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The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has decided to develop a satellite port at Pavinakurve on Karnataka's Uttara Kannada coast, after previous attempts by the Karnataka Maritime Board to attract private investment failed. The port, located near the Sharavathi and Badagani rivers, is planned to handle 14 million tonnes of cargo initially, with future expansion potential to 37.4 million tonnes by 2050. The authority will conduct feasibility studies before moving forward. The project aims to improve regional maritime trade and strengthen Karnataka's port infrastructure.
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is set to develop a satellite port at Pavinakurve in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. This step follows three earlier attempts by the Karnataka Maritime Board to develop the port through private investment under a public private partnership model, which did not receive any bids. The NMPA now plans to take a more hands-on role in bringing the project to fruition. Advertisement
The Pavinakurve site is situated on the banks of the Sharavathi and Badagani rivers near Pavinakurve village in Honnavar taluka. Earlier, the state government had attempted to attract private developers for a greenfield port with an estimated investment of INR3,047.86 crore, but these tenders failed to gain traction. The NMPA's involvement brings experienced port management to the project, improving the likelihood of successful implementation.
The port is designed to initially handle 14 million tonnes of cargo per year, with long-term expansion planned to reach 37.4 million tonnes by 2050. The port will be capable of accommodating Capesize vessels, which are among the largest dry bulk ships used in international trade. This makes the project strategically significant for Karnataka's maritime and trade infrastructure.
Previous tender efforts for other ports in Uttara Kannada district, such as Keni, drew interest from private investors and were awarded, while Pavinakurve remained unclaimed. The NMPA has formally requested land from the state government to proceed with its satellite port plans, demonstrating a shift from relying solely on private participation to using an established public port authority.
The authority is expected to appoint consultants to carry out techno-economic feasibility studies. These studies will assess navigational access, environmental impact, cargo handling efficiency, and other factors essential for detailed project planning and execution. The aim is to ensure that the port is economically viable and sustainable in the long term.
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