Centre approves ₹438.29 crore project to redevelop Berth No. 9 of New Mangalore Port
The Hindu
Union Ministry approves ₹438.29 crore project to redevelop Berth No. 9 of New Mangalore Port for enhanced liquid bulk cargo handling.
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has approved a project worth ₹438.29 crore to redevelop Berth No. 9 at New Mangalore Port for handling liquid bulk cargo.
The project will be taken up on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis under the Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model.
A statement by the ministry said that the project envisages the dismantling of legacy infrastructure and comprehensive redevelopment of the berth to handle crude oil, petroleum products (POL), LPG and the like. As part of the modernization, the berth draft will be enhanced from the existing 10.5 metres to 14 metres, with a future-ready design provision up to 19.8 metres, enabling the port to accommodate vessels up to 2,00,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT), including Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs).
Highlighting the significance of the project, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said, “This transformative project is a reflection of the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We are positioning our ports to meet future energy and trade demands while strengthening India’s role as a global maritime leader”.
The project will have a capacity of 10.90 MTPA, and the concessionaire will commit to a Minimum Guaranteed Cargo (MGC) of 7.63 MTPA by the fifth year of operations. The construction period is two years, with a concession period of 30 years, inclusive of construction, the statement said.
The project is expected to deliver significant strategic and operational benefits. It will replace nearly 50-year-old structures with modern marine infrastructure designed for a 50-year structural life, ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience. The enhanced capacity will strengthen the port’s ability to meet the growing regional demand for liquid bulk cargo, particularly energy commodities.
Union Ministry approves ₹438.29 crore project to redevelop Berth No. 9 of New Mangalore Port for enhanced liquid bulk cargo handling.
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