Ghogha ROPAX Ferry Terminal
Ghogha ROPAX Ferry Terminal is a combined RoRo-Passenger ferry terminal, located in Ghogha, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat.[1]
| Ghogha ROPAX Ferry Terminal | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Ghogha Ferry Terminal |
| General information | |
| Type | Ferry building |
| Address | Machhiwada, Ghogha, Gujarat-364110, India |
| Coordinates | 21.677171°N 72.282922°E |
| Current tenants | Dahej–Ghogha Sea Connect |
| Construction started | 2019 |
| Completed | 2020 |
| Owner | Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of 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.[2] Later, it was passed on as a component of a state government initiative.[3]
The terminal was inaugurated in 2020 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a part of the Ghogha-Hazira ferry service.[4][5]
References
- Correspondent, Special (2020-11-07). "PM Modi to flag off Ro-Pax Hazira-Ghogha ferry service in Gujarat on November 8". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- "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.
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