New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) Invites Application for Medical Officer Recruitment 2022

Mangalore has a long history dating back to the early Christian era. Mangalore is
mentioned in the manuscripts of the Great Library of Alexandria, Egypt. Roman history
describes Mangalore as a Port on the mouth of the river Netras (Netravati) as the old
port was located at the confluence of Gurpur and Netravati rivers. Greek drama also
alludes to Mangalore described as Mangala. Ptolemy, the astronomer and famous
explorer of the 2nd century makes a mention of Mangalore in his travelogue. During the
time of Vijayanagara Empire, Arab traders had established a flourishing trade in silk
and spices between Mangalore and West Asia and even now is known as the Gateway
of Karnataka.
Situated at the convergence of Gurupur and Nethravathi rivers, the Old Port(Bunder)
had its own constraints to meet the growing demand for sea trade. The need for a new
port was felt and the New Mangalore Port was born.