NOTE ON AMENDMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR SWAPPING THE CONTAINER TERMINAL TO BERTH NO.17 AND BULK (COAL) AND BREAK BULK TO BERTH NO.18

AT NEW PORT

Submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forest, New Delhi INTRODUCTION The Port of New Mangalore (NMP), a gateway port for the vast hinterland of the State of , is the 9th Major Port and a lagoon type harbour located on the west coast of (12°55’N; 74°48’E). The port is located at 170 nautical miles South of Mormugao & 191 nautical miles North of . Presently there are 15 existing berths and one single point mooring at NMPT. New Mangalore port handles liquid and dry bulk cargo and container cargo at present. Important dry bulk commodities handled at the port that are being imported are: Coal, Iron ore fines, Limestone and Timber. Important dry bulk materials exported out of NMPT are: Iron Ore Pellets and Granite Stone. Iron ore fines used to be the major export item at the port but after ban on mining in Karnataka its export has gone down to zero. NMPT intends to develop Berth No 18 for handling bulk (coal) and break-bulk cargoes. The berth structure is already under construction by NMPT.

PRESENT PROPOSAL Port has obtained Environmental clearance construction of one berth out of 4 berths in western dock arm i.e., Berth No. 15 to handle mechanized coal cargo for M/s UPCL vide letter no. J-13011/23/96-1A-2(t) part dated 04.07.2007 and for the development of remaining Berths i.e No.16, 17 & 18 has been issued by MoEF vide letter No. 11-2/2010-IA.III dated 19.09.2011. The clearance has been issued for Development of Berth No.18 as container terminal and remaining two berths i.e. No.16 and No.17 as bulk and break bulk terminals, and these berths were proposed to be developed in phased manner. In the first phase the development of Berth No.18 was proposed to be developed as container terminal as approved by MoEF. Accordingly tender was invited to select developer on PPP mode to construct and operate container terminal. But there was no response for the same. Hence Ministry of Shipping has approved the proposal to construct the Berth No. 18 to handle containers and bulk cargo with its internal resources and advised that in the 2nd stage handling equipment and other facilities shall be provided on BOT basis. The construction of Berth No. 18 is under progress and it is expected to be completed by March, 2016. Subsequently, Port engaged consultant to make feasibility and traffic forecast study for Berth No. 18. Based on the study it has been observed that the development of dedicated container terminal in the Port is unviable due to insufficient container traffic. Further, it was observed that the Coal traffic has increased and it is necessary to have a dedicated berth for coal with mechanized system. MoEF had given clearance for adjacent berths No. 16 and No.17 for developing bulk (coal) and break terminals after the completion of construction of Berth No.18. It is to submit that the bulk cargo (coal) has increased and the same is handled manually and semi mechanized form. Since Berth No.18 has to be constructed before construction of Berth No.16 and No.17, Port proposes to handle bulk (coal) and break bulk terminal at berth No.18 instead of Berth No.17. In view of above Port seek amendment in Environmental Clearance from MoEF for swap the cargo handling of Berth No.17 as container terminal and berth No.18 as bulk (coal) and break bulk terminal. EC AMENDMENT REQUESTED EC Granted Amendment in EC requested Development of Berth No.18 as container Development of Berth No.17 as container terminal and remaining two berths i.e. terminal and remaining two berths i.e. No.16 and No.17 as bulk and break bulk No.16 and No.18 as bulk and break bulk terminals terminals

SALIENT FEATURES OF MECHANIZATION OF BERTH NO.18 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Traffic for the port has been projected for next 30 years i.e. FY46 keeping in view long term investment in port infrastructure. It emerged that coal will be one of the major traffic drivers at NMPT and therefore berth 18 has been proposed to be dedicated to handling (non captive) coal cargo import at NMPT. Two scenario - Base Case and Optimistic Case have been considered in the Traffic Forecast Forecast of Coal Traffic (Million MT) Coal Traffic forecast FY16 FY21 FY26 FY31 FY36 FY41 FY46 For NMPT - Base Case 9.50 10.80 12.50 18.70 20.80 23.50 26.50 For NMPT - Optimistic 9.50 12.50 21.00 25.10 30.10 36.10 42.90 Case For Existing Berth No. 14 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 For proposed berths – 5.50 6.82 8.54 10.25 12.44 15.06 18.07 Base Case For proposed berths - 5.50 8.55 17.04 16.73 21.73 27.69 34.49 Optimistic Case Base case forecast is prepared by considering the present infrastructure conditions and present challenges faced by the port users. Optimistic case forecast has been carried out considering that few of the challenges like road conditions in the Western ghat and train connectivity issue faced by the users will be solved even if not all. BERTH DIMENSION The construction of berth 12 in the western dock arm is already underway by NMPT. The dimensions of the berth are as given below: Length of the berth 12 : 300 m Width of the berth : 25 m Deck level : (+) 4.66 m CD

The present depth at NMPT approach channel and lagoon is maintained at (-) 15.4 m CD and (-) 15.1 m CD. It is expected to encounter rock in the lagoon area at (-) 15.4 m CD. Hence the depth in the lagoon and docks will be restricted to (-) 15.1 m CD i.e. the present maintained depth in the turning circle area. Given the depth constraints in the inner harbour, vessel sizes up to and including 80,000 DWT have been considered. MECHANICAL HANDLING FACILITIES Proposed fully mechanised coal unloading system for berth 18. Description Conveying capacity Grab unloaders(2 nos.) 2000 TPH each Jetty conveyor 4000 TPH Stacker (4 nos.) 4000 TPH Yard Conveyor 4000 TPH Belt conveyor 4000 TPH Reclaimer (3 nos.) 4000 TPH Rapid Rail Loading System 4000 TPH

Grab Unloaders A fully mechanised coal unloading system has been planned for the coal berth 18. The berth will have 2 numbers of mechanical rail mounted grab type ship unloaders connected with conveyor system of required capacity for stacking and subsequent evacuation by rail or road. The unloading rate considered for discharge of Panamax size dry bulk vessels has been considered at 35000 TPD. The unloading pattern for a grab unloader gives an average unloading rate of 70 % of the peak unloading capacity. The density of Coking Coal/Thermal Coal is around 0.9 T/cum for volume calculation The grab type unloaders are most efficient, reliable and operation is environment friendly. The details of the proposed unloaders are given in subsequent chapters. The figure below shows a grab type bulk unloader.

Figure: Grab type bulk unloader The required average capacity of mechanical rail mounted grab unloaders is as calculated below:- It is envisaged to provide two numbers of 2000 TPH rated capacity rail mounted grab type unloaders at berth 18 to achieve average unloading rate of 35000 TPD. Jetty Conveyor The coal berth will be provided with a stream of jetty conveyor with rated capacity of 4000 TPH running parallel on the full length of the jetty. The rated capacity of 4000 TPH will ensure that conveyor capacity will be sufficient to evacuate discharge vessels and evacuate coal from stockyard seamlessly. The conveyor system on jetty will be receiving coal discharged from the vessels and feed the yard conveyor system for stacking operation using stacker or to direct loading of coal from the jetty conveyor to the Rapid Rail Loading System (RRLS). Jetty Conveyor and associated connecting conveyors up to feeding point on to Yard Conveyors have been envisaged Double line ,(1 working & 1 standby) thus ensuring 100% redundancy in the Ship Evacuation System. Stacker Four stackers with adequate capacity (rated capacity of 4000 TPH) and outreach of 40 m will be required for stacking of coal. The stackers should have adequate slew angle and luffing angle for the purpose of forming uniform stacks of 10 m height. Stackers will be rail mounted having rail gauge of 8 m covering the entire length of the stockyard. Yard Conveyor The stockyard will be provided with a stream of trough belt yard conveyor with peak capacity of the conveyor 4000 TPH. The conveyor system at stockyard will be receiving coal from the jetty conveyor and for stacking at the stock pile using stacker. Reclaimer Three bucket wheel type reclaimers of adequate capacity (rated reclaiming capacity of 4000 TPH will be required at the stockyard. The reclaimer will reclaim the coal and feed the conveyor system for onwards evacuation through RRLS. The capacity of the reclaimer has been estimated considering 100 % evacuation of coal through RRLS. The figure below shows indicative pictures of stacker and reclaimer which are used commonly in the stockyard.

Figure: stacker – reclaimer EVACUATION The evacuation shall be mainly through rail. For faster evacuation of coal, a Rapid rail loading system (RRLS) with peak capacity of 4000 TPH is proposed adjacent to the existing UPCL RLS. It is estimated that 6-7 nos. of rake movement from the rail yard will be required. As per evacuation requirement, occasionally coal may be transported through trucks for which a Truck Loading System may be provided if required.

Rapid Rail Loading System (RRLS) It is proposed to provide a RRLS system with average wagon loading capacity of 4000 TPH for faster loading of coal in to wagons and evacuation by rail. Hence the loading capacity of the RRLS system to be provided will be in the range of 4000 TPH with a loading accuracy for each wagon ± 350 kg. The system will have to be designed to operate satisfactorily both for lump and fines interchangeable. The RRLS will be fed from the reclaimer through connected conveyors. The wagon loading silos will be provided at the existing rail yard at NMPT. A separate conveyor line will be provided for direct loading of coal from the jetty conveyor to the Rapid Rail Loading System (RRLS).

Figure: Rapid Rail Loading System

Pay loaders at Stockyard Pay loader of capacity 4.5 cum will be provided in the stockyard area. The in motion hopper system will be provided at the stockyard wherein the pay loaders will feed the hoppers for onwards evacuation by road or rail.

Environmental Measures Taken at NMPT New Mangalore Port is one of the major ports of India on the West Coast. The New Mangalore Port is the Gateway of Karnataka as it provides import and export facilities for bulk cargo, break bulk cargo, POL, crude and containers from the port. The Port in its Endeavour to develop Green Belt has already provided a green cover of more than 33% with 96% survival of plants. Even though the Port is categorized as a service oriented organization, it has complied with the stipulations of an industry. The initiative for the greenery in the estate, include the operational and non operational area with in the Port limits to control pollution mitigate emission of dust , air and water contamination. The port became an ISO 14001 compliant Port for Environmental Management System in the year 2011 further renewed for another 3 years up to 2017. NMPT has bagged Successively “Aranya Mitra” award in 2013 and also in 2014 from the Govt. of Karnataka, and also “Environment award” from Karnataka State Pollution control Board, which is an extra ordinary achievement in the port Sector. New Mangalore Port has won the “Greentech Award” in gold Category for Environment in port Sector in 2012 ,2013 and 2014.

(A) BEST ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES 1. Creation of lung space: over the years the Port has created one of the best lung space among Major Ports. Port has developed more than half a dozen gardens filled with both Endemic & Non-endemic plants & exotic plants. 2. Hedge Plants: The entire security wall of the Port admeasuring 25 kms. has been decorated with variety of flower, shrubs, and plants, which provide exotic view throughout the season. 3. Green walls: Port has created green walls to curb the dust pollution along the Berth area, village area and also operational area. Avenue plants, palm gardens are also part of green walls. 4. Palm Gardens: Port has created palm gardens to beautify the port along the Berth area, High way area and also operational area. Avenue plants, are also part of green walls. 5. Environmental awareness campaign: Port celebrates World Environment Day & Vanamohastava Day with letter and spirit involving school children, public etc. Every year. NMPT creates its own inhouse hoardings, banners, calendars, and are displayed on prominent locations of highways and port roads. 6. Disposal of Hazardous Waste & also E-Waste through authorized recyclers is also one of the best practices adopted by the Port. 7. Waste Management: NMPT generates huge amount of bark out of the import of wooden logs. This waste material has been used as manure for the growth and sustainability of green belt. 8. Beach Nourishment & Social Cause: NMPT is not lagging behind in fulfilling its social obligations. NMPT contributed Rs.45 lakhs to the development of medicinal plants, Beach nourishment etc., under corporate social responsibility. 70 lakhs has been approved to provide street lighting on the highway 66 for stretch of 3 km. 9. NMPT has developed an independent self relevant Nursery to supply Plants for implementing the Environmental measures over the last years, Nursery has supplied nearly a lakh of saplings which ultimately resulted in achieving 33% Green Cover. 10. The results of the best practice of both infrastructure and environment are seen in developing harmonious existence between the plants, birds & other living creatures.

(B) BEST POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES New Mangalore Port being one of the Major Ports has adopted permanent solutions for pollution control. They included Concretization, Construction of Settling Tanks, Sprinkling System, Strengthening Operational Area with Heavy Duty Paver Blocks, Mechanization, Acoustic Measures, Sewage Treatment, Slop Reception Facilities, Waste Disposal Management, Construction of Drains & Rain Water Harvesting. 1. Concretization: Port has embarked upon gradual concretization of existing asphaltic roads both in operational area and outside the Port. These roads are built on high standard under the guidance of Central Road Resource Centre (CRRC), New Delhi & NITK, , Karnataka. Over the years, the Port has concretized 12 Kms. length by spending Rs.80 Crores in order to prevent air and dust pollution to a great extent. 2. Construction of Settling Tanks: Port has envisaged building settling tanks inside the Port in order to arrest the turbid water containing the particles of cargo and other materials. NMPT has constructed settling tanks inside the Port to arrest run up of the cargo directly to the sea. Regular desilting is also done to upkeep the functioning of the tanks. 3. Sprinkling System: The sprinkling system both mechanized and semi-mechanized are in operation both inside and outside the operational area. The water source for sprinkling system is provided by internal source of wells and STP. 4. Strengthening Operational Area with Heavy Duty Paver Blocks: NMPT has systematically constructed Heavy Duty Paver Blocks to facilitate export and import of clean cargo and also contributes as an act of prevention of air and dust pollution while discharging the cargo. So far, the Port has built an area ad-measuring - 52,000 sq.mtrs. at a cost of Rs.15.11 Crores. 5. Acoustic Measures: Port has built its own energy generation through installation of heavy DG Sets. The interior of the building of the DG Sets have been provided with acoustic measures to prevent noise pollution. Port has spent so far, Rs. 12 lakhs for this purpose. 6. Sewage Treatment: New Mangalore Port is having Sewage Treatment Plant of 1.2 MLD which treats the water generated from colony and Port area. Port is spending Rs. 30 lakhs for this purpose every year. 7. Slop Reception Facilities: New Mangalore Port is only Port in the country having the Slop Reception Facilities in order to treat the bilge/ Ballast water received from the Indian Ships, so as to prevent water pollution. Three tanks with a capacity of 5,510 KL. 8. Waste Disposal Management: New Mangalore Port has adopted different systems to collect biodegradable & Non-biodegradable system both in Colony as well as in the Port area. Further, Port has declared as Non-plastic Zone. 9. Construction of Drains: Port has well laid plan for drainage system both inside Port as well as Colony. The total length of the drainage inside the Port is 20 Kms. built on the either side of the concrete road and 7 Kms. outside the Port area. These drains are connected to settling tanks. The total amount spent for this is 5 to 6 Crores. 10. Mechanization: Port has already introduced mechanization in terms of introducing modern equipments such as Harbour Mobile Cranes and Conveyor Belt System for handling cargo such as cement, coal and all other Liquid Cargo. These measures have reduced pollution almost to nil. Out of total cargo of 39 million for the year 2012-14 . 75 % cargo is handled through mechanization. This long journey of five decades has witnessed exponential growth in terms of trade & commerce without compromising key and critical elements of environment: Land-Water-Air-Flora & Founa- Animals and Human habitation.

The Port has adopted systematic and scientific approach in creating infrastructure namely Concretization of roads in a phased manner, Providing sprinkling system along the concrete roads, Building settling tanks in the Port Area, Mechanization of Port Operation instead of Manual Labour, Massive Plantation nearly lakh of saplings. Over the years, Providing green walls, Carbon Observing Plants, Palm gardens, Avenue Plants, Organizing Awareness Campaign, Involving School Children, Establishing Facilities for Waste Oil Disposal and Arresting Oil Pollution. Making use of huge quantity of wooden barks as manure to the green belt. All these measures contributed to the growth of flora and fauna. At present, the Port is having 36% Green Cover, which is 3% more than the statutory requirement. During 2011, Port has certified as ISO 14001 Compliant Port for EMS. Again in 2014 certification was extended till 2017. During 2013, 2014 and 2015 Port has awarded Green Tech gold Award for Port Sector Environment. During 2013 and 2014 Port has awarded Aranya Mitra Award from the Govt. of Karnataka and also Environment award from Karnataka state pollution control board.