Kamarajar Port Becomes India's Second Major Port with 18-Metre Draft Capability, Boosting India's Maritime Competitiveness

India, July 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) has emerged as a deep-water port capable of handling Capesize vessels, with the successful completion of its Capital Dredging Phase VI project. With an operational draft of 18.0 metres, the Port can now accommodate vessels carrying cargo parcels of up to 1,70,000 DWT. With this achievement, Kamarajar Port becomes the second Major Port of the country, after Visakhapatnam Port, to offer a draft of 18 metres.

"Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India's maritime sector is undergoing a historic transformation. Guided by the vision of Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, we are building world-class ...