Efforts are underway at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram to unload the largest crane in India from the vessel, Zhen Hua 15. The ship arrived at the port on October 15, carrying three cranes from Shanghai. Despite facing challenging sea conditions due to Cyclone Tej, the authorities have successfully offloaded two Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes, each weighing 365 tonnes. However, the unloading of the larger crane poses additional challenges, requiring extra support and more favorable sea conditions, leading to some delays in the process.
Various factors, including legal issues and adverse weather conditions, have contributed to the delays. Permission for the Chinese crew to disembark was granted by the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) after nearly a week of delay. As a result, the port will incur a demurrage penalty to the shipping company. While the ship’s original departure date was scheduled for October 21, it is now expected to leave the port by October 25. Additionally, the same vessel is anticipated to return to the port with five more cranes by the end of November
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