Union Minister unveils slew of initiatives at Chennai Port

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Nov 14 2019 | 4:25 PM IST

: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday unveiled a slew of initiatives at the Chennai Port Trust here.

The Minister of State for Shipping, Chemicals and Fertilizers, who is on a brief visit to the city launched an emergency tow vessel, oil spill recovery vessel 'MARUDHAM', integrated CCTV control system at the Chennai Port.

During the visit to the Chennai port, he also unveiled a coastal berth, RFID (radio frequency identification) based on-line harbour entry permit system, storage yard, sources said.

Mandaviya also inaugurated on-site cardiac screening and evaluation equipment at the Port Hospital.

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First Published: Nov 14 2019 | 4:25 PM IST

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