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Regional Office (South Eastern Zone),1st & 2nd floor, HEPCBuilding, No.34, Cathedral Garden Road, Nungambakkam,

Chennai - 600034

Dated: 24-03-2016

To,The Chief EngineerVisakhapatnam Port TrustVisakhapatnamAndhra Pradesh

Subject: Certified copy of the Compliance Report for Port Projects

Reference: J-16011111191-IA. III Dated 09.10.1991

Sir,

Please find enclosed herewith a certified copy of the compliance report for your furthernecessary action.

(Dr. C. Kaliyape mal)Director (S)

Encl: as above

Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT)

Subject:

1. Construction of Existing old Jetty WJ-2 & WJ-3 at the inner harbor in toa regular berth of VPT

2. Construction of Multipurpose berth in the inner harbor atVisakhapatnam port

3. Construction of LPG Handling Jetty in the outer harbour byVisakhapatnam Port Trust Construction of Multipurpose berth in theouter harbour at Visakhapatnam port

4. EC for construction of 4 multipurpose berths in the extended arm ofinternal harbour at VPT.

5. EC for up gradation of Iron Ore handling facilities at outer harbour ofVisakhapatnam Port by Visakhapatnam Port Trust

6. Environmental and CRZ clearance for construction of 3 berths WQ-6,WQ-8 and EQ-10 in the Northern Arm of Inner harbour ofVisakhapatnam Port Trust, Andhra Pradesh by MIs. Visakhapatnamport Trust-Reg.

7. Environmental and CRZ clearance for construction of 3 berths WQ-6,WQ-8 and EQ-10 in the Northern Arm of inner harbour ofVisakhapatnam Port Trust, Andhra Pradesh by MIs. Visakhapatnamport Trust-Reg.

8. Environmental and CRZ clearance for the Project(I) Development of East quay-IA (EQ-IA) berth on south side of

EQ-1(II) Development of East quay -1 (EQ-1) by replacing existing EQ

-1 berth and part of EQ-2 berth at Visakhapatnam Port, byM/s.Visakhapatnam Port Trust-Reg.

Ref:

1. J-16011 111488 lA-II dated 12th July 19882. F.No. J-16011/11/91-IA III MoEF & CC (I .A. Division) dated 9th

September, 1991.3. F.No. J-16011/15, 16/92-IA III MoEF & CC (I .A. Division) dated 2nd

February, 1993.4. NO.PD/26017/1/98/CRZ-VPT DATED 19TH May, 1998

S. No.10-11/2006-IA-111dated 29th November, 2006.6. No.11-7/2009-IA-111dated 31st August 2009.7. No.10-9/2009-1A.111dated 1st September 2009.8. No.11-33/201 O-IA-III dated 6th June 2011.

M/s.visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) authorities have obtained the abovementioned environmental clearances (as per records) from the MoEF. Out of thismost of the projects were allotted to various private agencies to execute andoperate the projects and compliance of the EC conditions are also implementedby the private operators for their operation which are allotted to them.

• Now they are planning for expansion of existing container terminal in theouter harbour (633 crores)

• Planning to upgrade and create new facility for handling iron ore onDBFOT basis (OHC and WQ-1), (845 crores)

• Development of West Quay North (WQ-7 and WQ-8) berth withmechanized handling facilities for handling bulk cargoes on DBFOT basis(400 crores).

VPT have obtained EC for container terminal in 1993 and for this EC, thecompliance report is enclosed (Annexure-I).

For the ore handling complex EC was issued in 2006 and so far the projecthas not been taken up and EC also got expired.

WQ-7 Construction work was started in the year 2003 and during constructionthe structures got collapsed in 2004 and because of this the construction workwas not continued. WQ-8 work has not been commenced yet. For theirexpansion activities they have requested a certified copy of the compliancereport and for that the undersigned visited the port projects on 15-1ih March,2016 along with the project authorities and also had discussion with APPCBofficial as well as the Chairman of the port trust.

Since the project authority s planning to go for an expansion in three terminalsand requested certified copy of the compliance report, only for those three ECscompliance report are made and appended herewith.(Annexure-I).

The main source of pollution in and around port area is due to unloading coalfrom ship to berth and from berth to dumpers and also from dumpers to coalstockyard and then from coal stockyard to railway wagon in a conventional way.Similarly, handling bulk cargo of iron ore and gypsum also creates fugitive dusts.

In general coal handling as well as iron ore handling activities creates lot ofatmospheric pollution. There were complaints against this fugitive dust pollutionproblem due to mainly coal handling and for this, the APPCB had issueddirection to VPT and for that the VPT authorities have prepared an immediatemeasures, short term measures and medium term measures to control the dustpollution.

The VPT authorities have as well as private operators have mainly concentratedon fugitive dust control activities and also they have implemented the belowmentioned dust pollution control measures mainly due to coal handling in portareas.

• To control the dust, bulk cargos, coal are unloaded from ships to hopper,and from hopper the material is carried away through closed conveyer andthen to stack yard. From here to silo through bucket conveyer/reclaimerand then to railway wagon.

• They are by carrying out water spraying on and around coal stackyards,and also most of the coal stacks are covered by tarpaulin.

• About 90% of the coal is transported by rail to reduce the dust and coveredwith tarpaulin.

• M/s Vedanta have constructed tall compound wall having 7.5 m heightand over above this 4 m height net to a length of 1.2 Km around theeastern side of the port area (around coal yard). They have taken up greenbelt development also. Similarly on the northern side of the port also theyhave constructed tall compound wall having 7.5 m height to a length of 1.2Km.

• The other private operators also have constructed 7.5 m height compoundwall having length of 1Km and on top of this 4 m netting has beenconstructed/made. They have also developed 10m width green belt inbetween the compound wall and the coal stack yard in addition to the

continuous water sprinkling and tarpaulin coverage to control the fugitivedust.

• They have purchased two numbers of truck mounted fog canons tocontrol/suppress the dust while loading and unloading.

• The port area as well as the internal roads and other roads are regularlywetted by using water tankers round the clock to control the dust.

• The dusts on roads are regularly cleaned manually and also desilting iscarried out.

• The tire washing/cleaning ramp is under construction and this work wouldbe completed by this month end as informed.

• They are planning to reorganize the dust generating stacks mainly coalstacks to the inner harbor to avoid the dust.

• They have developed green belt in an area of 650 acers. During last yearthey have planted about 46000 plants and about 90% of the plants aresurviving. Three years contract has been given to the contractor who hasdone the green belt development works.

• The sewage is treated and for this they have constructed 10 MLD ofsewage treatment plant and the treated sewage is used for dustseparation.

• Ambient air qualities (AAQ) at 3 locations are being monitored by AndhraUniversity, Visakhapatnam and at another 3 locations are monitored byAPPCB regularly as per CPCB norms. PM 2.5 is monitored from 2013onwards as informed. Now at 3 locations installation of continuous ambientair quality monitoring equipments works are under progress.

• In addition to the dust suppression and AAQ monitoring noise levels arealso monitored by them at various places in and around the port area onquarterly basis.

The VPT authorities informed that about 90% of the immediate measures havebeen implemented. It was observed during the visit that the measures mentionedabove are working satisfactorily. In addition to these VPT authorities haveprepared the future plan for environmental management activities mainly tocontrol the dust levels in an around the port areas. A copy of the future actionplan provided by the port authorities is here with enclosed as annexure II.

This has the approval of Additional PCCF (Central) vide diary N0395 dated24.3.2016

Dr.C.K~1~Director(S)

Annexure-I

Certified Copy of Compliance Report

Sub: Construction of LPG Handling Jetty in the outer harbour by Visakhapatnam PortTrust Construction of Multipurpose berth in the outer harbour at Visakhapatnam port

Ref: F.No. J-16011/15, 16/92-IA III MoEF & CC (I .A. Division) dated 2nd February,1993.

Present Status of the Project: The project work has been completed, commissionedand it is under operation

Date of Monitoring: 15-1 ih March 2016.

SI.no2 (i)

Conditions ComplianceDredging operations should be Refer below.undertaken in consultation with As gathered that dredging operations wereExpert Institute such as Central carried out by CWPRS, Pune. The ProjectWater and Power Research Authorities (PA) informed that duringStation (CWPRS), Pune, or any dredging the surface water quality studiesother institute to ensure that including marine water quality in the seadredging operations do not water were carried out. Now the water qualitycause any adverse impact on in the inner and outer harbor water issurface and ground water and monitored at 9 locations regularly by Andhramarine productivity in the University. However no reports werevicinity. produced durill9_ the visit.

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and maintenance stages, the During dredging, construction andwater quality parameters at the maintenance stages, the water qualitybottom level should be parameters at the bottom level wasinspected and periodic reports monitored and periodic reports wasbe maintained. Tests should be maintained at that time. As stated abovecarried out to measure water tests are carried out to measure waterquality parameters, viz, turbidity, quality parameters, viz, turbidity, dissolveddissolved oxygen, ammonical oxygen, ammonical nitrogen and othernitrogen and other nutrients nutrients by external agency and the levelswhich must be maintained within are within the prescribed standards. However

f--:-_~_:th_:e~L-'pre_:s_:c_:ri_:be_:d~s_:ta_:n_:d-,a-,rd_:s_:.~---,-~~n_:o_:r_:e~plort_:s-,--w_:e_:re~~pro_:d_:u_:c~ed~d_:u_:ri_:ng~tch_:e_:v_:i~s_:it.~____(iii) Screening of pollutants in the Refer below.

harbor waters should be taken Though the PA informed that screening ofup by the project authorities and pollutants in the harbor waters are monitoredperiodical monitoring reports on no reports were produced during the visit.water quality parameters mustbe forwarded to this ministry atsix monthly intervals.

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(iv) In addition to the DisasterManagement Plan prepared, theproject authorities shouldconsider the worst casescenario with respect to specificcases like oil/chemical spills,fire/explosion, terrorist attack,floor, etc, spelling out definite

, adequate measures to be takento prevent and contain suchdisasters. A report on this mustbe forwarded to this ministrywithin six months from the dateof issue of environmentalclearance.

Partly CompliedOn-site and Off-site Emergency Plans are inplace. The PA informed that In addition to theDisaster Management Plan(DMP) prepared,the worst case scenario with respect tospecific cases like oil/chemical spills,fire/explosion, terrorist attack, floor, etc,spelling out definite adequate measures tobe taken to prevent and contain suchdisasters were also considered. Noinformation was provided about thesubmission of this report within six months tothe Ministry.

(v)

Green Belt DevelopmentProgramme as proposed mustbe carried out. rn addition,

Being Complied.The PA have developed green belt in an areaof 650 ac within the port area. Last year they

To prevent discharge ofsewage, bilge, wastes and otherliquid wastes into the marineenvironment, adequate systemfor collection, treatment anddisposal of liquid wastesincluding shoreline interceptorfor receiving liquid wastes fromall shoreline installations andspecial hose connection forships to allow for discharge ofsewage must be provided.

Partly Complied.To prevent discharge of sewage, bilge,wastes and other liquid wastes into themarine environment, adequate system forcollection, treatment and disposal of liquidwastes including shoreline interceptor forreceiving liquid wastes from all shorelineinstallations and special hose connection forships to allow for discharge of sewage isprovided. Ships are provided with in housetreatment plants, untreated sewage is notdischarged in to the sea without treatmentfrom the ships. The PA has established 10MLD sewage treatment plant by spendingRS.5 Crore to treat the sewage. The treatedun sewage and treated sewage is monitoredby Andhra University on quarterly basis usedfor dust suppression Frequency ofmonitorinc of sewage is inadequate.

(vi) Appropriate protection , clothingand necessary equipmentshould be provided to thepersonnel engaged handling ofphosphoric acid, liquid ammoniaand other toxic chemicals,

Refer below.The PA informed that handling of phosphoricacid, liquid ammonia and other toxicchemicals are not done now in these berthsand hence it is not applicable now . Theyassured that as and when these are handled,the required personal protective equipment(PPE) would be provided to the personalsworking.

(vii)

Adequate noise controlmeasures such as providingmuffler to muffle the sound fromengines, motors, etc.earplugs toworkers working in the noisyenvironment to contain the noisewithin prescribed standardsmust be adopted.I----.j____:_:_:__.::_::_:_:::__:=---=-=c...:..:=--=..:_-------I- ..__ ._The quality of treated effluents,solid wastes, emissions andnoise levels, etc., must conformto the standards laid down bythe competent authorities,including Central/state PollutionControl Board and under theEnvironment (Protection) Act,1986, whichever is more

(viii)

suitable species of trees mustalso be planted alongside theexisting roads in the port area,open vacant spaces and alongthe shoreline.

(ix)

have planted 46,000 plants The plantationworks and the survival are good.

Partly Complied.The PA have provided PPE to the workersworking in the noisy environment and areusing. Noise levels are monitored by them atvarious locations during day and night time.No reports were made available during thevisit.

Partly Complied.The untreated and treated sewage aremonitored by Andhra University. Solid wastesare collected and disposed to the Municipalsolid wastes. There is no process emission.Noise levels are monitored by them atvarious locations during day and night time.No reports were made available during thevisit.

f-_--+_s-'-tr_in.~ _+_----------------_- ....---_In Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Complied.sufficient-in-house capability The PA have established a Separate(Environment cell) should be Environmental Cell is with qualified persons.created to monitor and The environmental parameters monitoring isimplement the programme being carried out through external agency.related to pollution control andenvironmental conservation.

3.

4. Adequate financial provisionmust be made forimplementation of the abovestipulations.

Partly Complied.No information was provided about thefinancial allocation made. However theyinformed that an amount of Rs.1 Crore isbeing spent every year for this purpose.

5. In case of anydeviation/alterations in theproject, proposal from thosesubmitted to this Ministry forclearance, these stipulationsmay be modified and/or newones imposed for ensuringenvironmental protection.

Agreed to Comply.

6. These stipulations will beenforced arnonc others under

Agreed to Comply.

the Water (Prevention & Controlof Pollution) Act, 1974. The Air(Prevention & Control ofpollution) Act, 1981, and theEnvironment (Protection) Act,1986

This has the approval of Additional PCCF(Central) vide diary No395 dated 24.3.2016

Director (S)

Annexure-II

FUTURE PLANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATIVE MEASURES:

A) SHORT TERM PLANS (DURING 2015-17):

(a) Under continual improvement program, another dust barrier of 7.50mheight and 1.70KM long i.e. from the Sea Horse Junction toConvent Junction at the city interface is under construction at a costof Rs.9.75 Crores. Work order was already released and the work isunder progress and expected to be completed by May 2016.

(b) Sweeping of roads within the Port by mechanical sweeping machineat a cost of Rs.2.81 Crores. Tenders have been floated.

(c) Up-gradation and strengthening of BT and CC Blocks forOperational Roads including drains and Berms (East Zone) at a costof Rs.16.31 Crores. Tenders have been floated.

(d) Strengthening and up-gradation of BT and CC Blocks for roadsincluding drains and berms (Convent Junction to PCR Junction) at acost of Rs.18.32 Crores. Tenders have been floated.

(e) Refurbishment of STP to handle 1OMLD with proper quality output asper APPCB norms at an estimated cost of about Rs. 1.50 crores. Atestimate stage and targeted to be completed by end of June 2016.

B) LONG TERM PLANS (DURING 2015-18):

(a) Re-organization of stack yards duly providing Environmentalsafeguards viz. Service road, raised kerb wall around stacks,sprinkling system, Plantation around stacks etc.

(b) Dismantling and re-construction of West Quay berths i.e from part ofWQ-2 to WQ-5 for handling 14.50m draft vessels with fullymechanized handling facilities for handling bulk cargoes.

(c) Dismantling and re-construction of part of EQ5 and EQ-6 berths forhandling 14.50m draft vessels with fully mechanized handlingfacilities for handling bulk cargoes. Mechanization of cargo handling atEQ6 berth.

(d) Development of multipurpose terminal by replacement of existing EQ2to EQ5 berths to cater to 14.50m draft vessels with fully mechanized

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handling facilities for handling bulk cargoes in inner harbour ofVisakhapatnam Port.

(e) Development of West Quay North (WQ-7 & WQ-8) berth withmechanized handling facilities for handling bulk cargoes.

4) THE MEASURES TAKEN BY THE PORT TO MONITOR ANDIMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:

(a) As a proactive measure and to achieve continual improvement,Visakhapatnam Port has engaged the services of the AdministrativeStaff College of India, Hyderabad for the preparation of"Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan" (EMMP). Thesaid report was submitted in January 2015 and the Port isimplementing the same.

(b) Port has engaged the services of Administrative Staff College of India,Hyderabad for monitoring the implementation of identified EMPs underEMMP.

(c) The Port has engaged the services of the Jawaharlal TechnologicalUniversity, Kakinada to come up with an "Assessment ofEffectiveness of existing air pollution management plan of PublicPrivate Partnership partners and other areas of VisakhapatnamPort". The said report is expected to be submitted by December 2015.

(d) The Visakhapatnam Port has engaged the services of the NationalEnvironment Engineering Research Institute (hereinafter referred to asNEERI) for the preparation of "Disaster Management Pian". The saidplan was submitted in July 2014 and has been in force.

(e) The ambient air quality monitoring at three locations of thesurrounding areas of the Visakhapatnam Port has been entrusted tothe Andhra University.

(f) The STP water quality and Ambient Air Quality monitoring at threelocations of the area around the Visakhapatnam Port is entrusted tothe APPCB and same is in progress.

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VISAKHAPATNAM PORT TRUST

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Statement showing the details of Berths, Assessed Capacities and Cargo Profiles – INNER HARBOUR

S.No Name of the Berth

Product Existing Capacity in MMTPA

Proposed Capacity in MMTPA

Total Capacity in MMTPA

Operator/Concessionaire name

Environment clearance

Current status /Remarks CFE/CFO Validity

1 EQ-3

Pet Coke, Steel, Food grains, Container cargo

0.73

6.45 7.25 VPT

For existing berths As per CFO, APPCB No .APPCB/VSP/VSP/45/CFO/HO/2014/883, Dt.17.11.2016. Valid upto: 31.12.2021

2 EQ-4 1.03

EC is under process for strengthening of berths through internal resources

3 EQ-5 0.80

4 EQ-6

Anthracite coal, BF Slag, Fertilizers, Phosphoric acid, Fertilizer Raw Materials

0.78 0.12 0.90 VPT


5 EQ-7 Finished Fertilizers

5.21 1.48 6.69 VPT Award of concession is due for expansion project DBFOT Terminal.

6 WQ-2 Iron Ore, granite

2.30 0.70 3.00 VPT

As per CFO, APPCB No. APPCB/VSP/VSP/45/CFO/HO/2014/883, Dt.17.11.2016. Valid upto: 31.12.2021

7 WQ-3

Steel, Soya, Pet coke & Iron Ore.

2.15 0.85 3.00 VPT









8 WQ-4

Iron Ore, Iron ore pellets, lime stone & Steel.

2.00 0.50 2.50 VPT


9 WQ-5

Alumina, granite & caustic soda.

2.50 0.50 3.00 VPT


10 OR I & OR II

POL products

3.28 6.53 9.81 VPT

TOR Granted EIA report is under preparation as per TOR granted by MoEF&CC


11 Fertilizer Berth

Fertilizer Raw material and Finished Fertilizers.

1.00 0.50 1.50 VPT


12

Development of West Quay North (WQ-7 & WQ-8) berth with mechanized handling facilities

bulk cargoes

6.39 6.39 VPT

F.NO 11-93/2012-- IA-III Date:25.05.2016

Strengthening of Berth through Internal resources. CFE Application is under process

Total 21.78 24.02 71.04

Statement showing the details of Berths, Assessed Capacities and Cargo Profiles –OUTER HARBOUR








1 OSTT Crude oil 12.00 3.00 15.00 VPT

For existing berths As per CFO, APPCB No APPCB/VSP/VSP/45/CFO/HO/2014/883, Dt.17.11.2016. Valid upto: 31.12.2021

2 LPG LP Gas & POL Products

2.00 0.50 2.50 VPT


Total 14.00 3.5 17

Statement showing the details of Berths, Assessed Capacities and Cargo Profiles – INNER HARBOUR – Leased/PPP operators








1 EQ-8 & 9 Multi purpose Cargo

9.50 ---- 9.50 Vizag Sea Port Pvt.Ltd

F.No. J-16011/11/91-IA-III Date:09.09.1991

BOT Terminal. No. APPCB/VSP/VSP/13519/CFO/HO/2016/ Dt.17.11.2016 Valid upto 31.12.2021.

2 EQ-10 Liquid cargo

1.84 ---- 1.84 AVR Infra Ltd F.NO 11-7/2009- IA-III Date:31.08.2009

DBFOT Terminal. As per CFO, APPCB No.APPCB/VSP/VZM/20298/CFO/HO/2015-3551, Dt.19.08.2016. Valid upto: 31.10.2021








3 EQ-1A

Steam Coal, Thermal Coal.

7.36 ---- 7.36

M/s SEW Vizag Coal terminal Pvt .Ltd Mode of operation:

F .No. 11-33/010-IA-III Date: 06.06.2011

Termination notice is issued. CFE issued vide order No. 274/PVB/CFE/RO-VSP/HO/2012 DATE: 12.04.2012

4 EQ-1 & 2 Steam Coal

6.41 ---- 6.41

M/s Adani Vizag Coal terminal Pvt .Ltd

F .No. 11-33/010-IA-III Date: 06.06.2011

No. APPCB/VSP/VSP/264/CFO/HO/2014/97, Dt.24.10.2014. Valid upto: 12.04.2016

5 WQ-6

Dry Bulk Cargo (CP Coke, LAM Coke, Steel, Granite blocks)

6.00 ---- 6.00 West quay Multiport Pvt. Ltd

No .APPCB/VSP/VSP/229/CFO/HO/2017, Dt.07.03.2017. Valid upto: 31.01.2018

Total 31.11 31.11

Statement showing the details of Berths, Assessed Capacities and Cargo Profiles – OUTER HARBOUR – Leased/PPP operators








1 GCB

Steam Coal, Coking Coal

10.18 ---- 10.18

Vizag General Cargo Pvt. Ltd (Vedanta Group )

F.NO 10-9/2009- IA-III Date:01.09.2009

DBFOT Terminal As per CFO, APPCB No. APPCB/VSP/VSP/45/CFO/HO/ 2014/686, Dt.04.12.2014. Valid upto: 31.07.2017








2 OB I &II Iron Ore 12.5 12.65 25.15

M/s Essar Vizag Terminal Pvt. Ltd

CFE in the name of Concessionaire was obtained.

No .APPCB/VSP/VSP/349/CFO/HO/ 2016/, Dt.19.08.2016. Valid upto: 31.10.2017

3 Container Terminal

Containers 4.70 MT (0.336M TEUs)

---- 4.70

Visakha container Terminal Pvt .Ltd

F.No. J-16011/15.16/92-IA-III Date:02.02.1993

DBFOT Terminal

4

Extension of Container Terminal

Containers - 8.1

(0.54M TEUs)

8.1

Visakha container Terminal Pvt. Ltd

F.NO 11-93/2012-- IA-III Date:25.05.2016

DBFOT Terminal CFE is obtained Vide order No.421/PCB/CFE/RO-VSP/HO/2017 date:20.06.2017

5

Up-gradation of Existing Facility and creation of new facility at VPT for Iron ore handling on DBFOT basis (OHC & WQ-l),

Iron ore Fines/Pellets

12.5 12.65

25.15

ESSAR Vizag Terminal Pvt. Ltd

F.NO 11-93/2012-- IA-III Date:25.05.2016

DBFOT Terminal

Total 39.88 33.4 73.28

EIA / EMP Studies for Proposed Development of Multipurpose Terminal at Inner Harbour, Visakhapatnam Port ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Ecological Studies Page 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) has decide to replace some of the existing berths in East Quay in Inner Harbour of Visakhapatnam Port (berths, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4 and EQ5) with a new multipurpose terminal designed to handle two PANAMAX class ships (ships of 230 m length and 14.5 m draft) simultaneously.

The location of the project is shown in Figs. 1 and 2.

Fig. 1.1: Google Map Image Showing Visakhapatnam Port

Outer Harbour

Fishing Harbour

Inner Harbour

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Fig. 1.2: Google Map Image of Inner Harbour, Visakhapatnam Port

VPT submitted an application to the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India for grant of Environmental Clearance.

As per the procedure specified in EIA Notification, 2006 issued by MoEFCC in September, 2006, MoEFCC prescribed the Terms of Reference (ToR) have been prescribed during the 150th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous Projects and Coastal Regulation Zone of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) held during 29th – 31st July., 2015 for preparation of EIA/EMP report for the proposed multipurpose terminal vide letter no. 11-19/2015-IA.III dated 01st October, 2015.

VPT commissioned MECON Limited, a Government of India Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel, for carrying out environmental baseline data generation and preparation of EIA and EMP report for the proposed Multipurpose Terminal by replacement of Berths EQ2 – EQ5 in Inner Harbour of Visakhapatnam Port.

MECON’s Scope of Services included carrying out studies on bio-diversity of the study area, which is defined as a circle of 10 km radius with the project site as the centre.

Berths EQ2 –EQ5




2.0 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

The study area is located on the western shore of the Bay of Bengal. About 36% of the study area is covered by the sea. About 31% is covered by Visakhapatnam city and the Port.

The landward part of study area is partly urban and partly rural. The rural areas comprises of forests (only on the hills), tidal creeks & marshy areas, agricultural land, waste / barren lands and rural settlements.

The nearest National Park, Kambalakonda National Park is about 8 km away. The intervening area is covered by Visakhapatnam city.

2.1 METHODOLOGY

Ecology of the area was studied by actual field studies / observations and collecting information from published literature (particularly the book “Flora of Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh by G.V. Subba Rao & G.R. Kumari (ed. P.S.N. Rao; Pub. Botanical survey of India) and records of the State Forest Department.

2.2 PROJECT AREA ECOLOGY

2.2.1 Project Area Flora

The project site is a operating berth within the port. There are hardly in plants growing at the project site (see Figs.3, 4 and 5). The only plants growing at the project site are few saplings of peepal (Ficus religiosa) and banyan (Ficus bengalensis) growing on the buildings.

Fig. 3: Project Site: Berth EQ-2 (Vacant) on Left & Centre; EQ-3 on Extreme Right from Roof of Port’s Unified Command Control Centre Building.




Fig. 4: Berth EQ-2 (Foreground-Vacant) looking north towards EQ-3

Fig. 5: Project Site - Looking North from Berth EQ-2 Towards EQ-5; Berth EQ-3 Near Top Left.




2.2.2 Project Area Fauna

Visakhapatnam Port is a very busy port within a major city. So obviously there is hardly any fauna other than a few common birds found in almost every city and animals such as rat & mice.

2.3 STUDY AREA ECOLOGY

2.3.1 Study Area Flora

The study area comprises of urban & semi-urban settlements, forests, agricultural land, barren / waste land, grazing land, scrub vegetation and tidal creeks and settlements.

The plants found naturally in the study area are listed in Table 1.

Table 1: List of Plants Found in the Study Area Sl. No. Local Name Scientific Name Family

Trees 1. Tella tumma Acacia leucophloea Mimosaceae 2. Sundra Acacia chundra Mimosaceae 3. Nalla-tumma Acacia nilotica Mimosaceae 4. Peddamanu Ailanthus excelsa Simarubiaceae 5. Vooduga Alangium salvifolium Alanginaceae 6. Nallaregu Albizzia amara Mimosaceae 7. Albizzia lebbeck Mimosaceae 8. Naramamidi Alseodaphne semecarpifolia Lauraceae 9. Jeedimamidi Anacardium occidentale Anacardiaceae 10. Pullagummadi Antidesma diandrum Euphorbiaceae 11. Advinimma Atalantia monophylla Rutaceae 12. Vepu Azadirachta indica Meliaceae 13. Kadmi Barringtonia acutangula Barringtoniaceae 14. Ari Bauhinia racemosa Caesalpiniaceae 15. Bodaddam Bauhinia variegata Caesalpiniaceae 16. Godari Bauhinia retusa Caesalpiniaceae 17. Tati, Tadi Borassus flabellifer Arecaceae 18. Balli Bridelia tomentosa Euphorbiaceae 19. Nakkina, Nalla-balusu Canthium dicoccum Rubiaceae 20. - Caryota urens Arecaceae 21. Reta Cassia fistula Caesalpiniaceae 22. Galimanu Cedrela toona Meliaceae 23. Billa, Billudu Chloroxylon swietenia Meliaceae 24. Rana-billa Cipadessa fruticosa Meliaceae 25. Kobbari-chettu Cocos nucifera Arecaceae 26. Nakeri, Bhootan-kusum Cordia myxa Ehretiaceae




Sl. No. Local Name Scientific Name Family 27. Tellavulimidi Cretaeva religiosa Capparidaceae 28. Pachari Dalbergia paniculata Fabaceae 29. Chillangi Dalbergia spinosa Fabaceae 30. Velthuru Dichistachys ciniera Mimosaceae 31. Vullinda Diospyros chloroxylon Ebenaceae 32. Nironddi Diospyros crispa Ebenaceae 33. Alli Diospyros ferrea Ebenaceae 34. Yerragatha Diospyros montana Ebenaceae 35. Tellagatha Diospyros sylvatica Ebenaceae 36. Neridi Elaedendron glaucum Celastraceae 37. Rach usinka Embelica officinalis Euphorbiaceae 38. Adavigorinta Erythroxylon monogynum Linaceae 39. Marri Ficus bengalensis Moraceae 40. Boddamarri Ficus hispida Moraceae 41. Year juvvi Ficus retusa Moraceae 42. Ravi Ficus religiosa Moraceae 43. Juvvi Ficus tomentosa Moraceae 44. Pitta juvvi Ficus tsieia Moraceae 45. Pidatha Garcinia spicata Clusiaceae 46. Karugummadi Gmelina asiatica Verbenaceae 47. Potrika Grewia laevigata Tiliaceae 48. Nalli Grewia pilosa Tiliaceae 49. Bankarara Grewia asiatica Tiliaceae 50. Thada Grewia tiliaefolia Tiliaceae 51. Chrijana Grewia hirsute Tiliaceae 52. Chinni, Danti Gymnosporia spinosa Celastraceae 53. Gubathada Helecteres isora Sterculiaceae 54. Pala Holarrhena antidysenterica Apocynaceae 55. Dudippa Hymenodictyon excelsum Rubiaceae 56. Korivi Ixora arborea Rubiaceae 57. Gumpena Lannea coromandelica Anacardiaceae 58. Mamidi Mangifera indica Anacardiaceae 59. Alli Memecylon edulae Melastromaceae 60. Pala Manikera hexandra Sapotaceae 61. Togaru Morindia Tinctora Rubiaceae 62. Karivepaku Murraya koenigii Rutaceae 63. Tammi Ochna jabotapita Ochnaceae 64. Ita Phoenix sylvestris Palmae 65. Chilakadudduga Polyalthia cerasoides Annonaceae 66. Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae




Sl. No. Local Name Scientific Name Family 67. Lolugu Pterospermum suberifolium Sterculiaceae 68. Korintha Pterolobium indicum Caesalpiniaceae 69. Kunkudu, Ritta Sapindus emerginatus Sapindaceae 70. Nalla Jeedi Semecarpus anacardium Anacardiaceae 71. Adavi mamidi Spondias mangifera Anacardiaceae 72. Barinika Strebulus asper Moraceae 73. Arivita Syzygium braceatum Myrtaceae 74. Thadi, Thani Terminalia belirica Combretaceae 75. Karaka Terminalia chebula Combretaceae 76. Ankudu Wrightia tinctoria Apocynaceae 77. Gotti Zizyphus xylopyrus Rhamnaceae

Shrubs 1. Tutturabenda Abutilon indicum Malvaceae 2. Mulla Korintha Acacia pinnata Caesalpiniaceae 3. Alchi Acanthis ilicifolius Acanthaceae 4. Pilli teegelu Asparagus racemosus Liliaceae 5. Balusus Canthium parviflouum Rubiaceae 6. Nalluppi Capparis sepiaria Capparidaceae 7. Kalivi Carissa carandas Apocynaceae 8. Pedda Vaka Carissa spinarum Apocynaceae 9. Chilakadudduga Caesaria tomentosa Flacourtiaceae 10. Thangedu Cassia auruculata Caesalpiniaceae 11. Pagadi Cassia Montana Caesalpiniaceae 12. Kasivinda Cassia tora Caesalpiniaceae 13. Danti Celastrus paniculata Celastraceae 14. Pisinika Clerodendrom infortunatum Verbenaceae 15. Veluthuru Dichrostachys cinera Mimosaceae 16. Pulledu Dodonaea viscosa Sapindaceae 17. Brhmajemudu Euphorbia nivulla Euphorbiaceae 18. Jamudu Euphorbia tirucalli Euphorbiaceae 19. Kattimandu Euphorbia trigona Euphorbiaceae 20. Pedda-Kanregu Flacourtia ramontchi Flacourtiaceae 21. Kanregu Flacourtia sepiaria Flacourtiaceae 22. Sugandhapala Hemidesmus indicus Asclepiadaceae 23. Challagummadi Gmelina asiatica Verbenaceae 24. Golugu Glycosmis pentaphylla Rutaceae 25. Adavi chamanti Helectres isora Sterculiaceae 26. Pentapeeda kakibeera Hugonia mystax Linaceae 27. Sitammavari poda Lantana camara Verbenaceae 28. Papidi Pavetta indica Rubiaceae




Sl. No. Local Name Scientific Name Family 29. Manga Randia dumetorum Rubiaceae 30. Pedda manga Randia malabaricum Rubiaceae 31. Alli Memecylon edulae Melastromaceae 32. Attipatti Mimosa pudica Mimosaceae 33. Golimi Murrya paniculata Rutaceae 34. Korintha Pterobium indicum Caesalpiniaceae 35. Typha angustifolia Typhaceae 36. Kampurodda Vernonia divergens Asteraceae 37. Pariki Zizyphus oenopila Rhamnaceae

Herbs 1. Vishnukranthum Evolvulus alsinoides Convolvulaceae 2. Uttareni Achyranthes aspera Amaranthaceae

Climbers 1. Adavinabhi Gloriosa superba Liliaceae 2. Konda-thivva Cappari horrida Capparidaceae 3. Surugudu Ventilagao dentculata Rhamnaceae 4. Gacha Caesalpinia bonducella Caesalpiniaceae 5. Gurivinda Abrus precatorius Papilionaceae 6. Sankupushpam Clitoria ternate Papilionaceae 7. Korintha Acacia intsia Mimosaceae 8. Kumari-teega Smilax zeylanica Smilcaceae 9. Mukkutummudu-theega Leptadenia reticulate Asclepiadaceae 10. Nalla-teega Derris scandens Fabaceae 11. Nalleru Vitis quadrangularis Vitaceae 12. Pala-theega Ichnocrapus frutescens Apocynaceae 13. Pilli-theegalu Asparagus racemosus Liliaceae 14. Seetammasavarum Cuscuta reflexa Cuscutaceae 15. Sugundhapala Hemidesmus indicus Periplocateae 16. Tippa-teega Tinospora cordifolia Menispermaceae 17. Undra-kampa Mimosa rubicallis Mimosaceae 18. Yenugu-dulagonda Mucuna pruriens Fabaceae

Bamboos 1. Sadhanam Veduru Dendrocalamus strictus Poaceae 2. Mulla Veduru Bambusa bambos Poaceae

Grasses 1. Chippera-gaddi Aristida setacea Poaceae 2. Gurram thoka gaddi Chrysopogon montanus Poaceae 3. Kanchini Cymbopogon martini Poaceae 4. Kurdana gaddi Ischaemum pilosum Poaceae 5. Nendra gaddi Schima nervosum Poaceae




Sl. No. Local Name Scientific Name Family 6. Sabari gaddi Elalopsis binata Poaceae 7. Yedagaddi Andropogon contortus Poaceae

Source: Visakhapatnam Forest Division Working Plan

Most of the study area is urban (Visakhapatnam city). However there are some forested hills within the study area. The southern boundary of the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 7.85 km north-north-east of the project site.

Fig. 6: Location of Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary Relative to Project Site

In addition a forested steep ridge the “Dolphin’s Nose” is located on the southern side of the port (i.e. ~2km south of the project site). Due to the steep slope with thin soil cover the vegetation comprises of small trees such as Chloroxylon swietenia, Acacia spp., Ficus spp., Lannea coromandelica, Murraya koenigii, Zizyphus spp. Etc.

On the other hand Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary (which is located across Visakhapatnam city from the port) is rich in flora & fauna. 73 species of trees, 39 species of herbs & shrubs, 18 species of climbers, 2 species of bamboos and 7 species of grasses are known from the sanctuary all of which are listed in Table 1 above.




2.3.2 Mangrove Vegetation in the Study Area There is an area of about 55 ha on the north-western side of the port’s boundaries which is covered by mangroves (Ref: Article in the journal “Current Science” Vol. 97, No. 8, 25th Oct.2009. pp: 1112, 1113). This mangrove area is within VPT’s land extending along the banks of Mehadri Gedda River and small tidal channels linked to the river. The mangroves nearest to the port are located on the banks of Mehadri Gedda River just about 110 m outside the port’s boundary and about 2.5 km from the proposed project site (see Fig.7).

Fig 7: Google Earth Image Showing Location of Mangroves Closest to

Visakhapatnam Port

Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. and Excoecaria agallocha L. are dominant tree species found along the creek whereas Acanthus ilicifolius L. is distributed sparsely among the mangroves. Mangrove associates, namely Aeluropus lagopoides (L.) Trin. ex Twh., Cressa cretica L., Heliotropium curassavicum L., Sarcolobus carinatus Wall., Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) L., Suaeda maritime (L.) Dumart and S. nudiflora (Wild.) Moq., were also recorded from the area. Nine true mangrove species with five mangrove associates were reported from the study area.

Mangroves

Project Site




2.3.3 Fauna

The animals found in the study area are listed in Table 2.

Table 2: List of Terrestrial Animals found in the Study Area Sl. No.

Common Name Scientific Name Schedule of Wild Life Protection Act in Which Listed

Mammals 1. Common Mongoose Herpestres edwardsii III 2. Jackal Canis aureus II 3. Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis II 4. Common house rat Rattus rattus V 5 Wild Pig Sus scrofa III 6 Squirrel Funambulus pennanti IV 8 Fulvous fruit bat Rousettus leschnaulti 9 Jungle Cat Felis chaus II 10 Striped Hyaena Hyaena hyaena III 11 Rhesus Macaque Macaca mulatta II 12 Porcupine Hystrix indica IV 13 Leopard cat Felis bengalensis I 14 Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus II 15 Mouse Deer Tragulus meminna I 16 Barking deer Muntiacus muntak III 17 Hare Lepas nigricollis IV 18 Leopard Panthera pardus I 19 Pangolin Manis crassicaudata I 20 3-Striped Palm Squirrel Funambulus palmarum IV 21 Spotted deer Axis axis III 22 Common civet Viverricula indica II 23 Tree shrew Anathana elliottii

Reptiles 1. Yellow Rat Snake Ptyas mucosus II 2. Cobra Naja naja II 3. Common Krait Bungarus caeruleus IV 4. Russel’s Viper Daboia russelii II 5 Saw Scaled Viper Echis carinata IV 6. Indian Python Python molurus I 7. Green Tree Snake Ahaetula nasuta IV 8. Garden Lizard Calotes versicolor - 9. Common Skink Mabuya carinata II 10. Wall Lizard Hemidactylus spp. - 11. Snake Skink Lygosoma punctatum - 12. Monitor Lizard Varanus spp. II 13. Indian Chameleon Chameleon calcaratus II




Sl. No.


14. Indian Starred Tortoise Geochelone elegans IV 15. Land Tortoise Trionyx spp. IV

Birds 1 Pariah Kite Milvus migrans - 2 Common Crow Corvus splendens V 3 Grey Partridge Francolinus pondicerianus IV 4 House Sparrow Passer domesticus - 5 Grey Wagtail Motacilla cineara IV 6 Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius IV 7 Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis IV 8 Crow Pheasant Centropus sinensis IV 9 Blue Jay / Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis IV 10 Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus IV 11 Red Whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus IV 12 Red Vent Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer IV 13 Koel Eudynamis scolopacea IV 14 Pegion Columba livia IV 15 Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis IV 16 Red Turtle Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica IV 17 Hoopoe Upupa epops IV 18 Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata IV 19 Pea fowl Pavo cristatus I 20 Lesser Whistling Teal Dendrocygna javanica IV 21 Grey Tit Parus major IV 22 Spotted Munia Lonchura punctulata IV 23 Red Munia Estrilda amandava IV 24 Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica IV 25 Red Headed Merlin Falco chicquera IV 26 Shikra Accipiter badius IV 27 House Swift Apus affinis IV 28 Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis IV 29 Red Headed Bunting Emberiza bruniceps IV 30 Tree Pitpit Anthus trivalis IV 31 Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis IV 32 Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor IV 33 Red Rumped Swallow Hirindo daurica IV 34 Indian Pitta Pitta brachyura IV 35 Open Billed Stork Anastomus oscitans IV 36 Indian Whiskered Tern Chilodonias hybrida IV 37 Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus IV




Sl. No.


38 Jungle Bush Quail Perdicula asiatica IV 39 Jerdon’s Chloropsis Chloropsis cochinchinensis IV 40 Mahratta Wood-pecker Picoides mahrattensis IV 41 Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros malabaricus I 42 Stone Curlew Burhinus oedicnemus IV 43 Indian Tree-pie Dendrocitta vagabunda IV 44 Red Wattled Lapwing Vannelus indica IV 45 Rose Ringed Parakeet Psittacula kramerii IV 46 White Breasted Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis IV 47 Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia IV 48 Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis IV 49 Little Egret Egretta garzetta IV 50 Large Egret Ardea alba IV 51 Pond Heron Ardeola grayii IV 52 Small Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger IV 53 Pied Bush-chat Saxicola caprata IV 54 Spotbill Duck Anas poecilorhyncha IV 55 Purple Moorhen Porphyrio porphyrio IV 56 Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis IV 57 Red Jungle fowl Gallus gallus IV 58 White breasted water-hen Amaurornis phoenicurus IV 59 Pied Mynah Sturnus contra IV 60 Common Mynah Acridotheres tristis IV 61 Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus IV 62 Shaheen Falcon Falco perigrinus perigrinator IV 63 Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus IV 64 White Throated Fantail

Flycatcher Rhipdura albicollis IV

65 Forest Spotted Owlet Athene blewitti IV 66 White Scavenger Vulture Nephron percnopterus IV 67 Vultures Gyps spp. I

Source: Visakhapatnam Forest Division Working Plan augmented by field survey

In most of the study area, due to lack of suitable habitat diversity of animals is low. However the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a major animal habitat as indicated from Table 2 above.




3.0 MARINE ECOLOGY

As mentioned earlier, about 36% of the study area comprises of the sea.

3.1 METHODOLOGY

Marine ecological studies were carried out by M/s Terracon Ecotech Pvt. Ltd. , which is a NABET accredited EIA Consulted and have accredited marine ecologists on their staff, under the supervision of MECON Ltd.

The marine ecology study was conducted on 7 sub tidal (offshore) locations and 2 beaches ecological transects. Details of the study is given below:

Ø The sample collection for Primary Productivity, plankton (phytoplankton – zooplankton) and benthos was done at all seven stations.

Ø For intertidal sampling two transects were selected, one in the north east and one in the southwest of the port.

Ø The beach ecology was also studied. Ø Beach organisms were collected for the determination of bio-accumulation of heavy

metals. Ø Fishery data was collected from the local fish market and the State Fisheries Department. Ø Marine turtle information was collected from the local office of the State Forest

Department and published literature.

Plankton and benthos samples were collected from the sea at seven locations during May, 2016 which are listed in Table 3. Biological samples had been collected at the dredge spoil dumping site during September 2014.

Table 3: Marine Ecological Sampling locations (Off-shore) Stn. No. Location Latitude & Longitude

ME1 Inner Harbour between East Quay & West Quay 17o 42’ 03.2” N, 83o 16’ 54.5” E ME2 Turning Circle, Inner Harbour 17o 41’ 34.4” N, 83o 16’ 52.3” E ME3 Turning Circle, Outer Harbour 17o 41’ 10.6” N, 83o 18’ 10.3” E ME4 ~0.3 km Off Ramkrishna Beach (North of Port) 17o 42’ 53.9” N, 83o 19’ 52.7” E ME5 ~2 km off Ramkrishna Beach (North of Port) 17o 42’ 8.6” N, 83o 20’ 14.4” E ME6 ~0.2 km Off Yarada Beach (South of Port) 17o 39’ 33.4” N, 83o 17’ 02.9” E ME7 ~2.5 km Off Yarada Beach (South of Port) 17o 38’ 50.6” N, 83o 17’ 44.1” E

Samples from the dredge spoil dumping area had been collected at 17o 39’ 50” N, 83o 21’ 30” E.

Beach ecology was studied at two locations which are listed in Table 4.




Table 4: Marine Ecological Sampling locations (On-shore) Transect No. Location Co-ordinates

1 Ramakrishna (R.K.) Beach near “Submarine Museum”.

Start: 17o 43’ 07.8” N, 83o 20’ 02.8” E End: 17o 42’ 53.7” N, 83o 19’ 06.8” E

2 Yarada Beach Start: 17o 38’ 57.6” N, 83o 15’ 31.9” E End: 17o 39’ 15.4” N, 83o 16’ 06.8” E

3.2 RESULTS and DISCUSSIONS

3.2.1 Primary Productivity

The results of primary productivity measurement are given in Table 5.

Table 5: Primary Productivity in Sea in and around Visakhapatnam Port Stn. No.

Gross Primary Productivity (mg/m3 per day)

Net Primary Productivity (mg/m3 per day)

ME1 -0.448 -0.735 ME2 0.834 0.094 ME3 -0.021 -0.297 ME4 0.709 -0.063 ME5 0.719 -0.063 ME6 0.422 -0.141 ME7 1.429 0.501

At the dredge spoil dump site, the primary productivity was 480 – 600 mg C / m3 /day. In the port waters and off Ramakrishna Beach, the primary productivity was found to be very low, which indicates poor phyto-plankton diversity.

3.2.2 Phyto-Plankton

The composition of the phytoplankton community is given in Table 6.




Table 6: Composition of Phytoplankton Community in Sea Water Stn. No.

Phyto Plankton Genera Cell Count (Nos./l) Shannon- Weiner Diversity Index

ME1 Protoperidium spp. 380,000

0.0013 Chaetoceros spp. 1566667 Coscinodiscus spp. 520,000 Nitzschia spp. 220,000 Navicula spp. 86667 Rhizosolenia spp. 33333

ME2 Protoperidium spp. 306667

1.288 Chaetoceros spp. 740,000 Coscinodiscus spp. 413333 Nitzschia spp. 100,000 Navicula spp. 40,000

ME3 Protoperidium spp. 213333

0.994 Chaetoceros spp. 800,000 Coscinodiscus spp. 253333 Nitzschia spp. 26,667


0.005 Chaetoceros spp. 1,066,667 Coscinodiscus spp. 380,000 Nitzschia spp. 100,000 Navicula spp. 20,000


1.084 Chaetoceros spp. 660,000 Coscinodiscus spp. 206,667 Nitzschia spp. 86,667


0.907 Chaetoceros spp. 733,333 Coscinodiscus spp. 220,000 Nitzschia spp. 53,333


0.783 Chaetoceros spp. 933,333 Coscinodiscus spp. 133,333 Nitzschia spp. 60,000 Navicula spp. 20,000

The species diversity was poor and showed the dominance of Chaetoceros spp..

At the dredge spoil dump site, the phyto-plankton population was lo (2030 nos. per litre). 29 species were recorded. The dominant species were Protoperidinum depressum,




Coscinodiscus marginatus, ceratium furca, Odonatella sinensis and Dinophysis caudate. Samples of phyto-plankton had also been collected concurrently at Outer harbor of Visakhapatnam Port. The cell count, biomass and diversity at both sites were comparable. [Reference: Marine EIA & EMP Report for VK-PCPIR SDA prepared by M/s Indomer Coastal Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd., Chennai in August 2014 ]

3.2.3 Zoo-Plankton

Results of studies of the zoo-plankton community are given in Tables 7.

Table 7: Composition of Zooplankton Community in Sea Water Stn. No. Zoo Plankton Groups Biomass

(ml/m3) Rank Shannon- Weiner Diversity

Index ME1 Copepod

0.1

1

1.514 Decapod Chaetognath Lamellibranchs 2 Polychaetes Gastropods

ME2 Copepod 1

1

1.11

Decapod Chaetognath Lamellibranchs 3 Polychaetes Gastropods Pteropods 2 Cladocera Lucifer spp. Fish Eggs Appendicularia Ostracoda Siphonophores

ME3 Copepod

0.3

1

1.195

Decapod 3 Chaetognath Lamellibranchs 2 Polychaetes Gastropods Pteropods Lucifer spp. Fish Eggs Appendicularia

ME4 Copepod

2

Decapod 3 Chaetognath Lamellibranchs




Stn. No. Zoo Plankton Groups Biomass (ml/m3)

Rank Shannon- Weiner Diversity Index

Polychaetes 3

1.38 Gastropods Pteropods 1 Cladocera Lucifer spp. Fish eggs Siphonophores Medusae Phoronids

ME5 Copepod

0.5

1

1.403

Decapod 3 Chaetognath Pteropods 2 Cladocera Fish eggs Cirripedia Amphipods

ME6 Copepod 1

1

1.187

Decapod 3 Chaetognath Lamellibranchs Polychaetes Gastropods Pteropods 2 Cladocera Lucifer spp. Fish eggs Appendicularia Siphonophores Cirripedia Amphipods Medusae

ME7 Copepod 1

1

0.9589

Decapod Lamellibranchs 2 Polychaetes Gastropods Pteropods Cladocera Lucifer spp. Appendicularia Medusae

The diversity of zooplankton was found to be poor. The biomass and Shannon Weiner index




were also less.

At the dredge spoil dumping area, the zoo-plankton community was dominated by copepods (Paracalanus parvus, Corycaeus danae, Acartia erythraea) and Mysid larvae and Onacea spp.. The biomass was 478 ml/ 100 m3. The cell count was 14837 / 100 m3. During the same monit oring day, zoo-plankton was collected from Visakhapatnam Outer Harbour also. The cell count and biomass at the Outer harbour were 9032 / 100 m3 and was 201.5 ml / 100 m3respectively. However at both stations the numbers of species were more or less similar (31 at Outer Harbour, 34 at Dredge Spoil Dumping Area).

3.2.4 Benthos

Results of studies of the benthic community are given in Table 8. Polychaete worms are the dominant group.

Table 8: Composition of Benthic Community in Sea Stn. No.

Biomass (g/kg)

Benthos Groups Nos. Rank Shannon- Weiner Diversity Index

ME1

0.478 Polychaete Worms 1 2

0.562 Mytilus spp. 3 1 ME2 0.090 Polychaete Worms 7 1 ME3

0.134 Polychaete Worms 45 1

0.329 Bivalves 3 Gastropods 1

ME4

0.075 Mytilus spp. 1

0.693 Amphipods 1 ME5 - - - - ME6 0.032 Polychaete Worms 7 - - ME7 0.006 Polychaete Worms 3 - -

Biomass and bio-diversity of benthic fauna was low.

At the Dredge spoil dumping location, the population of benthic organisms was low. Polychaete worms were the dominant group. However when compared with the sample taken from Outer harbor area concurrently, crab larvae were present at the dredge spoil dumping area but absent in the Outer Harbour area; Amphipods were absent in the Dredge Spoil Dumping Area but present at the Outer Harbour.

3.2.5 Beach Flora and Fauna

Transects were taken on Yarada beach and at RK Beach. At Yarada Beach, which is south of the city, there was good diversity of flora and fauna. Although Yarada beach is known as the tourist attraction the level of human interference on the coastal area was low. Whereas the RK beach was situated very close to the city also, the coastline of RK beach was highly




modified by human activities. Also, there was a huge problem of garbage accumulation on the RK beach.

In flora, 4 trees, 2 shrubs, 10 herbs and 1 alga was observed during the study. Out of the 17 species observed, family Arecaceae was the most dominant family. Ipomea biloba, Spinifex littoreus and Boerhavia diffusa are the only three species of flora found at RK Beach. Ulva lactuca was the only algal species which was found during the complete study. It was found only on a patch of rock present on RK Beach. A mangrove patch present near the port was surveyed. It showed presence of three species viz. Avecinia officinalis, Acanthus ilicifolius and Sessuvium portulachstrum. The species richness of flora was more at Yarada Beach. The distribution pattern of coastal flora shows Ipomea biloba was the most frequent, dominant and abundant plant species present in the study area followed by Spinifex littoreus.

The list of flora observed during the survey is given in Table 9.

Table 9: List of Flora Found in Coastal Areas in Study Area Sl. No. Botanical Name Family Habit

1 Acanthus ilicifolius Acanthaceae Herb 2 Avicennia officinalis Acanthaceae Shrub 3 Boerhavia diffusa Nyctinaceae Herb 4 Borassus flabellifer Arecaceae Tree 5 Cocos nicifera Arecaceae Tree 6 Cyperus spp. Cyperaceae Herb 7 Fimbristylis sp Cyperaceae Herb 8 Indigofera spp. Fabaceae Herb 9 Ipomea biloba Convolvulaceae Herb 10 Launaea sarmentosa Asteraceae Herb 11 Opuntia spp. Cactaceae Herb 12 Phoenix sylvestris Arecaceae Tree 13 Prosopis juliflora Fabaceae Small tree / shrub 14 Sessuvium portulachstrum Aizoaceae Herb 15 Spinifex littoreus Poaceae Herb 16 Typha angustata Typhaceae Herb 17 Ulva lacuta Ulvaceae Alga (marine)

The species richness of flora is shown graphically in the Fig. 8.




Yarada Beach RK Beach

Fig. 8: Species Richness of Beach Flora

The graphical representation of distribution pattern of coastal flora is shown in the Fig. 9.

Fig. 9: Distribution Pattern of Coastal Flora

In fauna, 13 molluscs, 3 crustaceans, 2 butterflies and 3 bird species were observed during the study. The fauna of Yarada Beach was more diverse area found during the study. Class bivalvia of mollusca was dominant. Species like Paphia textile and Sunetta effosa were the species which were most common in the study area. In crab species, Fiddler crabs and Mottled Sally Lightfoot were the crabs which were seen only in transect A. The birds sighted during the study were also the most commonly sighted ones and are least concern according to IUCN.

The species richness of fauna is more on Yarada Beach. No butterfly species was seen during the survey on RK Beach. Considering the distribution pattern of the fauna, molluscs




were the most frequently, densely and abundantly distributed group followed by crustaceans, birds and butterflies.

The list of molluscs observed is given in Table 10.

Table 10: Molluscs Found in Study Area Sl. No. Scientific Name Class Family

1 Babylonia spirata Gastropoda Babyloniidae 2 Olivia faba Gastropoda Olividae 3 Paphia textile Bivalvia Veneridae 4 Sunneta effosa Bivalvia Veneridae 5 Nerita oryzarum Gastropoda Neritidae 6 Anadara gubernaculum Bivalvia Arcidae 7 Mesocibota bistrigata Bivalvia Arcidae 8 Cardita calyculata Bivalvia Carditidae 9 Donax scortum Bivalvia Donacidae 10 Sepia aculeata Cephalopoda Sepiidae 11 Gastrana polygona Bivalvia Tellinidae 12 Meritrix meritrix Bivalvia Veneridae 13 Placuna placenta Bivalvia Placunidae

The Arthropods observed during the survey are listed in Table 11.

Table 11: Arthropods Observed on Beaches in Study Area Sl. No. Common Name Scientific Name Family

Crustaceans 1 Fiddler Crab Uca spp. Ocypodidae 2 Mottled Sally Lightfoot Grapsus grapsus Grapsidae 3 Ghost Crab Ocypode spp. Ocypodidae

Butterflies 1 Common Lime Butterfly Papilio demoleus Papilionidae 2 Common Bottle-blue Graphium sarpedon Papilionidae

Table 12: Fauna of Intertidal Zone Stn. No. Biomass

(g/kg) Benthos Groups Nos. Rank Shannon- Weiner

Diversity Index R.K. Beach near Low Tide Line (LTL)

0.004 Polychaete Worms 2 - -

R.K. Beach Inter Tidal Zone 0.005 Polychaete Worms 3 - - R.K Beach near High Tide Line (HTL)

- - - - -

Yarada Beach near Low Tide Line (LTL)

0.018 Polychaete Worms

Yarada Beach Inter Tidal Zone

0.021 Polychaete Worms

Yarada Beach near High Tide Line (HTL)

0.005 Copepods 2 1

0.637 Polychaete Worms 1




Fig.10: Distribution Pattern of Coastal fauna Nekton

The Visakhapatnam Coast is a major area of commercial fishing. The marine fish and shrimp production statistics during 2010 – 2015 as available with the State Fisheries Department’s Visakhapatnam Office are given in Table 13.

Table 13: Marine Fish and Shell-fish Production (2010 – 2015) in Visakhapatnam Area

Name of Fish / Shell-fish 2010 - 11 2011 - 12 2012 - 13 2013 - 14 2014 - 15 Sharks 607 460.2 342.3 119.2 80.8 Skates 114 253 207.3 196.9 120.2 Rays 545 256.4 218.7 141.7 132.7 Oil sardine 1008 3491 3484 3854 5290.8 Other sardines 741 1344 1870 2248 2540 Hilsa shad 19 34 184 99 102 Other Shads 437 303 498.8 312 350 Thrisocies 439 587 429 1139 1241 Anchovies 2289 2216 3159 4663 4521 Other Clupeids 516 876 1774 2988 3100 Harpodon nehereus 127 28 0 0 0 Chirocemtrus 495 520 397 290 320 Polynemids 839 1149 777 339 410 Chorinemus 367 562 441 257 260 Trichuridae 2004 1637 3644 7830 6845




Name of Fish / Shell-fish 2010 - 11 2011 - 12 2012 - 13 2013 - 14 2014 - 15 Carngids 3545 4241.4 1897 2964 2857 Indian Meckerel 7873 11669.4 15774 14090 12345 Other mackerels 2502 5036.8 3462 4057 5621 Scomberomorus commerson 1599 914 592 503 680 Scomberomorus guttatus 749 676 439 311.8 350 Scomberomorus leneoitus 408 419 141 117 120 Tunnies 6496 6142.3 4090.9 10037.6 10998.5 Mugil spp. 951 497 148 83.7 110.2 Eels 700 214.6 195 124 154.2 Catfishes 692 547 659 481 598 Threadfin breams 638 934 1447 838 911 Pig-face breams 416 435 332 293 302 Other perches 1151 1156 1294 1605 1826 Scianids 562 362 153 320 540.1 Leiognathus 742 491 2329 1147 1325.5 Black pomfrets 985 409 3618.4 1921.8 1628.6 Silver pomfrets 729 524.5 285.3 363.2 251.5 Sole 662 219 303 358 421 Penaeus mondon 1148 497.9 453.7 612.8 750.4 Penaeus indicus 967 677.9 538.6 419.6 520.4 Metapenaeus spp. 3707 1817.9 1125.3 4230.4 4829.3 Non-penaid prawns 1037 4188.1 7214.1 6120.5 5650.3 Manne-crustaceans 3341 1266.1 2299 2231.4 2310.8 Other crustaceans 14 34 49 56 46 Lobsters 410 220.7 17.9 5.1 12 Squid & Cuttlefish 2468 688.1 2019.6 931.6 805.8 Other Molluscs 471 380 41.81 96.4 110.8 Miscellaneous fish 12202 16983.2 13496.6 11110.9 15986.2

TOTAL 67712 75358.6 81841.3 89906.4 97365.1 All figures in t

Source: State Fisheries Deptt., Visakhapatnam

The Visakhapatnam coastline is also a minor nesting beach of the Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). During 2014 -15, 320 turtle nests were noted from a ~20 km stretch of coastline including Ramakrishna Beach, the mean sea beach of Visakhapatnam city by Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals (VSPCA), a Non Governmental Organisation, which is actively engaged in protection of marine turtles and their nests in




association with the State Forest Department (details described in Chapter 4). No turtle nests have been found in Inner Harbour as the shores of the approach channel and the Inner Harbour area are devoid of sandy beaches where the turtles nest.

a) Copy of certified compliance report (latest) issued by the Regional Office,

Chennai/Bangalore on the environmental conditions stipulated in the

earlier ECs issued.

Enclosed as Annexure-A

b) Tabular statement indicating details of, (a) existing facilities as per existing ECs

obtained; (b) proposed additional facilities; (c) total capacity after

expansion, to be provided.

Enclosed as Annexure-B

c) Prepare a detailed biodiversity impact assessment report and management plan

through the NIOS or any other institute of repute on marine, brackish

water and fresh water ecology and biodiversity. The report shall study

the impact on the rivers, estuary and the sea and include the intertidal

biotopes, corals and coral communities, molluscs, sea grasses, sea

weeds, sub-tidal habitats, fishes, other marine and aquatic micro, macro

and mega flora and fauna including benthos, plankton, turtles, birds etc.

as also the productivity. The data collection and impact assessment shall

be as per standard survey methods.

Enclosed as Annexure-C

ANNEXURE-D

d) Details of solid waste management plan.

The following wastes are likely to be generated from the project:

During Construction

Dredge spoils from capital dredging : 160,000 m3.

Wastes from Demolition of existing berths.

During Operation

Dredge spoils from maintenance dredging : 60,000 m3/year

Wastes from ships.

Spoils from Capital and Maintenance Dredging

The approach channel from Outer Harbour to East Quay has been dredged to -

16.10 m (some of the other berths of East Quay are already catering to vessels

of 14.50 m draft). Maintenance dredging is also carried out to maintain the

necessary draft. Dredge spoils are dumped about 4 km offshore over a 2.6 km2

area. The dredge spoil dumping area has been identified by Central Water and

Power Research Station (CWPRS), Khadakvasla. The dredge spoil dumping area

is 1.45 km from the approach channel to the Port. Studies have indicated that

the dumped spoils are likely to move south west. The bathymetry of the area is

unlikely to be significantly affected.

The location of the dredge spoil dumping ground is shown in Fig d.1.

Fig. d.1: Recommended Dredge Spoil Dumping Area

CWPRS’s recommendation is attached as Annexure D1.

Quantities of dredge spoils generated from maintenance dredging during the last

five years are as follows:

2010 – 11: 0.118 x 106 m3

2011 – 12: 0.599 x 106 m3

2012 – 13: 0.259 x 106 m3

2013 – 14: 0.158 x 106 m3

2014 – 15: 0.146 x 106 m3

The dredged sand is used for artificial beach nourishment. VPT shall continue to

nourish the beaches on the northern side of the North Breakwater which have been

found to be vulnerable to erosion during monsoon season. The unsuitable material

is dumped in the designated dredge spoil dumping area.

Wastes from Demolition of Existing Berths

The existing berths will be demolished. The wastes generated on account of this

demolition work will be primarily reinforced cement concrete (RCC).

The wastes will be segregated, handled and disposed off in accordance with the

provisions of “Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016”. The

steel reinforcements will be recovered to the maximum extent possible, stacked

separately and disposed off as scrap metal. The wastes will be dumped in a low

lying area located in the western region of the port premises, which has been

specially earmarked for dumping of construction wastes. Permission of Andhra

Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) will be taken before dumping construction

wastes at this site.

Ships may wish to discharge solid wastes present in board. These wastes may

include garbage, damaged / unserviceable machinery / components, empty

containers, oily sludge etc.

The ship’s captain hands over a list of wastes which have to be discharged to shore

based reception facilities to the ship’s agent. A standard format of the advance

notification form for waste delivery to port reception facilities following a ship’s use

of port reception facilities as recommended by Marine Environment Protection

Committee, IMO are given at Annexure D2. The ship’s agent in turn contacts the

Deputy Conservator of the Port’s Office. The Port has licensed a number of

agencies who have authorization from Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control

Board. The Deputy Conservator’s Office and the ship’s agent arrange for the wastes

to be handed over to one of these licensed agencies.

Visakhapatnam Port has an extensive system of conveyors for transport of dry bulk

cargo, especially coal and iron ore, between the ships’ berths, temporary storage

areas and wagon loading / unloading areas. Spillages occur at the material transfer

points on the conveyor lines. VPT has a system in place wherein the spilled material

at the material transfer points is picked up, loaded onto tipper trucks and put back

into the system.

ANNEXURE-E

e) Details of water balance.

The port requires water for dust various services, potable water for use at the port

premises, supply to ships berthed at the port and to the employees’ housing

colonies. Water is supplied by Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation

(GVMC), drawn from VPT’s own open wells & galleries & GVMC’s 3,00,000

m3/month sewage treatment plant. VPT has an agreement with GVMC for supply of

1,67,309 m3/month of fresh water which is still not fully utilized.

Presently the monthly water consumption and sources are as follows:

Purpose Quantity Source(s)

EXISING DEMAND

Operational Areas 70,453 GVMC – 43,174; Own Sources – 27,274

Residential Colonies 1,26,246 GVMC – 1,01,246; Own Sources – 25,000

Supply to Govt. & Private firms 5,200 GVMC – 5,200

Dust Suppression 1,65,000 Treated sewage from residential areas + city sewage

Sub-Total 3,96,894 GVMC – 1,49,620; Own Sources – 52,274;

Treated sewage – 1,65,000

FUTURE DEMAND

Drinking & sanitation for future

Projects

1,20,000 GVMC – 1,20,000

Dust Suppression 30,000 Treated Sewage – 30,000

Sub-Total 1,50,000 GVMC – 1,20,000; Treated Sewage –

30,000

TOTAL 5,46,894 GVMC – 2,69,620; Own Sources – 52,274; Treated sewage – 1,95,000

All figures in m3/month

The additional fresh water demand will be met by drawing additional water

from GVMC (102311 m3/month in addition to the existing allotment). Another

30,000 m3/month of treated sewage shall be required for dust suppression

operations, which shall be drawn from GVMC’s STP . The water balance is

illustrated as Fig. e1.

Fig.e1: Water Balance of Visakhapatnam Port

ANNEXURE-F

f) Detail design of green belt to be provided.

~10 ha of green belt will be developed between the backup area behind the

proposed project and the areas outside the port as shown in Fig. F1.

Fig. F1: Location of Proposed Plantation Area for Proposed Project

Since the green belt will be developed to attenuate dust, the planted trees must

have dense foliage but small leaves. Accordingly it is suggested that Acacia

nilotica and Polyalthia longifolia be planted in this green belt @ 2500 trees/ha,

with the Acacia facing the back-up area(i.e.~25000 trees will be planted).

Water will be periodically sprayed on this trees, which will not only irrigate them

but also wash off the dust deposited on the leaves (dust deposition on tree

leaves impede the growth of trees and in extreme cases may even kill them).

VPT has carried out extensive tree / vegetation plantation works in and around

the port and Visakhapatnam city on a continuous basis for the last 2 decades.

Year-wise plantation details since 2012 - 13 is as follow:

2012 – 13 : 48750

2014 – 15 : 5000

2015 – 16 : 41000

Proposed Green Belt

Area

2016 – 17 : 30,000

2017 –18 :Proposed 2 lakh shelter belt plantation by AP forest Dept,

Gov of A.P. and also 10,000 in port operational areas.

Since 1990s, about 4,30,000 saplings have been planted over an area of 650

acres. Most of the greenery was damaged due to Hudhud cyclone on

12.10.2014. To compensate the lost greenery, 6000 saplings were almost

immediately planted. 41,000 Nos. of saplings were planted during 2015-16

under Green Visakha and additional 30,000 Nos. planted for 2016-17 Plantation

taken up in the port areas.

The PPP operators too have planted trees in the areas under their jurisdiction.

The area was devastated by the Cyclone “Hudhud” in 2014. Since that cyclone

VPT has planted more than 41500 trees at various locations in and around the

port. Another 90,000 trees are being planted. The details are given in Table f1.

Table f1: Details of Green Visakha Tree Plantation by VPT

Sl.No. No. of Plants Areas covered status

Phase I

1 13,370 STP, NCFOB , KR & Sons,

Elephant gate, Industrial

bypass road

Completed.

2 28,280 From Fishing Harbor to NH5

Jn. At Sheela nagar,

Completed, maintenance is under progress

Phase II

1 5100 East Yard at VPT Completed, maintenance is under progress

2 2000 Mudasarlova to Adavivaram

along the BRTS road

Completed.

3 4000 Old town area under GVMC,

23-24 wards

Plantation of 3000 plants completed by

GVMC, balance plantation is under progress.

4 42,000 Plantation of 5000 No completed

5 37,000 Completed, maintenance is under progress

Photo: Avenue Plantation by VPT along Approach Road to Port

VPT is planting the following species as per the recommendations of the Andhra Pradesh

Urban Greening and Beautification Corporation Ltd.

Avenue Plants

Pongamia pinnata Spathodea companulata Bauhinia blakeana

Peltophorum pterocarpum Mimusops elegii Tabebuea rosea

Azadirachta indica Terminalia catappa Terminalia mantaly

Barringtonia asiatica Ficus religiosa Swietenia mahagoni

Conocarpus sps

Palms

Caryota urens Wodyetia bifurcata Veitchia merrilli

Dypsis lutescens Bismarkia nobilis

Kentia palm Cycas revolute

Ornamental Shrubs / Trees

Pandanus spp. Dracaena mahatma Dracaena colorama

Bougainvillea glabra Tecoma gaudichaudi Canna spp.

Aclypha aspera Mamelia patens Ficus prestige

Caesalpinia pulcherimma Jatropha integeririma Golden Bamboo

VPT has a dedicated plantation wing to oversee green-belt development. VPT has taken on

deputation an Agricultural Officer from the State Government and two retired Forest Range

Officers to be part of the plantation wing.

Not only that, VPT shall also extend necessary assistance to local authorities for creation of

new plantations and maintenance of all plantations under the “Green Visakha” programme.

Annexure D1: Recommendations of Central Water & Power Research Station

Regarding Dredge Spoil dumping Location

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Annexure D2: Standard Format of the Advance Notification Form for waste

delivery to port reception facilities

Notification of the delivery of waste to: …………………….. (Enter name of the port or terminal)

The master of a ship should forward the information below to the designated authority at least

24 hours in advance of arrival or upon departure of the previous port if the voyage is less than

24 hours This form shall be retained on board the vessel along with the appropriate Oil RB,

Cargo RB or Garbage RB

DELIVERY FROM SHIPS (ANF) 1. Ship Particulars

1.1 Name of ship: 1.5 Owner or operator:

1.2 IMO number: 1.6 Distinctive number or letters:

1.3 Gross tonnage: 1.7 Flag state:

1.4 Type of Ship

Oil tanker Chemical tanker Bulk Carrier Container

Other cargo ship Passenger ship Ro-Ro Other (specify)

2. Port and Voyage Particulars

2.1 Location/Terminal name and POC: 2.6 Last Port where waste was delivered:

2.2 Arrival Date and Time: 2.7 Date of last delivery:

2.3 Departure date and time: 2.8 Next port of delivery (if known):

2.4 Last port and country: 2.9 Person submitting this form is (if other than the master):

2.5 Next port and country (if known):

3. Type and Amount of Waste for Discharge to Facility

MARPOL Annex I-Oil Quantity (m3)

Oily bilge water

Oily residues (sludge)

Oily tank washings

Dirty ballast water

Scale and sludge from tank cleaning

Other (please specify)

MARPOL Annex II-NLS Quantity (m3)/Name1

Category X substance

Category Y substance

Category Z substance

OS-other substances

* Indicate the proper shipping name of the NLS (Noxious Liquid Substance) involved

MARPOL Annex IV-Sewage Quantity (m3)

MARPOL Annex V-Garbage Quantity (m3)

Plastic

Floating dunnage, lining or packing material

Ground-down paper products, rags, glass, metal bottles,

crockery etc.

Cargo residues#, paper products, rags, glass, metal,

bottles, crockery etc.

Food waste

Incinerator ash

Other wastes (specify)

# Indicate the proper shipping name of the dry cargo

MARPOL Annex VI-Air Pollution Quantity (m3)

Ozone-depleting substances and equipment containing such substances

Exhaust gas-cleaning residues

Please state below the approximate amount of waste and residues remaining on board and the

percentage of maximum storage capacity. If delivering all waste on board at this port, please strike

through this table and tick the box below. If delivering some or no waste, please complete all columns.

I confirm that I am delivering all the waste held on board this vessel (as shown on Page 1) at this port

TYPE Maximum dedicated storage capacity (m3)

Amount of waste retained on board (m3)

Port at which remaining waste will be delivered (if known)

Estimate amount of waste to be generated between notification and next port of call m3

MARPOL Annex I-Oil

Oily bilge water

Oily residues (sludge)

Oily tank washings

Dirty ballast water

Scale and sludge from

tank cleaning

Other (please specify)

MARPOL Annex II-NLS

Category X substance

Category Y substance

Category Z substance

OS-other substances

MARPOL Annex IV-Sewage

Sewage

MARPOL Annex V-Garbage

Plastic

Floating dunnage, lining

or packing material

Ground paper products,

rags, glass, metal bottles,

crockery

Cargo residues2, paper

products, rags, glass,

metal, bottles, crockery

Food waste

TYPE Maximum dedicated storage

capacity (m3)

Amount of waste retained on

board (m3)

Port at which remaining waste will be delivered

(if known)

Estimate amount of waste to be generated between notification and

next port of call m3

Incinerator ash

Other wastes (specify)

Date: ………………………. Name and Position: ……………………………………………

Time: ……………………… Signature:……………………………………………………… 1

Documents

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