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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Global Search

  • RFP Bids Submited

  • Companies/consortiums submitted the RFP bids are listed here. The date for submission of RFP was at 5 pm, August 16, 2011.
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  • Companies short listed
    to submit RFP

  • Twelve Consortiums / Companies were selected to submit Request For Proposal for selection of Port Operator.
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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

  • Submission of RFP – Port Operator Companies/Consortiums submitted RFP bids for port Operator. Technical Bid were opened on 16/08/2011, shall be scrutinized for compliance to RFP. On completion of technical evaluation, financial bids shall be opened. [ 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 ]
  • Extension of bid submission date VIzhinjam International Seaport Limited has considered the request by the bidders for extension of last date of submission of the RFP for selection of PPP partner for the development of the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport " [ 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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Notifications

  • September 16 2011 Tender for Execution of interior furnishing works... [more]
  • July 16 2011 Last date of submission of RFP bids was July 15th, 2011. It has been decided that an extension of one month be given to bidders. [more]

Careers

  • Applications invited for current Vacancies in Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited, View details and advertisements published. [ more]