05 May 2026 / Karaikal, India

New maximum permissible draft declared

Karaikal Port has announced the maximum permissible drafts in force in the channel and at various berths until June 30, 2026, as follows:

Channel
- Max. permissible draft up to 235m, beam 32.26m: 14.70 metres
- Max. permissible draft up to 292m, beam 45.00m: 14.40 metres

Berth 1
- Max. permissible draft up to 235m, beam 32.26m: 14.70 metres
- Max. permissible draft up to 292m, beam 45.00m: 14.00 metres

Berths 2, 3 & 4
- Max. permissible draft up to 235m, beam 32.26m: 14.70 metres
- Max. permissible draft up to 292m, beam 45.00m: 14.40 metres

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