PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Dahej
Pilot
updated Jul 2010- Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port – Pilot Boarding Ground Pilot boards21°41.0′N 072°29.5′E
Pilotage for the fertiliser anchorage is optional and is provided by the assistant port officer with at least 24 hours notice required.
Daylight approach and anchoring at slack water is recommended.
Pilotage is compulsory for IPCL and GCPTCL berths and should be requested via agent. Pilot boards 5nm W of the IPCL jetty and the pilot for the chemical jetty boards 1nm NW of the jetty.
Key data
updated Mar 2026Size limits
LOA 315.2m, beam 52m, draught 14m, 207,469DWT.
Water density
1022-1025.
Load line zone
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer June 1 to Aug 31.
Tides
Mean spring range 7.7m; mean neap range 5.3m. The maximum spring range is reported to be 9.5m. Mean Sea Level 5.09m.
Tidal stream: The flood tidal stream in Tankari Road continues for 1 hour after the time of HW; the streams in the roadstead attain a rate of 5kts at springs.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Petronet Dahej Port Terminal | 14.00 m | 300 m | 2 |
| Dahej Harbour Infrastructure Limited (DHIL) Terminal | 13.00 m | 200 m | 1 |
| Petronet LNG Facility Terminal | 12.50 m | 315 m | 2 |
| Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal | 11.80 m | 232 m | 1 |
| Reliance Dahej Marine Terminal (RDMT) | 6.50 m | 90 m | 1 |
| Ferry Terminal | — | 27 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2026Approach
Approach to marine jetty can be made through Grant Channel or Malacca Banks. Vessels in excess of 11.0m draught should preferably transit through Grant Channel on a rising tide. Vessels of up to 12.0m have transited through Grant Channel and vessels of 60,000DWT have transited Malacca Banks.
Anchorages
Waiting Anchorages: Anchorage may be obtained off Dahej in a depth of 17.0m, with Luhara Point Light Tower bearing 136°, distant 5.25nm; and 4nm WNW in about 19.0m depth.
Anchorage is situated 1.5nm W of the marine jetty for GCPTC.
Cargo Transfer Anchorage: May be obtained with the light structure bearing 047° distant 3.75nm. The anchorage, which has a capacity for two vessels, is used solely for unloading bulk fertilisers and is 2.7nm from Old Port. Three self-propelled barges, capacity 550t each, are used coming alongside at Old Port at HW and departing at the next HW.
Restrictions
No night navigation is permitted for Dahej LNG Jetty.
Tugs
Available for LNG and Chemical jetties.
Adani Petronet Terminal: LOA 100m - 245m, 2 tugs required.
LOA 245m - 260m, 3 tugs required.
LOA 260m - 300m, 4 tugs required.
Charts and publications
IN2110, IN2082, IN2039, IN254.BA 2736, 1486, 3460, Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(4).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2024ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be advised 72, 48, 12 and 6 hours in advance through the agent.
Communications
There is no coastal radio station in the port. Messages should be sent via Bahrain or Singapore Radio.
VHF: Port: Ch 16, 11, 12, 14.
GCPTCL Jetty: Ch 16, 77.
IPCL LNG Jetty: Ch 14,16.
Notice of readiness
To be tendered as per terms and conditions of Charter Party. Generally, NOR tendered by master on vessel's arrival advising that vessel is ready to load/discharge the nominated cargo.
Health
Local port health officer grants pratique after boarding vessel.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: One bottle of liquor and one carton of cigarettes is allowed for each crew member per week.
Immigration: Immigration officials will check passports/CDC (Seaman's Books) and issue shore permits. Nationals from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and China (mainland) will not be issued with landing permits.
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.
Port services
updated Apr 2023Repairs
Minor repairs can be done to vessels.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by barge.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Dahej Health & Welfare Society Hospital (8km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Bhavnagar Airport (37km).
About Dahej
updated Mar 2026Where it is
Dahej is located in the Gulf of Khambhat, on the W coast of India.
The port
Dahej port is a lighterage port located at the the junction of Guljaria in Gujarat. The anchorage cargo handling is closed during the monsoon, May to Sep. The port also handles imported cargoes such as fertiliser, rock phosphate, naphtha, acid, ammonia, coal, coke, propylene, SKO, ethylene, copper concentrate, EDC, LNG, methanol, propane and coconut oil. For exports, the port handles phosphoric acid and soya beans.
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Traffic
Approx 34,600,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Dahej
Where does the pilot board at Dahej?
The pilot boards at Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port – Pilot Boarding Ground, 21°41.0′N 072°29.5′E.
What time zone is Dahej in?
Local time at Dahej is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Dahej?
The deepest berth listed is at Adani Petronet Dahej Port Terminal: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Dahej?
1022-1025.
Which load line zone is Dahej in?
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer June 1 to Aug 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dahej?
Port State Control at Dahej: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dahej?
The UN/LOCODE of Dahej is INDAH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dahej 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.
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