Navlakhi Port is an all-weather lighterage port located at the southwest end of the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat, India. Situated approximately 45 km from Morbi and 160 km from Kandla, it serves as a crucial hub for importing coal and exporting salt.
Port Coordinates:
Latitude: 22.9573° N
Longitude: 70.4493° E
Port Characteristics:
Type: Anchorage port
Shelter: Fair
Harbor Size: Very small
Turning Area: Not applicable
Overhead Limits: No
Channel Depth: Approximately 9.4 to 10 meters
Anchorage Depth: Approximately 7.1 to 9.1 meters
Mean Tide: Approximately 1.8 meters
Anchorage Positions:
Outer Anchorage: Approximately 25 nautical miles from the port near Tuna Buoy, suitable for drafts up to 12 meters.
Inner Anchorage: Located about 5.5 nautical miles from the port, with depths exceeding 12 meters.
Cargo Handling:
Imports: Coal / coke/ fluorspar, and pig iron.
Exports: Salt
Discharge Rate: Between 12,000 to 15,000 metric tons per day.
Nearby Infrastructure:
Airports: Rajkot Airport (120 km) and Jamnagar Airport (135 km).
The port is governed by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), which oversees the operations of 44 minor ports in Gujarat.