Port of Chennai (ex Madras)

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About Port of Chennai (ex Madras)

Chennai Port, formerly Madras Port, is a major artificial, all-weather harbor on the Indian Ocean's Bay of Bengal. It is India's second-largest container port, handling significant containerized cargo. The port also serves as a key hub for other cargo types and passenger traffic.

Background
Chennai Port, formerly known as Madras Port, is the second largest container port of India, behind Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port also known as Nhava Sheva. The port is the largest one in the Bay of Bengal. It is the third-oldest port among the 12 major ports of India with official port operations beginning in 1881, although maritime trade started much earlier in 1639 on the undeveloped shore. It is an artificial and all-weather port with wet docks. Once a major travel port, it became a major container port in the post-Independence era. An established port of trade of British India since the 1600s, the port remains a primary reason for the economic growth of Tamil Nadu, especially for the manufacturing boom in South India, and has contributed greatly to the development of the city of Chennai. It is due to the existence of the port that the city of Chennai eventually became known as the Gateway of South India.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Terminals
2

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11610722 →
Wikidata
Q3524002 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.chennaiport.gov.in →
OpenStreetMap
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INMAA
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-TN
Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
13.1070°
Longitude
80.3000°

Terminals (2)

CHENNAI CONTAINER TERMINAL (CCTL)

CHENNAI CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD. / DP WORLD

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CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (CITPL)

CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS PVT LTD / PSA

www.citpl.co.in →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Chennai (ex Madras)?

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The approach to Chennai (ex Madras) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Chennai Harbour Outer Arm Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Chennai Entrance Channel (0.7 NM N), Chennai Harbour Outer Arm Spur (1.3 NM SSW), Madras (1.3 NM SSW), Chennai Fishing Harbour North Breakwater (1.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Chennai (ex Madras) on?

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The Port of Chennai (ex Madras) 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 Chennai (ex Madras)?

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You can track vessels near Chennai (ex Madras) (INMAA) 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 Chennai (ex Madras)?

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The Port of Chennai (ex Madras) is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INMAA — 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 INMAA 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 Chennai (ex Madras)?

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The Port of Chennai (ex Madras) 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.