Kolkata (ex Calcutta)
UN/LOCODE INCCU · India
Shore leave
Kolkata (Calcutta), India's principal east-coast river port on the Hooghly, handles bulk, container, and break-bulk traffic. Shore leave follows the standard Indian procedure. Welfare provision via Stella Maris Calcutta + Apostleship of the Sea + Mission to Seafarers Calcutta — Kolkata's seafarer-welfare history is long and well-established.
Walking distance and transit
Kolkata Port (Kidderpore and Garden Reach docks) is in central Kolkata, 10-20 minutes from central business district. Compact and accessible.
Essentials
ATMs: SBI, HDFC, ICICI everywhereMoney changers: Park Street area + South City MallHospital: Belle Vue Clinic, AMRI Hospital, SSKM Hospital (public)Prayer rooms: Nakhoda Mosque (central Kolkata) is the principal Islamic landmarkHalal food: Park Street and Zakaria Street areasSupermarket: Spencer's, Big Bazaar, MoreSIM card: same Indian options
Seafarer tips
Do: enjoy Park Street's culture — historic restaurants and bookshops. Don't: expect Mumbai-level transit infrastructure. Watch for: cyclone season (May, Oct-Nov); the Hooghly river port can flood. The Bengali-speaking welfare network is particularly active.
See also
- · Full port record — Kolkata (ex Calcutta) — timezone, currency, welfare, PSC.
- · Other port crew guides
- · Crew-change hubs directory
Last verified: 2026-06-29