Payra Port
Payra Port is the 3rd sea port of Bangladesh located in areas between latitudes 21015’-22000’ North and longitudes 90000’-90030’ East, on the bank of Rabnabad Channel under Kalapara, a sub-district of Patuakhali. Since September 2019 the coal and other cargo carrying ships have been calling the port regularly. The government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has formulated short-, medium- and long-term plans to develop Payra Port as a modern sea port. By 2023, Payra is expected to be a fully operational sea port through completion of capital dredging project as part of mid-term plan. Meanwhile, the master plan of the port has been prepared by Netherland-based consulting company Royal Haskoning DHV and it is expected that the port will emerge as a vibrant world class sea port in near future.
With the following unique features, Payra Port can offer tremendous potential benefits for the potential users and investors:
a) Deeper access channel than other competing ports of the country.
b) Shortest and deepest (5m all along) river route connectivity with the capital Dhaka and beyond.
c) Hassle-free berthing with no congestion or waiting time.
d) Least logistics cost for the business people.
e) 24/7 Operations with zero downtime.
f) Good road connectivity with rail connections coming up.
The port is carrying out Capital and Maintenance Dredging of Rabnabad channel by world class dredging company Jan de Nul, which will deepen the channel to -10.5m CD, making the port the deepest in the country. As a result, ships of PANAMAX size will be able to enter the port.
Navigational Information:
Maximum Permissible Draught of Vessel: Ranges from 7.2 m. to 8 m (Depending on tidal height)
LOA: Maximum permissible LOA of a vessel is 200 meters.
Tidal Range: Tides are semi diurnal with prominent diurnal effect. The approx. tidal range is between 2.0 and 3.5 m.
Pilotage: Pilotage is compulsory as per PPA ordinance.
Radio Communication: Port Radio Control Room maintain watch on VHF over Channel 24, 12 & 16 round the clock.
Night Navigation: The entire channel is demarcated by light/ buoys. There is no limitation for night navigation for entering / leaving horbour.
Anchorage: A wide anchorage is established at the Outer and Inner Anchorage of PPA.
Coasters and Inland Vessel Route:
Inland vessel Lighters Bulk Cargo from Deep Draught vessel laid at Payra outer anchorage. Vessel upto maximum 20.0m draught may anchorage Safety at designated area close to Fairway Buoy. Entry to Rabnabad Channel is clearly marked with IALA buoyage (System – A). Buoys are moored at 2.8 nm channel equidistant interval with 800 m width all along 36 nm distance from fairway to Rabnabad Channel. Position of buoy are clearly Marked in BA chart No 3051. Payra harbour starting from Rabnabad Channel entrance to month of Kajal River in also marked with IALA buoys. IALA buoys also Laid in 72 nm Long Kajal – Tetulia river route for Proper guidance to Ship master.