News & Events
On 11-08-2022, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Marine department and Vigilance Department have organized swachh sagar sur ki sagar program at R.K. Beach this morning. Employees in large number have participated in the program and made the event a grand success.
Visakhapatnam Port Authority employees celebrated this Wonderful morning by taking part in swachh sagar sur ki sagar, a noble initiative by Govt. Of India to protect and improve sea cost from pollution and contamination.
11-08-2022
On the call of Government of India to Celebrate Har Ghar Tiranga , from 13th to 15th August, 2022, VPA has setup Hording at Conspicuous places and appealing all Citizens to be a part of the mega initiative under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
As a part of Har Ghar Tiranga program, Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has distributed the Indian Nation Flag to all Employees and staff and directed all to make the event a grand success by hoisting the National flag on every house from 13th to 15th August, 2022.. Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of Sri V.V. Giri, the Fourth President of India, VPA has Organized several programs followed by a Rally with students of Port High School under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Har Ghar Tiranga programs by Govt. Of India. As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav , Visakhapatnam Port Authority has Organized patriotic and Cultural Dance Competitions for students at Port High School Today. Few images of the program are shared hereunder. Visakhapatnam Port Authority has Organized a Painting competition for school children as a part of the Government of India flagship Initiative Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Students of all age groups have actively participated in the program. Visakhapatnam Port Authority is always at the forefront of encouraging Sports and Sportsmen. Today, VPA has Organized sports competitions for school children as a part Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav program. Visakhapatnam Port has distributed National Flags under Har Ghar Tiranga program to citizens of Visakhapatnam in collaboration with CISF unit- VPA The event was followed by Relay in streets appealing to the public to hoist flags from 13th-15th Aug,22.
10-08-2022
On 30-07-2022, Officials from USDAO, American Embassy visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority(VPA) and discussed with VPA Management in connection with the arrival of the USS Frank Cable to Visakhapatnam from 1st August to 3rd August 2022. Dy. Chairman Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS extended a warm welcome to the officials.
On 30-07-2022, Officials from USDAO, American Embassy visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority(VPA) and discussed with VPA Management in connection with the arrival of the USS Frank Cable to Visakhapatnam from 1st August to 3rd August 2022. Dy. Chairman Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS extended a warm welcome to the officials.
30-07-2022
Ministry of External Affairs (Economic Relations) Delegation visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority on 28.07.2022 regarding Sittwe Port Project, Myanmar.
Shri Shyam Chand, IFS, Under Secretary, and Shri Gautam Pandey, IFS, FMR Consul General of India, Sittwe, visited VPA. Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS, Chairman, VPA gave a warm welcome to the MEA Delegation. The main agenda of the visit to Visakhapatnam Port is to promote and prioritise the importance of the Sittwe Port Project in Myanmar, which has been fully funded and operationalised by the Government of India. In this regard, viewing the sensitivity and importance of this Port Project for the Government of India and the Government of Myanmar, the MEA and VPA officials discussed on the business opportunities and infrastructure facilities available in Sittwe Port. Chairman, VPA, explained about the VPA, the available Infrastructure facilities, cargo handling capacity, modernisation and mechanisation, covered storage facilities, Solar Power, STP Water Treatment for industrial purpose, investment potential and zone of opportunities in exploring imports and export improvements in Visakhapatnam Port. The Deputy Chairman, Secretary, and other Heads of Departments of VPA also attended the Meeting.
28-07-2022
On 27-07-2022, Hon’ble Minister for Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth Services, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology Government of Telangana, Sri V. Srinivas Goud visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and Dy. Chairman VPA, Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS extended a warm welcome to Hon’ble Minister.
On 27-07-2022, Hon’ble Minister for Prohibition & Excise, Sports & Youth Services, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology Government of Telangana, Sri V. Srinivas Goud visited Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and Dy. Chairman VPA, Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS extended a warm welcome to Hon’ble Minister.
27-07-2022
Visakhapatnam Port Authority has received the Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman Award for the period of 2021-22 (Category-1) from the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Department Of Official Language, Government of India on 22.07.2022.
Visakhapatnam Port Authority has received the Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman Award for the period of 2021-22 (Category-1) from the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Department Of Official Language, Government of India on 22.07.2022.
22-07-2022
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Ceremonial Parade is organized by Viskhapatnam Port Authority on 01.07.22.Chairman Sri K.Rama Mohana Rao,IAS hosted the flag and Inspected the Ceremonial Parade and later distributed prizes to winners of various competitions organised as a part of AKAM.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative and Flagship Programme of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India’s independence and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. The official journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12th March 2021, the day on which Dandi March was inaugurated in 1930, which started a 75-week countdown to the 75th Anniversary of Independence and will end post a year on 15th August 2023. The event was flagged off by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 12th March 2021, which was undertaken by 81 marchers from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi in Navsari.
01-07-2022
M/s. VCTPL has achieved the highest throughput in the month of Jun2022 i.e 48,542TEUs
M/s. VCTPL has achieved the highest throughput in the month of Jun2022 i.e 48,542TEUs by surpassing the previous highest of 48199 TEUs in the month of December 2021
01-07-2022
Visakhapatnam Port Trust Management have Participated in the Study Visit of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personal, Public Grievance, Law and Justice organized on 22-06-2022 at Hotel M/s Radisson Blue.
Visakhapatnam Port Trust Chairman Sri K. Rama Mohana Rao, IAS Interacting with Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personal, Public Grievance, Law and Justice.Visakhapatnam Port Trust-CVO, Sri J. Pradeep Kumar, IRSME, Dy. Chairman Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS and Sri S.K. Biswas, Dy.Secretary, MoPS&W Participated in event.
22-06-2022
Shri Santhan Thakur Ji, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways have arrived in Visakhapatnam in Connection with the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Dy. Chairman, Sri Durgesh Dubey, IRTS extended a warm welcome to the Hon’ble Minister at Vizag Airport.
Visakhapatnam Port Authority is Grandly Organizing the International Day of Yoga at Visakhapatnam with Sri Santhanu Thakur ji, Hon’ble Minister of State for Ports & Waterways as Chief Guest of The Programme. The public at Large number participated in the program.
21-06-2022