Coal shipments set to decline as 2colliers go for dry-docking

摘要

As two of the three dedicated coalliers operating between Paradlp and Ennore ports are sent for dry-docking, the thermal coal shipments on the route are set for a decline. Shipping sources, however, claim that the decision to send the ships on dry-docking has been taken only after reviewing the stock position as well as the level of requirement. Right now, the thermal coal stock with Tamil Nadu Electricity Board' is comfortable, thanks to the support provided by the hydel power station. In other words, the withdrawal of vessels from the service and the consequent drop in thermal coal shipments will in no way hit TNEB's power generation, It is pointed out.