Cuddalore Port
The Cuddalore Port (Lat. 110 43 N. Long. 79049’ East) operates at the confluence of the Gadilam river and the Paravanar river. The ships anchor in mid stream at a distance of about a mile from the shore and cargo is loaded and discharged through lighters. There is a bar at the mouth of the combined river, which maintains a depth of 5 to 6 feet at low water. During the months of July to September, the depth over the bar is reduced to about 3 to 4 feet. Other ports under construction in the area are:
- Thiruchopuram port
- Silambimangalam port
- Parangipettai port
- PY-03 Oil Field (Operational).
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