"Good morning, Captain. She’s a big one," Shankar noted, looking at the bridge consoles. "She handles well, Pilot, but the wind is picking up from the northeast," Menon replied. "Current is running at two knots."
CITPL does not possess an independent channel but utilizes the Kamarajar Port’s approach channel: citpl vessel berthing
By midnight, the hull of the Viswas Raji sat higher in the water, her belly lighter. The export containers—filled with cotton, granite, and automobile parts—were now secured in her holds. "Good morning, Captain
"Tug Muthu , push full astern on the port quarter," Pilot Shankar commanded into the radio. "Tug Kaveri , stand by on the starboard bow." "Current is running at two knots
Vessel berthing at CITPL is a synchronized, high-discipline marine operation that integrates port pilotage, tug handling, skilled mooring crews, and real-time hydro-meteorological data. By adhering to strict draft limits, approach velocities, and safety protocols, CITPL ensures safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible berthing for coal carriers, directly supporting the power generation infrastructure of southern India.