
Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT)
Mumbai Port is India's oldest major port, working general and liquid cargo plus a cruise terminal inside Mumbai harbour. Draft varies significantly between the docks and the stream moorings, and road access into the port estate is congested — timing matters more here than in almost any other Indian port.
Operational Notes for Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT)
India's oldest major port, inside the sheltered Mumbai harbour
Draft varies between enclosed docks and stream moorings
Dense urban access; delivery timing is constrained by city traffic
How We Supply This Port
Our Mumbai deliveries are scheduled around gate and traffic windows, with stores held locally so a delayed berthing does not turn into a missed supply.
Customs & Port Formalities in India
- 1
The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.
- 3
ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.
- 4
Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.
- 5
Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 18° 56' N, 72° 50' E
- Draft Limit
- 10.0m - 14.3m
- Status
- Operational 24/7