India

Port of Pipavav Bandar (IN PAV)

India
Port information
UN/LOCODE IN PAV
Coordinates 20.9167, 71.5167 (20°55′N 71°31′E)
Region IN-GJ
Nearest city Pipāvāv Bandar
Body of water Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Good
Tidal range 3 m
Channel depth 14 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 14.5 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 367 m × 50 m × 14.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs None
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #28
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 144.59

Pipavav Bandar operates as a working harbor in India, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as Coastal, natural sets the scale of operations at Pipavav Bandar. Draft at the approach to Pipavav Bandar is constrained by a 14.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Pipavav Bandar typically connects onward through Pipāvāv Bandar.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Pipavav Bandar located?
Pipavav Bandar is a seaport in India, near Pipāvāv Bandar.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pipavav Bandar?
The UN/LOCODE for Pipavav Bandar is IN PAV.
What is the channel depth at Pipavav Bandar?
The channel depth at Pipavav Bandar is 14 m.
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