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{{Short description|Deep-sea port in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox port
| name = Ramayapatnam Port
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| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh
| country = [[India]]
| location = [[Ramayapatnam]], [[Prakasam district |Prakasam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| coordinates = {{coord|15|01|09|N|80|03|09|E|display=inline,title}}
| opened =
| operated = Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board
| owner = Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board
| type = [[Deep-sea port]]
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| sizeland = {{convert|802.70|acre|km2}}
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| berths = 4
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| blankdetailstitle1 = Water depth at harbour basin
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| draft_depth = {{convert|15.5|m}}
| length_of_approach_channel = {{convert|11.83|km|mi}}
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'''Ramayapatnam Port''' is a deep-sea port at [[Ramayapatnam]] in [[Prakasam district|Prakasam]] district of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The port is being constructed by the Ramayapatnam Port Development Corporation Limited under the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board, an organization of the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]].

The port consists of an artificial harbour surrounded by [[Breakwater (structure)|Breakwaters]]. Cargo will be handled through container berths, coal berths and multi-purpose berths located within the harbour. It will have a maximum depth of {{convert|16|m}} and will be able to accommodate [[panamax]] vessels. According to the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board, the draft of the port will be around {{convert|15.5|m}}, which accommodate 85,000 [[deadweight tonnage]] vessels at the harbour's jetties.

== Location and meteorology ==
The Ramayapatnam Port is situated on the shore of the [[Bay of Bengal]] at 15.019167° north latitude and 80.052500° east longitude. It is located about {{convert|13|km|mi}} southeast of [[Ulavapadu]] and {{convert|80|km|mi}} south of [[Ongole]].{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 2|p=2.3}} Distance from [[Krishnapatnam Port]] to Ramayapatnam port is {{convert|83|km|mi}}, and is located north from [[Krishnapatnam]].{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 2|p=2.4}} There are no [[protected area|protected areas]]—ecologically sensitive areas, marine national parks, [[wildlife sanctuaries]], etc.—within a {{convert|10|km|mi}} radius of the port.{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 2|p=2.3}}

The Ramayapatnam region is characterized by a hot subtropical climate, with harsh summers and annually recurring monsoons. Ramayapatnam experiences seasonal temperature variation; the climate is hot and humid with seasonal rainfall varying between 18-40°C.{{sfn|RITES|2019|p=6}} April and May are the warmest months, while December and January are the coldest months. The average monthly temperature is above 30°C from April to July and the maximum monthly temperature is 42°C in May. August to March temperatures are below 30°C, and January and December are the lowest monthly temperatures of 20°C. The port receives most of its seasonal rainfall from the [[southwest monsoon]] from June to September and the [[northeast monsoon]] (October to December). The near shore is relatively steeper due to the effect of high waves during the monsoon season.{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 2|p=2.3}} Due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal, cyclones with wind speeds above 60 km/h occur in the coastal area of Ramaypatnam, especially during May and September to November, but cyclones are more frequent in October.{{sfn|RITES|2019|p=10}}

The area is covered by coastal [[alluvium]] consisting of occasional layers of sand and clay. The upper layer consists of sand with fresh water [[aquifer]] at a depth of {{convert|6|m|ft}}to {{convert|7|m|ft}}, and the next layer consists of silt and clay with saline aquifer. Hard rock [[schist]] lies at greater depth. The area near Tettu village west of the port area is covered by [[laterite]] followed by schist layers.{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 5|p=5.3}} The port falls under Class III seismic zone as per ''Seismic Zone Map of India IS: 1893 Part 1, 2002'', which indicating a moderate risk of earthquakes.{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 2|p=2.3}}{{sfn|RITES|2019|p=18}} According to the bathymetric survey, the water depth is 20 meters at a distance of {{convert|13|km|mi}} from the shoreline.{{sfn|RITES|2019|p=13–14}}

== Port details ==
=== Harbour ===
The harbour of the Ramayapatnam deep sea port an artificial harbor, which is protected by breakwaters. The water depth of the harbour basin is {{convert|16|m}}, which will accommodate large ships. The approach channel forms a turning circle in the harbor with a depth of {{convert|15.2|m}}, which is used to change the direction of the vessel as required before berthing the vessel at the jetty.

=== Approach channel ===
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 90%" align=right
|+ Depth of water in the channel
|-
! colspan="2"| Depth
! rowspan="2"| Measure (meters)
|-
! Condition
! Value
|-
! rowspan="2" | Natural depth
| Range || {{convert|5–16|m|ft}}
|-
| Dredged || {{convert|16|m|ft}}
|-
! rowspan="2" | Tidal depth
| Maximum || {{convert|16.8–17|m|ft}}
|}

The approach channel connect the {{convert|16|m|ft}} deep water body to the harbour, which is constructed by dredging the seabed at a depth of 5 m within {{convert|300|m|ft}} to {{convert|600|m|ft}} from the seashore, 10 m between {{convert|3|km|mi}} and 15 m between {{convert|10|km|mi}}.{{sfn|RITES|2019|p=13–14}} An {{convert|11.83|km|mi}} long approach channel at open sea will be used for the movement of ships to the port's harbour.{{sfn|Chandramohan|2021|loc=Section 2|p=2.1}} The approach channel has a depth of {{convert|16|m|ft}} and a minimum width of {{convert|200|m|ft}}, allowing vessels with a draft of 15.5 m to arrive and depart the harbor without tidal assistance. However, the highest and lowest tides observed in the harbor area are {{convert|1.2|m|ft}} and {{convert|0.5|m|ft}} respectively.{{sfn|RITES|2019|p=11}}

== Connectivity ==
The nearest national highway from the port is [[National Highway 16 (India)|National Highway 16]], which is at a distance of {{convert|4.5|km|mi}}. The National Highway provides road connectivity between [[Kolkata]] and [[Chennai]], which is connected to the cities of [[Guntur]], [[Vijayawada]] and [[Visakhapatnam]] in Andhra Pradesh. The port is connected to National Highway 16 through a 4-lane road, which is planned to be widened to 6 lanes later. The total length of this road is about {{convert|5.75|km|mi}}.

The port is connected to the existing [[Howrah–Chennai main line]] near Tettu railway station. The railway is about 7.3 km long.

==References==
{{Reflist|3}}

== Bibliography ==
* {{cite report |author=RITES |date=2019 |title=Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Development of Ramayapatnam Port|url=https://environmentclearance.nic.in/DownloadPfdFile.aspx?FileName=YSyMNVOcdJpLWrYCEsz7xhXELPOpRkIr4YbWmW2V8/TL7EDLiMwZVgHVDO2v8i2mJu57qriD6vQMUackgP5Yu7hlkE6Vj5y61AubARAc+5L+oObeRFJSlYa+NvAlSe8ZyKSVGqruRxpLTMal6hd9aQ==&FilePath=93ZZBm8LWEXfg+HAlQix2fE2t8z/pgnoBhDlYdZCxzXmG8GlihX6H9UP1HygCn3pCkAF2zPFXFQNqA4krKa1Aw== |publisher=environmentclearance.nic.in|access-date=4 July 2024}}
* {{cite report |first1=Dr. P. |last1=Chandramohan |date=2021 |title=Environmental Impact Assessment & Environmental Management Plan Report for Development of Greenfield Non-Major Port at Ramayapatnam in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh |url=https://pcb.ap.gov.in/APPCBDOCS/Tenders_Noti/Rites%20EIA%20Report_compressed.pdf |publisher= |access-date=4 July 2024 |archive-date=13 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613155204/https://pcb.ap.gov.in/APPCBDOCS/Tenders_Noti//Rites%20EIA%20Report_compressed.pdf |url-status=dead }}

{{Ports in Andhra Pradesh}}

[[Category:Ports and harbours of Andhra Pradesh]]

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