
Vadinar Port
Vadinar in the Gulf of Kutch handles crude for the refinery it serves through offshore single-point moorings, which is why VLCC-class tonnage can discharge here. Vessels lie offshore rather than alongside, so every store movement is a boat operation governed by weather.
Operational Notes for Vadinar Port
Offshore single-point mooring discharge — VLCC-class tonnage handled
Vessels remain offshore; all stores move by supply boat
Weather windows in the Gulf of Kutch determine delivery timing
How We Supply This Port
Vadinar is an offshore supply operation for us: loads are packed for boat transfer and sea conditions, and delivery windows are agreed with the vessel before the boat sails.
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
- 22° 26' N, 69° 40' E
- Draft Limit
- 30.0m
- Status
- Operational 24/7