Galle, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, is approximately eight miles north of the main East/West shipping lane connecting the far east/south east Asia/East coast of India to red sea/Mediterranean/Europe/Arabian gulf and west coast of India.
The strategic geographical location of Galle is known to be the perfect location for crew changes and other deliveries. Operationally. It takes an average time of approximately 20 minutes for a ‘Crew’ transfer and about 30 minutes for loading or off-loading supplies such as: provisions and spare gear.
The rendezvous generally takes place while in movement in the main shipping lane with the vessel steaming at around four (04) knots per hour. The deviation is merely zero. Thus the actual time loss is insignificant.
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