Port of Bhavnagar (INBHU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bhavnagar (UN/LOCODE INBHU) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in India, on the Arabian Sea. It sits at 21.7667° N, 72.2333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 12.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bhavnagar
Where is Port of Bhavnagar located?
Port of Bhavnagar is a seaport located in India, on the Arabian Sea. Its coordinates are 21.7667° N, 72.2333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bhavnagar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bhavnagar is INBHU — country code IN, location code BHU.
How deep is Port of Bhavnagar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bhavnagar has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Bhavnagar?
Port of Bhavnagar reports a maximum draft of 4 m, a maximum length of 78.9 m, a maximum beam of 14.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Bhavnagar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bhavnagar.
What type of harbor is Port of Bhavnagar?
Port of Bhavnagar is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bhavnagar have?
Port of Bhavnagar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bhavnagar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →