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Project Detail:
MPT is also facing challenges of cut throat competition from Ports on the East coast of the country, which are already deep drafted, such as Krishnapatnam and Gangavaram. In addition, taking into account the growing competition from private Ports and other Major Ports along the West coast, it was decided to deepen the existing approach Channel to suit the navigational requirements of Cape-size vessels. The Outer Channel was partly dredged under the capital dredging work undertaken during the period spanning from February 2016 to May 2016. Consequently, from its original depth of -14.40 m, the average depths now vary from -16.0 m in A4 zone up to -19.4 m in A0 zone. This is now proposed for deepening up to -19.80 m from the Chart Datum. Similarly, the Inner Channel, Turning Circle 1 and the approaches to Berths 5, 6 & 7 are presently partly dredged under the capital dredging work undertaken during the said period. Thus the consequent present depths, varying from -16.2 m in the approaches and -17.7 m in the Turning Circle are now proposed for dredging up to the desired depth of -19.50 m. This will facilitate the navigation of Cape-size Vessels at any state of the tide. The MPT has signed a concession Agreement with M/s. Goa Seaport Pvt. Ltd. (100% subsidiary of M/s. Vedanta Resources), for Redevelopment of Berth No.8, 9 and Barge Berths wherein two iron ore and one general cargo Berths will be constructed to cater for cape size vessels.
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