DPA marks a historic milestone with berthing of Cape vessel at Cargo Jetty No. 6
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has achieved another remarkable milestone by the successful berthing of the Cape vessel M.V. Golden Barnet at Cargo Jetty No. 6 on the night of April 26, 2025.
The vessel, with a LOA of 292 metres and draft of 12.98 metres, carrying a substantial parcel of 96,587 MT, was berthed directly at the cargo jetty — marking the first direct berthing of a Capesize vessel at Deendayal Port’s cargo jetty in the past four years. For context, the last Cape vessel that berthed four years ago had a similar LOA but a comparatively lesser draft of 12.5 metres.
The vessel was handled by:
* Stevedore: Shree Ashapura Stevedores (A unit of Ashapura Shipping Group)
* Charterer: Aditya Birla Global Trading
* CHA: Shri Balaji Infraport (A unit of Ashapura Shipping Group)
* Vessel Agent: Dariya Shipping
This significant achievement highlights Deendayal Port’s commitment to enhancing operational capabilities, efficiency and service excellence. It was made possible through the collective efforts and seamless coordination among various departments.
This milestone was made possible due to the undertaking and firm commitment extended by Shree Ashapura Stevedores, who assured Deendayal Port Authority of achieving the required discharge rate by the next lower tide. Their proactive approach and operational excellence were instrumental in the success of this berthing operation, which was duly appreciated by the Port Authority.
Dariya Shipping also played a vital role in facilitating this achievement, with their continued focus on delivering innovative, cost-effective shipping
solutions that support trade efficiency and foster sustainable growth. Deendayal Port Authority acknowledges their valuable contribution towards this accomplishment.
Deendayal Port Authority continues to push the boundaries of maritime excellence, reaffirming its position as one of India’s leading ports driving efficiency, innovation and growth in the shipping sector, emphasised a release.
source: Exim News Service: Gandhidham, April 29