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Times of Oman
07-07-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
India: Tanker vessel reports explosion off Kandla coast, all 21 crew evacuated safely
Kandla (Gujarat): A tanker vessel bound for Oman reported an explosion shortly after completing a methanol discharge at the Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat, prompting a swift response from the port and Coast Guard authorities, a port official said on Sunday. However, no fire or smoke was reported in the incident, the official said. Speaking to ANI, the Public relations officer (PRO) for the Deendayal Port Authority, Om Prakash Dadlani, said that a total of 21 crew members were onboard the tanker vessel, who were later safely evacuated by the rescue team. "A tanker vessel named MV Fulda departed for Oman post methanol discharge at Oil Jetty No. 2. We received input about an explosion; however, no fire or smoke was reported. Twenty-one crew members were onboard the tanker vessel. The Maritime Response Coordination Committee informed the Coast Guard about the incident. Teams of the Coast Guard and Deendayal Port Authority reached the incident site. Our rescue team has safely evacuated all crew members," Dadlani said. Earlier on July 1, demonstrating rapid operational readiness and its unwavering commitment to seafarer safety, the Indian Navy undertook a high-risk firefighting and rescue operation on board Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on 29 June 2025 in the North Arabian Sea, successfully stabilising the situation and ensuring the safety of 14 Indian crew members. According to a release, in the early hours of 29 June, INS Tabar, on a mission-based deployment, received a Mayday distress call from MT Yi Cheng 6. The vessel reported a major fire outbreak in its engine room whilst operating approximately 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE. Responding swiftly, INS Tabar proceeded at maximum speed to assist. The ship reached the vicinity of the distressed vessel and, upon arrival, established communication with the Master of the vessel and commenced firefighting operations. Prioritising crew safety, seven crew members were immediately evacuated to INS Tabar using the ship's boats. No injuries were reported, and all crew were examined by Tabar's medical team. The remaining crew members, including the Master, stayed onboard to assist with fire containment. INS Tabar deployed a six-member firefighting and damage control team with firefighting equipment. Initial firefighting efforts from the Indian Naval personnel and the ship's crew resulted in a considerable reduction in the intensity of the fire, with smoke restricted to the engine room. The firefighting effort was further reinforced with 13 additional Indian Navy personnel (5 officers and 8 sailors). Sustained efforts by the Indian Navy's firefighting team, along with crew members, have successfully brought the fire under control. Continuous temperature checks and monitoring is being undertaken. INS Tabar remains on station for continued support. The valiant effort of Indian Naval personnel has ensured the safety of the ship along with all Indian crew members. This incident once again highlights the Indian Navy's rapid response capability, operational preparedness, humanitarian approach to maritime safety and reaffirms India's role as the first responder in the Indian Ocean Region. Earlier in June, a Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire after an explosion while en route from Colombo to Nhava Sheva, near Mumbai, off the coast of Kerala, India.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cargo handling at major Indian ports rises 4.3% to 855 million tonnes in FY25
NEW DELHI: India's major ports saw a 4.3 per cent increase in cargo handling, reaching 855 million tonnes in Fiscal Year 2024-25. The growth was led by higher volumes in container traffic (up 10%), fertilisers (13%), petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) (3%), and miscellaneous commodities (31%), as compared to the previous fiscal year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Government of India operates 12 major ports under the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. These ports include Deendayal Port, Mumbai Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mormugao Port, New Mangalore Port, Cochin Port, VO Chidambaranar Port, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Visakhapatnam Port, Paradip Port and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. In FY 2024-25, the primary commodities handled were Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) at 254.5 million tonnes (29.8 per cent), container traffic at 193.5 million tonnes (22.6 per cent), coal at 186.6 million tonnes (21.8 per cent), alongside other cargo types including iron ore, pellets, and fertilisers. Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) achieved a significant milestone by exceeding 150 Million Tonne (MT) cargo handling. Additionally, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) achieved a record 7.3 million TEUs, showing 13.5 per cent annual growth. The ports allocated 962 acres for industrial development in FY 2024-25, with projected earnings of Rs 7,565 crore. Lessees are anticipated to invest Rs 68,780 crore on the allocated land. Private sector involvement has significantly increased, with PPP project investments at major ports rising from Rs 1,329 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 3,986 crore in FY 2024-25, demonstrating robust investor interest.
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Major ports' cargo rises 4.3% in FY25; Paradip, Deendayal cross 150 MT
India's major ports registered a 4.3 per cent rise in cargo handling to 855 million tonnes in 2024-25, an official statement said on Tuesday. The increase in traffic was driven by higher container throughput (10 per cent), fertiliser cargo handling (13 per cent), POL cargo handling (3 per cent), and handling of miscellaneous commodities (31 per cent) compared to the previous fiscal year, according to the statement. There are 12 major ports, wholly owned by the Government of India and governed by the provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. These are Deendayal Port, Mumbai Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mormugao Port, New Mangalore Port, Cochin Port, VO Chidambaranar Port, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Visakhapatnam Port, Paradip Port and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Among commodities handled at major ports, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)-including crude, petroleum products, and LPG/LNG-led the charts with a volume of 254.5 million tonnes (29.8 per cent), followed by container traffic at 193.5 million tonnes (22.6 per cent), coal at 186.6 million tonnes (21.8 per cent), and other cargo categories such as iron ore, pellets, fertilizers, and more in FY 2024-25. For the first time in the history of major ports, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) surpassed the 150 Million Tonne (MT) cargo handling mark, reinforcing their status as key hubs of maritime trade and operational excellence, the statement said. Meanwhile, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) set a record by handling 7.3 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), reflecting a 13.5 per cent year-on-year growth, it added. In FY 2024-25, Indian ports collectively allocated 962 acres of land for port-led industrialisation, projected to generate an income of Rs 7,565 crore in FY 2024-25, the statement said. Furthermore, lessees are expected to make an investment of Rs 68,780 crore on the allotted land, reaffirming investor confidence in port-led development, it added. The statement said private sector participation has been instrumental in this transformation, with investments in PPP projects at major ports increasing three-fold, from Rs 1,329 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 3,986 crore in FY 2024-25, highlighting strong investor confidence. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Major ports' cargo handling rises 4.3% to 855 MT in FY25; Paradip, Deendayal cross 150 MT
India's major ports registered a 4.3 per cent rise in cargo handling to 855 million tonnes in 2024-25, an official statement said on Tuesday. The increase in traffic was driven by higher container throughput (10 per cent), fertiliser cargo handling (13 per cent), POL cargo handling (3 per cent), and handling of miscellaneous commodities (31 per cent) compared to the previous fiscal year, according to the statement. There are 12 major ports, wholly owned by the Government of India and governed by the provisions of the Major Port Authorities Act, 2021. These are Deendayal Port, Mumbai Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mormugao Port, New Mangalore Port, Cochin Port, VO Chidambaranar Port, Chennai Port, Kamarajar Port, Visakhapatnam Port, Paradip Port and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Among commodities handled at major ports, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)-including crude, petroleum products, and LPG/LNG-led the charts with a volume of 254.5 million tonnes (29.8 per cent), followed by container traffic at 193.5 million tonnes (22.6 per cent), coal at 186.6 million tonnes (21.8 per cent), and other cargo categories such as iron ore, pellets, fertilizers, and more in FY 2024-25. For the first time in the history of major ports, Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) surpassed the 150 Million Tonne (MT) cargo handling mark, reinforcing their status as key hubs of maritime trade and operational excellence, the statement said. Live Events Meanwhile, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) set a record by handling 7.3 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), reflecting a 13.5 per cent year-on-year growth, it added. In FY 2024-25, Indian ports collectively allocated 962 acres of land for port-led industrialisation, projected to generate an income of Rs 7,565 crore in FY 2024-25, the statement said. Furthermore, lessees are expected to make an investment of Rs 68,780 crore on the allotted land, reaffirming investor confidence in port-led development, it added. The statement said private sector participation has been instrumental in this transformation, with investments in PPP projects at major ports increasing three-fold, from Rs 1,329 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 3,986 crore in FY 2024-25, highlighting strong investor confidence.
Mint
29-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
India, Rotterdam Port plan green, digital corridor for clean energy exports to Europe
New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) The visit of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal to the Netherlands has laid the groundwork for setting up a green and digital corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports for the export of green hydrogen to Europe, an official statement said on Tuesday. The commerce ministry said that huge opportunities are there for enhancing cooperation between Indian ports and the Netherlands' Port of Rotterdam in areas such as digitalisation, green shipping, and logistics optimisation, to boost bilateral trade. During the visit, Barthwal held discussions in this regard with the CEO of the Port of Rotterdam authority Boudewijn Siemon. The Rotterdam port is Europe's largest and one of the world's most advanced ports. Both sides discussed opportunities in the areas including knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and sustainable port management practices. In the meeting, Barthwal highlighted the potential for collaboration in modernising Indian ports, aligning with India's Maritime Vision 2030, which aims to enhance port capacity and logistics efficiency. Both sides expressed interest in deepening ties through joint initiatives in port digitalisation, green shipping, and logistics optimisation, which are critical to boosting bilateral trade flows, the commerce ministry said. "The visit laid the groundwork for setting up of a Green and Digital Corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports like the Deendayal Port Authority Kandla, and export of Green Hydrogen and carriers like Ammonia and Methanol from India to Europe, with the Port of Rotterdam acting as a gateway to Europe," it said. He also met ASML, a global leader in photolithography systems for the semiconductor industry, CEO Christophe Fouquet, and discussed deepening India-Netherlands cooperation in the sector. "The discussions focused on leveraging ASML's expertise to support India's ambitions to become a global semiconductor manufacturing hub," it added. The secretary also visited Croatia last week and held deliberations with Zdenko LuciÄ, State Secretary for Foreign Trade and Development, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and Ivo MilatiÄ, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy.
