Mormugao Port plans dredging to facilitate Capesize vessels

Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) plans to dredge its approach channel to 19.5 metres to allow Capesize vessels. The Centre is keen on developing deep-draft berths at Major Ports, said MPA Deputy Chairman Mr Vinayaka Rao, adding that a consultant will soon be appointed to prepare a detailed project report, with government support being sought to accelerate progress. The port is set to launch a major dredging and redevelopment project to enhance its 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. In parallel, MPA has secured approval to redevelop Berth 9, previously home to a mechanical ore handling plant, into a modern multi-cargo facility. A consultant has been engaged to design the berth with a vision for the next 50 years. Berth 9 is the last unmonetised berth at MPA, as per a report.

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