Port of Kolachel: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kolachel is a very small open roadstead harbor located in India, on the Laccadive Sea. It sits at 8.1667° N, 77.2500° E. The port reports an anchorage depth near 13 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Laccadive Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kolachel
Where is Port of Kolachel located?
Port of Kolachel is a seaport located in India, on the Laccadive Sea. Its coordinates are 8.1667° N, 77.2500° E.
How deep is Port of Kolachel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kolachel has an anchorage depth of about 13 m.
Does Port of Kolachel require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Kolachel.
What type of harbor is Port of Kolachel?
Port of Kolachel is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kolachel have?
Port of Kolachel is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kolachel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49180), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →