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Kerala Maritime Board Expands Crew Change Facilities at Vizhinjam Port
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 01:33 PM
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The Kerala Maritime Board has announced an expansion of crew change facilities at Vizhinjam port to streamline maritime operations.
The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) today announced the expansion of crew change facilities at the Vizhinjam port, a key maritime hub on the western coast of India.
The new facilities aim to provide a dedicated space for ship crews to disembark and board, thereby reducing congestion in the port’s existing infrastructure.
KMB officials said the upgrade will improve turnaround times for vessels and enhance the overall efficiency of maritime operations in the region.
The expansion is part of KMB’s broader strategy to modernise port services and support the growth of India’s shipping industry.
The new facilities aim to provide a dedicated space for ship crews to disembark and board, thereby reducing congestion in the port’s existing infrastructure.
KMB officials said the upgrade will improve turnaround times for vessels and enhance the overall efficiency of maritime operations in the region.
The expansion is part of KMB’s broader strategy to modernise port services and support the growth of India’s shipping industry.