Port of Cuddalore

INCDL🇮🇳India

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About Port of Cuddalore

Cuddalore is a port on the Indian Ocean coast of Tamil Nadu, India. It serves as a hub for handling various cargo types.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-TN
Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
11.6404°
Longitude
79.7759°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INCDL
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30

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References & Identifiers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Cuddalore is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cuddalore Lighthouse at 4 NM to the N with a nominal range of 12 NM. Other aids include Porto Novo (8.2 NM S), Puducherry (17.9 NM NNE), Puducherry (17.9 NM NNE), Poompuhar (30.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cuddalore on?

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The Port of Cuddalore 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.

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

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You can track vessels near Cuddalore (INCDL) 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 Cuddalore?

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The Port of Cuddalore is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INCDL — 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 INCDL 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 Cuddalore?

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The Port of Cuddalore 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.