| The economic utilisation of natural inland waterways is a unique feature of Goa's ore transportation. This is possible on account of the peculiar geographical location that the Goan iron ore mines enjoy in the hinterland, about 40 kms, from the coast. The mines are located close to the main rivers, Zuari (in the south) and Mandovi (in the north). These rivers meet at a promontory in the Arabian Sea off the Mormugoa Port. Taking advantage of this, the cargo is transported in self-propelled barges to Berth # 9 at the Port or directly mid-stream to feed transfer vessels for loading into ocean going vessels. |
| In addition, We engage a fleet totaling 3500 - 4000 DWT barges on regular time charter basis.The company is currently constructing two barges of 1600 Metric Tonnes and is in the process of acquiring additional 2000 tonner barges to increase its captive fleet. | BARGE |
CAPACITY | |
| FOMENTO VARSHA | 2,000 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO SHARAD | 2,000 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO CHAITRA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO VAISHAKA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO JYESHTA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO ASHADHA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO SHRAVAN | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO BHADRAPAD | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO ASHVIN | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO KARTIK | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO MARGASHIRSHA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO PAUSHA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO MAGHA | 750 M/T | ||
| FOMENTO PHALGUNA | 750 M/T |
TOTAL CARRYING CAPACITY |
13,000 M/T |