Port of Cuddalore (INCDL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cuddalore (UN/LOCODE INCDL) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 11.7167° N, 79.7667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India East Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cuddalore
Where is Port of Cuddalore located?
Port of Cuddalore is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 11.7167° N, 79.7667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cuddalore?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cuddalore is INCDL — country code IN, location code CDL.
How deep is Port of Cuddalore?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cuddalore has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cuddalore?
Port of Cuddalore reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 164 m, a maximum beam of 25.6 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cuddalore require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Cuddalore.
What type of harbor is Port of Cuddalore?
Port of Cuddalore is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cuddalore have?
Port of Cuddalore is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cuddalore are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49410), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →