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Cargo Barges

LDCL provides essential cargo transportation services through a fleet of four dedicated cargo barges owned by Administration of U T of Lakshadweep, comprising two vessels with a capacity of 600 tonnes and two with a capacity of 792 tonnes, supported by GRT of 738 and 1220 tonnes respectively. These vessels, constructed between 1993 and 2014, feature robust designs with lengths of 55.50 and 72.00 meters and draughts of 2.70 and 2.50 meters, reflecting a legacy of enduring maritime craftsmanship. Serving as a vital logistical backbone for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, these barges play a crucial role in maintaining uninterrupted cargo movement across the islands, reinforcing LDCL’s commitment to regional connectivity, operational reliability, and sustainable development.

Specification

MV Thinnakara

MV Laccadives

Sagar Yuvraj

Sagar Samraj

Cargo Capacity (tonnes)

600

600

792

792

Speed (knots)

10.00

10.00

11.00

11.00

GRT (tonnes)

738

738

1220

1220

NRT (tonnes)

297

297

368

368

Length (m)

55.50

55.50

72.00

72.00

Breadth (m)

11.00

11.00

12.00

12.00

Draught (m)

2.70

2.70

2.50

2.50

Official No.

2509

2512

4213

4213

IR No.

12510

12508

46341

46341

IMO No.

9105853

8890889

9748643

9748643

Port of Registry

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi

Kochi

Call Sign

VTZY

VVDC

AWJT

AWJT

Year Built

1993

1995

2014

2014

Engine Power

2 x 520 BHP

2 x 520 BHP

2 x 650 BHP

2 x 650 BHP

Date of Acquisition

03.11.2000

03.11.2000

13.02.2016

13.02.2016