Old Mangalore Port
Old Mangalore Port is situated on the banks of the Gurupur river, approximately at a distance of 10 kms, south of the New Mangalore Port. This port has been deepened by dredging to a depth of 4 Mtr to handle vessels alongside the wharf. A 300 Mtrs wharf is available at the South of this port. A signal station is already in operation. The cargo handled through Old Mangalore Port during the year 2019-20 is 74,390 metric tonnes.
As it is such a crucial port, the department has planned various projects for the comprehensive development of the port. Under the Sagarmala project, a coastal berth is being constructed at this port, and the civil works to increase the port’s depth up to 7 meters will commence soon after the monsoon season. Further, the construction works of a 350-meter-long coastal cargo berth at the port has already started. With these infrastructure augmentations, port traffic will certainly increase as well.
Additionally, DPR for developing a 15 km long proposed Class-III waterway on the Gurupur River has been approved by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Existing Facilities at Old Mangalore Port:
- South –Wharf of 320 Meters land
- Salt & Central Wharf – 150 Meters land
- North – Wharf of 500 meters length (Dry masonry wall)
- Dry Dock facilities for the Mechanised sailing vessels and other vessels up to 30 meters length
- Crane of 10 Tonne Capacity.
- Fresh water supply facilities
- Lighthouse and Signal Station.
- Transit shed of 500 M.T. Capacity
