Navy chief inaugurates new North Jetty at Naval Base

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi at the inauguration of the new North Jetty at the Naval Base in Kochi on Wednesday.
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Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Wednesday inaugurated the new North Jetty at the Naval Base here.

Extending 300 metres in length and 18 metres in width, the jetty is designed to berth various classes of naval ships. The new facility will meet the enhanced requirements of berthing and support services for ships and auxiliary vessels at the Southern Naval Command, according to an official release.

The project was executed by the Cochin Port Authority and awarded to Afcons Infrastructure Limited. Enhancing the capability of the Kochi naval port as a crucial logistical node in the southern peninsula, the berthing facility increases the Navy’s capability to efficiently support and turnaround major naval combatants ensuring greater flexibility in naval operations, it said.

The release stated that the infrastructure assumed significance towards augmented operational support and sustained maritime security operations, which had witnessed a steady and continuous rise in recent years.

The new North Jetty plays a crucial role in facilitating seamless naval operations while strengthening India’s maritime capability. The milestone project symbolised the unwavering commitment and team work of all associated agencies and stakeholders, it said.