Cochin Port Authority - Government (cochinport.gov.in): Contacts

Importers/Exporters can import/export various types of cargo through Cochin Port. The details of cargo that can be imported/exported through Cochin Port are given in the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 published by Director General of Foreign Trade. Please visit http://dgft.gov.in and https://www.cbic.gov.in/ for further details.

All ships on approaching Cochin are to contact Cochin Port Control on VHF Channel 15/16 and report their E.T.A. to receive instructions on Pilot boarding / anchoring. Cochin Port Control is equipped with Radar/A.I.S. based V.T.M.S. and monitors the approach of vessels towards the fairway buoy. Open anchorage is South of the Channel with clay and sand bottom offering good holding ground. Pilots board ships in the vicinity of the Buoys no. 3 & 4 (Deep drafted vessels - about 0.5 n.m. West of buoys 1 & 2). Pilot ladders are to be rigged on the lee side 1.5 m above the water line. The Pilots embark from Pilot boats with white superstructure/red hull with 'PILOTS' marked on the sides.

Cochin Port has regular ferry service to various Islands in Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep Administration and Lakshadweep Development Corporation Ltd. is chartering the voyages and issues tickets to passengers. Currently five ships are plying between Cochin and Lakshadweep. There is facility to avail package tour to Lakshadweep for these voyages. These tour packages are arranged by Sports Division of Union Territory of Lakshadweep Adminstration. For details, please visit www.lakshadweeptourism.com .

The total project cost is Rs.169.17 Crores which includes PPP sub project for Rs. 55.85 crores.

Cochin Port considers cruise as a major business prospect. We are committed to make Cochin Port a leading cruise destination on the Indian coast offering services of international standards. Major cruise lines like Cunard Lines, Royal Caribbean Lines, Aida Cruises, Costa Cruises etc., call at Cochin Port every year.