Karaikal Port draft update
The maximum permissible draft at high water for Karaikal Port has been declared as follows:
Channel
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 235 m, Beam 32.26 m: 14.0
*Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 292 m, Beam 45.00 m: 13.5
Berth 1
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 235 m, Beam 32.26 m: 14.0
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 292 m, Beam 45.00 m: 12.5
Berth 2
*Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 235 m, Beam 32.26 m: 14.0
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 292 m, Beam 45.00 m: 13.5
Berth 3
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 235 m, Beam 32.26 m: 14.0
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 292 m, Beam 45.00 m: 13.5
Berth 4
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 235 m, Beam 32.26 m: 14.0
* Maximum permissible draft (metres) up to 292 m, Beam 45.00 m: 13.5
This revised draft is applicable w.e.f. from February 1 to February 28, 2025, until further notice. Other parameters remain the same, as per a communique.
source: Exim News Service: Karaikal (Puducherry), Jan. 26