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Mandvi
Pilot
updated May 2010- Gulf of Kachchh pilot station (Mandvi) Pilot22°50.0′N 069°21.0′E
Not available.
Key data
updated Feb 2026Size limits
LOA 78.52m, Draught 9.1m, Beam 14m, 2685DWT.
Water density
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 3.2m; mean neap range 1.8m. Tidal streams at the anchorage attain a rate of 3kts at springs but of less than 2kts at neaps. Further offshore they increase in strength.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandvi Port | — | — | 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 2026Approach
The roadstead is approached, depending on draught, N or E of Ranwara Shoals; the inner harbour is entered by local craft only, E of the breakwater.
The roadstead is exposed and adversely effected by the SW monsoon.
Anchorages
Good anchorage may be obtained approx 1.5nm S of Albert Edward Breakwater in a depth of approx 7.0m or further offshore, according to draught; cargo is handled at these anchorages.
Tugs
There is one 400hp tug available.
Charts and publications
BA 682. Indian 203. 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.
Port services
updated May 2010Transport
Nearest airport: Bhuj City, 56km.
Airport facilities: Internal flights to Bombay.
Nearest railway: Mandvi.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.
About Mandvi
updated May 2010Where it is
Mandvi is situated on the N bank of the Gulf of Kutch in NW India.
The port
The port is an anchorage at which vessels are worked by lighters, tugs and launches from the port. These craft also serve the port of Jakhau and, as with Jakhau, it is closed during the summer months because of the monsoon.
The port imports fertilisers, building materials, dates and general cargo. Exports are bauxite, cotton seeds, salt, oil cakes, general cargo, clay and bentonite.
Questions about Mandvi
Where does the pilot board at Mandvi?
The pilot boards at Gulf of Kachchh pilot station (Mandvi), 22°50.0′N 069°21.0′E.
What time zone is Mandvi in?
Local time at Mandvi is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the water density at Mandvi?
1025.
Which load line zone is Mandvi 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 Mandvi?
Port State Control at Mandvi: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mandvi?
The UN/LOCODE of Mandvi is INMDV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Mandvi 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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