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.
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
- 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 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 →