


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 overall (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Products Handled |
SPM |
370 |
22.50 |
Crude |
COT |
250 |
12.50 |
Crude / POL |
NTB |
213 |
9.14 |
POL |
STB |
170 |
9.14 |
POL |
ERNAKULAM WHARF (Q5 - Q6) |
250 |
10.00 |
Dry Cargo / CBFS |
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 (Q1) |
180 |
9.14 |
Dry Bulk |
MATTANCHERRY WHARF (Q2 & Q3) COASTAL BERTH |
180 |
9.14 |
Dry Bulk |
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) | ||
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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) | ||
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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 04.02.2019 |
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Location |
Name of the storage area |
Total area (in Sq m) |
Vacant area (in sq.m) |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Q6 Transit shed |
3831 |
3831 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 8 |
1580 |
0 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 9 |
1070 |
Allotted to Malabar Cements Ltd. w.e.f. 06.02.2016 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 10 |
3350 |
3350 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Warehouse no.6 |
2980 |
1030 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Q2 transit shed |
4370 |
4370 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Q3 transit shed |
4370 |
4370 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Q4 transit shed |
4370 |
2870 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 5 |
1870 |
1870 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 6 |
1890 |
1890 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 7 |
2300 |
Allotted to Customs for uncleared U.B.Cargo |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.1 |
3500 |
2600 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.2 |
3610 |
1610 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.3 |
3000 |
1685 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.4 |
1690 |
1690 |
Vacancy position of covered storage area as on 23.04.2018 |
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Location |
Name of the storage area |
Total area (in Sq m) |
Vacant area (in sq.m) |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Q6 Transit shed |
3831 |
1916 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 8 |
1580 |
1580 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 9 |
1070 |
Allotted to Malabar Cements Ltd. w.e.f. 06.02.2016 |
Ernakulam Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 10 |
3350 |
|
Ernakulam Wharf |
Warehouse no.6 |
2980 |
2880 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Q2 transit shed |
4370 |
1638 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Q3 transit shed |
4370 |
1870 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Q4 transit shed |
4370 |
4370 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 5 |
1870 |
0 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 6 |
1890 |
0 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Over Flow Shed 7 |
2300 |
Allotted to Customs for uncleared U.B.Cargo |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.1 |
3500 |
3500 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.2 |
3610 |
0 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.3 |
3000 |
1885 |
Mattancherry Wharf |
Warehouse no.4 |
1690 |
0 |
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 |
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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 more information on SPM operations please refer to the details given under the 'Features' menu.)
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 |
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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 Of wastes |
Details of facility avaiable |
Capacity |
1 |
Annex-I |
Oil |
Five private firms approved by Central and State pollution control boards. |
Total capacity about 30,000 KL/annum |
2 |
Annex-II |
Noxious liquid substances |
Since there are no approved recyclers 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”. |
NA |
3 |
Annex-IV |
Sewage |
Treatment facility available for Cruise vessels and Passenger ships by entering into MoU with Sewage treatment facility owner in Port Area. May be used by all vessels. |
130 KLD |
4 |
Annex-V |
Garbage |
Private contractors approved by port. |
Delivery taken either by boat or truck and disposal at approved site. |
Circular on Reception facilities for Garbage from ships
Circular on Reception facilities for slops/waste oil from ships
Circular on the Reception facilities for Sewage from ships
Details of Reception Facility and Charges.
Single Point of contact for Reception Facilities
Capt. Sajan K. Verghese,
Manager Marine Pollution Control.
Phone: +91 484 2582526
Email: mmpc@cochinport.gov.in