The Lakshadweep union territory government has sent a draft proposal to the Karnataka government to set up a 300-metre-long dedicated wharf at Old Mangalore Port for the benefit of the Lakshadweep administration. Hamdulla Sayeed, Member of Parliament from Lakshadweep informed this when he visited the Old Mang
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Kattupalli port carries out trial run
A trial run of a container vessel at Kattupalli Port went as per plan and without any hitch. Following this, the port is ready to handle more container ships, reports indicate. The container vessel Maersk Dalton completed the maiden trial run between the Chennai Port Trust and Kattupalli Port. During the trial run, officials tested the syste
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Maritime states oppose proposed regulator
Maritime states in the country are opposing the proposal of the union Ministry of Shipping (MoS) to set up a Port Regulatory Authority under the Ports Regulatory Authority Bill. Following this, the ministry is rethinking the proposal for establishing such a regulator, reports suggest.The prop
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India welcomes Germany to invest in shipping sector
During his talks with a high-level German delegation, Union Shipping Minister GK Vasan asked German firms to invest in the shipping sector. Recently, a delegation led by Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, Hans-Joachim Otto called on Vasan
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GAIL India to decide on shipping foray
In the next three-four months, GAIL India would decide on whether to start shipping operation. The company plans to source seven LNG (liquid gas) shipping vessels on long-term charter hire. Alternatively, it is also mulling a proposal of outright purchase. BC Tripathi, Chairman of the firm said after announcing the commissioning of its 5-million tonne a year
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Contract opportunities in berths of Indian ports
In order to cater to the increasing traffic of import and export cargo, major and minor ports in the country are upgrading their infrastructure. Port authorities must focus specifically on increasing the depth of drafts, modernising cargo handling systems, upgrading rail and road connectivity besides increasing cargo handling capacity.
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Azhikkal port to negotiate revenue share with ABG
Authorities of Azhikkal port is in the process of negotiating the revenue share with the sole bidder -Mumbai-based ABG Group - for its proposed cement terminal project. It may be noted that when the port issued tender for the first time, even ABG delayed submitting a detai
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State govt asked to cancel port projects
The opposition party in Odisha wants the state government to cancel all the agreements signed between the state and different private sector companies for the implementation of the port projects. The demand comes following the tabling of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the s
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ICG to get fast patrol vessel
In order to boost coastal security for Indian ships, the Indian Coast Guard would receive the first fast patrol vessel (FPV) soon. Cochin Shipyard has launched the vessel, named Aadesh. MP Muralidharan, Director General, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was present at the launch ceremony. K Subramaniam, Chairman and Managing Director, senio
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AP seeks single window clearance for port projects
Andhra Pradesh minister for ports Ganta Srinivasa Rao urged the centre to provide a single window clearance from the ministry of environment and forests for port expansion projects. He said this during the 14th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting in Mumbai. During the meeting, Rao called for relaxing the condition that a port has to go for public hearing for