Port of Machilipatnam: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Machilipatnam is a very small open roadstead harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 16.1500° N, 81.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.

Country
India
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
16.1500° N, 81.1667° 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
14 m
Anchorage Depth
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 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 AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Anchorage

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Port of Machilipatnam
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Distance
84 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Machilipatnam

Where is Port of Machilipatnam located?

Port of Machilipatnam is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 16.1500° N, 81.1667° E.

How deep is Port of Machilipatnam?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Machilipatnam has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Machilipatnam require a pilot?

Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Machilipatnam.

What type of harbor is Port of Machilipatnam?

Port of Machilipatnam is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Machilipatnam have?

Port of Machilipatnam is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Machilipatnam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →