Adani Krishnapatnam Port executes double banking operation
Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited has successfully executed a double banking operation involving two vessels discharging edible oil cargo. This operation enhances operational efficiency and supports environmental objectives by reducing vessel turnaround time and emissions. The port's capability for double banking positions it as a high capacity port for bulk liquid cargo operations.
- ▪Adani Krishnapatnam Port executed a double banking operation with MT AU Libra and MT Spica.
- ▪Double banking allows simultaneous cargo operations and requires specialized planning and infrastructure.
- ▪The operation increases berth utilization and reduces vessel turnaround time.
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Adani Krishnapatnam Port Limited (AKPL) on Monday announced that it executed specialised double banking operation involving MT AU Libra, which was berthed alongside MT Spica while both the vessels were simultaneously discharging edible oil cargo at the port premises in SPSR Nellore district. Double banking is a specialised marine operation in which one vessel is berthed alongside another vessel to allow simultaneous cargo operations. It requires precise planning, dedicated infrastructure, and skilled manpower. Only a limited number of ports in India possess the technical capability and operational readiness to perform safe double banking.This capability enhances operational efficiency, relieves congestion, and supports environmental objectives.
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