Port Blair, Oct. 9: It was observed that the Berthing Jetty of Yeratta was tilted approximately 20 cm towards the sea and therefore it was directed that the Jetty is currently unsafe for berthing of vessels. Considering the safety of passengers and vessels, the Port Management Board (PMB) was forced to suspend the operation of vessels from Yeratta Jetty so as to prevent any untoward incident.
To facilitate the people and ensure supply of essential commodities, daily vessels to Long Island from Nimbutala and Port Blair has been started by DSS. Considering the difficulties being faced by the school children, patients etc., it was decided by PMB and DSS to position one pontoon at Yeratta Jetty so that the ferry services could be resumed.
Accordingly, one pontoon was handed over by PMB to DSS on Oct.4 considering the tide availability. All precaution has been taken into account by PMB and DSS as per High Water Tide and Currents and availability of Tugs, Mooring Boats etc. to take the Pontoon safely to Yeratta Jetty. The joint operation of PMB and DSS was successful and the Pontoon has been positioned at Yeratta Jetty on Oct.6, 2023 and the ferry services has resumed. The entire operation was carried out by PMB with the assistance of DSS and under the supervision of CPA, PMB along with the guidance of the Secretary (Shipping).
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