Port of Bhavnagar
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Bhavnagar: no ships detected in port from AIS in the last 3 days (as of Oct 3, 2026, 15:21 UTC). Coverage depends on AIS reception in the area.
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Vessels near Bhavnagar
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Forecast
Model forecast for Bhavnagar over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 67° | 4 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 6 | 271° | 10 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 5 | 289° | 10 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 67° | 9 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 6 | 189° | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 5 | 287° | 9 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 4 | 289° | 9 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 4 | 151° | 12 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 7 | 189° | 11 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 6 | 278° | 11 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 3, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 3, 2026, 06:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 12 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
7 incidents within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since Jan 7, 2020. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- Attempted BoardingApr 8, 2022Other41 km away
INDIA: On 8 April, at 2300 local time, an unknown number of robbers attempted to board a semi-submersible platform under tow in the Gulf of Khambhat, near position 21-28N 072-22E. The authorities reported that the vessel and all crew were safe. The vessel did not require assistance and continued her voyage.
- IncidentJan 19, 2022Barge49 km away
INDIA: On 19 January, at 2010 local time, a robbery occurred on an underway jack-up barge VIMLA–1 towed by the India-flagged tug ROSE approximately 7.5 NM southeast of Alang, near position 21-21N 072-18E. The master spotted four perpetrators onboard the unmanned barge. The robbers subsequently escaped on a waiting boat. The incident was reported to the Khambhat Vessel Traffic Service and an Indian Coast Guard vessel was dispatched. The Coast Guard boarded the barge on arrival and discovered the
- IncidentMay 26, 2021Tanker87 km away
On 26 May, at 08:30 local time, ten robbers in two fishing boats boarded a Panama-flagged chemical tanker DAWN 1 under tow by tugboat VENTURE approximately 7 NM southeast of Mahuva, Gujarat, near position 21:00N - 071: 56E. The robbers approached the towed dead ship from the astern and used a ladder to board the vessel. The master of the tugboat activated an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, which resulted in a marine police vessel being sent to the location. The perpetrators made thei
- Suspicious ApproachMar 27, 2020Tugboat45 km away
CREW ONBOARD A TUG TOWING A BARGE NOTICED UNAUTHORISED PERSONS BOARDING THE BARGE AND STEALING THE BARGE PROPERTIES. ALARM RAISED AND INCIDENT REPORTED TO VTS AND COAST GUARD, WHO DISPATCHED A BOAT TO INVESTIGATE. THE ROBBERS MANAGED TO ESCAPE.
- Attempted BoardingMar 25, 2020Barge46 km away
On 25 March, four robbers boarded the Panama-flagged jack up barge NAASHI in-tow by the tugboat BATELEUR. The barge was destined for dismantling at Alang Anchorage at 21 :24N - 072:20E. When the master raised the alarm, the robbers fled. The crew informed the local Vessel Traffic Information Service, who in turn reported the incident to the Indian Coast Guard. The Coast Guard station at Pipavav requested a local marine police send a vessel to the location. Police and local agents continue to inv
- Attempted BoardingFeb 19, 2020Vessel100 km away
On 19 February, nine persons boarded the vessel AL MARJO while underway 8 NM from the Pipavav coast. India Coast Guard forces responded to the incident and arrested the individuals. (www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
Source: NGA Anti-Shipping Activity Messages. This reproduction, partial or complete, of any National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) or Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) product, information or data is not approved, authorized or endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director, NGA or any other element of the US Government. The US Government and NGA accept no liability for the accuracy or quality of this reproduction or the use of any NGA, NIMA or DMA products, information or data. Licence: US Government work — "NGA claims no copyright or other intellectual property right".
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