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Draft:Vizhinjam Port

Coordinates: 8°22′34.61″N 76°59′29.53″E / 8.3762806°N 76.9915361°E / 8.3762806; 76.9915361
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Vizhinjam Port
Map
Location
Country India
LocationThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Coordinates8°22′34.61″N 76°59′29.53″E / 8.3762806°N 76.9915361°E / 8.3762806; 76.9915361
UN/LOCODEIN VZJ
Details
Opened1970
Operated byKerala Maritime Board..[1]
Owned byGovernment of Kerala
Type of harbourFishing ,Passenger,cost guard
No. of berthsSEAWARD WHARF: 83M , LEEWARD WHARF: 81M.[2]
Draft depth9 m (30 ft)
Employees18[3]
Statistics
Website
www.kmb.kerala.gov.in

Vizhinjam Port is a coastal port located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Managed by the Kerala Maritime Board, this port[4] has been part of the local maritime infrastructure for many years, supporting fishing activities, local trade, and passenger transport. It is distinct from the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram, a larger facility designed for deep-water transshipment

Operations

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Fishing Industry: The port provides docking and fish landing facilities for local fishermen and is a significant fish landing center in the region, contributing to the local economy[5]..

Crew Change: The port handled crew changes[6] during the corona period[7]

Berthing Facility:The berthing facility at Vizhinjam Harbour accommodates various types of vessels, including fishing boats, small cargo ships and cost guard vessels. It provides docking infrastructure that supports the local fishing industry and coastal trade.

  1. ^ "Kerala Maritime Board".
  2. ^ "Kerala Maritime Board".
  3. ^ "Kerala Maritime Board".
  4. ^ "Kerala Maritime Board".
  5. ^ "Vizhinjam Harbour Trivandrum - Yatramantra".
  6. ^ "Kerala Maritime Board".
  7. ^ "Vizhinjam minor port witnesses historic crew change | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide".