Kerala Maritime Board Plans Redevelopment of Vizhinjam Minor Port

The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) is set to redevelop the minor port at Vizhinjam into a commercial facility under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, with state government approval expected by May.

Located adjacent to the Adani-operated Vizhinjam International Seaport and a fishing harbour, the minor port will be upgraded to handle small and mid-sized ships for commercial operations. The project includes refurbishing the existing 160-metre wharf. The proposal has been submitted to the ports department and is awaiting clearance from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.