Port of Pondicherry (INPNY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pondicherry (UN/LOCODE INPNY) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 11.9333° N, 79.8333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3 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 Pondicherry
Where is Port of Pondicherry located?
Port of Pondicherry is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 11.9333° N, 79.8333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pondicherry?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pondicherry is INPNY — country code IN, location code PNY.
How deep is Port of Pondicherry?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pondicherry has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Pondicherry?
Port of Pondicherry reports a maximum draft of 3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Pondicherry require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Pondicherry.
What type of harbor is Port of Pondicherry?
Port of Pondicherry is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pondicherry have?
Port of Pondicherry is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pondicherry are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →