Seaport · India
Port of Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam (India) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49460). It lies on the Bay of Bengal.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- World Port Index no.
- 49460
- Coordinates
- 16.15°N, 81.17°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- India East Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 14.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 14.0 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- 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) | 1,530 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 1,550 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,480 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Machilipatnam, with full port guides:
- Chennai · 190 nm
- Cochin (Kochi) · 470 nm
- Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar) · 480 nm
- Nhava Sheva (JNPA, Mumbai) · 500 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 Machilipatnam
Where is Port of Machilipatnam?
Machilipatnam (India) lies on the Bay of Bengal, at about 16.15°N, 81.17°E.
How far is Machilipatnam from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 1,530 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,480 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Chennai, Cochin (Kochi), Tuticorin (V.O. Chidambaranar).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Machilipatnam?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Machilipatnam 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.