Seaport · India
Port Blair
Port Blair (India) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 49720). It lies on the Andaman Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- India
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- INIXZ
- World Port Index no.
- 49720
- Coordinates
- 11.68°N, 92.73°E
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Main use
- Cargo
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
- WPI region
- Andaman Islands
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 13.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 10.0 m |
| Tidal range | 2.7 m |
| Max vessel length | 183.4 m |
| Max vessel beam | 32.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 840 nm |
| Hai Phong | 980 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Port Blair, with full port guides:
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 Port Blair
Where is Port Blair?
Port Blair (India) lies on the Andaman Sea, at about 11.68°N, 92.73°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Blair?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE INIXZ for Port Blair. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Port Blair?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 183.4 m, beam 32.2 m, draft 9.0 m for Port Blair. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Port Blair from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 980 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Yangon (Thilawa), Bangkok (Khlong Toei), Laem Chabang.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Port Blair?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Port Blair 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.