Port of Nagappattinam (INNPT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nagappattinam (UN/LOCODE INNPT) is a small open roadstead harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 10.7667° N, 79.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 18 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
- 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 Nagappattinam
Where is Port of Nagappattinam located?
Port of Nagappattinam is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 10.7667° N, 79.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nagappattinam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nagappattinam is INNPT — country code IN, location code NPT.
How deep is Port of Nagappattinam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nagappattinam has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 18 m.
Does Port of Nagappattinam require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Nagappattinam.
What type of harbor is Port of Nagappattinam?
Port of Nagappattinam is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nagappattinam have?
Port of Nagappattinam is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nagappattinam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →