Mormugao Port set to deepen channel, redevelop berth 9 for capesize vessels - India Seatrade News

Mormugao port to deepen channel, redevelop berth 9 for Capesize vessels - Maritime Gateway

With environmental clearances in place, Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) is set to launch a major dredging and redevelopment project to enhance the port’s capacity and versatility. The four-year initiative will deepen the port’s approach channel from 14.4 metres to nearly 20 metres, enabling it to accommodate Capesize vessels. “We plan to dredge our approach channel to 19.5 metres to allow Capesize vessels. The Centre is keen on developing deep-dra…

Mormugao Port set to deepen channel, redevelop berth 9 for capesize vessels - India Seatrade News

With environmental clearances secured, Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) is gearing up to undertake a major dredging and redevelopment project aimed at transforming the port’s capacity and versatility. The initiative, expected to span four years, will see the port’s approach channel deepened from its current 14.4 metres to nearly 20 metres, enabling it to accommodate Capesize vessels. “We have a plan to dredge our approach channel to 19.5m to bring …