Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim/Karachi

The controlling depth at Muhammad Bin Qasim/Karachi is 13 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Muhammad Bin Qasim/Karachi is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kunni Range Rear Lighthouse at 6.8 NM to the W. Other aids include Phitti Creek Range Rear (10.4 NM WSW), Ahsan Channel Range Rear (13.8 NM WSW), Khuddi Island (14.3 NM SSW), Karachi (18.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

You can track vessels near Muhammad Bin Qasim/Karachi (PKBQM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for PKBQM on the live map.

The Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim/Karachi is a port in PK. Its UN/LOCODE is PKBQM — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, PK, are the ISO country code for PK. 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.

The Port of Muhammad Bin Qasim/Karachi operates in the UTC+5 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.

PORT QASIM (UN/Locode: PKBQM), Pakistan is a seaport located at approximately 24.77350° N, 67.33700° E.

Coordinates: 24.77350° N, 67.33700° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KARACHI — UN/Locode: PKKHI — 24.82710° N, 66.98450° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 12 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.

Ship suppliers include GOLDEN SEA ENTERPRISES.

Service providers include Al Meena Marine Engineers.