The air-conditioned ferry boat that can attain
speeds of 12 knots and operate for three hours on a single charge, will reduce
the travel time between the two destinations by 20 minutes, an official release
from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) said. JNPA will be in charge of issuing tickets for the
ferry boat that can accommodate 20-24 passengers at a time. JNPA has procured
the boat on lease, official sources said.
Made of
fibre-reinforced polymer and about 12-15 meters in length, the ferry boat will
take about 75 minutes to charge fully, the release added. “The project
aims at launching a zero-emission environment-friendly ferry boat for the
public. The new pollution-free and
environment-friendly boat, backed by Harit Sagar or the ‘Green Port’ initiative,
focuses on sustainable port operations,” JNPA said.