KARACHI PORT TRUST
Port Department
Functions, achievements, performance and organogram.
Functions Achievements Performance Organogram
Port Department & Functions
- Karachi Port (KPT) is the premier navigational tidal seaport of Karachi, Pakistan, and is widely recognized as the “Gateway to Pakistan”.
- The Port Department is functional 24/7 and managed under the lead of the Director General (Ops). It is directly headed by the Deputy Conservator, Harbour Master, Dock Master and Dy. Harbour Master.
- The Port Department is responsible for ensuring safe navigation and shipping movements, including berthing and un-berthing of vessels, and the acts of arrival, shifting and departure, along with all visiting merchant and foreign naval vessels.
- The Port Department works round-the-clock, providing nonstop shipping services to facilitate safe maritime transit in Karachi Port.
RECORDS AT KARACHI PORT
Achievements
236,184 MT
MSC Loreto: Record GRT
In June 2026, KPT handled MSC Loreto with a record GRT of 236,184 MT, the highest ever at Karachi Port.
88,988,822 MT
Highest GRT in FY 2025-26
The highest GRT of 88,988,822 MT handled during FY 2025-26 marks a historic record in the history of KPT.
Vessel Acts Handled FY 2025-26
Details of ship acts handled during the financial year 2025-26.
2,115 acts
Arrivals
439 acts
Shiftings
2,082 acts
Departures
Port Department Organogram
Director General (Ops)
Deputy Conservator
Harbour Master
Dy. Harbour Master
Harbour Pilots
Tug Commanders
Marine / Chief Engineers
Harbour Master’s Establishment & Staff
Shipping Tugs / Boats Staff
KPOC – VHF Section
Shipping Supervisor
Manora Lighthouse
Manora Station / Navigational Staff
Head Office
PS to Deputy Conservator
Deputy Conservator’s Staff
Shipping / General and Establishment
Dock Master
Assistant Dock Master
Dock Master’s Establishment & Staff
Shipping Coordination Staff
Shipping and Mooring Gangs