Ports of Karnataka

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'''Karnataka's''' coastline called [[Karavali]] stretches 300 km between [[Mangalore]] in [[Dakshina Kannada]] district and [[Karwar]] in [[Uttara Kannada district]]. The coastline of Karnataka has been along the eastern shore of [[Arabian Sea]]. Karnataka has [[New Mangalore Port|one major]] and ten minor ports in this coastal belt. Kali, Belekeri, [[Gangavali River|Gangavali]], Aghanashini Sharavathi, Sharabi, Kollur, Gangolli, Sitanadi, Gurpur and [[Netravati]] are the important rivers in this belt which empty into the Arabian sea. Sea erosion, migration of river mouths, siltation of ports and harbours are some of the problems common to this belt.

Development of ports being a state subject, the Government of Karnataka set up the Department of Ports and Inland Water Transport in 1957. The Department maintains one major and ten minor ports between [[Mangalore]] in the south and Karwar in the North. The only major port is the [[New Mangalore Port]]. The minor ports are located at [[Karwar]], [[Old Mangalore]], [[Belekeri]], [[Tadadi]], [[Honnavar]], [[Bhatkal]], [[Kundapur]], [[Hangarakatta]], [[Malpe]] and [[Padubidri]] ports. Of these, the one at Karwar is the only all-weather port while the rest are riverine fair-weather lighterage ports.

In the light of the economic reforms that the central government implemented in the early nineties, the Karnataka government also has been making serious efforts to improve its port infrastructure. In 1997, a "Port Policy" was formulated with a view to develop all ports with private participation. The policy is built around the BOOST (Build-Own-Operate-Share and Transfer) concept and primarily seeks to improve cargo handling capacity.

== New Mangalore Port ==
[[New Mangalore Port]] is a deep-water, all-weather port at [[Panambur]], [[Mangalore]]. The New Mangalore Port is the only major port of Karnataka and is currently the seventh largest port in India.<sup>[[New Mangalore Port#cite note-nmpt-about-3|[3]]]</sup>

== Old Mangalore Port ==
The Old Mangalore Port is located to south of [[New Mangalore Port]]. It is popularly known by name of Bunder. The port was used to ferry goods and passengers to [[Lakshadweep]] island and Middle East countries. Now fishing has become main activity of this harbour.

== Belekeri port ==

Belekeri Port is located at binge bay, south of the Kali estuary and 27 km South to Karwar, Uttar Kannada Dist, Karnataka. For now second biggest port after Mangalore Port in Karnataka. Only main advantage is nearer to Hospet and Bellary cities which are major producers of Iron Ore. This port is mainly used for Exporting of Iron Ore. Vessels won't come to shore/berth. Ore is transported to ships in sea through bargers. For now three jettys are available for barger loading. Port is not well dredged. Some private companies are operating.

== Tadadi port ==

This port is situated in the estuary of the Aghanashini river. The backwaters of the river Aghanashini forms a vast water front at this port and there opportunity to develop this port with modern infrastructure. The Konkan railway line and N.H. 17 are pass close to the port area. Also, N.H. 63 and the proposed Hubli - Ankola railway line and Honnavar Tumkur N.H. 206 are infrastructure for all-round development of Tadadi port. This port is projected for development under the BOOST (Build, Own, Operate, Share, and Transfer) concept through private participation. Vast area is available for development of the port with negligible rehabilitation problems. Tadadi port has an effective hinterland of about 2.00 lakhs square metres comprising central and northern parts of Karnataka and some parts of Andhra Pradesh, which are rich in minerals, forests, agricultural, and marine resources.

== Honnavar port ==
Honnavar port is located at the place where [[Sharavati]] river joins [[Arabian Sea]]. The port is near to town of [[Honnavar]] in [[Uttara Kannada]] district. Efforts to make this port for handling of larger ships have not been successful. The [[National Highway 17]] and Honnavar railway station on [[Konkan Railway]] route is nearby.

==Bhatkal port==
This port is well – protected port on the bank of sharabhi river. Vijayanagar empire time this port was used to trade with arabs, Presently fishing vessels are utilising the facilities of this port. This port could be developed as a modern fishing harbour with full-fledged fish handling facilities. The Port is surrounded by hills and river

==Kundapura(Gangolli) port==
The port is at the confluence of Pancha gangolli river. The port is near the town Gangolli of [[Kundapura]] in [[Udupi district]]. Even though National Highway 17 and Konkan railway pass near this port, development of this port has not taken place. Considered mainly for fishing

==Hangarakatta port==
This port is located in [[Udupi district]] of Karnataka state. Hangarkatta port is mainly used by fishing boats. The port is banks of Swarna river and Sita river.

==Malpe port==
[[Malpe]] port is situated near town of [[Udupi]]. The port is located on confluence of [[Udyavara]] river and Arabian Sea. The port mostly handles fishing activities and sometimes cargo also.

== Padubidri port ==
[[Padubidri]] is located in [[Udupi district]] of Karnataka state. There are talks of Padubidre port being developed for handling coal required for thermal power generating station being set up in nearby village of [[Nandikur]].

== Inland water transport ==
{{Empty section|date=July 2010}}No major inland path for water transport in karnataka.

== References ==
* [http://www.karnatakaports.in Karnataka ports introduction]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060523214855/http://www.newmangalore-port.com/default.asp?city=PORT&channelid=2759 New Mangalore Port]

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