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Muldwarka
Pilot
updated Feb 2018- Chara Port pilot boarding Pilot boards20°42.5′N 070°42.0′E
- Mul Dwarka pilot boarding Pilot boards20°43.9′N 070°38.5′E
Compulsory provided by Ambuja Cement Co Ltd. Services of local pilots are available on request via local agents. ETA should be sent 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boards 1nm SSW of breakwater.
Key data
updated Feb 2026Size limits
LOA 200m, beam 32m, draught 9.5m, 66628DWT.
Load line zone
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical September 1 to May 31, Summer June 1 to August 31.
Tides
Range 2.4m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambuja Cement Terminal | 9.50 m | 200 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 Feb 2018Approach
The approach channel is dredged to 12.0m.
Anchorages
Anchorage with good holding ground can be found 2-3nm SSW of the breakwater.
Tugs
Two tugs available which join vessel off breakwater. Vessels are to use their own lines.
Charts and publications
BA 1474. Indian 206, 2055. 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 Muldwarka
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Muldwarka is situated on the S coast of Saurashtra on the W coast of India.
The port
Muldwarka is a private port used mainly for coal, clinker and gypsum unloading and cement loading for Ambuja Cements.
Traffic
Approx of 3,200,000t of cargo are handled annually.
Questions about Muldwarka
Where does the pilot board at Muldwarka?
The pilot boards at Chara Port pilot boarding, 20°42.5′N 070°42.0′E. Muldwarka has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Muldwarka in?
Local time at Muldwarka is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Muldwarka?
The deepest berth listed is at Ambuja Cement Terminal: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Muldwarka in?
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical September 1 to May 31, Summer June 1 to August 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Muldwarka?
Port State Control at Muldwarka: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Muldwarka?
The UN/LOCODE of Muldwarka is INMDK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Muldwarka 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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