Tuticorin (TN): V O Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu handled a highest parcel size vessel in its history.
Panama flagged vessel ‘MV ELETTRA’ with Length of 254.52 metres, Beam of 43 metres and a draft of 12.23 metres arrived from the Port of Mina Saqr, the United Arab Emirates with 93,353 Tonnes of Limestone consigned for India Cements Limited and Eastern Bulk Trading and Shipping Private Limited on Sunday.
According to port authorities, the vessel berthed at Berth IX commenced its discharge using three Harbour Mobile cranes capable of discharging 50,000 Tonnes per day. The entire consignment is expected to be completed by 6 pm on Tuesday.
Previously, the highest parcel size vessel ‘MV NBA VERMEER' with 89,777 Tonnes of Coal was handled at the Port on September 16, 2019.
The port, during this financial year up to December 2019, has handled 9.55 Lakhs Tonnes of Limestone as against 7.22 Lakhs Tonnes handled during the corresponding period of the previous year.
“Underpinned with deep draft berths, operational efficiency, excellent cargo evacuation infrastructure and enhanced asset utilisation, the Port will continue to deliver the best and safest port services in the region.
On this occasion of achieving this significant milestone, I would like to recognize the hard work and commitment of Ship Agents, Stevedores, Harbour Mobile Crane Operator, Officers and Staff of V.O. Chidambaranar Port,” said T K Ramachandran, Port Trust Chairman.
