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Ports in Pakistan
NaviBoss has port guides for 3 ports in Pakistan, 3 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IX, buoyage follows IALA region A.
All 3 ports in Pakistan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwadar | PKGWD | Yes | 10.2 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Karachi | PKKHI | Yes | 16.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
| Muhammad Bin Qasim | PKBQM | Yes | 13.0 m | NAVAREA IX |
Navigational warnings
Pakistan's waters are in NAVAREA IX. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Pakistan
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels calling at ports of Pakistan are expected to provide information regarding:
Please see pre-arrival information of individual ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Director of Vigilance.
Position: Head of Designated Authority.
Address: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation Bldg, 5th Floor, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: +92 21 920 4063.
Fax: +92 21 920 6398.
Mob: +92 0300 826 1891.
E-mail: dirisps@da-isps-org
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +92. · The unit of currency in Pakistan is the Pakistan Rupee (Re, singular; Rs plural) which consists of 100 paisa.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Pakistan
How many ports in Pakistan have a NaviBoss port guide?
3 ports, 3 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 Pakistan in?
Pakistan's ports lie in NAVAREA IX (9). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Pakistan use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
What time zone are Pakistan's ports in?
UTC+5, with no summer time.
Which port in Pakistan takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Karachi: its deepest listed berth takes 16.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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