Kakinada (formerly known as Cocanada)

Country : India Region : Coastal AndhraState : Andhra PradeshDistrict(s) : East Godavari Subdistrict : Kakinada (Urban)Mayor : K.Saroja Population : 696,329 as per 2007 census

Literacy : 70%Language(s) : Telugu, English

The city has a population of about 696,329 as per 2007 census. This coastal city is witnessing rapid growth thanks to the recently granted Special Economic Zone status. The city also has a deep-water port which is expanding rapidly. This city is the most well planned city in Asia after Chandigarh, thanks to the British.

People from Kakinada can easily be identified by their characteristic Godavari Telugu accent. They have gained a reputation for being hospitable, polite and cultured in their interaction with people.

Education has spread its tentacles and a large part of the younger generation are migrating to the cities and out of the country in search of opportunities that meet their scale of ambition. However, there are significant parts of the society that ride the boom by expanding their businesses and investments. The local population is supplemented by immigrants who leave their villages to seek work and opportunity in this bustling city.

The presence of a small island called Hope Island about 5 km from Kakinada coast, makes Kakinada a natural Harbor. Prior to construction of the deep water port, the old anchorage port operated for several decades as the largest minor port in India. At present, both the deep water port and older anchorage port operate side by side.

Kakinada is relatively a younger city compared to other major cities in Andhra pradesh. The city itself grew into prominence in the last 300 years after the European settlers arrived here and the British made it an administrative headquarters for the local area they ruled.

Several theories exist regarding the origin of the name Kakinada. One among is, the place was called 'Kakinandiwada' during the reign of Nandi kings who ruled prior to the arrival of the Europeans. The name was truncated to Kakinada over the passage of time. The British used to call it Cocanada (for British pronunciation "Co Canada").

After Independence, it was renaturalized to Kakinada, although a few organisations established during the British colonial rule retain the old name (e.g., Cocanada Chamber of Commerce). Even now, the town's two railway stations are codenamed CCT (Cocanada Town) and COA (Cocanada Port) by Indian Railways.

The first European settlers in this port city were the Dutch, followed by the British and then the missionaries of the Canadian Baptist Mission in 1874.

Kakinada is known as Second Madras. The original city that includes the central business district is a well planned city that is divided in several grids with main roads that are straight and are parallel which run across the city.

In the late 1940s (around the time of Indian Independence) there was little industry in and around Kakinada and the local economy consisted mainly of agricultural and fishing. Six decades later, Kakinada's economy has a diverse Industrial base.

Fertilizer Industry

Kakinada is often called the "Fertilizer City" of Andhra Pradesh. The city is home to two Fertilizer companies. Nagarjuna Fertilizers is the biggest Urea manufacturer in coastal Andhra. Another company, Godavari Fertilizers owned by Murugappa Group, produces DAP (Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphate).

Auto and Iron/Steel ancillary industries

There are several auto and iron/steel ancillary industries in Kakinada which include Sri Ramadas Motor Transport Limited(SRMT) , Sri Bhavani Castings Ltd etc.

Sugar Industry

The Murugappa Group-owned EID Parry (India) Ltd and Cargill International SA have announced their plans to enter into a joint venture to set up a port-based stand-alone sugar refinery in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. EID Parry vice-chairman A Vellayan said the investment was estimated at Rs 325 crore. The plant was expected to be commissioned by December 2008, with an initial refining capacity of 6 lakh tonnes and ultimately 1 million tonnes.

Reliance is also planning to set up a sugar mill. Petroleum Products

There is an LPG Bottling plant set up by Shri Shakti LPG Limited Kakinada has been in the news recently after several oil companies decided to use it as a transit point for oil and gas shipments. BakerHughes Schlumberger are the examples of world class companies that are working on oil fields in the city. The economic value of these investments has increased considerably after the recent gas finds by ONGC [Oil and Natural Gas Corporation], Reliance in the Krishna Godavari basin.

ONGC is currently working on setting up a refiner in Kakinada.

Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Ltd (RGTIL), is implementing a 1,440 km pipeline project from [Kakinada] to Baruch (Gujarat) to transport gas from KG Basin fields owned by Reliance.

Edible Oil Refineries and Biofuel Plants

In 2002 several edible oil refineries established themselves in Kakinada and the refining capacity has touched 3000 tons per day. Kakinada port is facilitating the imports of crude palm oil, crude soyabean oil. Kakinada is having an edible oil per day refining capacity of more than 3000 MTS Major refineries are Acalmar Oils & fats limited, Ruchi Infrastructure, Nikhil refineries ltd, etc.

The Vakalapudi Industrial park in Kakinada has attracted investments worth over US$ 10 million from bio-diesel companies such as Reliance Industries, Naturol Bioenergy and Universal Bio Fuel. Andhra Pradesh has entered into a formal agreement with Reliance Industries for Jatropha planting .

The company has selected 200 acres (0.81 km2) of land at Kakinada to grow jatropha for high quality bio-diesel fuel.

Electronics Industry

Kakianada is home to the an electronic components manufacturing company that started operations since 1977 called Andhra Electronics Ltd.

IT / ITeS Industry

Kakinada is one of the 4 tier-II cities in Andhra Pradesh where Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) had setup a facility in 2007.About 12 companies are currently operating in Kakinada and four of them were incubated in the STPI facility.

Currently, Infotech Enterprises, a Hyderabad based multinational software company has opened a facility in the STPI, Kakinada in February, 2007 with about 120 employees.

Apart from Infotech Enterprises, there are several small to mid-size software companies that operate in Kakinada which include Aaspire Technologies, Traceout Technologies, ForeTell Technologies Private Limited, Nyros Technologies, 3One Technologies , Easty Solutions etc.

Avineon Inc, an US based technology company that provides geospatial and engineering services, has announced in April, 2008 that it would set up a new facility at Kakinada that can accommodate about 100 employees.

Fishing and Aqua culture Industry

There are about 28 landing centers and also a large fishing wharf in Kakinada. The area surrounding Kakinada is home to several aqua farms. There are also several units that process and export fish, shrimp and other marine products. Recognizing the importance of fishing and aquaculture industry to the local economy, Andhra Pradesh state government established a research and training center on fisheries in 1958 called APSIFT (Andhra Pradesh State Institute of Fisheries Technology) in Kakinada in cooperation with FAO. The CIFE (Central Institute of Fisheries education), a deemed university established by Indian government in 1961 has one of its three campuses in India in Kakinada. The CIFE is the first fisheries university in India and provides post-graduate education and training, to in-service fisheries personnel not only from India but also many African and Asian countries.

Rice Mills

Several Rice mills exist in and around Kakinada and some of the rice is exported to other countries. Of them SRI RAMALINGESWARA RICE INDUSTRIES-Perikegudem is one of the Major Rice Exporting company in Kakinada.

Power Generation Industry

Spectrum Power Generation Ltd. has a 208MW Power plant at kakinada. Very soon, Kakinada poised to have a floating power plant (FPP). Industry major GMR Energy will be taking over the prestigious 220 MW FPP at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore. GMR will supply power to the State power grid as per the terms and conditions of the Government.

This city is also famous for its unique Kakinada Kaaja which later was very popular not only in Andhra but also in far away places like Bihar and U.P.. Kotiah Sweets (founded in the year 1900) is locally the most famous and possibly the earliest known maker of Kakinada Kaaja, a sweet made from maida and dipped in sugar syrup

The locals frequent the innumerable carts strategically located at populous street corners to get their share of bhajis and a delightfully tasty mixture of onions, toasted rice, and sev (Pidatha Kindha Pappu).

Kakinada is also one of the few regions in the entire Andhra Pradesh where Chekkarakeli aratipandu (banana) and Kothapalli kobbari maamidipandu (mango) are available. Kakinada is also famous for its delicious pesarattu, a breakfast or brunch item formed into crepes from moong daal (pesara pappu), green chillies, ginger and cumin. These are sold in restaurants as well as street stalls.

KSPL LOGO

Kakinada Deep Water Port was constructed with a quay length of 610 Meters by Government of Andhra Pradesh (Gov.AP) and it was commissioned in November 1997

In line with national port privatization policy, Government of Andhra Pradesh has given concession to operate Kakinada Deep Water Port under OMST scheme on 16.12.1998.

Kakinada Seaports Ltd started port operations from 01-04 -1999. As a Corporate philosophy, Kakinada Seaports Ltd has always

embraced Modern practices, Systems and Technology to Excel in Port Management.

Kakinada Seaports Ltd is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified.

Kakinada Sea Ports Limited is ISPS Certified Port.

Vision of KSPL:

Focus on providing prompt, efficient, safe & integrated services to customers while maintaining best of world class industry standards with a commitment to socio economic development of the Nation.

Since year 2000 KSPL attending on supply support base services for offshore exploration activities carried out from Kakinada Deep Water Port. Continued support of satisfied customers port on East Coast of India. RIL, ONGC, CAIRN, and GSPC has positioned Kakinada Deep Water Port as the Oil exploration hub

Management Tactics:TQM -Total quality managementTeamwork & Innovative practices,Maintain Safety and Environment To deliver Value for money.

Environment Green Belt developed through out Port Area. Continuous vacumming of work areas done to suppress dust by Vaccum Sweeper. Sprinkler systems provided around bulk cargo stocking areas inside port for dust

suppression. Approaches to berth & cargo operations area are wetted by road tankers to

improve work environment suppressing dust.

Safety Kakinada Seaports is an ISPS compliant port. Round the clock safe manning of entry gates & port for cargo & users. Effective surveillance maintained through CCTVs covering the port. Photo ID passes & Biometric systems supporting verification of port users. Security launch carries out waterfront surveillance.

Security Port is serviced by a well laid Fire line on the water front. Adequate FF measures deployed in covered warehouses. Inside open yards covered by water sprinkler system. North Berth designated for POL products is installed with Water

curtains & Remotely operated jets for Water & Foam usage. FF Measures from sea front is through FF system fitted to Tugs. Port safety is ensured by FF team who maintain 24 hrs watch keeping.

A) Railways KDWP railway siding is under railway nomenclature "KSLK" Take off point : 4.124 Kms from Kakinada port railway station. Cargo sidings : 2 sidings outside customs port boundary

: 2 sidings inside customs port boundary Alumina : 1 siding for mechanical unloading Proposed: 1 siding with in- motion weighbridge behind 4th Berth.

B) Alumina Handling Facility Railway unloading facility through BTAL wagons into hoppers Conveyor feed system from railway siding to storage Silos 3 x 22,500 Mts storage silos for alumina powder. Conveyor feed from silos to ship loader. Ship loader on jetty capable of achieving 1500 Mts/ Hour load rate.

C) Equipments Mobile Cranes : 2 Nos( 1 x 20T & 1 x 35T ) Forklifts :10 Nos (2 to 3T). Mobile Harbour Crane : 1 x 100 Ts: 100T - Out sourced OSV Jetty Cranes : 4 x 40T at 29.5 mtrs outreach. Grabs : 5 Nos. Radio Remotely Operated - Outsourced

D) Storages

A) Inside customs boundary of port:

Stacking Area available next to main jetty : Open Area : 5.7 Acres Closed Warehouse :6,700 Sqm ( 2nos)

Stacking Area behind main jetty Open Area : 136.0 Acres Closed Warehouse : 19,500 Sqm ( 4nos)

B) Outside customs boundary of port:

Stacking Area outside Open Area : 30 Acres

Pipeline Facilities

POL products i) 3 Lines - Industry lines of BPCL,HPCL & IOCL ii) 3 Lines - IMC, NCS, UPS

Vegetable oil i) 2 x 16" lines - Common Corridor from port With tap off by Ruchi, NCS, IMC

& Naturol terminals

Tugs & Pilot Launch Harbour Tugs : 3 x 22 Ts Bollard pull

Jala Hamsa, Jala Kanya, Jala Tarangini

: 1 x 45 Ts Bollard Pull

Ocean Symphony Pilot Launch : 1 Nos - Bhima

MANAGING DIRECTOR : SRI . K V RAO

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER : SRI . Y S PRASAD

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER : SRI . K V SEKHARA RAO

DY . GENERAL MANAGER : CAPT JACOB SATYARAJU

(OPERATIONS)

ASST GENERAL MANAGER(BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT : MR . M . MURALI &LOGISTICS) KRISHNA

Navigational Channel Length : 7000 mtrs Width : 125 mtrs Depth : 12 mtrs Turning Circle : 350 mtrs Island Breakwater : 1050 mtrs Channel Buoys (Solar Powered) : 16

Transit lights (Solar Powered) : 2 nos Beacon Lights : 2 nos

I)  MAIN JETTY

Main Jetty has four cargo berths & one OSV berth Total length of quay (four berths) : 910 mtrs Total width of quay : 25 mtrs

Length of OSV berth : 58 mtrs Width of OSV berth : 25 mtrs

Permissible vessel dimensions at Main Jetty: Max LOA permissible : 190 mtrs Max Beam permissible : 32.40 mtrs Max permissible draught : 11.5 mtrs (on high tide)

II)  OSV JETTY Two Finger Jetties : a) 4 x 90 mtrs with berthing faces : b) 2 x 40 mtrs

Permissible dimensions: LOA permissible : 90 mtrs Beam permissibe : No restriction Permissible draught : 8.5 mtrs

STS-Ship to Ship Transfer of Crude Oil

The distinction of catering to Navratna company M/S. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd in their endeavor to meet ever increasing Crude oil demand of India has been bringing in Crude oil in ULCC (Ultra Large Crude Carriers) & VLCC (Very large Crude Carriers) off Kakinada and lightering the cargo into smaller daughter tankers and delivering at Chennia & Haldia.

KSPL has been catering to this STS (Ship to Ship) transfer operations since 2001-02 for M/S. Indian Oil Corporation. The operation is accomplished by experienced team of KSPL and conducive sea conditions through out 12 months of the year.

Major STS Clients: M/s. Indian Oil Company Ltd M/s. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Oil & Gas Exploration - Supply Support Base : Since year 2000 KSPL attending on supply support base services for

offshore exploration activities carried out from Kakinada Deep Water Port.

Continued support of satisfied customers RIL, ONGC, CAIRN, and GSPC has positioned Kakinada Deep Water Port as the Oil exploration hub port on East Coast of India.

The success of NELP - VI & VII has enhanced exploration activity in K-G basin.

Port provides Mobile Bulkers for supply of Bentonite, Barites & cement Navigation for Offshore supply vessels is round the clock. Pipe line supply of Bunkers & fresh water to OSVs facilitates quick

turnaround. The call of OSV is facilitated by standalone OSV supply base with Two

finger Jetties of 90 x 40 Meters. The availability of open & closed storages augments support activities

S. No. Import Item M.Tons1. Ammonia 155,3582. Ball Clay 12,1103. Bitumen 8,6364. Coal 1,030,7255. Cement Clinker 130,7806. Diesel 111,8817. Drilling Equipment 2,3298. Edible Oil 527,5579. Fertilisers 1,056,389

10. Base Oil 87611. Feldspar Oil 6,30012. Hexane 2,00713. Furnace Oil 36,429 14. Naphtha 31,99815. Methanol 3,00016. Phosphoric Acid 566,18817. Project Cargo 1,43918 Pulses 8,91919. Rock Phospate 99,23820. Sugar in Bags 45,12521. Sulfuric Acid 24,961

TOTAL 3,862,245

S. No. Export Item M.Tons

1. Bentonite 86,470

2. Bio-Diesel 13,517

3. Drilling Equipment 2,344

4. Feldspar 45,260

5. Granite Blocks 378642

6. Iron Ore 1,217,890

7. Other-Misc 23

8. Steel 78,675

TOTAL EXPORTS 1,822,820

It is my second port visit in my MBA program. I observed a lot in this Minor port of KAKINADA SEAPORTS LIMITED (KSPL). I observed the following in the … When we entered into KSPL through its main entrance I found no. of

Granite blocks which were Ready for exporting to china. And then saw the back-up area in KSPL for future purpose. They are

creating backup area in the port by filling the water with sand. As per the explanation given by Mr. KAREEM Health&Safety Depot.

head in KSPL, KSPL is a MAN MADE PORT. The area of whole KSPL is 150 acres. From backup area we went near to CLOSED CONVEYOR BELT

operated by CHAKKINADU Services to its major client VEDANTA ALLUMINIUM for shifting aluminum directly into the vessel.

Near conveyor belt we also observed the RAILWAY SIDINGS in the KSPL as a part of its infrastructure.