Port of Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar is a tide-gated river harbor in India, registered under the UN/LOCODE code INBHU.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Small, River, tide gate
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide, other factors
- Charted depths
- Channel3.4–4.6 m (11–15 ft)
- Anchorage11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Cargo pier3.4–4.6 m (11–15 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (3.4–4.6 m (11–15 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 12 m
- Max. vessel size
- Up to 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- turning area available
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, available with local assistance, and advisable. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique is available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radio, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities. Fixed and mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of up to 24 tons. Available services include electrical services and electrical repair. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, diesel oil, and engine supplies.
Repair capability is rated limited, there is a small drydock, and a small marine railway.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 48760, Pub. 173, chart 63092. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.