Port of Vishakhapatnam (INNRP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vishakhapatnam (UN/LOCODE INNRP) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. It sits at 17.6833° N, 83.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 19 m, an anchorage depth near 34 m, cargo pier depths around 16.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Medium
- 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 Vishakhapatnam
Where is Port of Vishakhapatnam located?
Port of Vishakhapatnam is a seaport located in India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its coordinates are 17.6833° N, 83.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vishakhapatnam?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vishakhapatnam is INNRP — country code IN, location code NRP.
How deep is Port of Vishakhapatnam?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vishakhapatnam has a channel depth of about 19 m, an anchorage depth of about 34 m, cargo pier depths of about 16.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vishakhapatnam?
Port of Vishakhapatnam reports a maximum draft of 18.1 m, a maximum length of 390 m, a maximum beam of 50 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vishakhapatnam require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vishakhapatnam.
What type of harbor is Port of Vishakhapatnam?
Port of Vishakhapatnam is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vishakhapatnam have?
Port of Vishakhapatnam is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vishakhapatnam are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #49480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →