New Mangalore Port

Last Updated: 29 May 2025

New Mangalore Port is a deep-water, all-weather port at Panambur, Mangalore in Karnataka state in India, which is the deepest inner harbour on the west coast. It is the only major port of Karnataka and is the seventh largest port in India. This port is operated by New Mangalore Port Trust.

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Terminal Details

General Details

Vessel Restriction Note :

#1. Berth Restrictions:
(a) LOA (Length Overall), Beam, and Draft:
(b) Vessels must comply with the specific LOA, beam, and draft limitations for each berth.
(c) Tanker Restrictions:
(d) Specific requirements for tankers, such as minimum parallel body length, distance from manifold connection, and combined LOA for multiple berths.

#2. General Restrictions:
(a) Visibility: Berthing/unberthing activities are suspended if visibility falls below 1000 meters.
(b) Vessel Age: Vessels 25 years or older may be accepted subject to specific permissions.
(c) Berthing During Specific Events: Restrictions may be placed on berthing during high-profile events, like a visit by the Prime Minister.

#3. Permissible Draft:
(a) New Mangalore Port has a 14m draft.
(b) The maximum permissible draft in the channel is 14.50 m, but specific berth and anchorage limitations apply.
(c) Container vessels up to 350 m can be handled with a 14.5 m draft, subject to tide conditions.

#4. Other Restrictions:
(a) Pilotage: Pilotage may be required for drafts exceeding 9 m.
(b) Heavy Vehicle Movement: Restrictions may be placed on the movement of heavy vehicles on specific dates.
(c) Security Measures: Access restrictions may be in place for guests and visitors, especially during specific events.

#5. Daily Vessel Position Archives:
(a) New Mangalore Port provides daily vessel position archives

Navigation Details :

(a) VHF Channels: 16, 14, and 12.
(b) Communication: 24/7 operations connected via Radio Wireless Station with a range of 500 km .
(c) Admiralty Chart: IN2002 – Ports of New Mangalore and Mangalore
(d) Approach Channels: IN2359 – Approaches to Port of New Mangalore.

Cargo Handling & Loading & Discharing Rate

For loading & discharging rate, Please contact us on web chat or e-mail at agency@voceanship.com

Port Equipment related information.

1-At Present 3 shore harbour mobile cranes are available at Mangalore Port for loading and unloading of all general cargo vessels.
Out of 3 cranes, 2 cranes are owned by Port and 1 crane is owned by private party.

Vessel Husbandry Services & General Information : -

1) FRESH WATER :- Available
2) FUEL :- Available
3) PROVISION :- Available
4) FO :- only 180 CST AVAILABLE AT MANGALORE PORT - supplier is INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD

Marine Tariff

1) PORT DUES :
# Foreign
a) Ships/Steamers :- $ 0.4083per GRT per entry


# Coastal
a) Ships/Steamers :- INR 6.6146 per GRT per entry


2) PILOTAGE CHARGES :
# Foreign
a) For Pilotage both inward and outward :- $ 0.5235 upto 30,000 GRT ( subject to minimum of $ 1,570.5)
b) For Pilotage both inward and outward :- $ 15,705+ $ 0.4190 upto 30,001 GRT to 60,000 GRT
c) For Pilotage both inward and outward :- $ 28,275 +$ 0.3668 upto 60,001 GRT to above GRT
d) For Pilotage both inward and outward (SPM) :- $ 0.3087 per GRT

# Coastal :-
a) For Pilotage both inward and outward :- INR 13.974 upto 30,000 GRT ( subject to minimum of INR 41,922.00)
b) For Pilotage both inward and outward :- INR 4,19,220 + INR 11.178 upto 30,001 GRT to 60,000 GRT
c) For Pilotage both inward and outward :- INR 7,54,560 +INR 9.776 upto 60,001 GRT to above GRT
d) For Pilotage both inward and outward (SPM) :- INR 11.76 per GRT

3) BERTH HIRE CHARGES :
# Foreign
a) Cargo vessels :- $ 0.002806 per GRT per hour ( subject to a minimum of $ 9.76 per hour )
b) Tanker vessels :- $ 0.003993 per GRT per hour ( subject to a minimum of $ 8.05 per hour )

# Coastal
a) Cargo vessels :- INR 0.07553 per GRT per hour ( subject to a minimum of INR 261.13 per hour )
b) Tanker vessels :- INR .0.10791 per GRT per hour ( subject to a minimum of INR 215.12 per hour )

4) ANCHORAGE CHARGES :
# Foreign
a) Pre-berthing anchorage to all vessels Loading/Unloading cargo at the port :- Free
b) Vessels stay at anchorage after sailing out from berth :- $ 0.00075 cents subject to minimum of $ 1.51 per hour
c) Vessels other than mentioned above :- $ 0.00075 cents subject to minimum of $1.51 per hour


# Coastal
a) Pre-berthing anchorage to all vessels Loading/Unloading cargo at the port :- Free
b) Vessels stay at anchorage after sailing out from berth :- INR 0.021 subject to minimum of RS 43.16 per hour
c) Vessels other than mentioned above :- INR 0.021 subject to minimum of RS 43.16 per hour

5) TUG CHARGES :
# Foreign
a) Tug Hire charges for SPM Operations :- $ 1,519.30 per hour
b) Tug Hire charges for other than SPM Operations :- $ 284.87 per hour

# Coastal
a) Tug Hire charges for SPM Operations :- INR 57,923.63 per hour
b) Tug Hire charges for other than SPM Operations :- INR 11,870.00 per hour

6) INDIAN LIGHT HOUSE DUES : INR 7.5 per NRT


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