Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port Welcomes First Mothership, Elevating India to Global Status

Thiruvananthapuram: Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port, India’s first trans-shipment port near Kovalam Beach in Kerala, received its first mothership, the ‘San Fernando’ from Maersk, the world’s second-largest shipping company. The ship arrived with over 2,000 containers, marking a historic moment.

The vessel was welcomed with a traditional water salute before successfully docking. This arrival positions Vizhinjam Port among the top global ports, ranking 6th or 7th.

State Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan, Adani Port officials, and senior state government officials were present to welcome the ship. An official ceremony will be held on Friday, attended by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Adani Ports Managing Director Karan Adani.

Those present to receive the mothership included State Ports Minister V.N. Vasavan, officials from the Adani Port and senior state government officials.

The official function will take place on Friday. It will be attended by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) Managing Director Karan Adani.

Soon after the official inauguration, the mothership will move to its next destination at Colombo and after that many more ships are scheduled to arrive with cargo.

Friday will mark the official completion of the first phase of the port, which has a 3,000-metre breakwater and 800-metre container berth ready.