The Marine department is responsible for port related activities conducted to ensure the safety and uninterrupted flow of vessel traffic in port approaches and a safe stay at berth when moored at anchor.

The Marine department ensures that port conditions are Favourable for the vessels using the port and the marine environment is protected from danger. It also ensures that there is no unduly delay in vessels and total turnaround time for vessels are kept to minimum.

Other services like firefighting, dredging that may affect the port efficiency and safety are also part of the marine department. Additionally, it is pertinent to note that the below analysis has been done assuming the as is business scenario.

Visakhapatnam Port, the marine department consists of the following subdivisions.