Port of New Tuticorin

The approach to New Tuticorin is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tuticorin Harbour Range Front Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Tuticorin Harbour Range Middle (0.3 NM NNE), Tuticorin Harbour East Breakwater (0.4 NM WNW), Tuticorin Harbour North Breakwater (0.4 NM WNW), Tuticorin Harbour North Breakwater Spur (0.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of New Tuticorin 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 New Tuticorin (INNTU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for INNTU on the live map.

The Port of New Tuticorin is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INNTU — 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 New Tuticorin 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.