Vizhinjam International Port Opens Shore Leave for Ship Crews, Boosting Local Tourism - India Seatrade News

Shore leave approved for ship crew at Vizhinjam Port

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vizhinjam International Port is set to open up new tourism opportunities with ship crew members now being permitted to go ashore, visit nearby destinations and return to their vessels. The initiative, expected to provide a significant boost to local tourism, follows the port receiving approval from the Immigration Check Post (ICP). With the approval in place, crew members aboard vessels calling at Vizhinjam will be able to a…

Vizhinjam International Port Opens Shore Leave for Ship Crews, Boosting Local Tourism - India Seatrade News

Vizhinjam International Port is poised to unlock new tourism opportunities after ship crew members were granted permission to go ashore, following approval from the Immigration Check Post (ICP). The move is expected to provide a significant boost to local tourism and allied services in the region. With the ICP clearance in place, crew members aboard vessels calling at Vizhinjam can now avail themselves of the ‘shore leave’ facility. During cargo…