Port of Ennore

INENR🇮🇳India

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About Port of Ennore

Ennore Port is located on the Bay of Bengal, north of Chennai, India. It is a major industrial port primarily handling coal for thermal power stations. The port serves bulk carriers and is situated on a peninsula bordered by the Korttalaiyar River and Ennore Creek.

Background
Ennore, also spelt Eṇṇūr, is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. Ennore is situated on a peninsula and is bounded by the Korttalaiyar River, Ennore Creek and the Bay of Bengal. The creek separates south Ennore from the north Ennore which covers major portions of North Chennai Thermal Power Station and Ennore Port. The neighbourhood is served by Ennore railway station. Over the years Ennore has become the hub of a range of industrial projects, mainly thermal power stations, fertilizer factories, industrial ports and coal yards.

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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
13.2630°
Longitude
80.3440°

Terminals

ADANI ENNORE CONTAINER TERMINAL

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD.

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
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Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ennore is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ennore Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the N. Other aids include Chennai Fishing Harbour East Breakwater (8.2 NM SSW), Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater (8.3 NM SSW), Chennai Entrance Channel (9.1 NM SSW), Chennai Harbour Outer Arm (9.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ennore on?

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The Port of Ennore 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 Ennore?

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You can track vessels near Ennore (INENR) 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 Ennore?

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The Port of Ennore is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INENR — 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 INENR 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 Ennore?

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The Port of Ennore 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.