VOC Port creates New Record of handling of coal at NCB-II berth

TOOTHUKUDI : On 01.02.2025, the V.O. Chidambarnar Port Authority smashed its coal-handling record at NCB-II Berth, by creating a New Record of handling 30,789 tonnes of coal from MV Flag Tom, surpassing the previous high of 23,523 MT (Sept 13, 2024).

Key highlights:

Deployed 2 Harbour Mobile Cranes for rapid cargo discharge.

Added 1,700 sq.m of berth space for smoother truck movement and cargo storage.

The agent for vessel is Port and Sea Expert Shipping Pvt Ltd and the Stevedore is B.L. Transport Private Limited. The importer and receiver are Tata International Limited & SEPC Power Private Limited respectively.