Alappuzha Port
76˚ 10’ E
Overview
The Alleppey Port town established in the early years of 20th century by the eminent ruler Raja Kesavadasan. He established the planned Port town which is known as the “VENICE OF THE EAST’. It is known so because of the canal network that connected the Port to other parts of the Hinterland. It was through this Port the products of the hinterlands such as Coconut, Coir and its Products, Pepper, Coffee, Tea, Teakwood, and other hill produces exported to other parts of the world. The export and import activities were quite active in this Port until 1989. The Backwaters of Alappuzha is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala which attracts millions of domestic and international tourists to the district and employs vast number of locals in the private sector.
Infrastructure
At present, the 387m long Sea pier constructed over cast-iron pillar foundation in a dilapidated condition and there is no port operations since 1989.
Tourism is a fast-growing industry in Kerala, backwaters and houseboats are well known right around the world for its beauty, uniqueness, leisure and cuisine. Alappuzha attracts thousands of tourists, domestic as well as international and has a huge potential for growth which provide jobs to thousands of people also. The Inland Vessel Rules, 2021 regulates their operation, in order to ensure that the boats are inspected, repaired and maintained as per the standards prescribed under Inland Vessel Act 2021 and Rules 2022 for the safety of tourists and inland vessels. Presently inland vessel registration, annual survey, dry docking of boats and repairs of hull etc are carried by Alappuzha Port.
Depth
- Channel 6 meter
- Mean Tide NIL
- Oil Terminal NIL
- Cargo Pier NIL
- Anchorage NIL
Cargo Handling Equipment
M.T. Mithra
Kochi port 55 kms
Kochi Int. Airport 83 kms
NIL
13 Employees
Contact Details
Capt. Abraham V Kuriakose
Port Officer
Phone:
+91 8547540280, 04772253213
Email:
poalappuzha.port@kerala.gov.in
Address:
Office of the Port Officer
Beach Road
Bazar PO
Alappuzha - 688012
Anilkumar K
Port Conservator
Phone:
+91 7736167362, 04772253213
Email:
anilayikunnam@gmail.com
Address:
Office of the Port Officer
Beach Road
Bazar PO
Alappuzha - 688012
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