Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram: Difference between revisions

[[Vizhinjam]], about {{convert|14|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Kerala's capital city of [[Thiruvananthapuram]], is only about {{convert|10|nmi|km|abbr=off}} from the international east-west shipping route connecting Western Asia, Europe, Africa and the far eastern areas of the world. It is India's first [[Entrepôt|Deep Water Transshipment Terminal]], and is being developed in three distinct phases. It is the first automated seaport in India. Vizhinjam has no littoral sedimentation. By having a natural depth of {{convert|18|m|ft|abbr=on}}, the construction requires no to minimal dredging. Due to close proximity to international shipping routes, it takes only an hour to reach the port from the main route and the utilization of advanced port facilities further shortens the vessel's turn around time (VTT). The port has the capability to accommodate the world's largest ships for berthing, such as the [[ULCS]] [[container ships|container ship]] [[Mediterranean Shipping Company|MSC Irina]] and [[Cruise ship|cruise ships]] such as [[Wonder of the Seas]]. It is classified as an all-weather port and its operational efficiency remains consistent, unaffected by variations in high and low tide, due to minimal tidal variations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Jose |date=2022-12-29 |title=Vizhinjam will make a good port |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/vizhinjam-will-make-a-good-port/article66317154.ece |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>

 

 

The port would include two breakwaters, as well as a harbor basin and wharfs. In phase 1, breakwater of total length {{convert|3180|m|ft|abbr=on}} (main breakwater {{convert|3040|m|ft|abbr=on}} with {{convert|140|m|ft|abbr=on}} extension for fish landing harbor) will be developed. There would be approximately 30 berths, the majority of which would be capable of accommodating [[mother ship|mother ships]]. A dedicated {{convert|500|m|ft|abbr=on}} multipurpose berth has been designed for berthing luxury cruise ships. It has a container berth with a length of {{convert|800|m|ft|abbr=on}} capable of handling up to the current largest 18,000 TEU container vessels and a container yard behind the quay length with a depth of up to {{convert|500|m|ft|abbr=on}}. There is a fish landing center with a total berth length of {{convert|500|m|ft|abbr=on}} along with port craft berth of {{convert|100|m|ft|abbr=on}} and [[Indian Coast Guard|Coast Guard]] berth of {{convert|120|m|ft|abbr=on}}. There are berthing and storage/operation facilities for Indian Navy with a berth {{convert|500|m|ft|abbr=on}} long.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Vizhinjam : Vizhinjam Port Project |url=https://www.vizhinjamport.org/index.php/cms/vizhinjam |access-date=2023-10-12 |website=www.vizhinjamport.org}}</ref>