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Vizhinjam Seaport Commissioned by PM Modi in Kerala

2 May 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSVizhinjam SeaportCommissioned byPM Modi in Kerala2 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

PM Modi formally opened a deepwater port in Kerala meant to cut reliance on overseas hubs.

Key facts

  • Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Natural depth and little littoral drift suit big container ships.
  • Facilities: AI-powered control room, radar and sensor tracking of vessels.

Significance

  • Aims to retain cargo now lost abroad, lowering cost, delay and congestion.
  • Reduces dependence on Colombo, Singapore and Dubai.
  • Intended as a model for South Asian ports.

Concerns

  • Fisherfolk, with church-backed groups, protested over the breakwater; the government proceeded regardless.

Exam angle

  • Type: transshipment port; state: Kerala.
  • Tracking system: VTMS.

Test yourself

1. Vizhinjam International Seaport is located in which state?

It is in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

2. Which institute helped develop the Vessel Traffic Management System at Vizhinjam port?

The VTMS was built by IIT-Madras with Maritime Technology Pvt Ltd.

3. Roughly what share of India's transshipment cargo has been handled by foreign ports, per the Vizhinjam notes?

About 75% went through foreign ports before Vizhinjam.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 2 May 2025 (23 topics).

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