Visakhapatnam: Indian News Times: June 5 (NN) The Visakhapatnam Port Authority has crossed another significant milestone. It marked a historic moment on Friday by successfully berthing the 'Cape-size' bulk carrier vessel, MV Gracious, at the EQ-1 berth in the Inner Harbour.
Measuring 292 meters in length and 45 meters in width, with a draft of 12.2 meters, the vessel arrived at Visakhapatnam Port carrying 100,198 metric tonnes of cargo.
With the berthing of this vessel, Visakhapatnam Port has further enhanced its facilities for handling Cape-size ships. This achievement boosts the port's capacity to handle massive bulk carriers and strengthens its overall cargo handling capabilities.
This successful berthing was made possible through the collective effort of the port team, driven by the inspiration and guidance of Chairman Jasmeet Singh Bindra and Deputy Chairman Roshni Aparanji Korati.
This achievement stands as a testament to the port's commitment to continuously improving operational efficiency to meet the growing demands of the maritime trade sector.
Port Secretary M. Shankar Babu announced this development to the media.
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