Kochi Corpn. mulls introducing hybrid ro-ro ferry on Vypeen-Fort Kochi route to curb noise pollution
The Kochi Municipal Corporation is planning to introduce a hybrid, eco-friendly ro-ro ferry to reduce noise pollution in the Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor. The initiative aims to replace or upgrade existing diesel-run vessels that have drawn complaints from tourists and residents regarding noise and environmental impact.
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This project highlights the growing tension between heritage tourism and industrial infrastructure, showcasing a shift toward sustainable urban transport solutions.
Heeding public demand for noise-pollution-free travel in the Vypeen-Fort Kochi corridor, the Kochi Municipal Corporation is considering introducing a hybrid double-decker roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) ferry to transport passengers and vehicles along the stretch.
The move comes in the wake of alleged complaints about discernible and disturbing levels of noise pollution caused by the three diesel-run ro-ro ferries in the once-silent Fort Kochi heritage tourism zone and Vypeen. The third diesel-run ro-ro ferry, built by Cochin Shipyard, joined the fleet on July 12.
Mayor V.K. Minimol said the Kochi Corporation was making efforts to secure part funding from the Urban Challenge Fund of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for a hybrid, eco-friendly ro-ro ferry capable of carrying up to 50 cars at a time along the passenger-dense corridor.
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