The Port of Kakinada is on the Southern Part of East Coast of India at 16.56' (North) & Longitude 82.15'.(East).It is the principal sea port amongst the minor ports in INDIA and is under the control of the government of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
The maritime history of the Port dates as far back as the year 1805, when the port of "Coringa" nearby had to be closed due to shoaling.This port is classified as an intermediate port and is all weather sheltered anchorage port.
Kakinada Bay, with water spread of about 2.5 Sq.Km. is encircled and protected upto three quarters of its perimeter by the mainland and the Godavari sand spit, also known as "Hope Island". This Island had originated about 200 years ago from the mouth of the river littoral drift along the shoreline and had extended to a length about 11 nautical miles so far, thus forming into a natural breakwater protecting the entire eastern portion from the fury of the sea and providing tranquility and shelter to the ships which are berthed at anchor in the Kakinada Bay. Thus, the port of Kakinada has become one of the safest natural harbours on the east coast of India.
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Hope Island is the beautiful island near Kakinada, and it makes a wonderful place to visit from the hustle-bustle of the city.
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