The Gopalpur Ports Limited (GPL) is operating normally as it comes under the purview of Essential Commodities Act. The cargo handling operations are continuing in berths.
The port has taken all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is strictly following the norms and directives received from the Directorate General of Shipping and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfares.
While dealing with the incoming vessels, the port is complying with the SOP issued by the Shipping Ministry. It is also following its own standard operating procedures (SOP) to keep environment safe. Spreading of de-contaminant liquid is done on the ships’ boarding areas for embarkation/disembarkation of operation staffs.
An employee’s body is fully covered with surgical protection suit during his operation on a vessel. All staffs are facilitated with face masks and hand sanitisers before and after operations.
The port authorities are committed to facilitating a safe and contamination-free environment to its people and peripheral villages. The port is pledged to carrying out its operations to keep the country supplied.
