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.

Country
India
UN/LOCODE
INCDL
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
11.7167° N, 79.7667° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9 m
Max Vessel Draft
9 m
Max Vessel Length
164 m

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Port of Cuddalore (INCDL)
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Distance
14 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →