What is the famous Port of Mumbai?

The two key ports – Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT), which was set up in the 17th century, and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), the relatively new Port – collectively account for 22 per cent of the total traffic handled at 13 major ports across the country. The state has a coastline of 720 km on the Arabian seafront.

Where is situated Mumbai port?

Mumbai Port (MbPT) lies midway ( 18°56.3′N 72°45.9′E) on the western shore of Mumbai Harbour. The port was the pre-eminent commercial port of India in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It is known as the gateway to India, and has been a primary factor in the emergence of Mumbai as the commercial capital of India.

How many docks are there in Mumbai?

The port is composed of three wet docks: Prince’s Dock was commissioned in 1880, Victoria Dock commissioned in 1888, and Indira Dock commissioned in 1914.

Which is the oldest port in Mumbai?

Mumbai Harbour has been used by ships and boats for centuries. It was used by the Maratha Navy, as well as the British and Portuguese colonial navies.

How many jetty are there in Mumbai?

There are 3 jetties viz. Old Pir Pau , New Pir Pau(NPP) and New Pir Pau 2(NPP2). At Old Pir Pau only lube/base oil barges are handled.

What is the name of Mumbai sea?

Arabian Sea
Situated on the western coast of India, Mumbai is circumscribed by the magnificent Arabian Sea.

What are two beaches in Mumbai?

Top 7 Beaches To Visit In Mumbai

  • Juhu Beach.
  • Chowpatty Beach.
  • Aksa Beach.
  • Madh Island Beach.
  • Versova Beach.
  • Marvé Beach.
  • Manori Beach.

What is the old name of Mumbai?

Bombay
The Independent, a major British newspaper and online publication, will no longer call India’s largest city Mumbai. Instead, the publication plans to revert to the city’s older, colonial-era name — Bombay.