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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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JYOTHIKA R H
JYOTHIKA R H 3 years 6 months ago
In India, various Ro-Ro projects in Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala have the potential to fully open-up the vast potential of India’s interior areas which have been geographically disadvantaged. Linking up with waterways will transform this disadvantage into a massive advantage.
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JYOTHIKA R H
JYOTHIKA R H 3 years 6 months ago
Roll-on & Roll-off (“Ro-Ro”) waterways projects comprise of Ro-Ro ships/vessels which are designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers and railroad cars that are driven on and off the ship on their wheels or using a platform vehicle. It also comprises of jetties, with related port terminal and approach connectivity infrastructure. While passenger jetties are used solely to ferry passengers, Ro-Ro jetties have built-in or have shore-based ramps that allow the cargo to be efficiently rolled on and off the vessel when in port.
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JYOTHIKA R H
JYOTHIKA R H 3 years 6 months ago
Out of total stretch of navigable inland waterways in India, nearly 5,200 Km (36%) of major rivers and around 485 Km (3%) of canals are conducive to the movement of mechanized vessels. Inland waterways provide several advantages over rail and road transportation by virtue of their operational cost effectiveness (60-80% lower per ton-km), lower environmental impact, convenient interoperability and fewer issues in relation to land acquisition and infrastructure development. Currently only 4,500 Km of inland waterways is being commercially utilized and waterways carry less than 1% of domestic cargo in India.
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JYOTHIKA R H 3 years 6 months ago
Coastal shipping and inland water transport are fuel efficient, environment friendly and cost effective modes of transportation, especially for bulk goods. Emissions from container vessels range from 32-36 g CO2 per ton-km while from heavy duty road transport vehicles it ranges from 51-91g CO2 per ton-km. Also the road transportation on average costs Rs. 1.5 per ton-km, for railways it is Rs. 1.0 per ton-km, for waterways it would be 25 to 30 paisa per ton-km only. One litre of fuel can move 24 ton-km cargo through road transport and 85 ton-km through rail transport, while it can move as much as much as 105 ton-km through water transport. These figures strengthen the assertion that waterway offers a much more economical and environmentally friendly mode of transportation vis-à-vis surface transportation. Country can save $50 billion per year if logistics costs reduce from 14 per cent to 9 per cent of GDP. Reduced logistics costs would in return bring down prices of products.
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JYOTHIKA R H 3 years 6 months ago
India has nearly 14,500 Km of navigable Inland Waterways and around 7,517 Km of coastline, which on being developed effectively for transportation purpose, shall help decongest roads and rail networks and offer multiplier effect to the overall economic development of regions.
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Raghavendran V
Raghavendran V 3 years 6 months ago
There should be a transparent method to book tickets and book consignments. A separate website to book tickets or use any service will be helpful. This website should have all the details with price list and easy payment gateway. A separate complaint redressal mechanism should be there and the problem should be solved within 48 hours. A consignment tracking system to track the ferry and update after booking a consignment and after the delivery with tracking number has to be provided.
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GAURAV H TANDON
GAURAV H TANDON 3 years 6 months ago
Ro-Ro ferry service since ancient times water was most preferred and cheapest mode of transport but with the invention of air transport and reduction in time of travel water transport lost its popularity. But for tourism and internal transport can be a viable option as it is cheaper than road transport and has aesthetic and tourism applicability. So if such services are used for coastal states of India not only it will increase connectivity but it will also have an strategic and military significance apart from increasing tourism industry.
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Anshul verma
Anshul verma 3 years 6 months ago
The guidelines have two main aims under ferry operation, concessions for terminal operation and license for operation of Ro-Pax vessels. These guidelines will attempt to make the entire process uniform for the development and smooth functioning of ferry services while also pushing for ease of doing business by cutting unnecessary delays and bringing forward digital interventions at the customer interface, the ministry said. 
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Anshul verma 3 years 6 months ago
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has said that it has begun developing an ecosystem for the promotion of Ro-Ro ferry and waterway transportation in the country. Ro-Ro ferry and waterway transportation, as per the government, can be highly advantageous by reducing travel time, improving the cost of logistics and by lowering pollution in comparison to the conventional mode of transportation. The Ministry also said that will financially support over 45 projects with a total cost of Rs 1900 crore. The scheme, that comes under the ministry's Sagarmala Programme, also has the provision to establish a course for the Ro-Pax Ferry service between Ghogha - Hazira in Gujarat and Mumbai - Mandwa in Maharashtra.   This service has transported 7 lakh passengers and over 1.5 lakh vehicles since its inception. Additional projects have been planned at Pipavav and Muldwarka in Gujarat and Ghodbunder, Veldur, Vasai, Kashid, Rewas, Manori and JN Port in Maharashtra.
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Anshul verma 3 years 6 months ago
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has issued draft guidelines for operationalisation of Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India. This mode of transportation has multiple benefits including reduced travel time, reduced logistics cost and lower pollution in comparison to conventional mode of transportation, the ministry said in a statement. The draft guidelines for operationalization of Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax ferry service along the coast of India have been prepared after incorporating the preliminary inputs received from the stakeholders.
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