The high-level Committee was appointed by the Union Shipping Ministry to conduct the study on technical and commercial feasibility of a new port.

In order to determine an appropriate location for establishing the second key sea port in the country, the Committee members visited on Wednesday Nakkapalli, Chandanada and Vodarevu areas. About 5,000 acres are required for the new construction. Various features and prospects were considered such as land availability, demand for dredging, connectivity, commercial and environmental aspects.