Deendayal Port Authority highlights Major Achievement of FY‘23

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Capacity addition of 3.5 MTPA. Handle Large Size of Vessel around 80000 DWT. Fulfill the users demand by handling various types of Cargoes i.e. LPG, Edible and chemicals Oils etc. Berth Waiting Period Shall Be Reduced and will provide various direct & indirect Employment Generation,andlikelytobecompletedbyOctober2023

• Development of Container Terminal at Tuna Tekra,DeendayalPortonPPP/BOT

Theproposedprojectaimstobringsignificantbenefitsto the port, including a reduction in congestion and an improvement in efficiency parameters. By accommodating larger vessels, the port can increase its capacity to handle container cargo, which is essential for catering to the growing demand and competing with other ports. The existing terminal has limitations, as it can only handle vessels with a maximum draft of 14 meters, which can only be navigated during high tide due to bar restrictions. The project will enable the port to improve container cargo throughput by accommodating larger vessels, thus increasing its capacity to handle more cargo efficiently, LOA issuedtoM/sHindustanInfralogPvt.Ltd.(DPWorld).

• Development of Multipurpose Cargo Berth Off Tuna Tekra Outside Kandla Creek at Kandla on PPP/ BOTbasis

The project of establishing a dedicated cargo handling facility that is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery can yield significant benefits. These benefits include a reduction in loading and unloading times, resulting in decreased costs associated with handling. The project is currently in tenderingstage

• Development of Oil Jetty No.09, 10, 11 at DeendayalPortAuthority

To meet the growing demand of POL, LPG & other Liquids, DPT is proposing to develop an offshore T Shape 3 Nos Oil Jetties that will be able to cater vessels up to 80000 DWTforLoadingandUnloadingofalltypesofLiquidCargo.

AugmentationandUpgradation

• RevampingofPipelines

Project is to rationalize the number & size of pipelines and to augment the capacity of oil jetties OJ1 to OJ5 and to implement & operationalize the common pipeline corridor till Y junction inside the oil Jetty area. Rationalization to increase the discharge rate, faster loading / unloading and reduction in waiting time. Augmenting capacity from 8 MTPA to 23.8 MTPA by revamping of existing pipeline network.

• Construction of Dome Shaped Storage Sheds Phase-IandPhase-2

This dome shaped storage shed can provide unobstructed clear span of 30 m. and height of 8 to 12 m. which is suitable for unloading the bulk cargo through hydraulic system by trucks/transport vehicles of fifth generation carrying about 60-70 MTs of cargo. Stability of this structure is ensured based on arch principle without Truss,Purlinsorintermediatesupports

• Development of plots, roads and SWD in 34hectareareainsidecargojettyarea

In order to fetch/attract the more business prospects and to get the direct benefit by way of rented revenue and indirect benefitbywayofvariousvesselrelatedchargeslikewharfage charges, demurrage charges and to attract more business by way of creating more storage space it is very much necessary to improve the open storage capacity in port area , So for betterment of storage of coal and other bulk cargo, it is essential to improve the kutcha area by providing Road networking, development of plots, SWD and cable trench network,Toiletblocks,Restshelter,watchtowersetc.

• Upgradation of Plot No C1 to C6 and SWD in 66Hectareareainsidecargojettyarea

The Kutcha plot no C1 to C6 & SWD network of 66 Hector area inside cargo jetty was completed on 30/11/2006.

Since the completion of the work no any major up-gradation/ repairing work has been initiated for these Plots & SWD, Kutcha plots are used for storage of wooden logs since last fifteen years The SWD of the said area is also in worsened condition due to saline atmosphere, To overcome the situation and provide a level platform for cargo storage/ handling, it is necessary to upgrade these plots by giving proper camber so that the water can’t ne accumulated in plots and drained out as per gradient from plots the project wasintroducedandworkofthesameisunderprogress

• Modification & strengthening of Bunder basin berthingstructureatDPA

Due to continuous and extensive use of the structure it is observed that the structure has been damaged at various locations as well as the backup area i.e. stacking yards also have been settled badly. Hence, it was essential to upgrade and strengthens the structure of Bunder Basin to safeguard and safe berthing of Barges. After completion of the Project it will be benefitting in enhancing life of structure, seamless loading and unloading operation with Safe Port Operation, Continuous stacking of material on developed stackyardwithoutsettlement.

• Retrofittingofcargoberthno.8&9(PanelNo.66 to76)

Due to continuous operation and movement of heavy cranes for loading and unloading operations and observed that there is a weakening of the structure. Hence, retrofitting work has been proposed for safely Port operation,aftercompletingofthisfacilitythelifeexpectancy of structures will be increased, the facility will be capable for handling bigger ships and bigger cranes with safe port operations.

• RFIDBasedAccessControlSystem

DPA Kandla has augmented full automation of Gate Operation at Port to initiated RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Based Access Control System “e-Drishti”. In addition to more than 510+ CCTV High Definition Cameras atKandla,Gandhidham,Gopalpuri&Vadinar

• 5GPilotProjectsatDPA

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in association with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) launched a 1st pilot project amongst major ports "5th Generation (5G) Small Cell and Aerial Fiber deployment with DPA’s existing StreetFurniture"ondated29thApril,2022

Small Cell are equipment which will be deployed for upcoming 5G networks. It uses higher frequencies spectrum to provide ultra-high broadband speed and are placed closer to user so that to provide quick responses to user's request. Street furniture are used to denote things likeelectricpoles,busstand,trafficlightsetc.

The pilot will help in understanding challenges in 5G small cell deployment at Indian ports. Hundreds of 5G Small Cells are needed to be installed in a square KM of area to provide good coverage. Use of Street furniture already available at ports like poles etc. can be used for mounting these 5G Small Cells, obviating the need for erecting thousands of new towers. This will not only ensure faster deployment of 5G but also unlock true potential of underutilized street furniture at ports. Ports, using these highly reliable 5G networks will be able to launch Enterprise Solutions which will in turn help them to compete with best ofinternationalports.

ProjectsofMechanicalEngineeringDept.

(1) Development, Operation & Maintenance of Berth13 for handling Multipurpose Cargo (Clean Cargo) and ContainercargoatDPTonPPPModeforThirty(30)Years.

SFC approval for the project received from Ministry on 23.02.2023 and RFQ uploaded on 24.02.2023 with due date 11.04.2023.

(2) Build, Operate and Maintain of 10 nos. of 120 T capacity each Automated road weighbridges on Revenue SharingbasisatDPAforaperiodof10years. Cont’d. Pg.