Aries Chundan, the first ever snake boat made of steel and a design wonder crafted by Aries Marine is all set to enter the Guinness Book of World Records. Breaking the existing record, Aries Chundan has successfully completed the record attempt for the largest canoe crew with a crew of 141 rowers and five helmsmen on board on 1 May 2008 at Alleppey backwaters in Kerala.
Aries Chundan is the longest steel made snake boat with 143 feet and a masterpiece design of Aries Marine. The attempt for the world record was in comparison to ‘Nadumbhagam Chundan’, which had only 118 crewmembers and holds the existing record. Several international dignitaries, including representatives of RINA, Italy and Germanischer Lloyd, Germany who visited Cochin for ShipTek 2008 have witnessed the rowing of Aries Chundan held at the Punnamada Lake. Members of Legislative Assembly, Thomas Chandy and K.K Shaju inaugurated the Guinness attempt of Aries Chundan. Mr. Sohan Roy S.K, CEO Aries Group was also present on the occasion.
The entire event has been covered and will be sent to the Guinness Book authorities for verification. Aries Chundan has already found place in the Limca Book of Records as the longest snake boat made of steel. This innovative steel snake boat has a scientific design, based on the latest scientific methods in Naval Architecture. Its shape and stability have been designed using the world famous ‘AUTOSHIP’ software.
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