PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Dahanu
Key data
updated May 2010Tides
Range 4.0m (springs), 1.7m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahanu Thermal Power Station (DTPS) | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2018Approach
When proceeding to the anchorage pass between a reef, which almost dries, extending N from the NW edge extending SW from Gulur Point (20°04'N 072°42'E), the depth in this approach channel is 3.6m.
Anchorages
For small vessels, with local knowledge, may be obtained about 3.5nm WNW of Dahanu Light (19°58'N 072°43'E) in depths of 3.6m.
Charts and publications
BA 1486. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP284(4).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Indian Ocean MOU.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Director-General of Shipping.
Position: Nautical Adviser to the Government of India.
Address: Jahaz Bhavan, Walchand Hirachand Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001, India.
Tel: +91 22 2261 0606
Fax: +91 22 2269 4352
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.dgshipping.com
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.
About Dahanu
updated Feb 2018Where it is
Dahanu is located on the W coast, approx 117km N of Mumbai.
The port
A very small port which the Maharashtra Maritime Board is considering for development. Anchorage available in depths of 3.6m.
Questions about Dahanu
What time zone is Dahanu in?
Local time at Dahanu is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dahanu?
Port State Control at Dahanu: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dahanu?
The UN/LOCODE of Dahanu is INDHU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dahanu say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.