ROPAX

March 16, 2020

Union Minister for Shipping inaugurated ROPAX service from Bhaucha Dhakka, Mumbai to Mandwa, Alibag in Maharashtra.

About:

  • ROPAX service is a ‘Water Transport Service Project’, under Eastern Waterfront Development.

  • ROPAX Vessel M2M -1 can carry 200 cars and 1000 passengers at a time and has a ramp on both sides, hence cars can move in  and out of the vessel easily and reduce the turn- around time.

  • The benefits of this service include reduction in the travel time, vehicular emission and traffic on the road.

  • Mumbai Port Trust has developed ROPAX jetty and terminal facilities at Bhaucha Dhakka (Ferry Wharf) at the cost of Rs 31 Crores. Maharashtra Maritime Board has developed Breakwater, ROPAX jetty and terminal facilities at Mandwa at the cost of Rs 135 Crores. 

Source : PIB

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