Port of Quilon

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About Port of Quilon

Quilon is a port located on the Indian Ocean coast of Kerala, India. It historically served as a significant trading hub.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-KL
Area
West Coast India
Sub-area
Laccadive Sea
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
8.8753°
Longitude
76.5815°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q111387020 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Quilon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kollam Lighthouse at 1 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Kovilthottam (8.2 NM NNW), Anjengo (15.8 NM SE), Vizhinjam (37.9 NM SE), Alleppey (40.2 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Quilon on?

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The Port of Quilon 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 Quilon?

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You can track vessels near Quilon (INQUI) 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 Quilon?

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The Port of Quilon is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INQUI — 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 INQUI 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 Quilon?

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The Port of Quilon 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.