Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), the largest commercial ports operator in India, has selected Lamor as their partner for the design and supply of the oil spill response technology for their newest and largest port, Vizhinjam port in Kerala, India. The value of the order is over half a million euros. The agreement highlights Lamor’s position as the global leader in oil spill response technology.

The Vizhinjam port, designed with advanced container handling technology, is poised to become a key player in international trade routes. It is India’s first transshipment terminal and the largest deepwater port, located only ten nautical miles from a major international shipping route. Until now India has been dependent on Colombo, Dubai and Singapore ports for transshipment.

With the heavy large ship traffic destined for the region, it is important to be prepared for any potential environmental incidents.

“We are proud to partner with this new state-of-art port of India. At a major transshipment hub, where cargo is frequently transferred between vessels, the chance of spills is an ever-present risk. Investing in advanced oil spill response technology is vital to protect the marine environment and nearby coastal areas, ensuring the port operates safely and sustainably. Lamor’s solution complies with the latest international standards and the specifications of the Indian Coast Guard”, states Östen Lindell, SVP, Lamor Eurasia.

“Lamor has decades of experience in providing leading oil spill response services and helping to protect sensitive sea areas and coastlines from the harmful impacts of oil spills. Based on this experience, our specialists can assess the potential risks and behaviour of oil spills in the customer port area”, says Markus Nystedt, Engineering & Technology Development Director at Lamor. “The plan presents measures to prevent the risks and effectively tackle environmental incidents. In practice, we are not only optimising oil spill response equipment and systems for the port but also providing tactics and strategies for the port in case of an oil spill.”

The order will be entered into order backlog during the third quarter. The delivery, including booms, skimmers, personal protective gear and other related items, will be made within this year.