Port of Beypore

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About Port of Beypore

Beypore is an ancient port on the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala, India. Historically, it was a center for building wooden ships and traded with the Middle East. The port is situated at the estuary of the Chaliyar River.

Background
Beypore or Beypur is a port town in Kozhikode district in the state of Kerala, India. It is located opposite to Chaliyam, the estuary where the river Chaliyar empties into the Arabian Sea. Beypore is part of Kozhikode Municipal Corporation. The town was formerly known as Vaypura or Vadaparappanad and also as Beydary. Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore, named the town Sultan Pattanam. There is a marina and a beach, while Beypore port is one of the oldest ports in Kerala, which historically traded with the Middle East. Beypore is noted for building wooden ships, known as dhows or urus in the Malayalam language. These ships were usually bought by Arab merchants for trading and fishing but are now used as tourist ships. According to Captain Iwata, founder member of the Association of Sumerian Ships in Japan, Sumerian ships might have been built in Beypore. There is evidence to prove that Beypore had direct trade links with Mesopotamia and was a prominent link on the maritime silk route. The first railway line of Kerala was laid in 1861 from Tirur to Beypore (Chaliyam), passing through Tanur, Parappanangadi, Vallikkunnu, and Kadalundi.

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Elevation
6m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10929649 →
Wikidata
Q759539 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
INBEY
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-KL
Area
West Coast India
Latitude
11.1639°
Longitude
75.8067°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Beypore?

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The approach to Beypore is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Beypore Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the S. Other aids include Ponnani (0.3 NM S), Kozhikode (6.1 NM NNW), Kadalur Point (20.9 NM NNW), Mahé (36.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Beypore on?

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The Port of Beypore is situated on the Arabian Sea 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Beypore?

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

Where is the Port of Beypore?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE INBEY mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Beypore?

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The Port of Beypore 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.