PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Dighi
Pilot
updated Mar 2018Pilots board about 7 miles W of the harbor entrance in position 18°17.5'N, 72°49.0'E and are compulsory.
Key data
updated Feb 2026Size limits
MAX LOA 229m, draught 11m, beam 35m, 82,176DWT.
Load line zone
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Zone: Tropical September 1 to May 31 and Summer June 1 to August 31.
Tides
The tidal rise is 3.9m at MHWS and 3m at MHWN. Tidal current have a velocity of 1 knot to 1.5 knots at spring.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Terminal | — | — | 3 |
| South Terminal | 8.20 m | 229 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 Feb 2026Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained, in about 5m, with Janjira Fort bearing 001°, about 0.7mile. Anchorage with better shelter can be obtained, in about 5.5m, with the fort bearing 330°, distant about 1.75 miles and Sandy Point bearing 100°. Sandy Point lies about 3.5 mile E of Nanwell Point.
Tugs
Tug is available.
Charts and publications
BA 1487, 1508, 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 Dighi
updated Feb 2026Where it is
Located 42nm S of Mumbai.
The port
A new privately developed port under construction in two areas. The South Port is at Dighi and the North Port is on opposite bank in Agardanda. The port will be a deep water multipurpose port having alongside facilities for breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, container and LNG.
Traffic
Approx 400,000t of cargo are handled annually.
Questions about Dighi
What are the pilot arrangements at Dighi?
Pilots board about 7 miles W of the harbor entrance in position 18°17.5'N, 72°49.0'E and are compulsory.
What time zone is Dighi in?
Local time at Dighi is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Dighi?
The deepest berth listed is at South Terminal: 8.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Dighi in?
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Zone: Tropical September 1 to May 31 and Summer June 1 to August 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dighi?
Port State Control at Dighi: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dighi?
The UN/LOCODE of Dighi is INDIG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dighi 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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