India

Port of Bhavnagar (IN BHU)

India
Port of Bhavnagar, India © Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE IN BHU
Coordinates 21.7667, 72.2333 (21°46′N 72°14′E)
Region IN-GJ
Nearest city Bhāvnagar
Body of water Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type River, tide gates
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Good
Tidal range 12 m
Channel depth 3.4 m
Anchorage depth 11 m
Cargo pier depth 12.8 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 78.9 m × 14.8 m × 4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in India, the port of Bhavnagar serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Bhavnagar has a Small harbor of the River, tide gates type. Ships approaching Bhavnagar work with a channel depth of 3.4 m. Bhāvnagar is the nearest city to Bhavnagar, linking the port to inland markets.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Bhavnagar located?
Bhavnagar is a seaport in India, near Bhāvnagar.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bhavnagar?
The UN/LOCODE for Bhavnagar is IN BHU.
What is the channel depth at Bhavnagar?
The channel depth at Bhavnagar is 3.4 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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