Port Pipavav is protected by islands Shial Bet and Savai Bet, which
act as a natural breakwater making the port safe in all weather
conditions. The presence of these islands also leads to the tranquility
in the harbour as well as ensures the wave height is less than 0.5m
most of the time. The port can accept vessels having a draft of
12.5mts. |
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Oceanographic studies conducted at the port indicate that the wave height
in the harbour does not exceed 0.5 mtrs even during the monsoon season
(June-September).
The wave climate outside the harbour area at Pipavav is summarized below.
| Range
of Wave height in 'm' |
Percentage
Occurrence in a year |
Number
of days in a year |
| 0-1 |
36% |
131 |
| 01-2 |
51% |
186 |
| 2-3 |
9% |
33 |
| Above
3 |
4% |
15 |
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| High
High Water Springs (HHWS) |
+3.92
M |
| Mean
High High Water (MHHW) |
+3.19
M |
| Mean
Sea Level (MSL) |
+1.76
M |
| Mean
Low Low Water (MLLW) |
+0.50
M |
| Low
Low Water Springs (LLWS) |
-O.O1 M |
| Note:
All levels are with reference to Chart Datum |
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The currents do not exceed 2 knots during the flood tides and 1.5 knots
during the ebb tides in the entrance channel as well as in the harbour.
The
favourable oceanographic conditions at Port Pipavav ensure easy
and safe navigation of ships round the year.
