Odisha government has been urged by the office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) to conduct audit of non-major port projects during the construction stage. CAG feels audit during the time of construction will help determine the investments made by the port developers and also valuation of assets.
Category: Ports & Shipping
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Paradip Port handles 34.12 mn mt cargo
During the current financial year's first six months by the end of September, the Paradip Port Trust (PPT) handled 34.12 million tonne (mt) of cargo compared to 25.63 mt during the corresponding period of the previous year. The port has achieved an increase of 33.13 per cent and also 7.53 per cent higher over the target fixed for the period.
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JNPT adjudged as the ‘Best Indian Port’
At the 'MARKENO-MY Awards-2013' ceremony held in Mumbai recently, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) was adjudged the 'Best Indian Port' among the Public Sector ports.
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GSI buys Rs 600 cr ship for deep-sea research
To explore mineral assets in the sea and take up deep-sea surveys the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has bought a ship or research vessel, Samudra Ratnakar for Rs 600 crore.
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India suspends Anglo-Eastern Group’s licence
The Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has suspended the licence granted to global ship management firm Anglo-Eastern GroupÂ’s Singapore unit to manage ships registered in India. DGS is India's maritime administration wing.
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Odisha to re-validate CRZ clearance of Posco port
For re-validation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance to Posco company's captive port, the Odisha government has started the process.
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Riverine port planned in Odisha
To set up a riverine port, the Odisha government has drawn up a plan. The proposed riverine port is the first of its kind in Odisha and it is to be built on the public private partnership (PPP) mode. However, the exact spot for the project is yet to be finalised by the State.
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Dry dock facility to come up at Chennai Port
Media reports say that a dry dock facility will be developed by the Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) at its century-old boat basin and timber pond that would cater to smaller ships. The timber pond and boat basin in Chennai Port are located in the southwest ending of inner harbour (Ambedkar dock) created about 100 years ago.
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Belgium may consider to build a new Indian port
Responding to President Pranab Mukherjee's suggestion to develop a new port near Kolkata, Belgium on October 3 assured the Indian government that it would look into the President's suggestion. The two countries have discussed cooperation in new areas like port management.
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1st fast patrol vessel joins coast guard duty
The Cochin Shipyard built fast patrol vessel (FPV) has been delivered to the India Coast Guard (ICG) to strengthen coastal security. The FPV is the first of the 20 vessel series of Cochin Shipyard (CSL), a public sector undertaking.