Tamil Nadu Maritime Board seeks bids for Chennai ferry service
In short
Tamil Nadu Maritime Board has invited expressions of interest for a passenger ferry service linking Chennai, Mamallapuram and Puducherry.
What the reporting says
Tamil Nadu Maritime Board invited expressions of interest for a planned passenger ferry service connecting Chennai, Mamallapuram and Puducherry. The Economy brief says the board is seeking interest for the service, indicating an early-stage step before any launch decision. No timetable, operator selection or service frequency was provided in the source summary.
Why it matters
The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board has invited expressions of interest for a passenger ferry service linking Chennai, Mamallapuram and Puducherry. This is an early procurement step that can lead to a route being operated if bids are taken forward.