Ferry service between Nagapattinam and KKS begins

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) launched in October 2023, resumed yesterday (16).

The ferry ‘Sivagangai’ run by a private operator, IndSri Ferry Services, completed its maiden journey between Nagapattinam and KKS in four hours with around 50 passengers on board. The passengers were welcomed at the KKS port by the Consul General of India at Jaffna.

This resumption of ferry service hopes to enhance maritime connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. In order to make service more affordable for passengers, Government of India has decided to provide financial assistance of over Rs.25 million per month, for one year, to cover relevant charges and operating costs at Nagapattinam port. Similarly, the Government of Sri Lanka has reduced the deportation tax currently charged to passengers leaving Sri Lanka by passenger vessels and ships.

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