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Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar)
IndiaUNLOCODE: INIXZIsland General / Passenger
Gateway to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sea links to Chennai/Kolkata/Vizag (3–4 days)
Naval base (INS Utkrosh)
Not a federal major port
Overview
- Gateway to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Sea links to Chennai/Kolkata/Vizag (3–4 days)
- Naval base (INS Utkrosh)
- Not a federal major port
- Moderate–high cyclone risk
Capital of A&N Islands. NOT a federal major port. Strategic naval gateway.
Port Identity & Location
- Alternate Name
- Sri Vijaya Puram
- Territory
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT)
- City
- Port Blair
VTS & Communications
- VTS
- Not publicly available
Pilotage
- Pilotage
- Compulsory
Anchorages
- Anchorage
- Natural harbour
Channel Depths & Approach
- Channel
- Natural harbour between Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea
- Hazards
- Monsoon, remoteness
Berths & Terminals
- Type
- Passenger / general; sea links to Chennai, Kolkata, Vizag (3–4 days)
Documentation & Customs
- Customs
- Indian Customs
Weather & Tidal
- Tidal
- Tropical monsoon
- Cyclone Risk
- Moderate–high
Security & Hazards (ISPS)
- ISPS
- Compliant
- Restricted
- Naval areas (INS Utkrosh)
- Hazards
- Monsoon, isolation
Port Authority
- Authority
- A&N Administration / Directorate of Shipping Services (not a federal major port)
SAR & Emergency
SAR Authority
Indian Coast Guard / INS Utkrosh (Navy)
Ship Services
- Bunkering
- Limited
- Tugs
- Available
- Repairs
- Limited
Port Details
- Country
- 🇮🇳 India
- Region
- South Asia / Bay of Bengal
- UNLOCODE
- INIXZ
- Type
- Island General / Passenger
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