Seaport · India
Port of Karwar
Karwar (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 48990). It lies on the Arabian Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INKRW
- World Port Index no.
- 48990
- Coordinates
- 14.82°N, 74.12°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Arabian Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India West Coast
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 8.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 8.5 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 229.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.3 m |
| Max vessel draft | 8.2 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Deck supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,930 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,940 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,890 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Karwar, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Karwar
Where is Port of Karwar?
Karwar (India) lies on the Arabian Sea, at about 14.82°N, 74.12°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karwar?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INKRW for Karwar. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Karwar?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 229.0 m, beam 32.3 m, draft 8.2 m for Karwar. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Karwar from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,930 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,890 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai), Cochin (Kochi), Chennai.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Karwar?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Karwar through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.