COCHIN PORT TRUST Cochin Port is one of the major ports in India which is located on the South west coast of India, in the state of Kerala. The Port of Cochin, a natural harbour is also known as the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’. It is an all-weather port located on the vast expanse of back waters formed by the confluence of two major water sources namely, Vembanad Lake and Periyar river discharging into sea through an opening in the shore called ‘Cochin Gut’. The Cochin Port Trust is an autonomous body under The Major Port Trusts Act of 1963. The central government constitutes a Board of trustees, responsible for management of the port. The government of India from time to time nominate the trustees in the Board representing various interests. The Major Port Trusts Act 1963, makes provision for the constitution of the Cochin Port Trust to vest the administration, control and management of the port. HISTORY The Cochin Port was formed naturally due to the great floods of Periyar in 1341 A.D, which choked the Muziris port (Kodungallur), one of the greatest ports in ancient world. Ever since the choking of Muzaris, Cochin became one of major ports with extensive trading relations with Romans, Greeks and Arabs. The port further attracted European colonists like Portuguese, Dutch and finally British who extended their supremacy over Kochi kingdom and the port city of Fort Kochi. The traditional port was located near Mattancherry which is
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COCHIN PORT TRUSTCochin Port is one of the major ports in India which is located on the South west coast of
India, in the state of Kerala. The Port of Cochin, a natural harbour is also known as the
‘Queen of Arabian Sea’. It is an all-weather port located on the vast expanse of back waters
formed by the confluence of two major water sources namely, Vembanad Lake and Periyar
river discharging into sea through an opening in the shore called ‘Cochin Gut’. The Cochin
Port Trust is an autonomous body under The Major Port Trusts Act of 1963. The central
government constitutes a Board of trustees, responsible for management of the port. The
government of India from time to time nominate the trustees in the Board representing
various interests. The Major Port Trusts Act 1963, makes provision for the constitution of
the Cochin Port Trust to vest the administration, control and management of the port.
HISTORY
The Cochin Port was formed naturally due to the great floods of Periyar in 1341 A.D, which
choked the Muziris port (Kodungallur), one of the greatest ports in ancient world. Ever since
the choking of Muzaris, Cochin became one of major ports with extensive trading relations
with Romans, Greeks and Arabs. The port further attracted European colonists like
Portuguese, Dutch and finally British who extended their supremacy over Kochi kingdom
and the port city of Fort Kochi. The traditional port was located near Mattancherry which is
now called as Mattancherry Wharf. The modern port of Cochin was developed during the
period 1920 – 1940 due to the untiring efforts of Sir Robert Bristow. He planned out a
detailed proposal of reclaiming part of the backwaters at a cost of Rs.2.5 crores. An ad-hoc
committee appointed by the Madras government examined and approved the plans
submitted by Robert Bristow. The strong determination of Sir Bristow and his team, finally
paid success, when large steam ship SS Padma, sailed into sailing from newly constructed
inner Harbour of Kochi. In 1932, the Maritime Board of British India declared port of Cochin
as a major port. The port was opened to all vessels up to 30 feet draught. After
Independence, the port was taken over by Government of India. In 1964, the administration
of the port got vested in a Board of trustees under the Major Ports Trusts act. The port was
listed as one among 12 major ports in India.
LOCATION
Port of Cochin is located on the Willington Island at Latitude 9degrees 58’ north and
Longitude 76degrees 14’ east on the south-west coast of India about 930 km south of
Mumbai and 320 km north of Kanyakumari. The Cochin port is located strategically close to
the busiest international sea routes
1) Gulf to Singapore and Far East (Distance from Cochin port – 11 Nautical miles)
2) Suez to Singapore/ Far East (Distance from Cochin port – 74 Nautical miles)
Amongst all major Indian ports, Cochin is the closest to the international East
West shipping routes. This geo-strategic location of Cochin gives it a distinct advantage.
HINTERLAND
With the strategic location of the port on the south-west coast of India and at a
commanding position at the roads of the east-west ocean trade, the port is a natural
gateway to the vast industrial and agricultural produce markets of the south-west India. The
hinterland of the port includes the whole of Kerala state and parts of Tamilnadu and
Karnataka state. The hinterland of the Cochin Port has further spread over to different areas
with the growth of containerization in the country and establishment of Inland container
depots at different load centres in India. Cochin with its Proximity to the international sea
route between Europe and the Far East and Australia can attract a large number of
The main inward shipping channel of the port divides in to the Ernakulam and Mattancherry channels .The Ernakulum Channel is 4.90 Km long, with the width varying from 250 to 500 m and has a draft of 12.5 m up to the Oil Terminal and RGCT and a draft of 9.14 m up to the wharves and the north and south tanker berths.. The 1024 m long Ernakulam Wharf has six alongside berths, out of which three are utilized as a full-fledged container terminal, two for general cargo and a fertilizer berth. Besides there are three oil berths in the Ernakulum channel. The Mattancherry channel is 4.08 Km long, with the width varying from 180 to 250
m and a draft of 9.14 m except at Boat Train Pier where the draft is 10.0 m. On the Mattancherry Channel there are four alongside berths, for general cargo, one Boat Train Pier and two jetties for miscellaneous cargo. The details of the berths (including SPM) are shown below.
BERTH / MOORING
Maximum Length overall
(m)
Maximum Draft (m)
Maximum Deadweight
(M/T)
Maximum Displacement
(M/T)
Products Handled
SPM 370 22.50 300000 340000 Crude
COT 250 12.50 115000 150000 Crude / POL
NTB 213 9.14 30000 40000 Crude / POL
STB 170 9.14 20000 27000 POL
ERNAKULAM WHARF (Q5 - Q6)
250 10.00 20000 27000 Dry Cargo / CBFS
ERNAKULAM WHARF (Q7)
250 10.50 20000 27000 Containers*
ERNAKULAM WHARF(Q8 - Q9)
250 12.50 35000 45000 Containers*
FERTILIZER BERTH (Q 10)
207 10.70 60000 80000 Fertilisers / Phos. Acid
SCB 170 9.14 15000 22000 Liquid Bulk
NCB 170 9.14 15000 22000 Dry /Liquid Bulk
B.T.P 200 10.00 35000 45000 Dry /Liquid Bulk
MATTANCHERRY WHARF (Q1- Q4)
180 9.14 16000 21000 Dry Bulk
PORT FLOTILLA
Tugs
The following tugs are available in Cochin normally two tugs are used for each shipping movement as per the requirement of the Pilot and the cost of the tug is included in the Pilotage charges.
TUG BUILT PROPULSION BOLLARD PULL
BAALI 1998 Twin screw cycloidal
32 Tons
KODUNGALLORE
1983 Twin screw cycloidal
30 Tons
COCHIN II 1983 Twin screw Kort Nozzle
30 Tons
VALLARPADAM 2008 Twin screw cycloidal
45 Tons
VYPEEN 2008 Twin screw cycloidal
45 Tons
Tugs work on VHF Channel 14.
Mooring launches
Four mooring launches are available for passing mooring lines at Tanker, Coal and fertilizer (Q10) berths. On other berths mooring lines are passed by heaving lines.
Pilot Boats
3 Pilot boats of 13.5 m Length of Red Hull and White Superstructure with PILOTS embossed on the sides.
Dredgers
Grab Hopper Dredger NEHRU SHATABDI 1992 built with 1500 m3 hopper capacity.
Floating Crane
Periyar 1966 built self-propelled crane of 100 M.T. SWL for use in the inner harbour only.
Water Barge
Jalaprabha 1996 built of 200 M.T. capacity for supply of F.W. to ships in Inner Harbour.
SINGLE POINT MOORING
Single Point Mooring for Crude Oil Import
Kochi Refineries Ltd (BPCl-KRL) has set up a Single Point Mooring System (SPM) as captive reception for the import of Crude oil. The facility is capable of receiving Very large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) of 300,000 DWT. The SPM is connected by a pipeline of 19.5 km to tank storage facilities at Puthuvypeen. The SPM is located at a water depth of 30 m, about 19 km from the coastline of Puthuvypeen. The depth of 30 m will allow 300000 DWT tankers with draughts of over 21 m to remain moored during virtually all wind and wave conditions. The SPM is connected to the shore by a 48 inch pipeline that runs to a storage facility comprising 4 tanks of 80,000 Kl each. The total area of the facility is 70 hectares, which provides room for two more storage tanks of 80,000 Kl capacity. The facility became fully operational in December 2007.
Location SPM: 18.7 km (10 Nm) off Puthuvypeen shore Shore Tank Farm: Puthuvypeen SEZ area
Land Area 70 haDeveloper BPCL-KRDetails of Facilities SPM for receiving VLCC of 3 lakhs tonnes
48'' dia submarine pipeline connecting SPM to shore Tank Farm Tank farm for storage and pumping facilities at Puthuvypeen 30'' Cross country pipeline from tank farm to Refinery.
Investment Total Investment: Rs. 703.34 croresPresent Status Facility has been operationalized in December 2007
SERVICE FACILITY
Bunkering
Bunker supply can be done at all berths by barge/trucks/pipeline. All major oil companies undertakes supplies which is arranged through agents.
Pipe Line Network
Separate pipelines laid at SCB & NCB for handling liquid cargo like Palmolien, CNSL (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid) and Chemicals. Pipelines are available at Tanker berths for handling Crude oil & Petroleum Products. At Q5, pipelines are laid for handling Carbon Black Feed Stock(CBFS). Flexible hoses are available for use at Tanker berths & NCB.
COCHIN PORT ADVANTAGES
MODERATE CLIMATEThe Port is situated on the Willingdon Island which is an artificial Island tucked inside the Backwaters. The backwaters offer calm and placid channels for ships throughout the year, even during the Monsoon season.Cochin lies beyond the cyclone zone and therefore the risk of cyclones is negligible
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY 24 Hour Pilotage 24 hour Cargo Operations Real-Time co-ordination of vessel movement through VTMS Single Window Transaction Moving towards Zero Pre-Berthing Detention Time.
SERVICE QUALITY The operational areas of the port is certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards. The port maintains high security arrangements and its security profile is ISPS
compliant. The port is maintaining a Tier I Oil spill disaster contingency plan. During the past
three years, no oil spill has occurred in and around the port.
CONNECTIVITY
Cochin port is connected to its hinterland enlarging to the state of Kerala ,South Tamilnadu and South Karnataka by National Highways NH 47(Kanyakumari-Salem), NH49 (Cochin-Madurai) and NH17(Cochin-Mumbai) .Indian Railway Network provides seamless connectivity to South and Central India. The National Waterway NW3 provides connectivity to the South Kerala. The port has an international airport in its proximity. The network of railways roads, waterways and airways has created good accessibility to the port. Inland Container Depots (ICD) at Coimbatore and Bangalore connected by Regular Train Service.
DEVELOPMENT PATH Cochin Port is implementing ERP for enhancing efficiency. The port is enhancing capacity by modernizing and enlarging the Mattancherry
Wharf The port is upgrading its power infrastructure. The port is equipping its new multi-purpose berths with modern Bulk/Break Bulk
handling Cranes. The port is developing India’s first Port Based Special Economic Zone.
GOODS HANDLED AT COCHIN PORT
Break bulk: Iron and steel, food grains, coffee, marine products, cements, sugar,
newsprint, machinery, raw cashew, tea, spices. Etc
“COCHIN PORT IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH
COST EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT OF PORT
FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SEA BORNE TRADE DULY
COMLYING WITH STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.”
MISSION VISION AND GOALS
MISSION
The Mission of the Cochin Port Trust is to provide dependable, cost effective Port services
through modern and efficient infrastructure coupled with high quality, customer friendly
services. The Port shall manage its assets and resources for optimal economic use to the
nation and community. The port shall strive to be the main catalyst for the economic
development of the region, with a strong commitment to environmentally sound polies and
safe practices. The board of trustees, the employees and all stake holders of the port shall
work as a team in an open, positive, and collaborative and cooperative manner. In pursuit of
this mission, the Port Trust shall be guided by the principles of integrity, ethical behaviour,
professional excellence, service to the community and respect for every individual.
VISION
The vision of the Cochin Port is to serve the country as
A public sector provider
An economic development facilitator
A business enterprise
An environmental conservator
GOALS
Strengthening the competitive position
Maximising space and infrastructure utility
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION
The port is governed by the Cochin Port Trust which is an autonomous body under The Major Port
Trusts Act 1963. The Central Government constitutes a Board of Trustees, responsible for
management of the port. The Government of India may from time to time nominate the trustees in
the Board representing various interests. The Major Port Trusts Act, 1963, makes provision for the
constitution of the Cochin Port Trust to vest the administration, control and management of the
port.
OWNERSHIP PATTERN
Cochin port is an autonomous body under the Government of India and it is managed by the
board of trustees constructed by the Govt. of. India. The chairman of the board is act as
Chief executive officers.
The Board of Trustees consists of:
1. Chairman
2. Dy. Chairman appointed by the Govt. of. India and member representing
3. Ministry of Shipping
4. Govt. of. Kerala
5. Department of customs
6. Coast guard
7. Defence service
8. Indian railway
9. BPCL Cochin refinery
10. Cochin SEZ, Govt. of. India
11. Mercantile Marine department
12. Kerala chamber of commerce & industry
13. Cochin Steamer Agent Association
The Board has strength of 19 members. Out of which 4 represents other interest and 2
represents labour trustees.
ORGANIZATIONAL HIERARCHY
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Departments and functions
CHAIRMAN
Marine
Department
DY. CHAIRMAN
Civil
Engineering
Department
Mechanical
Department
Medical
Department
Traffic
Department
Central
accounts
Department
General
Administration
Department
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
Stores
Department
Fisheries
Harbour
There are seven main departments and two sub departments in Cochin Port. The
seven departments include General administration department, Accounts departments,
Traffic department, Medical department, Marine department, Civil department, Mechanical
engineering department. Cochin fisheries harbour comes under cicvil engineering
department and stores department comes under Mechanical engineering.
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Co-ordinate the various activities of other departments of Cochin port trsust such as
appointment, training and promotion and personnel matters.
Convening of the board of trustees and sub-committee
Preparation of agenda for the meeting and follow up actions
Decision taken up
Public relation work
Implementation of official language ACT
Preventive vigilance
CENTRAL ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT
To give financial advice on various matters of the administration of the port.
Custody and accounting of receipts and expenditure from the port fund.
Compilation of budget estimates of financial statements.
Pre audit and checking of bills as an instrument of control
Financial and budgetary control
Payment of salary pension and other dues to the employees
Accounting of expenditure on works
Issue of bills towards cost of service rendered by the port and recovery of dues
Costing of service and operations to facilitate to cost control
Fixing and revision of tariffs.
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Maintenance and development of the general conservancy of the port from the civil
engineering point of view
Implementation of new scheme in consultation with other department for providing
port facilities to cope with the needs of trade.
Civil construction work maintenance of the port structures
Sanitation of port area and water supply.
Preparation of estimates of new work and award of contract for the new
construction work
Land leasing
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
It is responsible for the procurement, maintenance and operation of all cargo
handling equipment and procurement and maintenance of flotilla required by the
port.
Procurement and distribution of electricity
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT
Allotment of berth
Deployment of equipment such as shore cranes, mobile cranes etc
Deployment of labour gangs for loading and unloading operations
Transit management and supervision of the cargo handling.
Cargo accounting and receipt and delivery
Allotment of the warehouse and open stacking yards and monitoring their
utilizations
Container freight station operations such as stuffing, de stuffing, movement of boxes
and receipt and their deliveries
Container terminal documentation, receipt and delivery of containers.
MARINE DEPARTMENT
It is mainly conserved with the marine conservancy of the port. The piloting of the
vessels in and out of the port, Hydro graphic survey, dredging operations, fire
services, licensing of harbour crafts, single station including the operations and
maintenance of the tanker terminals and of electronic equipment like VHF, etc are
the main responsibilities of the marine department.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT
This department provide medical facilities for the officers and the staff of the port
trust as well as their families
Self-contained dispensary functioning at the port workshop and 6 first aid boxes
located at different operational areas of the port trust.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CHAIRMAN
Articulation of vision and mission of the organisation
Evolving strategies and leading towards the vision
To take important policy decision
Overall management of the organisation
To maintain discipline in the organisation
To establish an overall plan for development of business, select key subordinates
and organize them to achieve the objectives of the plan
Conducting the board meeting and liaising with the ministry of the surface transport
To ensure smooth flow of operations of functions
Review of quality management system
Management of interface within the organisation and with external agencies for
ensuring incremental and continued improvement of the organisations performance,
goodwill and image.
DY. CHAIRMAN
Assisting chairman in steering of the organisation in all respects
Exercising the authority to the extent delegated to the Dy.Chairman
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVES
Chairman has appointed Dy.Joint Director SEZ as MR for Cochin Port Trust
Establishment, implement, maintain and monitor the quality management system in
the port in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 standard
Arrange awareness training programmes to educate auditors and senior officers of all
the departments on the concepts of ISO 9001:2000, implementation of quality policy
and also communicates customer requirements throughout the organisation
Co-ordinate with all heads of departments for implementation of quality
management system
Liaise with the external parties on matters relating to the quality management system
Report to the chairman on the performance of the quality system once six months
for management review and improvement of the quality management system
Conduct internal audits for verification of implementation of the quality management
system on continual basis
Make arrangement for conducting the management review meeting, preparation and
maintenance of minutes and records for the review meeting and monitor and
maintain quality management system functioning. Interact with customers and
review and amend the procedures to meet the customer requirement.
DEPUTY CONSERVATOR Assisting the chairman and Dy.chairman in smooth
functioning of organisation
Piloting the ships from outer roads to berths and vice versa shifting of vessels if
required
Billing of marine services, provided to ships
Operations of port flotillas
Conducting of hydro graphic surveys
Maintenance dredging operations
Fire service
Functioning of signal station including maintenance of electronic equipments
Pollution control
Operation of Cochin Oil Terminal
Operation of North Tanker Berth and South Tanker Berth
TRAFFIC MANAGER
Assiting the chairman and Dy,chairman in steering the organisation
Marketing the port services and enhancing the market shares of the port
Allocation of the berths to ships
Arranging the cargo handling equipments
Allotment of gangs for cargo handling and stuffing/de stuffing of containers
Arranging custody and release of cargos and containers
Billing of port service accordance to cargo
Recovery of charges
Disposal of unclaimed cargo
Trade promotions
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality system in all areas under
control
CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Assisting the Chairman and Dy.chairman in the functioning of the organisation
Procurement of all cargo handling equipment and flotilla crafts
Ensure optimum availability & utilization of machinery
Operation and maintenance of quality system in all areas under control
Operation and maintenance of container terminal
CHIEF ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Assisting the chairman and Dy.Chairman in the functioning of the organisation
Effective implementation and review of all new project under control
Maintenance and development of general conservancy (civil engineering) of the
port
Sanitation of port area and water supply and maintenance of hygiene
Preparation of estimates of new works and award of contract
Land releasing
Environment management
Contract maintenance dredgingg
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality system in all areas under
control
All technologies aspects of work of the organisation primarily at the early stage like
feasibility report, detailed project report and other studies.
F.A &C.A.O
Assisting the chairman and Dy.Chairman in the functioning of the organisation
To give financial advice in various matters of the administration of the report
Accounts receipts and expenditure of the port fund
Compiling of budgets estimates and revised estimates of financial statement and
monitoring of budget variations
Financial and budgetary control
Accounting of expenditure of works
Issue of bills towards cost of services rendered by the port and recovery of amounts
due
Payment of salary, pension and other dues to the employees
Costing of services and operations to facilities control
Fixing tariffs
Conducting cost analysis for minimization
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality system in all area under
control
Ensuring adequate returns on idle funds in account by short term investment
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Management of medical equipments
Providing medical facilities to officers and staffs of the port as well as their families/
pensioners
Referring the complicated / critical cases to the specialised hospitals and
recommending reimbursement of the expenses
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality system in all area under
control
Procurement of medicines
Ensuring continued medical education of doctors
SECRETARY
Assisting the board, Chairman and Dy.Chairman in the functioning of the
organisation
Co-ordinating of various activities of all departments of the port trust such as
appointments, promotions and other personnel matters
Convening the meeting of the board of trustees and sub committees
Preparation of minutes and follow up actions
public relations work
implementation of various welfare measures and benefits of employees
conciliation of industrial disputes through industrial dispute act
Management of security measures for port structure, properties, etc.
Preventing steps taken and tendency of disciplinary actions
Inculcate vigilance awareness among all levels of port employees
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality system in all area under
control.
COMMANDANT (CISF)
Responsible for the security of Cochin Port Trust
Responsible for the administrative of the unit.
Responsible for the efficiency, control, discipline and morale of the unit personnel.
Proper management of each department.
Feed-back to chairman, CPT and higher formation
Effective implementation and maintenance of quality system in all areas under
control.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
INTERNATIONAL BUNKERING TERMINAL-CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI USER
LIQUID TERMINAL
Cochin port has initiated project planning to develop a multi user liquid terminal in the
Puthuvypen SEZ area to handling import of bunker fuel, LPG and crude Oil. The port being
located adjacent to the busiest international sea routes is required to meet the increasing
demand for supply of bunkers to the vessels plying in the international routes and also those
calling at the port. Cochin Port is an advantageous position for supplying the bunkers and
services to the vessels at competitive price due to the presence of a Refinery/ major oil
companies for supply of bunkers, a major ship repair yard for attending to immediate
repairs and international airport for listing the spares/ crews. The Cochin Port proposed to
create the basic infrastructure of a multi-user liquid terminal and commence the bunkering
operations through PPP format.
LOCATION Puthuvypeen SEZ area
LAND AREA 26 ha at Puthuvypeen
BRIEF DETAILS OF PROPOSED FACILITIES Marine terminal to receive vessels up to 15,00,000 DWT
Terminal facilities for storage of bunkers and other liquid and for providing related services.
Construction of large berth for loading bunkers
Installation of loading/unloading arm at berth
Fire protection system
CAPACITY 2.0 MTPA initially expandable to 4.5 MTPA
INVESTMENT Total investment by the port is Rs. 150 crores.
INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL
Cochin Port Trust has commenced the project planning to construct and develop an
International Cruise Terminal cum Public Plaza at Willington Island. Cochin is a preferred
stop over for the vessels plying from US West coast to Hong Kong, Singapore to South East
Asia and Gulf/ Mediterranean, South Africa, to US East Coast. The Cruise business at the
Port of Cochin is supplementing the major strengths of the state of Kerala as a tourism
destination. The past few years have witnessed linear increase in arrival of foreign tourists
to Kerala and the port has demonstrated its ability to meet the demands of international
tourism.
The terminal will have an exclusive berth of quay length of 220 M and an available
draft of 10 m. An exclusive Kerala village, shopping mall cum office tower and luxury class
hotel will be features of the Terminal in additional to a world class cruise vessel reception
facilities.
LOCATION North End of Willington Island
LAND AREA 6.71 HA.
BRIEF DETAILS OF FACILITIES Modern cruise berth of 220m length World class Cruise Terminal building Shopping mall cum office tower Five-star hotel complex and Kerala village
ESTIMATED COST Rs. 375 crores
PASSENGER CAPACITY 3,50,000 per annum
PRESENT STATUS Feasibility report and business plan for the project finalised in march 2008. Scheduled date of commissioning the facility is October 2011.
LNG REGASIFICATION TERMINAL
Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL) will set up a LNG re-gasification terminal with the associated facilities
in Cochin Port. The project will have an initial capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per annum. The
terminal will consist of jetty for LNG vessels up to 175000 m3 with a length of 280 m and a
draft of 12.0 m. The jetty will be connected to storage and regasification facility with an
initial capacity of 2.5 million tonnes per annum going up to 5 million tonnes per annum in
the future. The total area of the terminal will be 32 hectares. Construction work started in
2007. The LNG reception tanks are under construction and have reached a height of 31
metres out of 42 metres design pre-dome height. The re-gasification plan is under erection.
The facility is expected to be operational by December 2011.
LOCATION Puthuvypeen SEZ area
LAND AREA 33 ha for storage & re-gasification terminal and 23 ha for marine facilities
BRIEF DETAILS OF FACILITIES Marine terminal to receive vessels up to 2,16,000 m3 capacity
Terminal facilities for storage, re-gasification and dispatch of gas
CAPACITY 2.5 million TEU (initially) expandable to 5 million tonnes per annum in future.
INVESTMENT Total investment is Rs. 3200 crores
PRESENT STATUS Land development works completed Construction of boundary wall and
site grading works are in progress Engineering, procurement and
construction (EPC) contract for storage tanks awarded to M/s. IHI, Japan. Further developments on schedule.
CAPITAL DREDGING OF NAVIGATION CHANNELS
The dimensions of existing channel are not enough to cope up with the requirements of
the future generation vessels. Moreover, it is confined to the inner harbour only with
very limited drafts. This requires the development of a channel, which could cater to the
needs of future Inner Harbour movement and also encompass Outer Harbour that is
invariably to be developed. Such channel should be able to facilitate navigation of a
vessel, which is designed to carry 10,000 plus TEU’s capacity with 6m draft. Dimensions
of the channel would be width of 370mts length of 14kms and dredged depth below
chart datum of 17mts-1mts.The approximate investment would be to tune of Rs.485
crores. It requires 4 years to complete the project from the date of commencement.
The Public investment Board proposal for Government funding for dredging, deepening
and widening the navigational channel is under submission and it will be cleared soon.
In anticipation of ministry’s sanction, tenders for stage 1 capital dredging clubbing with
the annual maintenance dredging for the year 2005-06 has been invited. The ministry of
shipping on 19/11/2008 conveyed administrative approval & expenditure sanction of
GOI for the work at a total cost of Rs. 381.25 crores. Sanction also accorded to fund the
project through grant in aid by the GOI to the extent of Rs. 297.42 crores and a loan
assistance of Rs. 83.33 crores towards the capital investment The work was awarded to
M/s. Jaisu shipping on 27/11/2008 for an amount of Rs. 525.50 crores. Cost of capital
dredging component is was Rs. 323 crores. After that the contract was formally
terminated on 26/04/2011. And work order issued to M/s. Mercator lines Ltd,
Visakhapatnam for carrying out balance portion of capital dredging work in the ICTT
basin at a total cost of Rs. 60.80 crores on 09/05/2011. Overall physical progress of
capital dredging work- 96.40%.
OUTER HARBOUR PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DEEP WATER PORT
Considering the non-availability of adequate land in Willington Island and heavy restrictions
imposed by the southern naval command because of flight restrictions, the port proposes to
construct an outer harbour on the west side of Puthuvypeen area. This project will involve
the reclamation of approximately 1200 acres of land, construction of breakwaters to the
extent of approximately 5 KMs and the construction of port structures for a new container
transhipment terminal which will handle 12000 + TEU vessels and higher generations. The
port is separately moving the Ministry of shipping for permission to commission a pre-
feasibility study for the purpose.
The tenders received for preparation of feasibility report for development of an outer
harbour in Cochin port have been discharged and action is being taken to re invite fresh
tenders clubbing preparation of DPR along with feasibility study.
RAIL CONNECTIVITY
One of the main pre-requisites for optimum and efficient operation of an International
Container Terminal is to have efficient rail connectivity for evacuation of containers to and
from the hinterland. Since Port plan a major Container Hub with the entire Indian hinterland
as catchment’s area, it is very essential to have proper rail connectivity to the islands.
Southern Railways and Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) have prepared, in
consultation with Port a detailed techno-economic feasibility report on the rail link project
and forwarded to the Railway Board. A complete survey has been made and 2-lane railway
connectivity to Vallarpadam and eventually to Puthuvypin has been made which connects
from Edapally will be 14 kms, with 5 bridges whose total length is 1950 mts. The
approximate investment on this project will be Rs.125 crores. The time frame is 3 years from
the commencement of the project.
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INTERNATIONAL SHIP REPAIR COMPLEX
An International ship repair complex would also be set up at cochin to carry out non
survey repairs and other minor repairs of vessels.
Location : puthuvypeen
Area : 40 ha
Expected investment : Rs.315 crores
Execution : On BOT Basis
Project time frame : 4 years
Status : Feasibility study in progress.
OTHER PROJECTS
The following works are also proposed to be taken up in 12 th plan and subsequent
periods.
Reconstruction of south tanker berth (STB) at a cost of Rs. 50 crores with a capacity
of 1.85 MMTPA.
Reconstruction of north tanker berth (NTB) at a cost of Rs. 50 crores with a capacity
of 1.85 MMTPA.
Liquid cargo jetty in Mattancherry channel ata accost of Rs. 50 crores with a capacity
addition of 2.0 MMTPA
Reconstruction of Mattancherry wharf- phase II for 400 m length at a cost of Rs. 120
crores with a capacity addition of 1.0 MMTPA.
Capital dredging for creation of berth basin for ICTT- phase III costing Rs. 40 crores
and phase 4 costing Rs. 120 crores
Development of business district/SEZ/Shipyard/ other projects at south end
reclamation area at Willington Island as per master plan costing Rs. 500 crores.
Procurement of cargo handling equipment-conversion of Q8 and Q9 berths
dedicated general cargo berths on EOT basis costing Rs. 150 crores.
SWOT ANALYSIS
Strengths
Natural all weather port
Deep drafted alongside berths
Fast documentation and efficient administration of services backed by a fully
computerised network
Adequate warehousing capacity
Congestion free port
Award for best performance in handling container vessels
Well established industrial relations harmony
Zero pilferage due to goos security system
Well developed infrastructure and least reberthing navigations
Personalised services to port users
An ISO 9001-2008 port
Round the clock operations
EDI- paperless swift communication between various departments of ports
Weakness
Delay in getting projects sanctioned due to various controls
Lack of modern infrastructure and equipments
Lack of professional attitude from employees
High operating and handling cost
Lack of functional anatomy
Opportunity
Increasing exports and imports due to globalisation
LNG terminal was formed to meet the requirements of natural gas for in and around
Cochin
Well-connected rail road network
Encouraging private participation and joint venture prospects
Government policy of exported economic growth, sponsored export and import
actions.
Vigorous marketing for better revenue
Threats
Stiff competition from neighbouring ports.
Supposed unfair trade and labour practices
Growth of Tutucorin port and Mangalore port.
Slow industrial growth in kerala
Increase in number of trade unions
Lack of supporting infrastructure such as better road connectivity to the port.
