Port of Samalkot

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About Port of Samalkot

Also known as: Samalkoh Canal, Samalkot Canal

Samalkot is a canal port located in Andhra Pradesh, India. It serves as a transshipment point for cargo, primarily handling bulk commodities. The port's operations are facilitated by its canal access, connecting it to regional waterways.

Background
Samalkota, commonly known as Samarlakota, is a town in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town forms a part of Kakinada Urban Development Authority. It was previously known as Chamarlakota, which dates back to a local kaifiyat that was written in the mid-eighteenth century.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
18m

Region

Subdivision
IN-AP
Latitude
17.0500°
Longitude
82.1833°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
1257564 →
Wikidata
Q2563400 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Samalkot is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Vakalapudi Lighthouse at 6.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Kakinada Bay Range Rear (7.9 NM SE), Kakinada Bay Range Front (8 NM SE), Sacramento (28.3 NM S), Pentakota (29 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Samalkot on?

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The Port of Samalkot 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 Samalkot?

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You can track vessels near Samalkot (INSAM) 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 Samalkot?

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The Port of Samalkot is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INSAM — 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 INSAM 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 Samalkot?

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The Port of Samalkot 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.