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Revdanda
Key data
updated Jan 2026Size limits
LOA 82m, draught 4m, beam 16m, 3052DWT.
Tides
Range 1.6m - 2.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welspun Maxsteel | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
The land on each side of the estuary is low lying and, for the most part, covered at HW springs.
The port is approached from SW and entered between Korlai Headland (18°32.5'N 072°54.5'E) and Revadanda, a sixteenth century Portuguese fortress standing on the N side of the river, 1 mile ENE.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: Vessels may anchor about 3.5nm WNW of Korlai Point Light in depths of 5.0m.
Inner anchorages: Small vessels can obtain anchorage, in depths of about 4.0m, off a landing place close ESE of fortress of Revadanda and upstream of the bridge which crosses the river.
Charts and publications
BA 1487. Admiralty Pilot NP38.
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 Revdanda
updated Jan 2026Where it is
Revadanda is located on the W coast, approx 44km S of Mumbai.
The port
The port provides an open roadstead lighterage anchorage and small alongside jetties for unloading iron ore to the nearby steel plant via conveyor.
Traffic
Approx 7,00,000t of cargo are handled annually.
Questions about Revdanda
What time zone is Revdanda in?
Local time at Revdanda is UTC+5:30. No summer time.
Who carries out Port State Control at Revdanda?
Port State Control at Revdanda: Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Revdanda?
The UN/LOCODE of Revdanda is INRVD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Revdanda 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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