Deep Sea Port

Deep Sea Port

News: Tajpur in West Bengal is set to be West Bengal’s first deep sea port.

What are Deep Sea ports?
• A deep-sea port is usually made up for the usage of very large and heavily loaded ships.
• The depth of water helps gets them access to the deep-water ports.

Who will undertake the project?
• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), which is India’s largest port operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Ports will be taking on this development project.

Key Details:
• Tajpur will be the second-biggest port in West Bengal, after Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port.
• It will enable a large ‘Capesize’, which is the largest class of cargo vessels and it will be a greenfield project.
• It will act as a maritime gateway for the entire north-eastern region.
• The North-eastern region will benefit as a hub of trade and investment and it is expected to ensure easier access to countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar.