Indian Maritime University Opens New Campus
Union Minister for Shipping Shri G K Vasan yesterday inaugurated the Karaikal campus of the Indian Maritime University (IMU) in the Union Territory of Puducherry. To fulfill the aspirations of the youth in maritime training, education and career building, the Union government opened IMU campuses in all of the country’s maritime states. The government has already opened campuses of the University at Kandla and Cochin. A feasibility study conducted by the Ministry of Shipping concluded that new campus at Karaikal would benefit the rural youth to pursue a career in the maritime field. Speaking at the occasion, the Minister told that the efforts of the government as set out in the Maritime agenda 2020 has made the country a major supplier of the most efficient and cost effective manpower.
Cutter Suction Dredger Delivered to Marg Constructions
Marg Constructions Ltd. has announced the arrival of its acquisition - A Cutter Suction Dredger named MARG Cauvery. MARG Cauvery, with a dredging capacity of 2000 cubm/hour, arrived in India on November 09, 2007 and would be immediately deployed in the dredging works of Karaikal Port which is currently being developed by the Company. MARG Cauvery, a non-propelled cutter suction dredger, would be able to dredge at depths in the range of 5 to 25 m. The vessel designed to 1191 GRT / 358 NRT, is of 73.20 m length and 15m in breadth with keel to most height of 12 m. [Source: Equity Bulls]
