Vizhinjam Seaport

The proposed Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is an ambitious project taken up by Government of Kerala. The project is proposed to follow Landlord Port Model, where dredging, reclamation and basic infrastructure like construction of break-water and quay will be done by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (fully owned by Govt of Kerala). Port Operation will be on PPP model. Terminal superstructure will be built by private operator who will also operate and maintain it for 30 years. The Port will be at Vizhinjam, near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, India with a quay length of 2000 meters in three phases. It will be designed to cater primarily for container transhipments besides multi-purpose and break bulk cargo.

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  • Financial Bid Opened

  • As approved by the Government of Kerala, Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) a fully owned Company of the Government of Kerala, Opened the Finical Bid of the Consortium of Welspun Infratech Limited (India), Welspun Corp. Limited (India), Leighton Contractors (India) Private Limited, today 06/02/2012
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Oommenchandy

Chairman’s Message

Government of Kerala is firmly committed to realise this prestigious project. It will be a landmark achievement for our country and will be a great contribution to our economy.

Oommen Chandy
Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala

K Babu

Vice Chairman’s Message

The Government will expedite this project by clearing all the hurdles, we will ensure high level of efficiency and transparency in all the activities.

K. Babu
Minister for Excise and Ports

Latest News

  • Financial Bid Opened As approved by the Government of Kerala, Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL) a fully owned Company of the Government of Kerala, Opened the Finical Bid of the Consortium of Welspun Infratech Limited (India) [ more ]
  • AECOM Workshop on Master Plan - 7th & 8th February 2012 The company organised a 2 day workshop to finalize the master plan of the proposed project on 7th & 8th February 2012. The first day of the workshop was on connectivity and the 2nd Day was on Port Infrastructure. [ more ]
  • VISL website Relaunch Revised website of VISL with latest status, study reports, Global search details was relaunched on 16 August by Hon. Chief Minister Shri.Oommen Chandy. Function at CM's chamber was attended by Minister of Excise and Ports Shri. K. Babu. [ more ]
  • Union Minister Jairam Ramesh visits proposed port site Union Minister for Forests and Environment Jairam Ramesh inspects the proposed site for the Vizhinjam International Port and Container Transshipment Terminal at Mulloor in Vizhinjam.
  • Environmental impact study Terms of Reference Minister for Ports K. Babu informed, that the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests cleared the Terms of Reference for the environmental impact study for the proposed International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vizhinjam.
  • VISL Director Board reconstituted The new Director Board of VISL include Hon.Chief Minister, Shri. Oommen Chandy as Chairman, Minsiter for Excise and Ports Shri. K.Babu as Vice -Chairman and Ministers, Member of Parliament, Govt.Secretaries and MD&CEO of VISL.

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