Port of Paradip (INPPT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Paradip (UN/LOCODE INPPT) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 20.2667° N, 86.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 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 Paradip
Where is Port of Paradip located?
Port of Paradip is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 20.2667° N, 86.6833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paradip?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paradip is INPPT — country code IN, location code PPT.
How deep is Port of Paradip?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paradip has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Paradip?
Port of Paradip reports a maximum draft of 14.5 m, a maximum length of 295 m, a maximum beam of 46 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Paradip require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paradip.
What type of harbor is Port of Paradip?
Port of Paradip is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Paradip have?
Port of Paradip is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Paradip are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49535), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →