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In a historic first for India, Adani Ports’ Mundra Port has successfully berthed a fully loaded Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) — Mt New Renown — marking a major advancement in India’s maritime and energy infrastructure. Mundra thus becomes the only port in the country, and among the few in the world, capable of handling such massive crude oil carriers directly at the dock.
Why is this important?
VLCCs are among the largest ships in the world, requiring deep drafts and advanced port infrastructure. Until now, India has relied on offshore moorings or lightening (partial unloading) to manage VLCCs. Mundra’s new dedicated VLCC jetty eliminates this need, enabling faster, safer and more cost-effective operations.
What makes this possible?
Mundra Custom Jetty Features:
- 400 m long
- Berth pocket depth of 25m
- Ability to handle vessels with a displacement of 360,000 MT
- Large capacity crude oil loading arm (10,000 to 12,000 m³/h)
- Advanced docking and defense systems
Strategic Advantage: This VLCC berth is directly connected via a 489 km pipeline to Rajasthan’s HPCL refinery at Barmer, thereby strengthening:
- Energy security
- Crude import efficiency
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Economic growth in Gujarat and Rajasthan
Worldwide recognition
Mundra now ranks among the elite global ports with direct VLCC processing capacity. It was also recognized in the World Bank Container Port Performance Index for 2024 and 2025, highlighting its global standards.
The milestone reflects India’s growing stature in global trade and energy logistics, positioning Mundra not only as a national asset but also a world-class maritime hub.
