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India pushes for green ship recycling, Euro-compliant yards to boost marit
Updated : 1 day, 13 hours ago IST
India is rapidly expanding its ship recycling sector and upgrading shipbreaking yards to meet European environmental standards, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its maritime industry and reduce logistics costs, Sushant Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of VO Chidambaranar Port Authority, s
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Union Minister Sonowal launches over Rs 1,500 crore projects at VOC Port;
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
A key highlight of the event was the inauguration of the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum, an immersive institution dedicated to India's maritime legacy and the contribution of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaranar. The museum has been conceived as a cultural and educational landmark for souther
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DRI busts major e-cigarette smuggling racket at Tuticorin, seizes goods wo
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 45,984 prohibited e-cigarettes worth Rs 10.42 crore at Tuticorin Port, uncovering a major smuggling racket and arresting three people linked to the operation. According to information from the Ministry of Finance, the goods were found
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MoUs signed to boost port-led industrialisation, green fuels: VOC Port Aut
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The V O Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA), Tuticorin, has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focused on port-led industrialisation, green hydrogen and green fuels, as well as advancing the use of artificial intelligence in our port operations
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India Maritime Week 2025: VOC Port Tuticorin wins 'Green Visionary' Award,
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the event, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin formalised three major MoUs with leading players in the green energy sector, marking a collective investment of over ₹42,000 crore. The first MoU was signed with Green Infra Renewable Energy Farms Private Limited (GIREFPL), a
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Day 3 of India Maritime Week 2025: VOC Port shows its strength at Tamil Na
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Topics such as Tamil Nadu's Next-Gen Maritime Industries--Shipbuilding, Clean and Industrial Manufacturing, and Tamil Nadu Ports -- were discussed.
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VOC Port, Tuticorin, pioneers green renewable initiatives at Green Maritim
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port), Tuticorin, is positioned as India's southern hub for green shipping corridors, leading the way in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green hydrogen production.
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India Maritime Week 2025: VOC Port, Tuticorin's Pavilion showcases continu
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Drawing significant attention from delegates and visitors, the VOC Port, Tuticorin Pavilion--designed around the theme "Global Connect", presents the port as a dynamic gateway of trade, innovation, and sustainability. The pavilion highlights VOC Port's rich legacy, world-class infrastructure
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DRI foils smuggling of Chinese firecrackers worth Rs 5.01 crore in 'Operat
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an official release from the Ministry of Finance, these containers were found to contain 83,520 pieces of Chinese firecrackers, mis-declared as engineering goods. The contraband, valued at Rs 5.01 crore, was seized along with cover cargo of silicon sealant guns.
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates 1st Green Hydrogen R&D Conference
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Thursday inaugurated the 1st Annual Green Hydrogen R&D Conference organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in New Delhi and launched a new Rs 100 crore Call for Proposals to support start-ups in hydrogen innovation. The
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Kadal Kondattam 2025: Tuticorin gears up for Premier Ocean Sports Festival
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The festival will showcase a thrilling blend of adrenaline-pumping ocean sports, international participation, and the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu, creating a one-of-a-kind celebration of the ocean. The competitions will be spread across five main disciplines - Stand-Up Paddling (SUP
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Indigo Airlines to operate from New Terminal Building of Tuticorin Airport
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on social media X, the airlines appealed to all passengers to update their contact details in order to receive timely notifications and monitor their flight status for a well-prepared journey.
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