Mumbai Port

Last Updated: 28 May 2025

Mumbai Port Trust is a port which lies midway on the West coast of India, on the natural deep-water harbour of Mumbai in Maharashtra. The harbour spread over 400 square kilometres is protected by the mainland of Konkan to its east and north and by the island city of Mumbai to its west.

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Terminal Details

General Details

Vessel Restriction Note :

#Notification to VTS:
All vessels leaving Mumbai Harbour must notify the VTS at least 60 minutes before being ready to depart.

#Naval Ship Notification:
Naval ships departing from the Naval Tidal Basin must also notify Mumbai VTS 60 minutes in advance via telephone or hotline.

#Safe Speed:
Vessels approaching congested areas must exercise extreme caution and follow safe speeds as per the Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS).

#Overtaking:
Overtaking in the main channel is generally not permitted unless agreed upon by the pilots when embarked or by the Masters of both vessels and VTS.

#VHF Channel 12:
Vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 12 throughout their passage within Mumbai Port limits.

#Smaller Vessels:
Smaller vessels are not to impede the passage of large or deep draft vessels and should seek advice or directions from VTS if needed.

#Pilotage:
When a vessel is in pilotage charge, no ladders, accommodation or pilot ladders should be lowered without the consent of the Pilot.

#Berth Restrictions:
All vessels within the port must take up assigned berths by the Deputy Conservator and may be required to change berths as directed.

#Yacht Anchorage:
A specific area is reserved in the port as an anchorage for yachts, and no other vessels except yachts and small passenger boats are permitted within those limits.

Navigation Details :

(a) Light Buoys: Three light buoys south-east of Prongs Lighthouse, each with a different flashing light pattern.

(b) Other Subsidiary Lights: Dolphin Rock Light and Tucker Beacon Light.

(c) Lighted Buoys and Beacons: Four lighted floating buoys mark the approach channel, two jetty end beacons at mooring dolphins, and two leading lights for night navigation.

(d) Elephanta Patch Beacon: Upgraded for improved range.

Cargo Handling & Loading & Discharing Rate

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Port Equipment related information.

Storage Capacity - (in sq. metres)

Storage Area Covered Open Slots
Indira Dock 76862 180349 622
Victoria Dock 2602 13303 ----
Prince’s Dock 10201 10658 ----
Container Freight Stations 57227 62987 5579
Empty Container Yards … 139367 ----
Warehouses 148069 81134 20
Total: 294961 487798 6221

Liquid Storage - 487800 tonnes approx.

CRANES : -

Mobile Cranes: 14 tons each at 10’ radius = 6 Nos.
Tower Cranes: 20 tons each at 20’ radius = 1 No.
Floating Crane (Shrestha): 60 tons capacity = 1 No.

Vessel Husbandry Services & General Information : -

1) HEALTH AND MEDICAL : AVAILABLE
2) BUNKER SUPPLY : AVAILABLE
3) FRESH WATER : AVAILABLE CHARGEABLE BASIS
4) GARBAGE REMOVAL : AVAILABLE CHARGEABLE BASIS
5) SLUDGE REMOVAL : AVAILABLE CHARGEABLE BASIS
6) WORKSHOP : AVAILABLE
7) SIGN ON-OFF : Permitted [except Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladeshi, China]
a) Nearest International Airport (MUMBAI) 25KM around away from port.
b) Hotel facility available at MUMBAI City.
8) SPARES delivery possible on board via air cargo from Mumbai Air Cargo
9) Immobilization Permission : Subject to Permitted

Marine Tariff

Dry Cargo Marine Tariff : -

1) PORT DUES :
a) foreign run :: $0.3825 Per GRT of Vessel Per call
b) coastal run :: INR 10.4686 Per GRT of Vessel Per call
-Vessels of 3,000 tons and upwards (except fishing boats)

2) PILOTAGE CHARGES :

Foreign Run
a) DOCKS - $ 0.6281 per GT, for vessels with GRT 0 to 30000 & GRT 30K to 60K $ 0.5025 & above 60K GRT $0.4397
b) Stream (Inn anch) - $ 0.1137 per GT, for vessels with GRT 0 to 30000 & GRT 30K to 60K $ 0.0910 & above 60K GRT $0.0796
c) Jawahar Dweep / Pir Pau - $ 1.1325 per GT, for vessels with GRT 0 to 30000 & GRT 30K to 60K $ 0.9060 & above 60K GRT $0.7928

Coastal Run
a) DOCKS - INR 17.1780 per GT, for vessels with GRT 0 to 30000 & GRT 30K to 60K INR 13.7424 & above 60K GRT INR 12.0246
b) Stream (Inn anch) - INR 3.1057 per GT, for vessels with GRT 0 to 30000 & GRT 30K to 60K INR 2.4846 & above 60K GRT INR 2.1740
c) Jawahar Dweep / Pir Pau - INR 30.9797 per GT, for vessels with GRT 0 to 30000 & GRT 30K to 60K INR 24.7838 & above 60K GRT INR 21.6858

@ Includes vessels docking either directly from sea or from stream, berth to stream, berth to berth using tugs.
@ Includes vessels coming from sea to stream and back to sea without tugs.
@ Shifting charges without tugs. If tugs are used, then dock charges will be applicable.

3) BERTH HIRE CHARGES :
Foreign ::
a) Indira Dock & its Harbour Walls, Ballard Pier and Ballard Pier Extension :: $ 0.0136 per GRT per Hour
b) Prince’s & Victoria Docks and its Harbour walls :: $ 0.0108 per GRT per Hour

Coastal Run
a) Indira Dock & its Harbour Walls, Ballard Pier and Ballard Pier Extension :: INR 0.2151 per GRT per Hour
b) Prince’s & Victoria Docks and its Harbour walls :: INR 0.1665 per GRT per Hour


4) LIGHTERAGE DUES AT OTB/ANCHORAGE ::
a) Foreign Run : $ 0.0043 Per GRT Per HRS for a period of one hour or part thereof.
b) Coastal Run : INR 0.0666 Per GRT for a period of one hour or part thereof.

5) ANCHORAGE CHARGES
a) Foreign Run : $ 0.0055 Per GRT X Per Hours or part thereof
b) Coastal Run : INR 0.0861 Per GRT X Per Hours or part thereof

6) INDIAN LIGHT HOUSE DUES : INR 08.00 per NRT

7) GANGWAY Charges : INR 1500.00 Per Day (Per calendar day)

Note : GST 18% applicable on all kind of services.