Port of Chennai (Madras) (INMAA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Chennai (Madras) (UN/LOCODE INMAA) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 13.1000° N, 80.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 15 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chennai (Madras)
Where is Port of Chennai (Madras) located?
Port of Chennai (Madras) is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 13.1000° N, 80.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chennai (Madras)?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chennai (Madras) is INMAA — country code IN, location code MAA.
How deep is Port of Chennai (Madras)?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chennai (Madras) has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 15 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Chennai (Madras)?
Port of Chennai (Madras) reports a maximum draft of 16.5 m, a maximum length of 336.7 m, a maximum beam of 60 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Chennai (Madras) require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chennai (Madras).
What type of harbor is Port of Chennai (Madras)?
Port of Chennai (Madras) is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Chennai (Madras) have?
Port of Chennai (Madras) is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Chennai (Madras) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49450), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →