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Port of SAGAR

INSGR🇮🇳India

Port Location

About Port of SAGAR

Also known as: Lal Bahadur Canal, Lāl Bahādur Canal, Nagarjunasagar Left Bank Canal, Nāgārjunasagar Left Bank Canal

Sagar Port was a proposed seaport planned for Sagar Island, West Bengal, India. It was intended to handle bulk and containerized cargo with an initial capacity of 60 million tonnes. The project was ultimately halted.

Background
Sagar Port was a proposed seaport in Sagar Island, West Bengal, India to be built by the Government of India. IIT Madras prepared a detailed project report (DPR) for the port, involving studies for shore-protection, land reclamation and physical modeling for use of dredge material. Cost of the port build up was extimated to be ₹30 billion. The port was planned to have an initial capacity to handle 60 million tonnes of bulk and containerised cargo. After the proposal of Tajpur Port and due to unwillingness of Mamata Banerjee led Government of West Bengal, the project was stopped.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
180m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10488823 →
Wikidata
Q25588329 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Latitude
21.6910°
Longitude
88.0330°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of SAGAR?+
The approach to SAGAR is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sagar Island Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Dariapur (11.2 NM WNW), Sandia Column (11.2 NM WNW), Sandia Inner Column (17 NM N), Sandia Outer Column (17.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of SAGAR on?+
The Port of SAGAR is situated on the Bay of Bengal in IN. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of SAGAR?+
You can track vessels near SAGAR (INSGR) 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 INSGR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of SAGAR?+
The Port of SAGAR 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.