Port of Visakhapatnam

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About Port of Visakhapatnam

Also known as: Vizagapatanam Port

Visakhapatnam Port is a major Indian port on the Indian Ocean, established in 1933. It serves as the sole major port for Andhra Pradesh, handling significant cargo volumes.

Background
Visakhapatnam Port is one of twelve major ports in India and the only major port in Andhra Pradesh, located in Visakhapatnam.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
70m

Operations & Services

Terminals
1

History

Established
1933

Terminals

VISAKHA CONTAINER TERMINAL

VISAKHA CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD.

Opposite Town Hall, Beach Road, Visakhapatnam 530001, Andhra Pradesh, India

www.vctpl.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
INVTZ
Country
🇮🇳India
Time Zone
UTC+5:30
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
IN-AP
Area
East Coast India
Sub-area
Bengal Bay
Body of Water
Indian Ocean
Latitude
17.6959°
Longitude
83.2873°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11524263 →
Wikidata
Q7935583 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
vpt.shipping.gov.in →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Visakhapatnam is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Vishakhapatnam Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Vishakhapatnam Sector (0.7 NM SSE), Dolphin's Nose (1.2 NM SSE), Vishakhapatnam (3.3 NM ENE), Gangavarem Range Front (5.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Visakhapatnam on?

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The Port of Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam?

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You can track vessels near Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) 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 Visakhapatnam?

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The Port of Visakhapatnam is a port in IN. Its UN/LOCODE is INVTZ — 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 INVTZ 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 Visakhapatnam?

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The Port of Visakhapatnam 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.