Port of Attur

The approach to Attur is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mahabalipuram Lighthouse at 15.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Chennai (26.6 NM NE), Kadapakkam (27.7 NM S), Chennai Harbour Outer Arm Spur (29.1 NM NE), Madras (29.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Attur is situated on the Bay of Bengal in IN. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Attur (INATU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Attur is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INATU — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, IN, are the ISO country code for IN. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Attur operates in the UTC+5:30 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.