V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin)

• Artificial deep-sea harbour on the Gulf of Mannar

• Container, dry bulk and general cargo berths

• Well placed for vessels routing between India and Sri Lanka

Tuticorin is served from our Tamil Nadu stock, and its proximity to Colombo lets us balance sourcing between the two when an item is short on one side.

1. 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. 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. 3

   ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.

4. 4

   Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.

5. 5

   Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.

Other ports we serve in India