Port of Karwar (INKRW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karwar (UN/LOCODE INKRW) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Arabian Sea. It sits at 14.8167° N, 74.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 8.5 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very 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 Karwar
Where is Port of Karwar located?
Port of Karwar is a seaport located in India, on the Arabian Sea. Its coordinates are 14.8167° N, 74.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karwar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karwar is INKRW — country code IN, location code KRW.
How deep is Port of Karwar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karwar has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 8.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Karwar?
Port of Karwar reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m, a maximum length of 229 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Karwar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karwar.
What type of harbor is Port of Karwar?
Port of Karwar is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karwar have?
Port of Karwar is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karwar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →