Passenger ship MV Kavarathi launched

MV Kavarathi, a new passenger ship launched for Lakshadweep.

The 700-seat all-weather ship, with modern amenities and latest navigation tools, has 300 upper-class seats, many of which will be allotted to tourists. Lakshadweep Administrator B.V. Selvaraj dedicated the ship. Lakhshadweep MP Pookunji Koya, Kochi Customs Commissioner, B. Syed Mohammed, Cochin Port Chairman, Ramachandran, Director General of Shipping, Ajoy Chatterjee and other eminent personalities of Lakshadweep Island were present for the function. The ship’s fare would be subsided for the islanders, but tourists would have to pay a ‘much higher fare.’ The tourists’ fare was expected to meet part of the ship’s cost of operation. The ship is likely to sail out on its maiden voyage by this month end. Mr. Selvaraj said that tourism would be promoted with out hurting the culture and tradition of the Island. Several hundred people from the islands showed up at the dedication ceremony and greeted the ship, which was described as a ‘gift of God to the people of Lakshadweep.’ Folk dances were staged to mark the occasion. The new all-weather ship will be especially useful during the monsoon.
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