Ferry Fiasco in Kochi: Passengers Stranded as Vessels Withdrawn from Service
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- •Frequent withdrawal of ro-ro ferries from service on the Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor has left commuters and goods carriers stranded.
- •The Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) operates the pair of ro-ro ferries on the stretch, but the demand to form a special purpose vehicle to take over their operations is gaining momentum.
- •Regular commuters have been affected by the frequent ferry disruptions, and the Vypeen-Fort Kochi Passengers' Association has submitted a memorandum to the Mayor with a slew of recommendations.
- •The association has demanded the reconstruction of the 'unscientific' ro-ro jetty at Vypeen, which would allow two vessels to berth side by side.
- •The Mayor has assured that one of the two ro-ro vessels would shortly be withdrawn from service for drydocking, once spare parts arrive.
Kochi, May 24, 2026 - The frequent withdrawal of ro-ro ferries from service on the Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor has left commuters and goods carriers stranded, highlighting the need for improved maintenance and the induction of a third ferry. The Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) operates the pair of ro-ro ferries on the stretch, but the demand to form a special purpose vehicle to take over their operations is gaining momentum.
