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Navlakhi
Pilot
updated Mar 2022- Navlakhi pilot boarding Pilot boards22°44.1′N 070°05.0′E
Pilotage is compulsary and sailing pilot is not compulsary but it depends purely on Master.
Key data
updated Jun 2026Size limits
LOA 93m, beam 18m, draught 9.9m, 4,409DWT.
Water density
1009-1034.
Load line zone
Arabian Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Sep 1 to May 31, Summer June 1 to Aug 31.
Tides
Range 6.4 (springs); 4.1m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navlakhi Terminal | 9.90 m | 93 m | 5 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2022Approach
The approach to Navlakhi is liable to change; mariners are advised to exercise caution when using radar ranges.
The navigational buoys moored in Hansthal Creek are moved as required to conform with the frequent depth changes that occur. These buoys follow the obsolete Uniform System of Buoyage.
Port limits
The port limits start at No 5 Buoy in Hansthal Creek.
Anchorages
Outer Anch Lat: 22' 44' N, Long: 070' 05.00' E
Inner Anch Lat: 22' 55 N, Long: 070' 21.82' E
Restrictions
Generally, vessels' movements should take place during daylight hours only as night navigation entails a certain element of risk.
Tugs
There are 2 tugs of 382hp each for towing lighters.
Charts and publications
BA 670, IN2080, IN203; Indian 2017. 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 Mar 2022Repairs
Available for minor repairs only.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Limited available.
Medical
Government hospital in Morbi, 45km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kandla. Rajkot, 110km. Jamnagar, 125km.
Nearest railway: Navlakhi/Rajkot.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime available on request.
About Navlakhi
updated Mar 2022Where it is
Navlakhi is located on the island of Navlakhi Bet at the head of the Gulf of Kutch, on India's W coast approx 180km from the Pakistan border.
The port
The port is an all weather lighterage port. Vessels load/unload at anchor to self propelled barges, only two vessels may work at the anchorage at any one time.
Coal is the key import product and salt is the only export of Navlakhi port.
Traffic
Approx 9,000,000t of cargo and 33 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Navlakhi
Where does the pilot board at Navlakhi?
The pilot boards at Navlakhi pilot boarding, 22°44.1′N 070°05.0′E.
What time zone is Navlakhi in?
Local time at Navlakhi is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Navlakhi?
The deepest berth listed is at Navlakhi Terminal: 9.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Navlakhi?
1009-1034.
Which load line zone is Navlakhi 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 Navlakhi?
Port State Control at Navlakhi: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Navlakhi?
The UN/LOCODE of Navlakhi is INNAV.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Navlakhi 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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