Vizhinjam Port
Vizhinjam Port (Location Code: IN VZJ) is a minor port located within the Vizhinjam harbor near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
Administered by the Kerala Maritime Board,[1] it functions as a fishing harbor and facilitates coastal shipping operations. This port is distinct from the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram (Location Code: IN TRV), which is a deep-water transshipment port.
Berth details
[edit]Seaward wharf
[edit]Length of 83 meters with a draft of 4.0 meters.
The seaward wharf complies with International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Level 1 standards.
Leeward wharf
[edit]Length of 81 meters with a draft of 5.0 meters.
It is used for coastal shipping and fishing vessel operations. The wharf provides berthing facilities for small cargo vessels.
Coast Guard berth
[edit]A dedicated berth for the Indian Coast Guard is under construction at Vizhinjam harbor.[2] This berth is designed to be 76.7 meters long and 8 meters wide, with an estimated cost of ₹25 crore. The construction is nearing completion and is expected to be commissioned by the end of March 2025. Once operational, it will accommodate two medium-sized vessels of approximately 30 meters in length.
Vizhinjam port and Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram
[edit]Vizhinjam port [3] and Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram[4] are two separate port facilities located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Vizhinjam Seaport (UN/LOCODE: IN VZJ) [5] falls under the jurisdiction of the Kerala Maritime Board and primarily supports fishing and coastal shipping operations. It is situated within the Vizhinjam harbor and includes two berths: the seaward and leeward wharves.[6]
Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram (UN/LOCODE: IN TRV) is managed by Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) [4] and is developed to accommodate large container vessels and facilitate global trade. To differentiate the two facilities, the newer port is commonly referred to as Trivandrum Port.[7] This naming convention aligns with the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE), where "TRV" represents Trivandrum and "1" signifies the port.
Although these ports are geographically close, they serve distinct purposes and are managed by different authorities under the Government of Kerala.
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.kmb.kerala.gov.in/en/ports/vizhinjam-port
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/coast-guards-berth-at-vizhinjam-by-march-end/articleshow/117959382.cms
- ^ "Kerala Maritime Board".
- ^ a b "Home - Vizhinjam International Seaport".
- ^ "Port of Vizhinjam (India) - Arrivals, Departures, Expected vessels - VesselFinder". www.vesselfinder.com.
- ^ The port features two berths, namely seaward and leeward
- ^ https://motherportnews.in/vizhinjam-seaport-vs-vizhinjam-international-seaport-thiruvananthapuram-the-disctinction/