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The Captain of Ports (CoP) Department, Government of Goa, has invited bids under a public-private partnership (PPP) model for the operation and maintenance of the Captain of Ports Terminal at Panaji, along with associated jetty facilities and the development of a new yacht docking station. The project, estimated at ₹27.04 crore, is aimed at strengthening Goa’s passenger and maritime infrastructure while creating a more integrated waterfront facility.
Under the proposed PPP arrangement, the selected private operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the newly developed Captain of Ports Terminal and six existing jetties located across Panaji, Old Goa and Betim. The project also envisages the integration of three additional floating jetties near Kala Academy, Mahaveer Garden and the Parshuram statue. According to the tender details, bids for the project can be submitted until October 23, 2026.
A key component of the project is the proposed yacht docking station near Divja Circle, adjacent to the Santa Monica Tourism Jetty. The facility is planned as a floating concrete jetty with an associated mini-terminal building and yacht docking infrastructure. The proposed docking station will measure approximately 200 metres by six metres and is designed to accommodate at least 40 vessels, including three berths earmarked for government use.
The private concessionaire will be permitted to generate revenues through passenger and user charges, as well as commercial activities at the terminal. For the yacht docking facility, the operator can charge up to ₹30,000 per vessel per month. Where Central Government financial assistance is utilised, the permitted monthly charge would be capped at ₹15,000 per vessel.
The concession period is proposed at 30 years, with a possible extension of another 10 years. The model is expected to bring private-sector operational capabilities into the management of Goa’s maritime passenger infrastructure while supporting investment in allied waterfront facilities. The tender also provides an opportunity to develop commercial services around the terminal and associated jetties.
Located along Dayanand Bandodkar Marg on the Mandovi River, the Captain of Ports Terminal has been developed as an integrated administrative, passenger and maritime services facility. The proposed PPP structure is intended to consolidate its operations while expanding the network of passenger and recreational maritime facilities around Panaji.
The initiative comes as Goa continues to strengthen its maritime and tourism infrastructure. By combining terminal operations, existing and proposed jetties and yacht berthing facilities under a single concession, the project could improve coordination across passenger movement, vessel berthing and waterfront services.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
The Captain of Ports (CoP) Department, Government of Goa, has invited bids under a public-private partnership (PPP) model for the operation and maintenance of the Captain of Ports Terminal at Panaji, along with associated jetty facilities and the development of a new yacht docking station. The project, estimated at ₹27.04 crore, is aimed at strengthening Goa’s passenger and maritime infrastructure while creating a more integrated waterfront facility. Under the proposed PPP arrangement, the selected private operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining the newly developed Captain of Ports Terminal and six existing jetties located across Panaji, Old Goa and Betim. The project also envisages the integration of three additional floating jetties near Kala Academy, Mahaveer Garden and the Parshuram statue. According to the tender details, bids for the project can be submitted until October 23, 2026. A key component of the project is the proposed yacht docking station near Divja Circle, adjacent to the Santa Monica Tourism Jetty. The facility is planned as a floating concrete jetty with an associated mini-terminal building and yacht docking infrastructure. The proposed docking station will measure approximately 200 metres by six metres and is designed to accommodate at least 40 vessels, including three berths earmarked for government use. The private concessionaire will be permitted to generate revenues through passenger and user charges, as well as commercial activities at the terminal. For the yacht docking facility, the operator can charge up to ₹30,000 per vessel per month. Where Central Government financial assistance is utilised, the permitted monthly charge would be capped at ₹15,000 per vessel. The concession period is proposed at 30 years, with a possible extension of another 10 years. The model is expected to bring private-sector operational capabilities into the management of Goa’s maritime passenger infrastructure while supporting investment in allied waterfront facilities. The tender also provides an opportunity to develop commercial services around the terminal and associated jetties. Located along Dayanand Bandodkar Marg on the Mandovi River, the Captain of Ports Terminal has been developed as an integrated administrative, passenger and maritime services facility. The proposed PPP structure is intended to consolidate its operations while expanding the network of passenger and recreational maritime facilities around Panaji. The initiative comes as Goa continues to strengthen its maritime and tourism infrastructure. By combining terminal operations, existing and proposed jetties and yacht berthing facilities under a single concession, the project could improve coordination across passenger movement, vessel berthing and waterfront services. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
The Panama Canal could further reduce the number of vessels permitted to transit the crucial waterway as intensifying El Niño conditions worsen drought and water shortages, raising fresh concerns for global shipping, commodity flows and supply chains. The Panama Canal Authority’s new administrator, Ilya Espino de Marotta, has warned that daily transit slots could eventually fall to around 29 if rainfall fails to replenish the reservoirs that supply the canal’s lock system. The canal is currently moving towards a limit of 32 vessels a day, down from 36 previously. Authorities have indicated that further restrictions could be introduced in January, February or March depending on rainfall during the critical months ahead. The potential reduction comes as the Panama Canal is already facing heightened demand. The waterway has become particularly important for shipping lines seeking alternatives amid disruptions to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The canal handles around 5% of global maritime trade and provides a key shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The canal’s dependence on freshwater makes it especially vulnerable to prolonged dry conditions. Each vessel transit consumes approximately 200 million litres of water, which is used to operate the locks. Between April and August, Panama recorded a rainfall deficit of 35.8% against the historical average, with authorities reporting no immediate signs of recovery. Alongside transit restrictions, the maximum permitted vessel draft has already been reduced from 15.2 metres to 14.6 metres. A lower draft can restrict the amount of cargo vessels are able to carry, potentially affecting vessel economics and increasing pressure on freight rates. The situation recalls the severe 2023-24 drought, when daily Panama Canal crossings fell as low as 22. However, the canal authority does not currently expect restrictions to reach those levels. Any further reduction in Panama Canal capacity could increase waiting times, vessel operating costs and freight rates, while prompting carriers to consider longer alternative routes. Industry observers have already warned that the canal’s constraints could add to disruptions affecting global commodity and supply-chain movements. For a maritime industry already navigating geopolitical disruptions and shifting trade routes, the prospect of another capacity constraint highlights the growing influence of climate and water security on global logistics networks. Panama is pursuing a new reservoir project on the Rio Indio as a longer-term solution, although completion is expected to take several years. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE (1996 batch) and Chairperson of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, has assumed the additional charge of Chairperson of Paradip Port Authority (PPA), effective September 1, 2026. The additional responsibility has been entrusted to him by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Purohit brings extensive experience across port administration, infrastructure development, engineering, public policy and public-sector management. Before taking charge at Paradip, he served as Joint Secretary in the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, where he was involved in policy development and sectoral initiatives. His career has also included important assignments with Indian Railways, the Ministry of Power and the Government of Odisha. His appointment comes at an important stage in Paradip Port’s development as the port continues to expand capacity, strengthen connectivity and modernise its operations. According to PPA, the immediate focus under his additional charge will include infrastructure and connectivity enhancement, improved operational efficiency, modernisation of cargo-handling systems and greater emphasis on green and sustainable port development. In his Chairperson’s message, Purohit highlighted Paradip Port’s evolution as a major gateway for international and coastal trade serving the hinterland of Odisha and the eastern and central regions of India. He pointed to projects such as the Western Dock Expansion, berth mechanisation, deep-draft facilities and integrated traffic and cargo management systems as key elements of the port’s modernisation programme. He also underlined the importance of digital transformation, automation and technology-led solutions in improving cargo movement and transparency. “These advancements strengthen Paradip Port’s competitiveness and position it as a future-ready logistics hub,” Purohit said. Purohit will continue to serve as Chairperson of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority alongside his additional responsibility at Paradip. His leadership is expected to support PPA’s efforts to strengthen its role in India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem while advancing the broader objectives of Maritime Vision 2030 and a globally competitive maritime sector. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
