Ghogha ROPAX Ferry Terminal

Ghogha ROPAX Ferry Terminal
Alternative names
Ghogha Ferry Terminal
General information
TypeFerry building
LocationMachhiwada, Ghogha, Gujarat-364110, India
Coordinates21°40′38″N 72°16′59″E / 21.677171°N 72.282922°E / 21.677171; 72.282922
Current tenantsDahej–Ghogha Sea Connect
Construction started
2019
Completed
2020
OwnerGujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat

Ghogha ROPAX Ferry Terminal is a combined RoRo-Passenger ferry terminal, located in Ghogha, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat.

History

The concept of a ferry terminal was formulated in 1979 under the 5th Five-Year Plans of India to establish a modern ferry service for the transportation of loaded trucks, buses, and other vehicles across the Gulf of Khambhat between Ghogha and Dahej. Later, it was passed on as a component of a state government initiative.

The terminal was inaugurated in 2020 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a part of the Ghogha-Hazira ferry service.

References

  1. ↑ "PM Modi to flag off Ro-Pax Hazira-Ghogha ferry service in Gujarat on November 8". The Hindu. 2020-11-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. ↑ Department (Planning), Gujarat (India) General Administration (1979). Draft Five Year Plan, 1978-83. General Administration Department (Planning), Government of Gujarat. p. 174. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  3. ↑ Dept, Gujarat (India) General Administration (1984). Development Programme. Government of Gujarat, General Administration Department (Planning). p. 184. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  4. ↑ Nair, Avinash (2020-11-06). "Explained: What is Gujarat's Ghogha-Hazira ferry service?". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
  5. ↑ "Shipping Min to encourage pvt sector in ferry services". www.thehindubusinessline.com. 2020-12-21. Archived from the original on 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-12.