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The Kerala High Court orders the detention of a Liberian-flagged ship docked at Vizhinjam.

The Kerala High Court orders the detention of a Liberian-flagged ship docked at Vizhinjam.

The Liberia-flagged MV MSC MANASA F, along with its hull, tackle, engine, machinery spares, gear, clothing, paraphernalia, furnishings, etc., is currently anchored at Vizhinjam Port and has been ordered to be arrested by the Kerala High Court. Until the corporation deposits a total of Rs 6 crore with the High Court, the injunction will stay […]

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ICG Opens Vizhinjam Port’s New Rs 750 Million Jetty

ICG Opens Vizhinjam Port’s New Rs 750 Million Jetty

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has opened a state-of-the-art jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala as part of an effort to improve marine security along the country’s southwest coast. The new 76.7-meter berth, which is anticipated to greatly increase operational readiness for coastal patrol and surveillance operations, was commissioned under the direction of Director General […]

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The MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world, docks at Kerala’s Vizhinjam Seaport.

The MSC Irina, the largest container ship in the world, docks at Kerala’s Vizhinjam Seaport.

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the MSC IRINA, the largest container ship in the world, made a historic premiere at Vizhinjam International Seaport. Vizhinjam’s ability to handle ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) was demonstrated when the ship, which was making its first port call in South Asia, moored there in the morning. According to port officials, […]

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Kerala is establishing a special-purpose entity to optimize the use of Vizhinjam Port.

Kerala is establishing a special-purpose entity to optimize the use of Vizhinjam Port.

In order to capitalize on the development potential that the Vizhinjam international port has unleashed, a new government Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be created to carry out the Vizhinjam-Kollam-Punalur Growth corridor project. A public limited company that is entirely controlled by KIIFB would be established, according to Finance Minister K N Balagopal. In the […]

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The largest container ship in the world, the MSC Irina, makes its debut in South India today in Vizhinjam.

The largest container ship in the world, the MSC Irina, makes its debut in South India today in Vizhinjam.

On Tuesday, the MSC Irina, the biggest container ship in the world, will dock at the port of Vizhinjam. On Tuesday, the ship is anticipated to reach the berth at 5:30 p.m. The MSC Irina is visiting South Asia for the first time. The 400-meter-long and 62-meter-wide MSC Irina can transport 24,346 TEU cargo. Irina’s […]

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A tugboat from Vizhinjam Port rescues a trapped maritime enforcement vessel in rough waters.

A tugboat from Vizhinjam Port rescues a trapped maritime enforcement vessel in rough waters.

The tug from Vizhinjam port towed a maritime enforcement boat that became trapped on Friday owing to engine failure after a difficult three-hour operation in the choppy seas. According to a port official, “about 8 a.m., we received a report regarding a boat named Pratheeksha that was stranded at sea after a mechanical failure while […]

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Expanded Safety Measures at Vizhinjam Port due to Heavy Rain

Expanded Safety Measures at Vizhinjam Port due to Heavy Rain

Vizhinjam International Seaport implemented a number of precautions to guarantee safety when handling ships and cargo as the city was battered by intense monsoon rain. Tall waves battered the neighboring beaches, and the sea was even rougher inside the breakwater due to the strong winds. Numerous actions were taken, according to an official, including putting […]

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Kerala’s Fishermen’s Federation Requests the Port Authorities in Vizhinjam to Reveal the Cargo of a Sunk Vessel.

Kerala’s Fishermen’s Federation Requests the Port Authorities in Vizhinjam to Reveal the Cargo of a Sunk Vessel.

The Kerala Swatantra Matsyathozhilali Federation is urging on the port authorities of Vizhinjam to reveal the specifics of the cargo and the containers that were loaded on the lost ship, MSC ELSA 3. According to Jackson Pollayil, president of the Federation, there have been multiple reports about the shipment, which are making coastal residents and […]

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