Redi Port

Redi
रेडी बंदर
Sea Port
Etymology: Rewati Port
Redi

Location in Maharashtra, India

Coordinates: 15°44′41″N 73°39′12″E / 15.744611°N 73.653391°E / 15.744611; 73.653391Coordinates: 15°44′41″N 73°39′12″E / 15.744611°N 73.653391°E / 15.744611; 73.653391
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Sindhudurg
Taluka Vengurla
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Location

The existing port at Redi village is located along the Konkan Coast in Vengurla taluka of Sindhudurg district. Located at 205 nautical miles south of Mumbai, the site lies 85 km north of Goa and 150 km south of Ratnagiri. There are two jetties functioning in the port at present that are being used only for lighterage operations. Presently iron ore is being handled at Redi Port. The proposed site has got the advantage of being located immediately south of Rainy Point amidst the shelter formed by rocky projections.

Economy

The first phase of port project consists of seven berths, attracting an investment of approximately 950 crores. This port is expected to handle about 33 MTPA, when fully operational.


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