Port of Ponnani

INPNN🇮🇳India

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About Port of Ponnani

Ponnani is a port located at the estuary of the Bharatappuzha river in Kerala, India, opening to the Arabian Sea. It functions as a canal port, facilitating local trade and fishing activities.

Background
Ponnani is a municipality in Ponnani Taluk, Malappuram District, in the state of Kerala, India. It serves as the administrative center of the Taluk and Block Panchayat of the same name. It is situated at the estuary of Bharatappuzha, on its southern bank, and is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and a series of brackish lagoons in the south.

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Elevation
3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10929971 →
Wikidata
Q2568315 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ponnanimunicipality.in →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-KL
Area
West Coast India
Latitude
10.7876°
Longitude
75.9157°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ponnani is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Chetwai Lighthouse at 15.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Beypore (23.2 NM NNW), Ponnani (23.2 NM NNW), Kozhikode (29.6 NM NNW), Azhikode (37.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ponnani on?

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The Port of Ponnani 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 Ponnani?

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You can track vessels near Ponnani (INPNN) 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 Ponnani?

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The Port of Ponnani is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INPNN — 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 INPNN 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 Ponnani?

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The Port of Ponnani 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.