Great Nicobar Island Port Guide
Great Nicobar Island is at the center of one of the most significant infrastructure development conversations in India right now. The proposed International Container Transshipment Port at Galathea Bay has drawn attention from logistics operators, developers, and investors across the region. What many of them do not know is that an operational port already exists on the island, and it is accessible today.
If you are looking at Great Nicobar for cargo movement, infrastructure supply, or project logistics, the starting point is Campbell Bay.
The Port at Campbell Bay
The existing port at Great Nicobar Island is located at Campbell Bay, at the southern end of the island. It is an operational port under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration and handles commercial vessel calls.
The key specifications:
- Maximum LOA: 110 metres
- Available draft: 7.5 metres, rising to 8.5 metres at high tide
These are the working parameters for any vessel planning a call here. Vessels within these limits can berth and conduct cargo operations. Anything beyond them requires advance discussion and planning.
What Operations Look Like at Campbell Bay
Great Nicobar is remote. It is not a port with the infrastructure density of Port Blair. That means every call requires more planning, more coordination, and more on-the-ground support than a standard port call.
We have handled vessels and unloading operations at Campbell Bay. We know what the port looks like operationally, not just on paper. Cargo handling here involves working with what is available on the island, coordinating closely with local authorities, and managing the logistics of a location where nothing can be improvised the day your vessel arrives.
Approvals and Facility Coordination
Port Blair remains the mandatory port of entry and exit for all vessels operating in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Calling Campbell Bay requires the same prior approvals from the Andaman and Nicobar Administration that apply to any port beyond Port Blair, along with coordination across customs, immigration, and port health facilities, all of which need to be arranged in advance.
This is not a call you plan at the last minute. The approvals, the facility coordination, and the on-ground logistics all need to be in motion well before your vessel departs its last port.
Why This Matters for the Great Nicobar Development Project
The infrastructure development activity around Great Nicobar Island is picking up. Construction materials, equipment, and project cargo for the development work underway on the island need to move by sea. Campbell Bay is the operational port through which that cargo flows.
If your organization is involved in the Great Nicobar development project and you are looking at cargo movement to the island, whether for construction supply, equipment delivery, or ongoing project logistics, we are the agency to speak to. We have the operational experience at Campbell Bay, the established relationships with the authorities, and the understanding of what it takes to move cargo to one of India's most remote island locations efficiently.
Talk to Us Before You Plan Your Call
The earlier you bring a local agent into the planning process for a Great Nicobar call, the smoother the operation.
Anko Marine has been operating across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for over two decades. We have handled vessels at Campbell Bay and we are ready to support yours.
Anko Marine is a Port Blair-based shipping agency providing port agency services, vessel clearance, cargo handling coordination, husbandry, and logistics across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including Great Nicobar Island.
