Question : SINKING OF SHIPS

(a) the number of vessels sunk during the last three years in Mormugao Port;

(b) whether due to this there has been an anchoring, loading/unloading and navigation problems for other ships coming to Mormugao Port area;

(c) if so, whether the Government has received any proposal from Mormugao Port Trust in this connection;

(d) if so, the action taken by the Government on the said proposal; and

(e) the time by which such sunken ships are likely to be removed from Mormugao Port?

MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) : Two Barges had sunk during the last three years in Mormugao Port. Barge Kosti sank on March 03, 2001 near Buffalo rock and Barge Nautilus sank on April 02, 2001 near Amee Shoals.

(b) : No, Sir.

(c)&(d) : Do not arise.

(e) : Barge Kosti was removed on April 17, 2002 and Barge Nautilus was removed on December 05, 2002.