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The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) is to commence high-speed passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu to Kangesenthurai in Colombo. The ferry service is likely to commence operations from October first week onwards.
Sources in Shipping Corporation of India told IANS that the high-speed ferry service will cover 60 nautical miles distance and commence operation from Nagapattinam port. Tamil Nadu Maritime Board and the Union Ministry of Port, Shipping and water ways are joining hands to execute the project.
Sources in state Maritime Board informed IANS that the port channel is being dredged. A passenger terminal will soon be set up at the Nagapattinam port. State Minister for ports, E Velu told IANS that the service would be beneficial to the health, education and tourism of Sri Lankans including Tamils of Sri Lanka.
He also said that the cultural exchange and economics in Tamil Nadu Delta districts will also improve due to this.
This collaboration, already in effect, will allow travellers to access new destinations on each other’s networks, with the added convenience of booking a single ticket and smooth baggage transfers. For Emirates passengers, this collaboration unlocks access to 15 regional destinations operated by SriLankan Airlines via Colombo. Notable additions to the network also include the Indian cities of Madurai and Tiruchirapally.
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