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Ship chandling operations at Visakhapatnam Port, India
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Visakhapatnam Port

Visakhapatnam is a natural deep-water harbour on the east coast and one of India's highest-tonnage ports, handling crude, coal, iron ore, containers and general cargo. A naval dockyard and heavy industry share the harbour, so security procedures are correspondingly strict.

Operational Notes for Visakhapatnam Port

  • Natural deep-water harbour among India's highest-tonnage ports

  • Crude, coal, iron ore, container and general cargo berths

  • Naval and heavy-industry presence tightens access procedures

How We Supply This Port

Vizag deliveries are arranged with access cleared in advance, and our local stock covers both tanker safety items and general provisions for the port's mixed traffic.

Fresh ProvisionsBonded StoresTechnical SparesDeck & Engine StoresSafety EquipmentNavigational Publications

Customs & Port Formalities in India

  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.

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Operational Data

Coordinates
17° 41' N, 83° 17' E
Draft Limit
16.5m
Status
Operational 24/7
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