Executive Summary:
This document is the response of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 996 regarding the handling of imported coal and coke at Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa. It provides details on cargo quantities handled over the last ten years, stevedores involved, pollution control measures, and complaint status. The response was given on July 25, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
Coal and Coke Handling:
* Details of coal and coke handled at MPA over the last ten years (FY 2015-16 to 2024-25) are available in Annexure I, including berth-wise imported quantities.
Stevedores and Infrastructure:
* The list of stevedoring agents involved in handling coal/coke cargo at MPA is available in Annexure II.
* Berth-wise infrastructure available for coal/coke operations (Berths 6 and 7) includes dust entrapment systems, grab ship unloaders, stacker-cum-reclaimers, closed pipe conveyors, in-motion wagon loading systems, silos, wagon loaders, gantry cranes, harbor mobile cranes, yard conveyors, and stacker-cum-reclaimers, as detailed in Annexure II.
Pollution Control Measures:
* MPA strictly follows guidelines issued by the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) during handling of coal/coke.
* Additional measures to prevent pollution are detailed in Annexure III, including:
* Mechanized closed conveyor system
* Dry fog dust suppression system (DFDS)
* In-motion silo loading system for rakes
* Covered cargo storage and 15-meter windscreen
* Enclosed silo storage with DFDS mist system for wagon loading
* Regular cleaning and wetting of grounds
* Automatic sprinklers on cargo stacks
* Proper drainage system with water reuse
* Fixed mist canon system
* Tarpaulin covers for trucks/rakes
* Wheel washing system
* Paved roads
* Road sweeping machines
* Green belt development
* Three CAAQMS for air quality monitoring
Complaints:
* MPA has not received any complaints related to pollution issues.
* Adequate measures are in place to regulate pollution from handling the required quantity of coal.
Impact Analysis:
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA):
*Impact: MPA is responsible for adhering to GSPCB guidelines and implementing pollution control measures for coal/coke handling.
*Action Required: Continue implementing and monitoring the measures detailed in Annexure III to prevent pollution.
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB):
*Impact: GSPCB sets the guidelines that MPA must follow for handling coal/coke.
*Action Required: Continue to oversee and enforce pollution control guidelines at MPA.
Stevedoring Agents:
*Impact: Stevedoring agents are involved in handling coal/coke cargo at MPA and must adhere to MPA's pollution control measures.
*Action Required: Comply with MPA's regulations and best practices for safe and environmentally responsible cargo handling.
Local Community:
*Impact: The local community is potentially impacted by dust pollution, environmental degradation, or public health hazards related to coal/coke handling.
*Action Required: Monitor MPA's operations and report any concerns regarding pollution or public health to the appropriate authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The Indian government ministry responsible for ports, shipping, and waterways.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question was raised.
SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES: Member of Parliament who raised the unstarred question No. 996.
SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL: The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways who answered the question.
Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa: A port authority in the state of Goa, India, handling imported cargo, specifically coal and coke.
Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB): The state agency in Goa, India, responsible for issuing guidelines for pollution control, specifically regarding coal and coke handling at MPA.
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): The central agency responsible for monitoring Air Quality.
DFDS Dry fog dust suppression system: Technology used by Mormugao Port Authority to control pollution during the handling of coal and coke.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 996
ANSWERED ON 25.07.2025
HANDLING OF IMPORTED CARGO AT MGPA
996. SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES:
Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:
प(cid:517)न, पोत प(cid:303)रवहन और जलमाग(cid:330) मं(cid:361)ी
(a) total quantity of coal and coke handled at Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), Goa, during
each of last ten years, along with year-wise and berth-wise breakup of imports;
(b) the names of stevedores involved in handling coal/coke cargo at MPA and infrastructure
available at each berth for such operations;
(c) whether MPA has specific guidelines or SOPs in place for safe handling, transportation
and storage of coal/coke to prevent pollution or public health hazards, if so, the details
thereof;
(d) whether any complaints of dust pollution, environmental degradation, or damage to public
health have been received in connection with coal/coke handling at MPA, if so, the action
taken in this regard; and
(e) whether the Government proposes to reduce or regulate the import of polluting cargo at
environmentally sensitive ports at Mormugao, if so, the details and timeline thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
(SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)
(a) The details of coal and coke handled at Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) over the last ten
years are at Annexure–I
(b) The list of stevedoring agents and berth wise infrastructure available for coal/coke
operations are at Annexure–II.(c) MPA strictly follows the guidelines issued by the Goa State Pollution Control Board
(GSPCB) during handling of coal/coke. Additionally, several measures have been
undertaken to prevent pollution, the details are at Annexure–III.
(d) & (e) MPA has not received any complaints related to pollution issues. Adequate
measures have been implemented to regulate pollution from handling of required quantity of
coal.Annexure-I
Details of Berth wise imported quantity of Coal / Coke handled at MPA in last 10
years (FY 2015-16 to 2024-25)
(Qty. in Metric Tonnes)
Position 2015 2016 2017 201 201 202 202 2022 2023 202
-16 -17 -18 8-19 9-20 0-21 1-22 -23 -24 4-25
Berth No.6 9929 1019 9031 350 478 479 493 5500 5445 438
901 5541 408 618 398 394 664 000 789 128
5 8 9 4 0
Berth No.7 1835 1941 1116 424 400 382 397 4446 4574 462
677 653 629 872 064 189 738 486 205 965
1 2 9 7 7
West of Break 5425 1889 2921 449 462 0 428 4403 3917 445
Water 9 34 67 683 013 388 23 71 027
Mooring 4291 3815 4266 0 595 909 334 2167 2329 304
Dolphins 07 70 75 35 55 63 33 54 958
Others (Floating 0 3637 0 0 259 631 0 0 0 0
Crane, TV) 2 919 938
Total 1224 1274 1086 820 956 933 937 1060 1064 976
8944 4070 6879 458 609 874 588 3542 4719 092
9 7 1 2 2Annexure-II
List of Stevedores Agents involved in handling Coal/Coke at MPA
Sr. No. Name of Stevedores Agent Sr. No. Name of Stevedores Agent
1. Agencia Ultramarine Pvt. Ltd 12. Merchant Shipping Services Pvt. Ltd.
2. Vedanta Sesa Goa 13. Hiralal & Co.
3. Vedanta Ltd. 14. Ben Line Agency (I) Pvt. Ltd.
4. Rodrigues & Associates 15. Interocean Shipping Pvt. Ltd.
5. Marcon Shipping 16. J.M.Baxi & Co.
6. Seascape Shipping 17. Atlantic Global Shipping
7. Wilhelmsen Maritime Services 18. Seatrans Marine Pvt. Ltd.
8. Agencia Ultramarine Pvt. Ltd. 19. Machado & Sons
9. Rodrigues & Associates 20. Hiralal & Co.
10 Vedanta Ltd. 21. Interocean Shipping Pvt. Ltd.
11. GAC Shipping 22. Vedanta Sesa Goa
Details of Berth wise infrastructure available at MPA:
Sr. No. Infrastructure available at Berth No. 6 & 7
1 Dust entrapment system
2 Grab Ship Unloader (GSU)
3 Stacker-cum Reclaimer (ScR),
4 Closed/Pipe Conveyor
5 In-motion Wagon Loading System
6 Silos
7 Wagon Loader
8 Gantry Cranes
9 1750 TPH Harbour Mobile Crane - 2 nos.
10 5000 TPH Yard Conveyors - 12 Nos.
11 5000/ 2500 TPH Stacker cum Reclaimer - 1 no.
12 4000 TPH In-motion Wagon Loading System - 1 no.Annexure –III
Measures taken by MPA to control pollution arising due to handling of Coal/Coke.
i. Mechanized closed conveyor system is used for unloading and loading of coal.
ii. DFDS (Dry fog dust suppression) system has been provided in conveyor at
transfer points.
iii. Rakes are loaded through In-Motion Silo loading system
iv. Cargo is kept in covered position after stacking, Wind screen of 15 metres height
has been provided along the coal stacking yard.
v. Cargo is stored in enclosed silo from which it is loaded in Wagons through a
dedicated DFDS (mist system) at Wagon Loading System.
vi. Regular cleaning and wetting of ground within the plot to suppress dust pollution.
vii. Regular sweeping of internal and main road
viii. Automatic Sprinklers are installed for sprinkling of water on cargo stacks.
ix. Proper drainage system is provided in all coal storage area so that water drained
from sprinkling is collected at a common tank and can be reused after screening
through the coal silt.
x. Fixed type mist canon system are provided to ensure the entrapment of fugitive
emission.
xi. Trucks/ Rakes are covered with tarpaulin during transportation.
xii. Wheel washing System is provided for vehicles exiting the Port.
xiii. Roads inside operational area are paved with Cement Concrete.
xiv. Road Sweeping machines are in use for cleaning of roads.
xv. Green belt developed along the periphery of coal stock yard and operational
areas.
xvi. Three nos. CAAQMS are installed for monitoring Air Quality and real time data
is transmitted to GSPCB & CPCB servers.
xvii. Enhancement of Green cover by planting trees every year in Operational/Non-
Operational areas.
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