Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works to procure patrol boat for New Mangalore Port

The New Mangalore Port Authority has contracted Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works for procuring one RSV Type IV Security Patrol Boat with a speed of not less than 25 knots. The contract is for a period of five years and is valued at Rs 9.69 crore.

New Mangalore Port’s cargo handling rose from 39.36 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 45.71 MT in 2023-2024. With improved connectivity, NMPA anticipates handling 55 to 60 million tonnes of cargo in the coming years. The Port envisions transitioning from a major port to a smart port, ultimately becoming a mega port with several key initiatives.