Kandla Ship Chandlers And Ship Repairs Owners Association

Our spot is over in Sector 9 K, right near the Central Bank of India here in Gandhidham. It's a busy little area, especially being so close to the port activity. We are an association, so it's mostly about the local owners getting together at Plot No. 32 to talk about what's going on with the ships and the repairs. The office isn't anything fancy, just some chairs and a big table where we sit and have our meetings. Sometimes the air gets a bit salty from the sea being nearby. We spend a lot of time on the phone or talking to people coming in from the docks. It gets crowded when there’s a big issue to discuss. The traffic around the bank can be a headache in the afternoons when everyone is trying to finish their banking. Most of us have been in the shipping business for a long time, so we know each other pretty well. It's a lot of paperwork and chatting. We don't have a big staff, just a few people keeping the lights on and the records straight. The building has seen better days and maybe needs a coat of paint, but it serves its purpose for the Kandla ship folks. We usually close up early on Saturdays if things are quiet. If you're looking for us, look for the bank first, it's easier to find that way. We just try to help the members and keep things moving.