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Inviting Suggestions on the Draft Guidelines for Operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India

Inviting Suggestions on the Draft Guidelines for Operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India
Start Date :
Jun 22, 2022
Last Date :
Jul 06, 2022
23:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, under the Sagarmala Programme, intends to create an ecosystem for the development of Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferries and waterway ...

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, under the Sagarmala Programme, intends to create an ecosystem for the development of Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferries and waterway transportation throughout the nation. When compared to traditional modes of transportation, this method of transportation offers a number of advantages, including shorter travel distances, cheaper logistics, and less pollution.

The draft guidelines aim to standardise and streamline the development and operation of ferry services, as well as, promote ease of doing business by reducing delays and conflicts, Additionally, guidelines will aid in boosting private players' confidence, hence expanding their involvement and encouraging healthy competition in such ventures.

The draft of Guidelines for Operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India is issued for public consultation for seeking feedback and suggestions.

Click here to read the policy document. (PDF 1,230KB)

The last date of submission is July 6, 2022.

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SANJAY SARKAR
SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
The roll-on/roll-off ship is defined in the November 1995 amendments to Chapter II-1 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 as being "a passenger ship with ro-ro cargo spaces or special category spaces..."
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
The roll-on/roll-off ship is one of the most successful types operating today. Its flexibility, ability to integrate with other transport systems and speed of operation have made it extremely popular on many shipping routes.
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
This will generate employment, improve infrastructure and promote ease of doing business in the country. It is an environment-friendly mode of transportation and also promotes the public welfare.  
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
Under the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry is financially supporting 45 projects with a total project cost of Rs. 1900 Crore.
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
Ministry is promoting and developing Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry and waterway transportation. Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry ships are the type of cargo ships that are designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, etc.
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
Under the Sagarmala Programme, the Ministry is promoting and developing Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry and waterway transportation.
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has stressed the development of Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry and waterway transportation in India.
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SANJAY SARKAR 4 years 1 week ago
These guidelines will standardise and facilitate the development and operations of ferry services. It will promote ease of doing business by eliminating unnecessary delays. Introduce digital interventions at the customer interface. Provide help to State/UT Governments and Port Authorities in the implementation of projects. It will help to increase private participation and also promote healthy competition.
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Kishor Kumar Bhatia
Kishor Kumar Bhatia 4 years 1 week ago
Scope of Improvement area The role of government agencies are inadequate as private players are engaged with their poor infrastructures since long. The ferry ghats are not up to the mark, lacking with basic amenities and improper lighting arrangements which constraints the smooth flow of traffic in late hours. Another situation which makes people not to prefer ferry service is scarcity of proper connectivity with main thoroughfare and hassel free journey without interruption. Ferry service can be popularized if the same would be utilize by the persons, those are popular among the masses. Most of the canal network is passing through villeges. Hence care shall be taken so as to do not interfere agriculture activities. Due to movement of vessels, canal bunds will be subjected to soil erosion,therefore revitment or lining to be done for canal. Water Passage to agriculture land through sluice/ irrigation channels should not be effected.
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