Port of Kakinada Bay (INKAK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kakinada Bay (UN/LOCODE INKAK) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 17.0000° N, 82.3167° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kakinada Bay
Where is Port of Kakinada Bay located?
Port of Kakinada Bay is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 17.0000° N, 82.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kakinada Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kakinada Bay is INKAK — country code IN, location code KAK.
How deep is Port of Kakinada Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kakinada Bay has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kakinada Bay?
Port of Kakinada Bay reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 230 m, a maximum beam of 32.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kakinada Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kakinada Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Kakinada Bay?
Port of Kakinada Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kakinada Bay have?
Port of Kakinada Bay is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kakinada Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →