Home  |  News  |  Events  |  Connectivity  |  Contact Us About KPCL  |  Phase-1 Infrastructural & Facilities  |  Tariff  |  Careers  |  E.P.C. Contractor  |  Consultants about KPCL   Ideal Location Ideally located on the East Coast of India in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, 180 Kms. North of Chennai. 14o 15’ N latitude, 80o 08’ E longitude. Information for mariners Indian Hydrographic Chart 3007 (Krishnapatnam anchorage). Environmental Data Annual average humidity 76% Average annual rainfall - 1100mm Annual Average minimum and maximum temperatures are 20oC & 40oC respectively. Visibility at Krishnapatnam is rated ‘good ’ to ‘very good’ Wind Speeds The annual mean wind speed is 14 kmph. During June-September, the wind blows from SW.   During remaining period, it blows NE - NNE. During NE monsoon, wind velocity may go to 50   kmph and upto 165 kmph during cyclone for 2-3 days in a year. Cyclones Ideally located on the East Coast of India in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, 150 Kms. North of Chennai. 14o 15’ N latitude, 80o 08’ E longitude. Tidal Range The tides at Krishnapatnam are semi diurnal in nature. The mean tidal variation is of the order of 0.7m at spring tides and 0.3m at neap tides. All Weather Port Krishnpatnam port is an all weather port functioning 24 X 7 round the clock navigation and operations. Deep Draft Designed for handling vessels upto 200,000 DWT along side, in phases.   Phase-1 Draft : 15.6 Meters along side.   Phase-2 Draft : 16 Meters along side.   Phase-3 Draft : 19 Meters along side. Berths The phase I implementation is in advance stage of completion with 4 berths – each of 300mtr of length. The phase II expansion plans will be commenced from Aug 2008, which will add more 7 berths. On completion of the final phase of expansion and development, Krishnapatnam port will have a total no of 41 berths with a quay length of 12.5 Kms and a draft of 19 Mtrs – the ever largest of the country. Back-up Area   Existing huge backup area of more than 6500 Acres of land.   Existing developed hardstand open plots on 100 acres of land.   Covered Godowns of 60000 Sqmt under construction.   Loading bays / sidings for road / rail traffic. Transport Hub The Port has the potential to develop into a hub terminal for   Containers.   Bulk cargo like Coal, Iron Ore, Fertilizer etc.   Break bulk Cargo like granite etc.   Petrochemicals.   Project Cargos / ODC. Phase 1 Plans    Annual Traffic       Iron Ore : 14 Million MT Per Year   Coal : 7 Million MT Per Year   General Cargo : 2 Million MT Per Year   Maximum Ship Size : 65,000 DWT,(depth -13.2m C.D)   Commissioning : June 2008   Capital Outlay : Rs. 1200 Crores approx. © 2008 Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd, All rights reserved.