Lighterage at port anchorage

30 Mar 2021 / Krishnapatnam, India

Any cargo operation carried out by vessels and barges within port limits, or undertaking lighterage operations by anchoring at extended port area will attract charges for such activities as per below with effect from 1 April.

Lighterage operation charges per GT per hours (From Double Bank all fast Time to Double Bank All Cast off Time)
- Mother vessels (vessels arriving with cargo to be transferred): US$ 0.001785 / GT
- Daughter vessel (vessel receiving cargo): US$ 0.000790

Anchorage charges for vessels lying on their anchors in stream and carrying out transshipment/ lighterage operations. (Rate per GRT per hour)
- Mother vessels (vessels arriving with cargo to be transferred): As per BTS
- Daughter vessel (vessel receiving cargo): As per BTS

Double banking pilotage charges with tug assistance (If requested)
- Mother vessels (vessels arriving with cargo to be transferred): -
- Daughter vessel (vessel receiving cargo): As per BTS

The above charges will be solely applicable for Dry Cargo Vessels only. Rest all charges will be applicable as per BPTS.

Permission for lighterage operation will be granted basis Custom permission.

Barge / Floating cranes / Fenders required for Lighterage operation should be arranged by the mobilizing Agency.

Tug hire charges for transportation of Agent /Custom, Inward/Outward clearance shall be as per BPTS.

(For information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected])

Source: Adani Ports & Logistics Circular No: 04/2021 dated 25 March 2021

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