Official Name: Chattogram Port Authority (CPA)
Port Location: Latitude 22°14’N, Longitude 91°46’E
Port Type: Riverine port with restricted draft
Anchorage Areas:
- Alpha, Bravo, Charlie — Primary anchorage points (outer harbor)
- Kutubdia Anchorage — Used for lighterage and overflow operations
- Karnaphuli River Berth Area — Limited to smaller vessels due to draft
Draft Limitations:
- Maximum permissible draft at outer anchorage: 10.0–10.5 meters (depending on tide)
- At berth (inner harbor): 8.5–9.0 meters average
Tidal Window:
- Tidal range: 3–5 meters
- Vessels should plan arrival based on HW tide for safe passage to berth
Port Services:
- Pilotage (Compulsory)
- Fresh Water Supply
- Bunker (by barge)
- Garbage / Sludge Disposal (MARPOL Approved)
- Crew Change / Spares Delivery via Launch
Documents Required for Entry:
- Crew List, Ship’s Particulars, Port Clearance, Last Port Garbage Certificate
- Pre-arrival notification (via appointed agent)
- ISPS Declaration
Official Name: Mongla Port Authority (MPA)
Location: 22°29’N, 89°36’E — 48 km inland from the Bay of Bengal via the Pussur River
Anchorage & Berth:
- Outer Anchorage (Hiron Point) for deeper draft vessels
- Harbaria Inner Anchorage for general cargo & bulk carriers
- Jetties 1–8 available for berthing depending on draft
Draft Restriction:
- Outer Anchorage: 9.5–10.0 meters
- Inner Anchorage: 7.5–8.0 meters
Pilotage:
- Compulsory for all foreign vessels entering the port
- Pilot boarding ground at Fairway Buoy
Key Facilities:
- Tug assistance available
- Fresh Water, Bunker by barge, ISPS Security
- Customs & Immigration on arrival
- Crew change and spare parts delivery (subject to approval)
Typical Cargoes Handled:
Fertilizer, Wheat, Cement Clinker, Timber, and General Cargo