VASCO
Stating that its inland ferry service is not only a premium addition in the service of tourists and locals, Drishti Marine CEO Ravi Shankar on Tuesday said it also adds to the range of offerings in terms of ‘things to do’ in Goa for thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the sun, sand and sea.
Shankar was addressing a gathering at the launch of the inland ferry service to be operated by Drishti Marine on behalf of the Mormugao Port Trust (MPT).
Drishti Marine undertook the project and constructed the modern, fully dismantlable and environmental-friendly floating jetty and terminal at Baina beach.
“Our effort is that tourists and locals can travel from place to place via boat. Ferry services will shuttle between Vasco, Panaji and Old Goa. In phase two, we will start from the Airport Ferry Terminal to Baga, Siquerim, as well as Chapora Fort. At the same time, we will be simultaneously starting in the south at Mobor beach and Palolem beach,” said Shankar.
“Additional routes will be operational in the months to come depending on weather and sea conditions. The crew on board include trained lifeguards that provide world class safety standards.”
The passenger ferries, Drishti Two and Drishti Three, which are operational, will enable passengers to hitch a ride between Vasco, Panaji, Old Goa and Sinquerim in comfort, amidst the breathtaking view of the coast.
As per GCZMA guidelines, the newly constructed jetty has a 3-metres wide deck area with a length of about 150 meters. It is a state-of-the-art temporary jetty and terminal with a docking area of 6 metres. Ferries depart and dock at an especially designated terminal in each of the jetty pick-up and drop-off points.
The ferry service is aimed at adding yet another layer of quality experience to tourists visiting the coastal state, as well as locals, looking to travel to their respective destinations from the airport or to the airport from different parts of Goa.
Free shuttle services will be available between the ferry terminal and the airport for the convenience of passengers arriving at the airport.
Drishti Marine plans to connect all major tourist destinations and beaches in Goa with similar jetties thereby unlocking the potential for tourists, boat owners and commuters to move between any two destinations in Goa using the inland water ways.
Drishti Marine Chairman Rajiv Somani and MD Ankit Somani were also present at the event.
