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News: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first Indian port to launch the Digital Twin initiative for port management.
About Digital Twin initiative for port management
- Digital Twin for port management creates a real-time virtual replica of the port’s infrastructure, operational assets, and maritime ecosystem.
- First major Indian port to launch: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, became the first Indian port to launch this Digital Twin initiative.
- Platform inaugurated by: The platform was inaugurated on 23 February 2026 by Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- Aim: The initiative aims to enable enhanced operational visibility, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making across the port by creating a real-time digital replica of the port ecosystem.
- Key Features
- Real-Time Operational Monitoring: The platform provides live visualisation of berth occupancy, vessel movements, crane utilisation, and yard capacity across the port.
- Predictive Maintenance System: AI-based monitoring supports predictive maintenance of cargo handling equipment and helps reduce downtime while improving reliability.
- Integrated Smart Technologies: The system integrates IoT sensors, GPS tracking, LiDAR mapping, drone imaging, and CCTV networks to mirror real-time port conditions.
- Significance: The initiative supports smart, efficient, and technology-driven maritime management while strengthening data-driven port operations.
