Approach Channel
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Length of Outer Channel : 5.2.kms
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Length of Inner Channel : 2.3 kms
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Width of Channel : 250 m
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Depth : 14.4 m to 13.1 m below chart datum
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Turning Basins : 2 nos. of 480 m diameter
- Tidal Range : Springs- 2.3 m/ Neaps-1.0m
Navigational Aids
The approach channel of Mormugao Port is marked by lighted buoys in addition to other navigational aids prescribed in the Indian Naval Hydrographic Chart nos. 2020, 2022 & 2078 and B.A. Chart Nos. 492, 1509.
One Radio Beacon ‘RACON’ works round-the-clock in all weathers at Aguada Light House displaying two dashes and one dot (–.) on the ships radar in X-band.
Anchorage
The large roadstead to the West and the North-West of the Harbour provides anchorage in stream for more than 20 ships during the eight months fair season (October to May) and 8 ships can be accommodated inside the break water throughout the year.