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Dharamtar
Key data
updated Jul 2025Size limits
LOA 122m, beam 20m, draught 4m, 8,082DWT.
Tides
MHWS 4.48m ; MSL 3.0m ; MLWN 1.52m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSW Dhararmtar | 4.00 m | 122 m | 8 |
| PNP Terminal | 4.00 m | 93 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2025Approach
The least charted depth to Dharantar, 7nm up river, is 1.2m. A mid channel course should be steered.
Anchorages
Good anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in Dharamtar Creek about 0.7nm NW of Revas Bandar Light in charted depths of 5.0m.
Charts and publications
IN 211, 255, 292, 2016. Admiralty Pilot NP38, NP286(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 Dharamtar
updated Dec 2025Where it is
Dharamtar port is located on the W bank of the Amba River (Dharamtar Creek), 7nm from its mouth.
The port
Dharamtar port is a coastal shipping tri-modal port handling bulk and breakbulk cargoes by road, sea and rail.
On the E bank of the river is Geetapuram Port Services a lightering port for coal imports.
Traffic
Approx 24,000,000t of cargo annually.
Questions about Dharamtar
What time zone is Dharamtar in?
Local time at Dharamtar is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Dharamtar?
The deepest berth listed is at JSW Dhararmtar: 4.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dharamtar?
Port State Control at Dharamtar: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dharamtar?
The UN/LOCODE of Dharamtar is INDMT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dharamtar 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.