Port Pipavav

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About Port Pipavav

Port Pipavav is an all-weather, multi-user port on India's west coast in Gujarat. It handles various commodities and serves as a key hub on the Indian Ocean.

Background
Port Pipavav is a multi-user, multi-commodity, all weather port on the west coast of India in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, 90 km South of Amreli, 15 km South of Rajula and 140 km Southwest of Bhavnagar.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Region

Subdivision
IN-GJ
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
20.9333°
Longitude
71.5167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524265 →
Wikidata
Q7230862 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.pipavav.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Pipavav?

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The approach to Port Pipavav is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Shialbet Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Jafrabad (8.8 NM WSW), Jegri Island (17.4 NM ENE), Rajpara (19.4 NM WSW), Simar (22.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port Pipavav on?

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The Port Pipavav 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 Pipavav?

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You can track vessels near Port Pipavav (INPPV) 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 Pipavav?

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The Port Pipavav is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INPPV — 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 INPPV 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 Pipavav?

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The Port Pipavav 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.