GSA leadership
Karachi
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd
Issue 1
Issued on 24/01/2012
Revised on 16/06/2026
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KARACHI PORT PARAMETERS

OP-1
(POL PRODUCTS)
MAX LOA 259 M MAX DWT 75,000 TONS Crude Oil & HSD
Chemical (Private)
MAX BEAM 44 M MAX DISPL 95,000 TONS
MAX DRAFT IMPORT 13.00 M
MAX DRAFT EXPORT 13.00 M
OP-2
(POL PRODUCTS)
MAX LOA 259 M MAX DWT 75,000 TONS Chemical, Ethanol, Molasses
Crude Oil, Palm Oil, HSD &
HSFO, LSFO
MAX BEAM 44 M MAX DISPL 95,000 TONS
MAX DRAFT IMPORT 13.00 M
MAX DRAFT EXPORT 12.50 M
OP-3
(POL PRODUCTS)
MAX LOA 259 M MAX DWT 75,000 TONS Chemical, Ethanol, Molasses
Crude Oil, Vegetable Oil,
Naptha, Base LSFO, HSFO
AV Gas, Mogas
MAX BEAM 44 M MAX DISPL 95,000 TONS
MAX DRAFT IMPORT 12.50 M
MAX DRAFT EXPORT 12.25 M
BERTHS 1-3 MAX LOA NR Dedicated Berth for General Cargo / Bulk, Deep Draft / all dirty cargoes
DB-1 Chemical, Ethanol, Molasses
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 10.67 M
BERTHS 4-5 MAX LOA 186 M Deep draft / Bulk / General Cargo / Cruise Ships / Naval Ships
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 10.75 M
KGTML
BERTHS 6-9
MAX LOA 305 M Dedicated container terminal in private sector KGTL
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DEAFT 13.00 M
KGTML
BERTHS 10 - 15
MAX LOA 250 M Deep draft / Bulk / General Cargo / Naval Ships
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 13.00 M
KGTML
BERTHS 16-17
MAX LOA 250 M Deep draft / Bulk / General Cargo / Naval Ships
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 12.00 M
BERTHS 18-19 MAX LOA 170 M General + Project Cargo, Break Bulk + Geared Container Ships
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 9.50 M
BERTHS 20-21 MAX LOA 200 M General + Project Cargo, Break Bulk + Geared Container Ships
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 9.50 M
BERTHS 22-23 MAX LOA 150 M General Cargo, Break Bulk + Geared Container Ships
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 7.50 M
General Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd
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Issued on 24/01/2012
Revised on 16/06/2026
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BERTHS 24-25 MAX LOA 200 M General + Project Cargo, Break Bulk + Geared Container Ships, Bulk Cement
Base / Lube Oil, White Sprite, Chloroform & Chemical
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 10.00 M
KICT
BERTHS 26-30
MAX LOA 305 M Dedicated container terminal in private sector KICT
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 13.00 M
SAPT 1, 2, 3, 4 MAX LOA 400 M Dedicated container terminal in private sector SAPT
Newly constructed deep-water terminal.
MAX BEAM NR
MAX DRAFT 16.00 M

OTHER INFORMATION

01) There is no restriction on the beam for general cargo vessels when the ships are working with their own gear.
02) There are no Rails served Berths on East Wharf
03) Movement at Berth No 18 to 23 restricted to day light only
04) Vessel drawing draft of more than the sanctioned depth will not be allowed to enter the Port.
05) The above draught/dimensions are subject to availability of sufficient tide/weather condition
06) Deep draft vessels are to commence loading/discharging immediately after berthing
07) Ship coming for loading immediately sail at top up, before 1 hour of high water.
08) Ship on arrival at outer anchorage are to communicate correct draught and other vessel's particulars.
09) Existing Harbour vessel 290 (M) LOA and above will be swing around during day light only.
10) Vessels above 305 (M) LOA will be allowed subject to intimation of ETA 07 days before arrival and prior approval of Port Authorities.
11) SAPT: Draft subject to weather, 14 M in all weather condition, 16 M on top of High Water only.
12) SAPT being newly constructed port, vessel 330 (M) LOA and above will be handled with an additional pilot for safety on arrival.
13) For SAPT 1 and 2, two pilot will be mandatory during arrival time irrespective of length and draft.
14) Tanker arriving with more than 10 m draft for loading irrespective of length and or tanker of 200 m and above irrespective of draft to be placed stbd side alongside and be swing around by other pilot in slack water or appropriate tide according to prevailing shipping movements and conditions.