India

Port of Tuticorin (IN TUT)

India
Port of Tuticorin, India © Tuticorin_Thermal_Power_Station_at_Night_1.jpg: Ramkumar derivative work: Begoon · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE IN TUT
Coordinates 8.8000, 78.1667 (8°48′N 78°10′E)
Region IN-TN
Nearest city Tuticorin
Body of water Palk Strait; Indian Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 15.5 m
Cargo pier depth 14.1 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 310 m × 43 m × 14.2 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Limited
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 87.69

Tuticorin is a seaport on the coast of India, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 12.5 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Tuticorin located?
Tuticorin is a seaport in India.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tuticorin?
The UN/LOCODE for Tuticorin is IN TUT.
What is the channel depth at Tuticorin?
The channel depth at Tuticorin is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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