| Regional Economic Profile |
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| No. of industrial estates |
9 |
| No. of industrial units |
12814 (approx.) |
| Major industries |
Brass parts, Petroleum & Petrochemicals, Salt, Refinery, Mineral based, Cement and Fertilizer |
| SEZ |
2 (Reliance & Essar) |
| SIR |
Okha SIR |
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| Geographical Location |
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Longitude 60° 05' E
Latitude 22° 28' N |
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| Commodity Handled |
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IMPORT: Coke, Coal, Wheat, Sulphur, Fertilizer
EXPORT: Calcium Bauxite, Onion, Clinker, Raw Bauxite, Chemicals, Soda Ash |
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| About the port |
| Okha is an all weather port with direct berthing facilities. It is situated on the north-west coast of Saurashtra Peninsula, at the mouth of the Gulf of Kutch on the west coast of India . |
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| Port Connectivity |
- Port is well connected with State Highway (SH-6A)
- Broad gauge rail link is directly connected with the port
- National Highway (NH-8E) is about 28 km from the port
- Nearest urban center Jamnagar is about 105 km away
- Nearest airport, Jamnagar is about 175 km away
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| Prospective Development |
| Road section of 22.7 km from Dwarka to Okha port is proposed to be completed by 2012 with total estimated cost of INR 56.7 crore. |
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| Present facilities |
| Harbour Structures |
1) Sayaji Pier: Total length 180 m
Width 20 m
Approach 114 m
Berthing capacity 2- vessels at a time
Draft 8 m
2) DCB Pier: Total length 145 m
Width 14 m
Approach 216 m
Berthing capacity 2- vessels
Draft 4 m
3) New Lighter Wharf: Length 100m
Facilities
- Tug - 2 no. 1,600 BHP.
- Barges - Private barges are available (no port barges)
- Launch - 1 no. passenger launch 470 BHP
- Cranes - 1 nos. of 12.5 tonnes
- Warehousing & Storage facilities - 16 Godowns & Two open sheds
- Stacking Area is 50,000 sqm
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| Proposed additional facilities/Investment plans |
1. Block wharf at Okha
2.The Port has two jetties which is to be equipped with modern mechanical handling systems to enhance the rate of loading/discharge. Capital dredging near the berth is being considered in the turning circle and entrance channel to increase the draught available. An exclusive repair facility in the form of a modern dry dock has also been suggested. The approximate cost of this development is about Rs 400 million.
3.There is an excellent opportunity to set up a deep-draught, all weather, direct berthing Port, close to Okha in the Positra Bay and on the south of Beyt Dwarka . |
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| Contact |
The Port Officer,
Gujarat Maritime Board
Okha Port, Okha-361350.
Tel: 02892-262001/02/262039
Fax: 02892-262002
E-Mail : pookh-gmb@gujarat.gov.in
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