First ship to enter Ramayapatnam port by year end to test operational feasibility

Subject: Environment

Section: Environment legislation

Context:

The construction works of Machilipatnam port in Andhra Pradesh are progressing at ‘brisk’ pace according to a senior official of Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB).

Ports in Andhra Pradesh:

Ramayapatnam port in Prakasam district is in progress.
Greenfield port at Manginapudi is in progress.
The three upcoming government ports– Ramayapatnam, Machilipatnam and Mulapadu.
A private SEZ port to come up at Kakinada.
Andhra Pradesh has the second longest coastline in the country with a length of 974 km with a major port in Visakhapatnam and 15 other notified State ports spread in eight coastal districts.

Significance of developing these ports:

Machilipatnam port is considered ideal for export and import of tobacco, granite and other natural stones, pharma and agricultural products, besides helping eastern shore activities of ONGC.

Fishing harbours:

Nine state-of-the-art fishing harbours are being developed across the State including Uppada, Visakhapatnam, Odarevu, Kothapatnam.
The fishing harbour at Juvvaladinne is likely to be inaugurated over the next three-four months.

Ports in India:

Indian ports are classified as major, minor and intermediate ports for administrative reasons. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, are home to the minor ports.
Minor ports have also been established in 4 Union Territories- Diu & Daman, Lakshadweep Islands, Pondicherry, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.