Port of Karanja

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About Port of Karanja

Also known as: Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Nhava Sheva

Karanja is a port located in Maharashtra, India. It serves as a cargo handling facility.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524262 →
Wikidata
Q7319042 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INKRN
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-MH
Latitude
18.8488°
Longitude
72.9575°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Karanja?

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The approach to Karanja is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Butcher Island Lighthouse at 6.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Barnacle Rock (7 NM N), Sunk Rock (7.5 NM WNW), Navy Yard South Breakwater (7.9 NM NW), North Channel Beacon (7.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Karanja on?

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The Port of Karanja is situated on the Arabian Sea in IN. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Karanja?

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You can track vessels near Karanja (INKRN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Karanja?

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The Port of Karanja is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INKRN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE INKRN mean?

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The first two characters, IN, are the ISO country code for IN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Karanja?

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The Port of Karanja operates in the UTC+5:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.