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Kerala Ports Minister V N Vasavan also raised similar concerns at a press conference in Kottayam.
The tender document notes that Vizhinjam is gaining global importance due to the logistic-linked business potentials.
Establishing a permanent crew change facility at Vizhinjam could significantly enhance its status as a strategic maritime hub.
Employment opportunities will be available for those with expertise in engineering, MBA holders, professionals with similar qualifications, and experts in finance and accounts.
During his speech, Vijayan emphasised that in 2006, the LDF government initiated efforts to obtain central approval for Vizhinjam.
Huge container ships across the world can berth at Vizhinjam port, the CM said.
Capt. Hari led the team responsible for guiding the vessel from the outer area through the breakwater channel into the port.
Cong expressed displeasure over LDF govt’s alleged decision to exclude the oppn leaders from the ceremony. Tharoor will also skip the trial run.
The extensions would help the port to handle 30 lakh containers a year, up from the 10 lakh containers it could handle during the first phase.
Sudhakaran said that the LDF govt is deliberately excluding the UDF leaders who contributed to the port project.
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