Chattogram (Chittagong)

Vessels must first lighter at Kutubdia Anchorage, where the maximum draft is 14.00 m, and then shift to Alpha Anchorage, Chattogram, after reducing draft to 11.20 m. There is no LOA restriction at either anchorage.
Shifting from Kutubdia to Alpha Anchorage is carried out at high tide under Bay/private pilotage. Tugs are not required.
Cargo is discharged into receivers’ barges using the vessel’s cranes and grabs.
Average discharge rate is 5,000–7,000 mt per day, subject to weather, barge availability, and crane performance.
The Master must provide accommodation and cooking water for stevedores, surveyors, and receivers’ representatives.
The dry season lasts until April; the monsoon season is from May to September.
Fresh water supplied by port barges costs USD 24/mt plus 15% VAT. Private barge supply costs USD 15/mt, with a minimum order of 100 mt and 4–5 days’ prior notice.
Crew changes are possible with visa on arrival/OK to Board. The nearest airport is Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram.
No COVID-19 restrictions are currently in force.

Deep-sea pilot boarding position: 22°03.00′ N, 091°49.00′ E.
Rig a combination pilot ladder on the port side, opposite the swell, approximately 30 cm above the water, with two proper manropes.
During pilot boarding, stop the main engine and maintain a speed not exceeding 5–6 knots.

Pls note density at kutubdia anchorage about 1010 -1012 and Outer anchorage 1000- 1003

Pls note charges for renewal of SSCEC - 300usd (July 2026)