The Mormugao Port Authority has suspended operations amid a developing cyclonic system off Goa’s coast. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of adverse weather, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. Strict monsoon protocols are in place, prohibiting small crafts and enforcing enhanced safety measures to mitigate risks during this hazardous season.
A team from the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is set to visit Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) to learn about their pioneering program, “decarbonization ports and shipping.” The MPA’s Harit Shrey initiative, offering incentives for green ships, has sparked interest globally. The delegation aims to study and potentially replicate these strategies worldwide.
Once operational, the project will cover all of the port’s electricity needs and feed excess energy into the state grid via net metering. With a cost of Rs 16.9 billion, at least 10 companies have expressed interest in participating. The solar power plant, supported by MPA and GEDA, will be built on a 7-hectare site within the port area.
