Capacity augmentation work of the oil jetties is in progress for handling oil tankers carrying higher parcel size of cargo. In this regard while implementing Phase II of the said works it is required to undertake underwater demolition of the underwater monoliths at the OR-I berth by way of underwater blasting to be taken up by the concerned department in a phased manner.
In this regard for safe undertaking of the aforesaid work, it is required to provide a window period of 12 hours during the daytime at OR-II Jetty, in between sailing out of one vessel and berthing of the next vessel in order to implement under water controlled blasting at OR-I during stipulated window daylight period of 12 hours. This is required as a safety measure for vessels undertaking operations at OR-II when the civil works of underwater blasting is in progress.
The aforesaid arrangements of window berthing at OR-II jetty will be implemented with immediate effect and will be continued till completion of demolition of monolith at OR-I Jetty.
All concerned are requested to kindly co-operate in the matter for early completion of the capacity augmentation works of the oil wharfs.
