September 08, 2008

Krishnapatnam port receives first vessel

Krishnapatnam Port Trust, which is expected to become a main gateway for the hinterlands of south and central India, recently announced that it has received the first vessel on its berth, a 160 meter long vessel MV Faruke.

The vessel is carrying two Gottwald mobile harbor cranes and is berthed using dedicated tugs, with in house expertise.