Port of Tuticorin (INTUT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tuticorin (UN/LOCODE INTUT) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Palk Strait. It sits at 8.8000° N, 78.1667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 14.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
- Region
- India East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tuticorin
Where is Port of Tuticorin located?
Port of Tuticorin is a seaport located in India, on the Palk Strait. Its coordinates are 8.8000° N, 78.1667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tuticorin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tuticorin is INTUT — country code IN, location code TUT.
How deep is Port of Tuticorin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tuticorin has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 14.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tuticorin?
Port of Tuticorin reports a maximum draft of 14.2 m, a maximum length of 310 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tuticorin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tuticorin.
What type of harbor is Port of Tuticorin?
Port of Tuticorin is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tuticorin have?
Port of Tuticorin is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tuticorin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →