Seaport · India
Port of Kakinada Bay
Kakinada Bay (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49470). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INKAK
- World Port Index no.
- 49470
- Coordinates
- 17.00°N, 82.32°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Other names
- Kakinada; Kakinada Bay
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 230.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 1,470 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,490 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,400 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Kakinada Bay, with full port guides:
- Chennai · 260 nm
- Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port) · 470 nm
- Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai) · 550 nm
- Cochin (Kochi) · 550 nm
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 173 (Enroute) - India and the Bay of Bengal.
Frequently asked questions about Kakinada Bay
Where is Port of Kakinada Bay?
Kakinada Bay (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 17.00°N, 82.32°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kakinada Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INKAK for Kakinada Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Kakinada Bay?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 230.0 m, beam 32.4 m, draft 13.0 m for Kakinada Bay. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Kakinada Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,470 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,400 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chennai, Kolkata (Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port), Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Kakinada Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Kakinada Bay through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.