Sri Vijaya Puram, October 16: The Directorate of Shipping Services has informed that the vessel MV Swarajdweep, which sailed from Kolkata, is expected to arrive at Sri Vijaya Puram on October 18, 2026 at 0600 hours. On arrival, the vessel will be berthed at Haddo Wharf and passengers will be disembarked immediately. The ship has on board 201 adults, one infant and one foreigner, along with 271.13 MT of cargo and 25 containers.
The Directorate has also issued an embarkation notice stating that MV Swarajdweep will sail from Sri Vijaya Puram to Chennai on October 22, 2026 at 1000 hours. Excess baggage will be loaded from 1400 hours to 1600 hours on October 21, 2026 and must be booked in advance at the Commercial Wing, DSS.
Embarkation of passengers will commence from 0700 hours to 0900 hours on October 22, 2026 and will close one hour before the scheduled sailing time. Passengers reporting late will not be allowed to board the vessel. The vessel will sail only after completion of the survey procedure for issuance of the ‘B’ Certificate as per the Merchant Shipping Act.
Accompanied baggage exceeding the prescribed norms is likely to be rejected. The size and weight of each package should be within 1 metre x 0.5 metre and 20 kg, and must show in bold letters the name and ticket number of the passenger. Excess baggage will be charged at double the freight rate. Passengers have been advised to reach well in time, according to notices issued by the Assistant Director (Commercial), Directorate of Shipping Services.
