Cochin Port (Kochi)
Cochin is one of India's most capable ports for a vessel that needs more than stores: container terminal, cruise berths, bunkering and a major shipyard sit within the same harbour. That combination makes it a natural choice for calls involving repair or crew change alongside supply.
Operational Notes for Cochin Port (Kochi)
Container terminal, cruise berths and bunkering within one sheltered harbour
Major ship-repair capacity available in the same port
Well-established provisioning market with strong fresh supply
How We Supply This Port
Kochi is a strong port for combined operations — we routinely supply stores alongside repair calls and crew changes, coordinating the delivery around yard access.
Customs & Port Formalities in India
- 1
The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.
- 2
Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.
- 3
ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.
- 4
Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.
- 5
Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.
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Operational Data
- Coordinates
- 09° 58' N, 76° 14' E
- Draft Limit
- 14.5m
- Status
- Operational 24/7
Indicative figures, published as a planning aid for procurement. They are not maintained in real time and are not for navigation or passage planning. Confirm with the vessel’s agent or the port authority before relying on them.
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