Kochi Corporation and Cochin Shipyard sign MOU for Ro-Ro boat

Construction will soon begin on the third Ro-Ro boat for the Fort Kochi-Vypeen line, following an agreement between the Kochi Corporation and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL). The addition of this third boat will help reduce service interruptions. Currently, some services are canceled when one of the ships is undergoing repairs or maintenance.

Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) will provide financial support for the construction, which is estimated to cost Rs 14.9 crore. Although the project was originally scheduled to be completed in 18 months, CSL has agreed to Mayor M. Anilkumar’s request to expedite the timeline and finish the construction in 12 months.

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Civic authorities brought up the issue with CSL officials after several in the tourism industry voiced their displeasure with the noise levels of the current Ro-Ros. The design department was directed by CSL chairman Madhu S. Nair to take the appropriate action to address the issue.

The MoU was signed on behalf of the corporation by Additional Secretary P S Shibu and on behalf of CSL by Director of Operations Sreejith K Narayanan.

Among those attending the occasion were Ambily T. A., the company executive engineer, and Bijoy Bhaskar, the director of the technical department of CSL.

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