PANJIM: The State government has extended the last date of tender for commissioning RO-RO (Roll-on/roll-off) ferry boats in the State due to poor response.
Speaking to reporters, River Navigation Minister Subhash Phal Dessai said that the date was extended by a fortnight since the government received only one bid for the tender. The River Navigation Department (RND) will now get to know the exact position on December 6.
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The State government has mooted to have two solar-powered Ro-RO ferryboats along the lines of the Kerala module where alternate energy ferries are operational. The State government has approved the introduction of Ro-Ro ferries in Goa.
The ferries are to ply on Ribandar-Chorao route. A Ro-Ro ferry can ferry 50 passengers and accommodate 12-14 four-wheelers. The RND had floated tender on October 20 and the same was to be opened this month.
