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**V.O.C. Port Authority Outlines Ambitious Growth and Green Initiatives at India Maritime Week Roadshow**
**MADURAI, October 15, 2025** – Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Thoothukudi, today outlined the port’s recent achievements, ongoing developments, and future projects, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices. His remarks came during a media address in Madurai as part of the roadshow promoting India Maritime Week 2025.
The event, scheduled to be held in Mumbai from October 27th to 31st, will focus on key themes including green shipping, digitization, the blue economy, maritime heritage, and maritime corridors. Mr. Purohit detailed several completed projects, including a link conveyor from coal jetty-I to the port coal stack yard, NCB-3 dredging and expansion of the turning circle, North Cargo Berth – III, and the conversion of Berth 9 into a container terminal.
He also highlighted ongoing projects such as the construction of Berth – 10 (multi cargo), a four-lane road to the Tuticorin Thermal Power Station, the establishment of a Maritime Heritage Museum, a direct port entry facility, widening of the port’s entrance channel, and the mechanization of NCB 3. Looking ahead, Mr. Purohit announced the outer harbor development project as a major upcoming initiative.
A significant portion of the presentation was dedicated to the port’s commitment to green initiatives. Mr. Purohit highlighted the commissioning of a Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Plant to power streetlights and E-car charging facilities, along with the installation of a rooftop solar power plant. Future green projects include a 6 MW wind farm, a Green Methanol Bunkering and Refueling facility, and Green Methanol Production.
Deputy Chairperson Rajesh Soundararajan was also present at the event.
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