About Catamaran Vessel:
- The Shipyard also signed another MoU for the construction of six electric catamaran vessels for Uttar Pradesh and two such vessels for Guwahati.
- The air-conditioned hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel will have a seating capacity for 100 passengers.
- It will be deployed at Varanasi after test and trial in Kochi.
- The air-conditioned electric hybrid vessels, designed for short-distance commute in riverine waters, will have seating capacity for 50 passengers.
- The vessels will provide onboard accommodation for the crew, besides toilet and washroom facilities for the passengers.
- The vessels will significantly contribute to the reduction in pollution levels in the National Waterways.
Source : All India Radio
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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