VISAKHAPATNAM

  • INVTZ
  • Latitude: 17.69595
  • Longitude: 83.2873
  • East Coast India
  • Port in India

Location: Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh 530035 India

Phone number: +91-891-2564841

Web-site: https://www.vizagport.com

Visakhapatnam Port (Vizag Port), India

Location:

  • Situated on the eastern coast of India in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Geographical coordinates are approximately 17.7041° N latitude and 83.2976° E longitude.

Overview:

  • Visakhapatnam Port, commonly referred to as Vizag Port, is one of the oldest and largest ports in India.
  • It serves as a natural harbor and is well-protected from cyclonic storms by the geography of the region.
  • The port operates under the administrative control of Visakhapatnam Port Trust, which is under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.

Facilities and Infrastructure:

  1. Terminals and Berths:

    • General Cargo Berths: Dedicated for handling general and bulk cargo.
    • Container Terminal: Equipped with modern handling equipment for containerized cargo.
    • Oil and Liquid Bulk Terminals: Specialized berths for petroleum, oil, and other liquid bulk cargoes.
    • Coal Terminal: Designed to handle large volumes of coal efficiently.
    • Iron Ore Handling Terminal: Capable of handling and exporting large quantities of iron ore.
  2. Draft Depths:

    • The harbor provides diverse draft levels suitable for different vessel sizes, typically ranging from 10 meters to over 18 meters depending on the terminal.
  3. Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment:

    • Equipped with advanced quay cranes, mobile harbor cranes, and rail-mounted gantry cranes.
    • Facilities for mechanized and non-mechanized loading/unloading operations.
  4. Storage Facilities:

    • Extensive warehousing for various types of cargo.
    • Open storage yards and transit sheds for bulk commodities.
    • Tank farms for liquid storage.
  5. Rail and Road Connectivity:

    • The port is well-connected by a broad gauge railway network to major industrial and commercial centers.
    • Road connectivity through national and state highways facilitates seamless inland transportation.
  6. Support Services:

    • Pilotage and tug services for safe berthing and unberthing of vessels.
    • Bunkering facilities available for fuel supply.
    • Ship repair yard for maintenance and repairs of vessels.

Key Commodities Handled:

  • Iron ore, petroleum products, coal, fertilizers, and steel products.
  • Containerized cargo including industrial goods, perishables, and consumer products.
  • Various bulk commodities including grains, minerals, and chemicals.

Strategic Importance:

  • Plays a vital role in India's international trade, especially for the eastern and central regions of the country.
  • Acts as a gateway for maritime trade with South East Asia, the Far East, and the Pacific regions.

Expansion and Development:

  • Continuous upgrades and modernization projects underway to enhance capacity and efficiency.
  • Expansion plans include additional berths, deeper draft channels, and advanced handling equipment to cater to growing trade demands.

Environmental Measures:

  • Initiatives in place for pollution control and environmental protection.
  • Implementation of green port initiatives focusing on reducing carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy use.

The Visakhapatnam Port continues to be a critical asset to India's maritime infrastructure, supporting economic growth and international trade.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
R681 Military VIZAG 05:28:28
Z166 Military NA 05:28:27
YIN NENG Cargo VIZAG 05:13:13
P716 Other IN ALA 04:24:12
ASHICO SYMPHONY Cargo ID VTZ 03:51:52
OCEAN SWAN 4 Towing/Tug 01:54:53
DCI DREDGE XI Dredging VISHAKAPATNAM 01:25:22
OCEAN APPLAUD Cargo VIZAG 01:22:55
RUI SHENG 6 Cargo IN VTZ 01:16:16
AZTECA Cargo IN PRT 12:27:37
CGS VALIANT Port 12:27:33
DCI DREDGE XXI Dredging HALDIA 12:24:14
SAKIZAYA ORCHID Cargo VIZAG 4/1/2025
OCEAN ESTEEM Towing/Tug VISAKHAPANAM 4/1/2025
BERGE NANTONG Tanker INVTZ 4/1/2025
BHUDTHI BHUM Cargo MYPKG 4/1/2025
W186 Military VIZAG 4/1/2025
B856 Other 4/1/2025
VISHVA JYOTI Cargo VISAKHAPATNAM 4/1/2025
STI MARVEL Tanker INVTZ 3/31/2025

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