Port of Mumbai (Bombay) (INBOM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mumbai (Bombay) (UN/LOCODE INBOM) is a large coastal (tide gates) harbor located in India, on the Arabian Sea. It sits at 18.9667° N, 72.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- 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 Mumbai (Bombay)
Where is Port of Mumbai (Bombay) located?
Port of Mumbai (Bombay) is a seaport located in India, on the Arabian Sea. Its coordinates are 18.9667° N, 72.8667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mumbai (Bombay)?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mumbai (Bombay) is INBOM — country code IN, location code BOM.
How deep is Port of Mumbai (Bombay)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mumbai (Bombay) has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Mumbai (Bombay)?
Port of Mumbai (Bombay) reports a maximum draft of 9.8 m, a maximum length of 294 m, a maximum beam of 40 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Mumbai (Bombay) require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mumbai (Bombay).
What type of harbor is Port of Mumbai (Bombay)?
Port of Mumbai (Bombay) is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mumbai (Bombay) have?
Port of Mumbai (Bombay) is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mumbai (Bombay) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →