MV Kavaratti
The MV Kavaratti is a cruise ship that operates between the city of Kochi and the Lakshadweep islands.[1] The ship was built in Hindustan shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam and is painted white.
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MV Kavaratti, was designed especially for the Lakshadweep Islands to promote tourism. The 120 meter long ship with a total carrying capacity of 700 passengers and 200 tons of cargo is the largest passenger vessel ever created in India that is built with a total estimated cost of Rs. 173 crore INR.
The Ship has six decks, the topmost being an open deck with the bridge and a helipad. The 3rd, 4th and the 5th deck have two bed cabins whereas the 1st and the 2nd deck have bunk beds and lower class cabins. There is a swimming pool on the 5th deck. There is a recreation hall at the front side and a cafeteria at the rear side on the 4th deck. A hospital and an information desk are on the 3rd deck. Main embarkation door is at 3rd deck and secondary embarkation doors are at the 1st deck.
References[]
- ^ "MV Kavaratti passengers stranded in Kochi". The New Indian Express. 25 February 2013.
- Ships built in India