Port of Port Blair (INIXZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Blair (UN/LOCODE INIXZ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in India, on the Andaman Sea. It sits at 11.6778° N, 92.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 13 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Andaman Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Blair
Where is Port of Port Blair located?
Port of Port Blair is a seaport located in India, on the Andaman Sea. Its coordinates are 11.6778° N, 92.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Blair?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Blair is INIXZ — country code IN, location code IXZ.
How deep is Port of Port Blair?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Blair has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 13 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Blair?
Port of Port Blair reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 183.4 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Blair require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Blair.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Blair?
Port of Port Blair is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Blair have?
Port of Port Blair is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Blair are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →