MV Besiktas makes historic call at Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Limited

DAHEJ : Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Limited (APDPPL) has achieved a significant maritime milestone with the successful berthing of MV Besiktas at the North Berth. This marks the arrival of the first-ever Capesize vessel with a deepest draft of 14.14 metres at the port.

The successful handling of MV Besiktas underscores APDPPL’s enhanced port infrastructure, advanced navigational capabilities, and strong operational preparedness to accommodate large, deep-draft vessels. The achievement reflects seamless coordination among marine, operations, and safety teams, ensuring safe and efficient berthing operations.

Welcoming Capesize vessels further strengthens Dahej Port’s position as a key hub for handling bulk cargo and supporting large-scale industrial and energy requirements. It also reinforces the port’s commitment to expanding capacity, improving efficiency, and adopting global best practices in maritime operations.

This landmark call represents another step forward in Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Limited’s journey toward setting new benchmarks in port performance and contributing to India’s growing maritime and logistics ecosystem.