Seanav Marine
Priority Port · Hub 1 INVIZ

Marine Navigation & GMDSS Services at Vizhinjam International Seaport

Kerala Mega-Boxship Transshipment Channel · India · Certified 24/7 Berth & Anchorage Attendance

🚨 24/7 Port Attendance Desk: Engineers on standby for Vizhinjam International Seaport berth & anchorage calls. Guaranteed 2–4 hr response SLA.

Operational Port Logistics & Boarding Specifications

INVIZ
UN/LOCODE & GPS Coordinates INVIZ · 8.3719° N, 76.9942° E
Harbor Control VHF Working Channels VHF Ch 16 / Ch 12
Pilot Boarding Grounds / Launch Piers Vizhinjam Harbour Launch Jetty / Breakwater Berth
Anchorage & Roadstead Coverage Vizhinjam Outer Roads, Off Port Limits Transshipment Corridor
Customs Bonded Ship Spares Delivery SLA Thiruvananthapuram International Airport bonded transit (1–2 hours)
Statutory Certification MCA Approved Compass Adjuster · Expert GYRO, RADAR Techs Available

Port Overview

Vizhinjam International Seaport (INVIZ) is a premier commercial shipping hub situated in Kerala Mega-Boxship Transshipment Channel, India. Vessels calling Vizhinjam International Seaport require dependable marine navigation, satellite communication, and statutory safety survey attendance to meet tight port turnaround schedules and Indian statutory inspection standards. Seanav Marine provides 24/7 technical attendances for technical superintendents, fleet operators, and ship masters requiring gyro compass overhauls, GMDSS radio surveys, radar repairs, ECDIS interfacing, and navigation spares. Operating across all major Indian ports, our flying squads deploy to berths and anchorage zones at Vizhinjam International Seaport within 2-4 hours of confirmation.

Logistics And Operations

Marine logistics at Vizhinjam International Seaport involve precise coordination with local port administration, marine departments, customs border controls, and CISF harbor security. Seanav Marine coordinates all harbor entry passes, pilot launch transfers from Vizhinjam Harbour Launch Jetty / Breakwater Berth, and customs shipping bills under ship-stores-in-transit regulations. Navigation spares—including magnetrons, gyrospheres, supporting liquids, hydrostatic release units, backup batteries, and acoustic beacons—are pre-cleared with an SLA of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport bonded transit (1–2 hours). All work is conducted under strict maritime safety management protocols, providing master and superintendent with real-time progress updates.

Regulations And Surveys

Ships calling Vizhinjam International Seaport remain subject to the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) directives, and Port State Control (PSC) inspections covering SOLAS Chapter IV and V requirements. Seanav Marine coordinates annual GMDSS radio safety surveys for all IACS societies (ABS, BV, CCS, CRS, DNV, IRClass/IRS, KR, LR, ClassNK, PRS, RINA, TL) and leading Non-IACS societies through our accredited channel partner network. Qualified MCA approved magnetic compass adjusters conduct compass swings off Vizhinjam Outer Roads, Off Port Limits Transshipment Corridor (VHF Ch 16 / Ch 12) to calibrate deviation cards. Our technicians also verify ship station licensing, WPC maritime mobile compliance, and carry out certified VDR / S-VDR Annual Performance Tests (APT) compliant with IMO Resolution MSC.333(90).

Services At Berth

Core services delivered at Vizhinjam International Seaport include statutory GMDSS radio safety surveys, Gyro compass annual servicing and fluid replacement, Marine radar magnetron and transceiver repairs, ECDIS sensor interfacing, Speed log and echo sounder troubleshooting, Starlink Maritime high-speed internet installations, and urgent navigation spares delivery. Our certified field engineers attend equipped with calibrated RF wattmeters, frequency counters, and battery load analyzers, ensuring zero delays before departure.

Why Seanav Marine

Seanav Marine is the trusted technical partner for shipowners calling Vizhinjam International Seaport because we combine localized spares availability, qualified compass adjusters, accredited class surveyors across all IACS and Non-IACS societies, and transparent coordination with technical managers worldwide. We understand tight turnaround schedules at Vizhinjam International Seaport and scope work realistically for the available port stay. Contact service@seanav.org or +91 88508 49050 with your vessel ETA to receive a rapid attendance quotation and method statement.

Local Fleet Practice

Vessels trading through Vizhinjam International Seaport and the wider Kerala Mega-Boxship Transshipment Channel maritime corridor benefit from Seanav’s nationwide technical support network across 170+ Indian ports. Every attendance is documented with comprehensive technical service reports, photographic evidence, and calibration sheets accepted by vetting inspectors (SIRE 2.0, CDI, RightShip). Our standardized multi-port service contracts offer fleet operators consistent pricing and guaranteed engineer availability across India.

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