India · Asia · IN MAA
Chennai (Madras)
Coastal (Breakwater) · Large harbour · Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
Port information
- Channel depth
- 18.6 m
- Anchorage depth
- 15.5 m
- Berth depth
- 15 m
- Tide range
- 1.3 m
- Max vessel draught
- 16.5 m
- Water
- salt
- Likely soil (estimate)
- Sand, Silt / mud
- Position
- 13.100, 80.300
Dredgers that can do the job here
- TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)
Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.
- WIDWater injection · Water injection
Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.