Round the Clock Port operations. Uninterrupted power supply to reefer plug points. Comprehensive CFSs facilities High quality, fast, flexible and reliable services. 60,000 Sqm. fenced area with security guard for the stacking of stuffed containers. 70,000 Sqm. open space for the stacking of empty containers.
Water is provided to the ships at the Port through private agencies.
The Mercantile Marine Department of the Govt. of India under the Director General of Shipping has its office at Tuticorin under the charge of the Surveyor in-charge to regulate the ships' operations and survey as per the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. This office is also responsible for welfare of the seamen visiting Tuticorin. A number of Private Survey agencies are functioning at Tuticorin for undertaking cargo, container and other surveys. The Central Industrial Security Force of the Govt. of India with adequate security personnel headed by a Deputy Commandant is deployed to man the vulnerable points in the Port area. In addition, watchmen of private agencies are deployed for watch keeping duties.