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Ports in the British Indian Ocean Territory
NaviBoss has port guides for 1 port in the British Indian Ocean Territory, 1 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA VIII, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 1 port in the British Indian Ocean Territory
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Garcia | IODGA | Yes | 11.0 m | NAVAREA VIII |
Navigational warnings
The British Indian Ocean Territory's waters are in NAVAREA VIII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the British Indian Ocean Territory
ISPS (ship and port security)
British Commanding Officer, Diago Garcia for RN or RFA vessels.
Commanding Officer, US Naval Support Facility for vessels chartered to US forces.
Dialling code + 246 · US Dollar.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the British Indian Ocean Territory
How many ports in the British Indian Ocean Territory have a NaviBoss port guide?
1 port, 1 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the British Indian Ocean Territory in?
The British Indian Ocean Territory's ports lie in NAVAREA VIII (8). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the British Indian Ocean Territory use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are the British Indian Ocean Territory's ports in?
UTC+6, with no summer time.
Which port in the British Indian Ocean Territory takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Diego Garcia: its deepest listed berth takes 11.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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