Question : PASSENGER SHIP SERVICES



(a) whether the Government proposes to introduce the passenger Ship Services with Malaysia and Singapore alongwith Ferry Service to Ports in Sri Lanka from the Indian Ports;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the number of such proposals pending with the Government both from the public and private sector Shipping Companies;

(d) whether the Cargo movers and tourist operators have made any demand in this regard;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the time by which the passenger ship services are likely to be introduced?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) No proposal is pending with the Government either from the public or private sector Shipping Companies.

(d) to (f) Hunter Shipping & Trading, Chennai has requested for permission to operate passenger/cruise Liner service between Port Kelang (Malaysia) and Chennai. The proposal is under examination.