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Spirit of Tasmania saga fallout continues as state government welcomes direct flight link to New Zealand to boost tourism
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spirit of Tasmania saga fallout continues as state government welcomes direct flight link to New Zealand to boost tourism

ABC  

A Tasmanian tourism operator has blasted the ongoing Spirit of Tasmania saga for a downturn in business at his southern caravan park — and called for a doubling of Bass Strait voyages to help the state's economy. The call comes as the Tasmanian government welcomed the return of international flights to Hobart by Air New Zealand, saying the development would …

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Fort Queen Ferry Reintroduction Sparks Renewed Agitation in Fort Kochi-Vypeen Corridor
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fort Queen Ferry Reintroduction Sparks Renewed Agitation in Fort Kochi-Vypeen Corridor

The Hindu  

Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor sees a renewed push for the reintroduction of a ferry service. The closure of the Kundannoor bridge has worsened traffic congestion in the area, prompting a demand for a third ferry to alleviate the woes of commuters. The Vypeen-Fort Kochi Passengers’ Association has been at the forefront of the agitation, demanding the deployment of Fort Queen, a …

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Cochin Shipyard delivers 15th Water Metro ferry to KWML
5 months ago

Cochin Shipyard delivers 15th Water Metro ferry to KWML

The Hindu  

Cochin Shipyard Limited has handed over the 15th Water Metro ferry it built to Kochi Water Metro Limited at a function held here on Saturday. At present KWML operates ferries linking 10 terminals — Vyttila, Kakkanad, High Court, Bolgatty, Vypeen, Fort Kochi, South Chittoor, Eloor, Cheranalloor and North Mulavukad. The terminals at Willingdon Island and Kumbalam were expected to be …

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Metro to Amsterdam-Noord running again; One ferry still out of service
11 months, 1 week ago

Metro to Amsterdam-Noord running again; One ferry still out of service

NL Times  

Metro 52 to Amsterdam-Noord is running according to schedule again, the Amsterdam public transport company GVB announced on Friday morning. Early Friday morning, the Amsterdam public transport company announced it was slowly starting up metro line 52 to Amsterdam-Noord. The Amsterdam company also experienced several issues with its ferries this week, including discovering a technical fault that forced it to …

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Amsterdam-Noord public transport woes to continue for days
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Amsterdam-Noord public transport woes to continue for days

NL Times  

Amsterdammers are facing a number of public transportation issues between the city center and the Amsterdam-Noord district. Public transport operator GVB said on Wednesday that a burst water main will continue to cause problems with one of the city's key metro lines. Additionally, two different ferries will be out of service for the time being.A burst water pipe at the …

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KMRL keen to launch Water Metro vessels for backwater tourism in Alappuzha and Kollam
1 year, 8 months ago

KMRL keen to launch Water Metro vessels for backwater tourism in Alappuzha and Kollam

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of the launch of 78 Water Metro ferries in the Greater Kochi area, Kochi Metro Rail Limited is keen to launch a handful of such vessels in Alappuzha and Kollam to cater for backwater tourists. Competition between agencies The metro agency seems to have taken a cue from the popularity of tourist boats that are operated …

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State plans a jetty for ferries and yachts near Radio Club
1 year, 10 months ago

State plans a jetty for ferries and yachts near Radio Club

Hindustan Times  

The state government is planning to build a jetty for ferries and yachts near Radio Club, Colaba, to reduce the traffic at Gateway of India. Sohel Kazani, who operates chartered ferries, said, “The waters are tranquil near Radio Club compared to Gateway where waves lash on the road during monsoon. This can also provide sea transport to the proposed airport …

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Four emergency response boats to rush help to Water Metro ferries
2 years, 1 month ago

Four emergency response boats to rush help to Water Metro ferries

The Hindu  

The first among the four emergency response boats of Water Metro, Garuda, was launched at Kakkanad on Monday. The four emergency response boats will alternatively be used for service back-up of the 78 ferries envisaged under the ₹747-crore Water Metro project. The catamaran boats will be propelled by twin Volvo Penta stern drives and can also tow ferries to safety …

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14 Water Metro jetties to be ready by June
2 years, 7 months ago

14 Water Metro jetties to be ready by June

The Hindu  

With the first lot of five of the 23 ferries envisaged in the initial phase of the ₹747-crore Water Metro project expected to be readied for operation in June, three of the total 36 jetties envisaged under the project are ready, while another five are getting ready for completion in June. while High Court, Bolgatty, Vypeen, Cheranalloor and South Chittoor …

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Delivery of Kochi Water Metro ferries to skip yet another deadline
2 years, 9 months ago

Delivery of Kochi Water Metro ferries to skip yet another deadline

The Hindu  

Even as the State government has fixed July as the deadline to commission the first phase of the ₹747-crore Water Metro project, the rollout of the first batch of five ferries from Cochin Shipyard, which was slated for April, will be further delayed by a month or so, it is reliably learnt. ‘Local expertise ignored’ A naval architect-cum-academic who was …

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A hassle-free journey by Muziris, the first Water Metro ferry
2 years, 9 months ago

A hassle-free journey by Muziris, the first Water Metro ferry

The Hindu  

Battery-operated Water Metro ferries, each of which carries a price tag of ₹7.30 crore and can carry up to 100 passengers, are as good as or even better than the Kochi metro, and are set to usher in a refreshing change in public transport system in the Greater Kochi area. Scenic corridor On Saturday, the first Water Metro ferry christened …

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First Water Metro ferry handed over to KMRL
2 years, 11 months ago

First Water Metro ferry handed over to KMRL

The Hindu  

The first of the 23 fully air-conditioned, battery-powered electric ferries of the ₹747 cr Kochi Water Metro project, was handed over by Cochin Shipyard Limited to Kochi Metro Rail Limited here on Friday morning. Among those present at included Mr. Behera, the CMD of CSL Madhu S. Nair, GM of Water Metro Shaji Janardhanan, Addl. The 23 ferries would be …

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First Water Metro ferry to be handed over to KMRL on Friday
2 years, 11 months ago

First Water Metro ferry to be handed over to KMRL on Friday

The Hindu  

The first of the 23 Water Metro’s ferries slated to operate through the water bodies in the Greater Kochi area will be delivered by the Cochin Shipyard Limited to the Kochi Metro Rail Limited on Friday, after repeated overshooting of deadlines and over 10 months after the inauguration of Water Metro's Vyttila-Kakkanad route. The Water Metro ferries that would come …

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Water Metro ferries to be rolled out in April 2022
3 years ago

Water Metro ferries to be rolled out in April 2022

The Hindu  

The first lot of Water Metro ferries will in all probability be launched in April 2022, a further revision on the extended deadline of December 25 this year, sources in Kochi Metro Rail Limited said. Glitches rectified Sources said Cochin Shipyard had set right technical glitches that the first couple of ferries had encountered, which delayed their sea trials. Indigenous …

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At least 1 dead, 35 missing in Assam after ferries collide in the Brahmaputra
3 years, 3 months ago

At least 1 dead, 35 missing in Assam after ferries collide in the Brahmaputra

The Hindu  

One person died and at least 35 others were missing after two ferries collided in the flooded Brahmaputra off Neamatighat in eastern Assam’s Jorhat district in the afternoon of September 8. The dead and the missing were on the smaller ferry that capsized after the collision with the bigger ferry from the opposite direction about 350m off the Neamatighat ferry …

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Govt. fixes ₹20 as minimum fare for Water Metro ferries
3 years, 5 months ago

Govt. fixes ₹20 as minimum fare for Water Metro ferries

The Hindu  

The State government has announced ₹20 as the minimum fare for the 78 ferries that will be introduced in the Greater Kochi area under the Water Metro project. In addition, Kochi Water Metro Limited has been tasked with constituting a fare-fixing committee to revise the fare structure in keeping with market conditions, said a government release. The Indian Institute of …

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NATPAC to study sustainability, safety aspects of Water Metro
3 years, 5 months ago

NATPAC to study sustainability, safety aspects of Water Metro

The Hindu  

The National Transportation Planning and Research Centre will commence a comprehensive two-year-long study from July-end on the sustainability and safety aspects of the ₹747-crore Kochi Water Metro project, to shed light on the manifold advantages of water transport over other commuting modes. The study will cover aspects like the quantum of investment in the project vis-a-vis manifold expected gains, like …

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Three of Brisbane's wooden ferries set to return to the water under $4 million budget pledge
3 years, 6 months ago

Three of Brisbane's wooden ferries set to return to the water under $4 million budget pledge

ABC  

Three of Brisbane's wooden ferries that were pulled from the river last year over safety concerns are set to return to the water after extensive restoration. Key points: Three of Brisbane's eight wooden-hulled ferries will be fully restored A report for Brisbane City Council recommended all eight be decommissioned Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said $4m will go towards restoring the …

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Hong Kong Star Ferry converted into a luxury yacht
3 years, 9 months ago

Hong Kong Star Ferry converted into a luxury yacht

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — The Star Ferry is one of Hong Kong’s most affordable attractions. The iconic boats, which transport locals and tourists alike between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, have long been one of the city’s most famous symbols – and popular photo ops. That space includes four state rooms, offices, an on-board movie theater, a formal dining room, …

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