IOCL builds 3MTPA jetty in South
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone for establishing Rs.545 crore Integrated Command and Control Centre for dredging at Kamarajar Port.
Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Kamarajar Port trust in Chennai on 7 Dec, he said the projects include construction of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) Jetty of 3 MTPA to further enhance its handling capacity .
Another is the setting up of Rs.32 crore 1 MLD Seawater desalination plant to meet the drinking need of the Port and coastal community https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
Over, all such developments are significant in decongesting at Chennai Port which is working on coal handling efficiency and future expansions https://www.deme-group.com/.
“By 2047, India will be among the top 10 maritime nations in the world,” said Sonowal.
Pointing out that the timely implementation of infrastructural projects by the Shipping Ministry has led to faster completion of flagship programmes https://ted.europa.eu/en/.
“Our focus has been on quality in development projects.”
India will soon emerge as the world leader in the maritime sector as it multiplies its cargo handling capacity in ports and builds a robust shipping building and repairs ecosystem, he said https://www.investindia.gov.in/. fiinews.com
