Redi
रेडी बंदर
Sea Port
Etymology: Rewati Port
Redi is located in Maharashtra
Redi
Redi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 15°44′41″N 73°39′12″E / 15.744611°N 73.653391°E / 15.744611; 73.653391
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSindhudurg
TalukaVengurla
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Location

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The existing port at Redi village is located along the Konkan Coast in Vengurla taluka of Sindhudurg district. Located at 205 nautical miles south of Mumbai, the site lies 85 km north of Goa and 150 km south of Ratnagiri. There are two jetties functioning in the port at present that are being used only for lighterage operations. Presently iron ore is being handled at Redi Port. The proposed site has got the advantage of being located immediately south of Rainy Point amidst the shelter formed by rocky projections.

Economy

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The first phase of port project consists of seven berths, attracting an investment of approximately 950 crores. This port is expected to handle about 33 MTPA, when fully operational.