Vizhinjam International Port secures ISPS certification

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vizhinjam International Port has received International Shipping and Port Security Code (ISPS) approval to serve international vessels. The permission is for high-speed cargo, bulk carrier and other cargo ships. The ISPS code allotment information was informed by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Water Transport. Apart from Vizhinjam, the ports of Kollam, Beypur and Azhikal have also received ISPS approval.

Beypur port had received its ISPS certification in July 2023. Several renovation works were undertaken for the port to obtain ISPS certification. Accordingly, the perimeter wall, which was two meters high, was raised to 2.4 meters and a barbed wire fence was erected over it. X-ray scanning system at the port gate, metal detector, automatic radar system, and modern communication system including wharf were provided. The port's main entrance and passenger gate were rebuilt. The works were completed as per the instructions of MMD. Dredging is also underway to accommodate larger ships.