Paradip Port Berths First Capesize Vessel at Western Dock-1
Paradip Port has successfully berthed its first-ever Capesize vessel, MV Mineral Kwangyang, carrying 152,702 MT of coking coal at Western Dock-1 with a draft of 16.50 metres.
New Delhi: Paradip Port has achieved a significant milestone by successfully berthing its first-ever Capesize vessel at Western Dock-1.
The vessel, MV Mineral Kwangyang, arrived carrying 152,702 metric tonnes of coking coal and was handled at a draft of 16.50 metres.
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Why This Matters
This is the first time a Capesize vessel has been berthed at Western Dock-1. The successful operation highlights Paradip Port’s growing ability to accommodate large deep-draft vessels.
Key benefits include:
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Improved operational efficiency
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Higher cargo-handling capacity
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Strengthened role in India’s maritime trade infrastructure
The achievement marks an important step in the port’s ongoing efforts to expand its capability for handling larger vessels and higher volumes of bulk cargo.
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