Port of Karaikal Port (INKRK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Karaikal Port (UN/LOCODE INKRK) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 10.8333° N, 79.8667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India East Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Karaikal Port
Where is Port of Karaikal Port located?
Port of Karaikal Port is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 10.8333° N, 79.8667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Karaikal Port?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Karaikal Port is INKRK — country code IN, location code KRK.
How deep is Port of Karaikal Port?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Karaikal Port has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Karaikal Port?
Port of Karaikal Port reports a maximum draft of 14 m, a maximum length of 238.1 m, a maximum beam of 38 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Karaikal Port require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Karaikal Port.
What type of harbor is Port of Karaikal Port?
Port of Karaikal Port is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Karaikal Port have?
Port of Karaikal Port is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Karaikal Port are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →