brief, the watchwords in this context are

 Transparency
 Fairness
 Value for money
 Quality
 Time

1.5 Adhering to the canons of public procurement is in fact a tight rope walk involving balance between
transparent and fair action on one side and achieving timely delivery of quality goods at competitive rates on the
other side. It is indeed more demanding to perform with the implementation of the Right to Information Act
2005,by which all actions and decisions are open for scrutiny by public at large.

1.6 During Intensive Examinations of public procurements done by central public authorities, the CTEO, under
CVO have observed a number of irregularities indicating that canons of public procurements have not been adhered
to. Some of the irregularities are common in nature which can be easily avoided by being alert and vigilant through
out the process. Towards Preventive Vigilance, the Central Vigilance Commission has been issuing
guidelines/instructions from time to time.

1.7 CTEO, CVC has published various instructions, guidelines, circulars and booklets enumerating various
irregularities observed during intensive technical examinations. All these circulars and publications are available on
the CVC Web Site (http://www.cvc.gov.in).

Cochin LNG Terminal

Cochin Port has a 5 MMTPA LNG Terminal and Re-gasification Plant in Puthuvypeen run by Petronet LNG Ltd.
The Terminal can berth LNG vessels up to 2,16,000 m3 with a length of 300 m and a draft of 12.0 m. The Terminal
received its first vessel on 20th August 2013. This is south India’s only operational terminal. The terminal also
undertakes LNG bunkering and gassing up of vessels

BERTH INFORMATION

The main inward shipping channel of the port divides in to the Ernakulam and Mattancherry channels .The
Ernakulum Channel is 4.90 Km long, with the width varying from 250 to 500 m and has a draft of 12.5 m up to the
Oil Terminal and Q8 / Q9 and a draft of 9.14 m up to the wharves and the north and south tanker berths.. The 1024
m long Ernakulam Wharf has six alongside berths, five for general cargo and a fertilizer berth. Besides there are
three oil berths in the Ernakulum channel. The Mattancherry channel is 4.08 Km long, with the width varying from
180 to 250 m and a draft of 9.14 m except at Boat Train Pier where the draft is 10.0 m. On the Mattancherry
Channel there are four alongside berths, for general cargo, one Boat Train Pier and two jetties for miscellaneous
cargo. The details of the berths (including SPM) are shown below.

BERTH / MOORING Maximum Length Maximum Draft (m) Products Handled

overall (m)
SPM 370 22.50 Crude
COT 250 12.50 Crude / POL
NTB 213 9.14 POL
STB 170 9.14 POL
ERNAKULAM WHARF (Q5 - 250 10.00 Dry Cargo / CBFS
Q6)
ERNAKULAM WHARF (Q7) 250 10.50 Dry Cargo
ERNAKULAM WHARF(Q8 - Q9) 250 11.00 Dry Cargo
FERTILIZER BERTH (Q 10) 207 10.70 Fertilisers / Phos.
Acid
SCB 170 9.14 Liquid Bulk
NCB 170 9.14 Dry /Liquid Bulk
B.T.P 190 10.00 Dry /Liquid Bulk
MATTANCHERRY WHARF 180 9.14 Dry Bulk
(Q1)
MATTANCHERRY WHARF (Q2 180 9.14 Dry Bulk
& Q3) COASTAL BERTH
MATTANCHERRY WHARF (Q4) 180 9.14 Liquid Bulk
ICTT VALARPPADAM (V2-V3) 335 14.5 Containers
LNG PUTHUVYPIN 320 12.5 LNG

CARGO STORAGE

Storage Facility

COVERED AREA (Transit Sheds and Overflow sheds)

Location Total Sheds Area (Sq.m)
Mattanchery Wharf 6 19160
Ernakulam Wharf 4 13200
Container Freight Station 1 10000
Grand Total 11 42360
COVERED AREA (Warehouses)
Location Total Sheds Area (Sq.m)
Mattanchery Wharf 4 11800
Ernakulam Wharf 1 2980
Cement Godown 1 1000
BTP 1 6000
Grand Total 7 21780
Vacancy position of covered storage area as on 25.02.2019
Total
Vacant
Name of the area
Location area
storage area (in Sq
(in sq.m)
m)
Ernakulam Q6 Transit
3831 3831
Wharf shed
Ernakulam Over Flow
1580 0
Wharf Shed 8
Allotted to
Ernakulam Over Flow Malabar Cements
1070
Wharf Shed 9 Ltd. w.e.f.
06.02.2016
Ernakulam Over Flow
3350
Wharf Shed 10 3350
Ernakulam Warehouse
2980 930
Wharf no.6
Mattancherry
Q2 transit shed 4370 4370
Wharf
Mattancherry
Q3 transit shed 4370 4370
Wharf
Mattancherry
Q4 transit shed 4370 2870
Wharf
Mattancherry Over Flow
1870 1870
Wharf Shed 5
Mattancherry Over Flow
1890 1890
Wharf Shed 6
 Allotted to
Mattancherry Over Flow Customs for
2300
Wharf Shed 7 uncleared
U.B.Cargo
Mattancherry Warehouse
3500 2800
Wharf no.1
Mattancherry Warehouse
3610 1610
Wharf no.2
Mattancherry Warehouse
3000 1685
Wharf no.3
Mattancherry Warehouse
1690 1690
Wharf no.4

PORT FLOTILLA

Tugs

The following tugs are available in Cochin Port and normally two tugs are used for each shipping movement as
per the requirement of the Pilot. The cost of the tug is included in the Pilotage charges.

TUG BUILT PROPULSION BOLLARD PULL

BAALI 1998 Twin screw cycloidal 32 Tons
VALLARPADAM 2008 Twin screw cycloidal 45 Tons
VYPEEN 2008 Twin screw cycloidal 45 Tons

Tugs work with the Pilots on VHF Channel 14.

Mooring launches

Four mooring launches are available for passing mooring lines at Tanker, Coal and fertilizer (Q10) berths. On
other berths mooring lines are passed by heaving lines.

Pilot Boats

2 Nos of Pilot boats of Red Hull and White Superstructure with "PILOTS" embossed on the sides.

Dredgers

Grab Hopper Dredger NEHRU SHATABDI 1992 built with 1500 m3 hopper capacity.

Water Barge

Jalaprabha 1996 built of 200 M.T. capacity for supply of F.W. to ships in Inner Harbour.

SERVICE FACILITY

Bunkering

Bunker supply can be done at all berths by barge/trucks/pipeline. All major oil companies undertake
supplies which is arranged through agents.
Pipe Line Network

Separate pipelines laid at SCB & NCB for handling liquid cargo like Palmolien, CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell
Liquid) and Chemicals. Pipelines are available at Tanker berths for handling Crude oil & Petroleum Products. At
Q5, pipelines are laid for handling Carbon Black Feed Stock(CBFS). Flexible hoses are available for use at Tanker
berths & NCB.

Single Point Mooring for Crude Oil Import

Kochi Refineries Ltd (BPCl-KRL) has set up a Single Point Mooring System (SPM) as captive reception for
the import of Crude oil. The facility is capable of receiving Very large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) of 300,000 DWT.
The SPM is connected by a pipeline of 19.5 km to tank storage facilities at Puthuvypeen. The SPM is located at a
water depth of 30 m, about 19 km from the coastline of Puthuvypeen. The depth of 30 m will allow 300000 DWT
tankers with draughts of over 21 m to remain moored during virtually all wind and wave conditions. The SPM is
connected to the shore by a 48 inch pipeline that runs to a storage facility comprising 4 tanks of 80,000 Kl each. The
total area of the facility is 70 hectares, which provides room for two more storage tanks of 80,000 Kl capacity. The
facility became fully operational in December 2007.

Location SPM: 18.7 km (10 Nm) off Puthuvypeen shore

Shore Tank Farm: Puthuvypeen SEZ area
Land Area 70 ha
Developer BPCL-KR
Details of Facilities  SPM for receiving VLCC of 3 lakhs tonnes
 48'' dia submarine pipeline connecting SPM to shore Tank Farm
 Tank farm for storage and pumping facilities at Puthuvypeen
 30'' Cross country pipeline from tank farm to Refinery.

Investment Total Investment: Rs. 703.34 crores

Present Status Facility has been operationalised in December 2007

MARPOL RECEPTION FACILITIES

Reception facility is provided to ships for the following category of wastes generated on board during normal
operation of vessels to prevent pollution of deep seas, coastal waters and harbours and to enable ships to comply
with the IMO regulations (MARPOL 73/78 as amended).

No MARPOL 73/78 For category Details of facility avaiable Capacity

1 Annex-I
2 Annex-II
3 Annex-IV
Of wastes
Oil Five private firms approved by Central Total capacity about 30,000
and State pollution control boards. KL/annum
Noxious liquid Since there are no approved recyclers NA
substances for NLS in Kerala State, receivers of
cargo are required to receive pre-wash
from vessels discharging NLS in case
“vessel is required to discharge pre-
wash from cargo tanks prior sailing to
sea to comply with MARPOL-Annex-
II”.
Sewage Treatment facility available for Cruise 130 KLD
vessels and Passenger ships by
entering into MoU with Sewage

4 Annex-V
treatment facility owner in Port Area.
May be used by all vessels.
Garbage Private contractors approved by port. Delivery taken either by
boat or truck and disposal at
approved site.

COCHIN – THE LEADING CRUISE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Cochin Port considers cruise as a major business prospect. We are committed to make Cochin Port a leading cruise
destination on the Indian coast offering services of international standards. Major cruise lines like Cunard Lines,
Royal Caribbean Lines, Aida Cruises, Costa Cruises etc., call at Cochin Port every year.

Cochin Port has a dedicated cruise terminal at BTP which has a modern world class fully air-conditioned CRUISE
PASSENGER FACILITATION CENTRE –“SAMUDRIKA”, where all statutory clearances like Customs and
Immigration for cruise passengers are given under single roof.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A PANORAMIC VIEW OF SAMUDRIKA

Cochin Port also has a dedicated Cruise Cell available round-the-clock to service the exact requirements of the
cruise vessels.

Cochin Port offers a host of amenities for cruise vessels like walk-in-berthing, assured quality bunkers, fresh water
services, and grey water reception facility.

The Port is located close to Fort Kochi which is a heritage site with influence of the Dutch, Portugese, and the
British from the colonial times. The Jewish Synagogue in Mattancherry is a testament to the welcoming ways of
Kerala dating back centuries.

Backwater cruises where one can experience the scenic splendours of Kerala, and Kumarakom take off from near
the Port. Fort Kochi and Mattancherry have shopping malls for handicrafts, oriental clothing, spices, and antiques.
Cochin Port also has several star hotels in the vicinity.

Government of India has relaxed cabotage restrictions for cruise vessels so that it is possible to transport Indians
from one Indian Port to another on foreign cruise vessels transiting through India.

Cochin Port aims at being a major cruise destination and a gateway to Kerala which has been described as God’s
own Country by leading travel magazines.

MARINE SERVICES

On Arrival:

All ships on approaching Cochin are to contact Cochin Port Control on VHF Channel 15 / 16 and report their
E.T.A. to receive instructions on Pilot boarding / anchoring. Cochin Port Control is equipped with Radar / A.I.S.
based V.T.M.S. and monitors the approach of vessels towards the fairway buoy.Open anchorage is South of the
Channel with clay and sand bottom offering good holding ground.Pilots board ships in the vicinity of the Buoys no.
3 & 4 (Deep drafted vessels - about 0.5 n.m. West of buoys 1 & 2). Pilot ladders are to be rigged on the lee side 1.5
m above the water line.The Pilots embark from Pilot boats with white superstructure / red hull with ‘PILOTS’
marked on the sides.

Port Channels:

The entrance to the harbour is by a 16500m long and 260 m wide 15.95 m deep outer approach channel marked with
eight sets of buoys numbered from 1 to 16.

Inner harbour is divided into two navigational channels – Ernakulam Channel of 2800m long and 300 – 500 m wide
with depths from 9.75 to 13.5 m and Mattancheri Channel of 2200 m long and 180 – 250 m wide with a depth of
9.75 m.Mattancheri Channel has the berths Q1 to Q4, North and South Coal berths and B.T.P.Ernakulam Channel
has berths Q5 to Q10, North and South Tanker Berths and Cochin Oil Terminal.

Basin for the International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) lies just north of the shipping channel along
the south face of Vallarpadam island.

Basin for the LNG terminal of Petronet LNG Ltd. is located north of the approach channel between buoys 14 & 16
with the jetty along the south end of Puthuvypin Island.

Tugs:

The following tugs are available in Cochin normally two tugs are used for each shipping movement as per the
requirement of the Pilot and the cost of the tug is included in the Pilotage charges.

BAALI 1998 Twin screw cycloidal propulsion 32 Tons Bollard Pull

VALLARPADAM 2009 Twin screw cycloidal propulsion 45 Tons Bollard Pull
VYPEEN 2009 Twin screw cycloidal propulsion 45 Tons Bollard Pull

OCEAN ELITE 2012 ASD 60 Tons Bollard Pull

OCEAN PIONEER 2012 ASD 60 Tons Bollard Pull

Mooring launches:

Four mooring launches are available for passing mooring lines at Tanker, Coal and fertilizer (Q10) berths. On other
berths lines are passed by heaving lines.

CARGO SERVICES

1.Import/Export procedure of Cargo

Importers/Exporters can import/export various types of cargo through Cochin Port. The details of cargo that can be
imported/exported through Cochin Port are given in the Foreign Trade procedure 2008-09 published by Director
General of Foreign Trade. Please visit http://dgft.delhi.nic.in and www.cbec.gov.in for further details.

(a) Import Documents

(1) Import General Manifest approved by Customs.

(2) Bill of Entry alongwith cargo charges to be filed through Customs House Agent.

(3) Customs Out of Charge Certificate.

(4) Steamer Agent’s Delivery Order/ Bill of Lading for ownership of the cargo.

(b) Export Documents

(1) Shipping bill approved by Customs.

(2) Cargo charges through Customs House Agent.

(3) Customs Let Export Order for the specified shipping

All documents are to be submitted online through “Port Community System” and Customs “ICEGATE” system.

2. Personal Baggage Clearance

Cochin Port has facility to handle unaccompanied personal baggage received in containers. The container will be
de-stuffed at Q6 shed and the goods will be examined and cleared by Customs Office in Q6 shed. The customer has
to submit necessary documents to Customs and Port, either through a Customs House Agent or by himself.

The importer shall initially submit copy of the Bill of Lading alongwith cargo charges and Delivery Order to Port.
Appraisal ticket shall be issued from Port for Customs examination. After Customs clearance the importer shall
submit Customs out of charge stamped in Baggage Declaration for taking delivery of goods.

3.Container Freight System (CFS) – Facilities and Operation

Cochin Port has a full fledged Container Freight Station with mechanised stuffing and destuffing service. It has
10000sq.m of covered space and 20000 sq.m of open space. CFS has facility for stuffing and destuffing both LCL
and FCL cargo. CFS is operation from 6 am to 10 pm on all week days. On-wheel stuffing is provided. Ro-Ro jetty
is situated in the near vicinity of CFS. Security is being provided by CISF. Facilities for palletising are also
available.

4. IMO Class -I cargo

Please click below to see the procedure for handling the IMO Class - I cargo at Cochin Port. The procedure is
approved by the Chief Controller of Explosives.

Standard Operation Procedure

5. LO-LO/RO-RO Terminal

Cochin Port has set up a Lo-Lo/Ro-Ro Terminal for transporting the containers between the Willingdon Island and
ICTT Vallarpadam. Containers from port CFS can be easily transported to and from the ICTT quickly at very low
cost with this facility.

6.Wharf Information Centre

Round the clock shipping control rooms are functioning in Marine Control, Ernakulam Wharf and Mattancherry
Wharf. Users can contact these control rooms for any information regarding vessel movement and cargo operation.
The contact numbers are

MEDICAL FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT PORT

1. PORT HOSPITAL

 A 150 bedded hospital with ICU and Operation Theatre with Laparoscopic facilities.
 Fully equipped Lab, ECG , Scanning and X-ray department.
 Fully computerized Reception, Lab & Pharmacy for patients.
 Immunization
 Round the clock casualty with specialist consultation

2. NURSING SCHOOL:

Was started to provide quality nursing education and instill high standards of nursing care. Every year 20
students are admitted to the Nursing School.

3. PORT HEALTH OFFICE

 Issue of Health & Sanitary Inspection & Medical Examination certificates on board the passenger ships.
 Inspection and grant of pratique to ships arriving from Yellow Fever endemic ports.
 Inspection and isolation of patients on board the ships with infectious diseases and diseases subjected to
regulations and also quarantine and surveillance.
 Yearly fumigation of passenger vessels after docking.
 Vaccination against Yellow fever and issue of certificates.
 Infectious diseases surveillance of International importance of incoming passenger and crews in the port.

GENERAL UTILITY SERVICES

Ferry Services

Cochin Port has regular ferry service to various Islands in Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep Administration and
Lakshadweep Development Corporation Ltd. is chartering the voyages and issues tickets to passengers. Currently
five ships are plying between Cochin and Lakshadweep. There is facility to avail package tour to Lakshadweep for
these voyages. These tour packages are arranged by Sports Division of Union Territory of Lakshadweep
Adminstration. For details, please visit www.lakshadweeptourism.com.

Fire Fighting Services

Responsible for fire prevention, protection and extinction activities, safe handling of Hazardous cargo, bunkering
operations hot work permits etc. Assist the city fire brigade and other nearby organizations on request during
emergencies. Specially trained crew for afloat fire fighting. Trained in pollution control operations. Fleet of most
modern fire fighting appliances including high volume pumping, long-range monitors, sufficient stock fire fighting
media of fastest fire knock down capability.

Port Health Organization

PHO (Port Health Organization) is represented at the port.

BERTHING POLICY FOR VESSELS CALLING AT COCHIN PORT

1. Notice of the expected arrival of a vessel: When a vessel is expected to arrive in the port a notice shall be
sent in advance at the earliest possible moment in the prescribed form through Port Community System for
vessels with IMO number and manually for other vessels to the Deputy Conservator of the Port by the
Master, Owner or agent of the vessel expressing also the particular berth, if any, which the vessel would
prefer to occupy, the expression of such preference shall also be sent simultaneously to the Traffic Manager
and the Harbour Master.
2. Allotment, occupation and vacation of berths: The allotment of berths shall be in the discretion of the
Traffic Manager. In exercising his discretion, the Traffic Manager shall be guided by the following
Regulations, namely;

2.1 Berthing of vessels should be so arranged that:

a. When the agents of a vessel have expressed a preference for any particular berth the Traffic Manager shall,
whenever possible, arrange for such a berth and where it is not possible to allot the berth desired, the
Traffic Manager shall give due intimation to the agents.
b. Other things being equal the vessel first arriving at the Port limits and reporting to the Port Control, shall be
given priority in the allotment of berths provided her draughts and other nautical considerations permit.
However, such priority in the allotment of berth is subject to the receipt of the notice of arrival of the vessel
at least 24 hours prior to the arrival of the vessel.
c. Over-riding priority may be given to Government vessels embarking or disembarking troops, or landing or
shipping Government stores, to passenger ships or to vessels landing or shipping live-stock.
d. The allotment will be done in such a way as not to cause any loss to the Port other factors being common.

2.2 If a vessel fails to discharge or load on any one day the quantities specified below except for reasons beyond
the control of the vessel (for example weather) the Traffic Manager may call upon her to vacate her berth within
four hours of the receipt of notice and such vessel shall vacate the berth within the time specified in the notice.

The vessels shall have a minimum ship berth-day output as follow

I. Liquid bulk – 2500 MT

II. Dry bulk – 2000 MT

III. Break bulk – 500 MT

Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to prevent a vessel having arrived for discharge or loading at the Port lesser
quantities of cargo than those specified above from having access to a berth, or from the use of other Port facilities.

2.3 Notwithstanding the provisions above mentioned regarding the priorities in the allotment of berths, the Traffic
Manager shall have the discretion to arrange the berthing of vessels in any particular manner, if he finds that such
arrangement will facilitate the best use of the berths or that such arrangement will serve the general interest of
shipping to the best advantage.

Vessel Position as on 08.03.2019

 Quanti Upto
Date of Day's
Bert I/ F/ ty Date Balanc Load/ Discharge
Vessel Berthin Cargo Handli Agent
h E C MT/T Handli e Port
g ng
EU ng
SCB NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
JAIRAM
05.03.20 RESEARC
Q1 SS KAMA O C 0 0 0 0 MANGALORE AND
19 H
SONS
COAST
Q2 GUARD O C ICGS 0 0 0 0
SHIP
COAST
Q3 GUARD O C ICGS 0 0 0 0
SHIP
Q4 NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
LAKSHADW 07.03.20 PASSENG KAVARATTI PEIRCE
NCB O C 0 0 0 0
EEP SEA 19 ER ISLAND LESLIE
J.M.BAX
07.03.20 FURNACE VISHAKHAPAT I &
BTP ORCHIDS I C 6000 2470 2470 3530
19 OIL NAM COMPA
NY
Q5 NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
CHAKIA
OCEAN 07.03.20 T
Q6 O C TUG 0 0 0 0 MUMBAI
NECTAR 19 SHIPPIN
G
Q7 NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
Q8 NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
07.03.20 PASSENG KADMAT PEIRCE
Q9 CORALS O C 0 0 0 0
19 ER ISLAND LESLIE
J.M.BAX
DCI 05.03.20 I &
Q10 O C DREDGER 0 0 0 0 MUMBAI
DREDGE VI 19 COMPA
NY
J.M.BAX
DCI 05.03.20 VISAKHAPATN I &
Q10 O C DREDGER 0 0 0 0
DREDGE XV 19 AM COMPA
NY
ANCHE
SAGAR 06.03.20 RESEARC AGATTI RIL
Q10 O C 0 0 0 0
MANJUSHA 19 H ISLAND AGENCI
ES
STB NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
ANCHE
HANSA 06.03.20 RIL
NTB E C DIESEL 3000 3000 3000 0 ENNORE/VIZAG
PREM 19 AGENCI
ES
ANCHE
HANSA 06.03.20 FURNACE RIL
NTB I C 11000 0 7658 3342 MUMBAI
PREM 19 OIL AGENCI
ES
COT SANMAR E C 06.03.20 NAFTHA 40000 19506 25544 14456 HALDIA BEN
 SONNET 19 LINE
AGENCI
ES
AARON
SARAYU 07.03.20 CONTAIN
V2 I/E C 515/980 515/980 515/980 0/0 MANGALORE SHIPPIN
(SAILED) 19 ERS
G
TCI
TCI VIJAY 08.03.20 CONTAIN
V2 I/E C 100/100 0 0 100/100 TUTICORIN SEAWA
(DUE) 19 ERS
YS
ISS
08.03.20 CONTAIN
V3 AL BAHIA I/E F 259/271 2/0 2/0 257/271 DAMIETTA SHIPPIN
19 ERS
G
SCI JAIRAM
08.03.20 CONTAIN 1250/12 1250/12
V3 MUMBAI I/E C 0 0 TUTICORIN AND
19 ERS 50 50
(DUE) SONS
SPM NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0
LNG NO VESSEL 0 0 0 0

COCHIN PORT TRUST VESSEL MOVEMENTS

PROGRAMME
Berth Pilot Boarding
08/03/2019 Name of vessel
Allotted Time
SAILING AL BAHIA V3 14:30
TCI VIJAY V2 22:30
BERTHING SCI MUMBAI V3 15:30
SAGAR SAMRAJ UTL 16:00
VS LIBETH NTB (SBS) 23:59
SHIFTING NEFERITTI IH to Q6 12:30
SS KAMA Q1 to OR 16:00
DCI DREDGE VI Q10 to OR 18:00
WAITING TORM ASLAUG (COT)
Berth Pilot Boarding
09/03/2019 Name of vessel
Allotted Time
SAILING SANMAR SONNET COT 2:00
ORCHIDS BTP 8:00
LAKSHADWEEP SEA NCB 14:30
SAGAR MANJUSHA Q10 16:00
CORALS Q9 17:30
BERTHING ALMARONA SCB 6:30
ARABIAN SEA UTL 6:30
MARS SUN SPM 6:30
KAVARATTI Q5 9:00
JAG PANKHI Q4 15:00
DARYA SHAAN Q1 (PS) 22:00
SHIFTING TORM ASLAUG OR to COT 3:00
DCI DREDGE XV Q10 to DG 6:30
NEFERITTI Q6 to OR 15:30
 NEFERITTI OR to Q6 20:00
WAITING NIL
Berth Pilot Boarding
10/03/2019 Name of vessel
Allotted Time
SAILING SCI MUMBAI V3 3:00
ALMARONA SCB 10:00
MARS SUN SPM 10:00
ARABIAN SEA UTL 14:30
BERTHING LAGOONS Q7 7:00
BOONYA NAREE BTP (PS) 18:30
CSC ZHONG HAI Q8 20:00
SSL SABARIAMALAI V2 (SBS) 22:00
VARADA V3 23:00
SHIFTING NEFERITTI Q6 to OR 15:30
LAGOONS Q7 to OR 17:00
NEFERITTI OR to Q6 20:00
WAITING HARI LEELA (NTB)
Berth Pilot Boarding
11/03/2019 Name of vessel
Allotted Time
SAILING CSC ZHONG HAI Q8 4:30
SSL SABARIAMALAI V2 11:00
VS LIBETH NTB 12:00
KAVARATTI Q5 14:30
TORM ASLAUG COT 16:00
VARADA V2 17:00
CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION Q7 18:00
BERTHING CORALS Q6 6:30
CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION Q7 7:00
LAKSHADWEEP SEA NCB 7:00
HORIN TRADER Q4 9:30
MOGRAL V3 12:00
HARI LEELA NTB 13:30
HERMEEZ Q9(S) 15:00
MAERSK AVON V3 18:00
SHIFTING NEFERITTI Q6 to IH 2:00
JAG PANKHI Q4 to OR 8:00
WAITING CAESAR (Q4); GIANNIS (SPM); MEADOWS (BTP)

EXPECTED VESSELS AS ON 08.03.2019

ATA/ QUANTITY
DATE VESSEL CARGO I/E AGENT
ETA (MT/TEU)
01.03.2019 21:54 TORM ASLAUG GAS OIL 35000 I ANCHERIL
08.03.2019 15:30 VS LISBETH VGO 24000 E INTEROCEAN
JAIRAM &
08.03.2019 17:00 SCI MUMBAI CONTAINER 1250/1250 I/E
SONS
09.03.2019 4:00 MARS SUN CRUDE 101014 I ATLANTIC
09.03.2019 6:00 ALMARONA AMMONIA 7500 I ATLANTIC
PEIRCE
09.03.2019 6:30 KAVARATTI PASSENGER O
LESLIE
PEIRCE
09.03.2019 7:00 ARABIAN SEA PASSENGER O
LESLIE
09.03.2019 18:00 JAG PANKHI MS + HSD 4969 + 9475 I JM BAXI
09.03.2019 22:00 DARYA SHAAN CEMENT 11586 I AARON
PEIRCE
10.03.2019 7:00 LAGOONS PASSENGER O
LESLIE
10.03.2019 7:00 HARI LEELA MS + HSD 8000+32000 E ANCHERIL
10.03.2019 18:00 SSL SABARIMALAI CONTAINER 400/400 I/E SHREYAS
10.03.2019 18:30 BOONYA NAREE CEMENT 12013 I AARON
10.03.2019 20:00 CSC ZHONG HAI CABLE DRUMS 405 (20Pkg) I GAC
10.03.2019 22:00 VARADA CONTAINER I/E AARON
11.03.2019 0:30 MOGRAL CONTAINER I/E AARON
EDC +
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BUNKERING

General

Cochin is emerging as a high turnover bunkering hub in South Asian region. The Port is supported by a coastal
refinery ensuring reliable and cost effective supply. Product range include 380 centistoke fuel oils compliant with
latest international standards ISO-8217-2010 with sulphur content < 3.5%

International Bunkering Terminal for dedicated bunkering in the project stage.

Salient Features of Bunkering at Cochin

 High quality bunkers of all grades

 Facility for supply of bunkers to ships at the outer sea
 Most competitive rates among South Asian Ports
 Lowest Tax rates for bunkers to foreign vessels (0.5%) and coastal vessels (5%)
 Correct quantities delivered

Click here for Customs Trade Notice on Bunker supply

Click here for Bunker Supply Procedure

Click here for the Code of Practices for Supply of Bunkers

Contact Persons for Bunkers and Barges

Bunker Suppliers
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Mr. K.Ravindranath (mobile-9495046444)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited Mr. P.V.R. Nair (mobile-9447498235 )
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Mr. Arjun Pullat (mobile-9446406580)
MatrixBharat Mr. Ramesh Goil (mobile-08879248172)
Bharat Chemical Mr.Dilip Banusali (mobile-9825226768

Barge Operators
Kerala State Inland Navigation Co Mr. Krishnakumar (mobile- 9846223888)
Unique Bunkers Capt Jacob (mobile-9895126269)
Cochin Bunkers Mr. Prakash Kumar (mobile-9847031325)
Poseidon Maritime Services Mr.K.P.Joseph (mobile- 9562051056)
Geostan Marine India P Ltd Mr. George Jose V (mobile-7736089777)
Shiny Shipping Mr. Prakash Amin (mobile-9833945701)

(New Barge operators may contact Port for registration)

ESTATE

Cochin Port Trust has approx. 863.755 hectares of land at various locations in Kochi including Willingdon
Island (385.82 Ha.), Bolghatty (16.670 Ha.), Vallarpadam (163.637 Ha), Puthuvypeen (308.552 Ha.), Ernakulam (
5.19 Ha.), Fort Kochi (2.149 Ha.), Palluruthy (3.86 Ha.) and Thevara (0.587 Ha.).

Port land is being leased/ licenced in accordance with the Government of India Land Policy Guidelines
issued from time to time.

The Ministry of Shipping has announced in January, 2014 a set of Policy Guidelines for Land Management
by Major Ports,2014.

Further, the Ministry of Shipping had modified / changed the Policy Guideline for Land Management of
Major Ports, 2014 to provide greater clarity. Thus, the Amended Policy Guideline for Land Management is as under
:-

Click here to download Policy Guideline for Land Management by Major Ports, 2014 - Clarification and
Amendments

Cochin Port Trust endeavours to use the land in the Port area to increase throughput through the Port by
allowing Port Users to put up structures such as jetties, cement bagging plants, tank farms, godowns, container
freight stations, free trade warehousing zones and office space for Port Users

However, areas not accessible to shipping, such as those to the south of the Willingdon Island were access
to shipping is barred by the bridges, are given on lease for development of non-Port activities such as hotels and
commercial complexes which bring revenue to the Port.

Land Use Plan for Cochin Port

Cochin Port Trust has formulated a Land Use Plan for all the land belonging to the Trust.
Click to view Scale of Rates

Allotment of land on lease

Allotment of land on lease is normally done for up to 30 years on auction-cum-tender basis. The bid
parameter is specified in the auction-cum-tender. In some cases the upfront premium is the bid parameter, with only
a nominal amount of Re.1 per sq.m being paid in subsequent years of the lease, while more generally, the bid
parameter is the premium quoted, with lease rent as per the Scale of Rates notified by the Tariff Authority for Major
Ports (TAMP) being payable in subsequent years.

Click here to download format of application for fresh allotment / Renewal of lease of land.

Estate Rentals ( Lease of Port land at various locations)

Allotment of land on licence

Cochin Port Trust also allots Open Space on licence for a period of 11 months for storage of cargo and for
other activities on payment of licence fee in accordance with the Scale of Rates approved by the TAMP. Renewal is
also considered on merit.

Permission for erecting Hoardings on Willingdon Island

Cochin Port is issuing permission for erection of hoardings without causing hindrance to Port operations
and vehicular traffic on Port land on yearly basis, on payment of Hoarding Charges in accordance with the Scale of
Rates notified by the TAMP and revised from time to time. Renewal may be considered on merit.

Computerization

Cochin Port Trust has computerized the Land Management System. The billing and collection of Lease
rent, licence fee and sub-lease levy are being done through SAP system.

On line application for allotments

Online application facility is available for land on licence basis through http://www.cochinport.com/gis/